tracked leaders, took keen hold, lost place when mistake 5th, headway after 4 out, driven approaching 2 out, not fluent last, kept on but unable to challenge
led until 2nd, chased leader until 5th, not fluent 8th, soon lost place, well beaten after 4 out, mistake 2 out
held up, headway after 7th, waited with after 4 out, shaken up and hanging right before 3 out, no impression
held up, not much room 2nd, headway after 7th, not fluent 3 out, stayed on same pace from next
tracked leaders, took keen hold, jumped right 2nd, went 2nd from 5th, led when dived at 2 out and made mistake, headed last, led again flat, stayed on
tracked leader, led 2nd, jumped right 5th, headed 2 out, led again last, headed flat, held towards finish
BANNY'S LAD has been raised 8lb for a convincing victory at Sedgefield last month and is going the right way over fences. Potential remains for further improvement and he can defy this career-high mark. Civil Unrest has proved a consistent servant for James Ewart and is a key rival as he'll be well suited by conditions and continues to run his race. However, he has appeared more effective over the minimum trip. Washed Ashore was well punted throughout the day when last seen but ran a drab race at Southwell so take note if the money comes for him again on this second start over fences. Chestnut Ben, a grand veteran campaigner, should be on the premises once again, having remained in good heart throughout the spring months.
Banny's Lad 2-1 (11-6) Tracked leader, challenged 4 out, soon led, clear before 2 out, idled and jinked right flat, pushed out, won at Sedgefield 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in May beating Quick Brew (11-6) by 3 1/4l, 5 ran.
Civil Unrest (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Led to 3rd, in touch, lost place before 7th, soon behind and pushed along, headway to join leaders 3 out, went 2nd between last 2, no chance with winner from last, 2nd of 6, 16l behind Vodka Wells (11-9) at Hexham 2m hcp (4) gd in May.
Washed Ashore (IRE) 4-1 (10-6) Held up in rear, pushed along before 3 out, never dangerous, 5th of 6, 31 1/4l behind Minella Aris (11-8) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in May.
Chestnut Ben (IRE) 5-1 (11-10) Held up in touch, went 2nd from 4 out, kept on before last, always held, 2nd of 5, 4 1/2l behind Maxed Out King (11-9) at Sedgefield 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in May.
Minella Forfitness (IRE) 9-2 (11-10) Took keen hold, held up in touch on inside, stumbled on bend after 7th, pushed along and struggling in 6th before 9th, plugged on into modest 3rd near finish, 3rd of 8, 18 1/4l behind Iona Days (10-12) at Kempton 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in May.
Accessallareas (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Tracked winner, led 3rd until 3 out, chased winner until well before next, weakened 2 out, 4th of 10, 16l behind Bestwork (11-1) at Towcester 2m hcp (5) gs in May.
