held up in rear, outpaced 3 out, well beaten in last when fell next
behind, switched left and headway 3 out, chased leaders next, driven into 4th approaching last, hung right and no extra closing stages
led until 2nd, disputed lead after, led again after 3 out, headed before last, no extra
chased leaders, effort on inside approaching last, outpaced last, kept on under pressure towards finish
in touch, slow 4 out, soon driven, rallied after next, driven into 2nd before and mistake last, kept on same pace
chased leaders, progress to lead after 2 out, driven clear flat, easily
held up in rear, under pressure 3 out, soon no impression
prominent, led 2nd, headed approaching 2 out, soon rallied, weakened before last
Ludlow winner Tempuran missed the whole of last year and is 6lb higher on his return while Siannes Star disappointed in maiden company last time having run well in a handicap at Sedgefield before that. Dancing Doug finished closer at Carlisle last month while Genius and Musical Slave may improve handicapping for the first time today with the former having undergone wind surgery since last in action. MINELLA FIVEO failed over a longer trip here when bidding for a hat-trick of course victories. But this looks less competitive and Sue Smith’s charge gets another chance having won over track and trip earlier.
Genius 5-2 (11-4) Chased leaders, under pressure when hampered 3 out, never a threat, 4th of 10, 12l behind Good Man Jim (11-4) at Ludlow 2m mdn (4) gs in Jan.
Minella Fiveo (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Prominent, in 4th 2 out, weakened run-in, 6th of 12, 11 1/2l behind Earlofthecotswolds (11-9) at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp (4) gs in Feb.
Tempuran 16-1 (11-5) Prominent, led 5th, headed before not fluent next, led again 7th, ridden before 4 out, headed after 3 out, weakening when fell 2 out, at Towcester 2m 5f hcp (3) gd in Nov.
Siannes Star (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened before last, 5th of 8, 11l behind Al Kherb (10-7) at Catterick 2m mdn (5) gd in Feb.
Et Moi Alors (FR) 25-1 (9-4) Held up in last pair, switched to outside 2f out, plugged on into modest 3rd final furlong, 3rd of 9, 11 3/4l behind Gumball (9-4) at Kempton 1m 4f stks (5) pol in Feb.
Musical Slave (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) In touch, took closer order 5 out, under pressure before 3 out, weakened next, 5th of 12, 25 1/4l behind Colonel Custard (11-8) at Ffos Las 2m (4) sft in Jan.
Earl Of Bunnacurry (IRE) 11-4fav (8-13) Close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 13, 10 3/4l behind Champarisi (8-12) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Dancing Doug (IRE) 14-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, challenged 4th, every chance 2 out, stayed on same pace flat, 3rd of 12, 8 1/2l behind Dorking Cock (11-9) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp (4) gs in Feb.
