midfield in chasing group, ridden after 4 out, one pace from 3 out
midfield in chasing group, ridden after 4 out, some headway under pressure before 3 out, hit last, stayed on flat
prominent in chasing group, jumped left 8th, moved to lead chasing group 4 out, 2nd when ridden before 3 out, weakened flat
led, pulled well clear before 2nd, 15 lengths clear 3rd, not fluent 4th, reduced advantage 3 out, still clear last, ridden clear flat
led chasing group, jumped left 8th, ridden and lost place before 3 out where hampered slightly, weakened before last
prominent in chasing group, steadily losing ground when ridden after 4 out, weakened before 3 out
in rear, some headway when jumped right 5th and pushed along, ridden after 7th, well beaten 3 out, no extra
towards rear, awkward 3rd, some headway 4 out but well off the pace, well adrift 3 out, awkward 2 out, no extra
prominent, reminder after 1st, towards rear and ridden 3rd, tailed off before 5th, blundered 8th, pulled up before 3 out
always towards rear, hard ridden after 7th, no extra
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Bring The Bacon didn't shape badly on chasing debut when third at Plumpton but now faces a field of more experienced handicappers, though he's worth a spot on the shortlist with progress expected. Snougar is one to consider as he's down to a workable mark for the McCain team and Raving Bonkers, a Ludlow chase winner in November who'll be suited by conditions, is also respected. Valseur Du Granval has a sound form chance if turning up, but was scheduled to run at Wincanton yesterday so TORRENT DES MOTTES gets the vote. He's returned to form the last twice and a repeat of either run would see him competitive with Nathan Brennan's claim aiding his cause further.
Dallas Cowboy (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Prominent, led 3rd, not fluent 5th, soon headed, reminder before 7th, lost place before 8th, mistake next, behind when pulled up before 3 out, at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Bring The Bacon 4-1 (11-11) Raced keenly in rear, hit 2nd, closer in 4th at 7th, blundered badly 4 out, went remote 3rd 2 out, 3rd of 6, 12 1/4l behind En Coeur (10-11) at Plumpton 2m 1f hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Snougar (IRE) 3-1 (10-11) Raced wide chasing leaders, ridden and outpaced in 3rd before 3 out, went 2nd run-in, no chance with winner, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 6, 10l behind Gouet Des Bruyeres (10-5) at Wetherby 1m 7f hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Rooster Cogburn (IRE) 50-1 (10-6) Led at decent pace, not fluent 8th, soon headed, ridden after 2 out, weakened before last, 3rd of 8, dist behind Kap Auteuil (11-8) at Stratford 2m 1f hcp (4) sft in Mar.
Torrent Des Mottes (FR) 13-2 (10-5) Tracked leader, ridden and outpaced briefly after 3 out, ran on strongly after the last and almost went second dying strides, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Costly Diamond (11-4) at Southwell 2m hcp (5) gd in Mar.
Forget You Not (FR) 40-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, lost place when mistake 7th, pulled up before 2 out, at Warwick 2m hcp (5) sft in Dec.
Anti Cool (IRE) 22-1 (10-0) Mid-division, headway and chased leaders 3 out, soon ridden and held when not fluent 2 out, 5th of 10, 34l behind Mount Oliver (10-6) at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp (5) gs in Mar.
Thomas Blossom (IRE) 100-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, ridden before 6th, steadily lost touch from 3 out, 10th of 12, 25 1/2l behind Mi Laddo (10-0) at Taunton 2m hcp (5) gf in Apr.
American Craftsman (IRE) 9-2 (9-4) Led 1f, tracked leader until pushed along over 4f out, gradually weakened, last of 10, 21 1/2l behind Uncle Bernie (9-9) at Lingfield 2m hcp (6) pol in Jan.
L'Es Fremantle (FR) 125-1 (10-0) Always in rear, pulled up before 4 out, at Uttoxeter 3m 2f hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Valseur Du Granval (FR) 18-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, not fluent 3rd or 4th, challenged 3 out, mistake 2 out, lost 2nd flat, kept on, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Armattiekan (11-9) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Raving Bonkers 9-1 (10-11) Held up, blundered and unseated rider 4th, at Sedgefield 2m hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Gustav (IRE) 8-1 (10-4) Off the pace in 4th, mistake 8th, went remote 3rd 4 out, never any chance, 3rd of 6, dist behind Diligent (11-1) at Plumpton 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in Apr.
