chased leaders, outpaced before 2 out, ran on flat, went 3rd towards finish
mid-division, headway after 3 out, 5th when not fluent 2 out, kept on same pace flat
behind, slow 4th, some headway after 3 out, never any chance and well beaten 2 out
mid-division, mistake 5th, weakened before 2 out
held up in rear, mistake 2nd, well behind after 3 out, mistake 2 out
tracked leaders, eased on landing 2nd and pulled up before next
towards rear, not fluent 2nd, well behind after 3 out, soon pulled up
tracked leaders, mistake 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before next
held up rear of mid-division, well held before 2 out, 9th when fell last
mid-division, not fluent 1st, headway from 5th, ridden before 2 out, weakened flat
led until after 3rd, chased leader until 3 out, stayed on same pace last
tracked leaders, went 2nd 3 out, led before next, driven out flat
pressed leader, led after 3rd, jumped left and not fluent 5th, headed before 2 out, no impression on winner flat
always in rear, well beaten after 3 out
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Bardd was still in contention when falling at the last at Huntingdon but is proving difficult to win with. MR KITE doesn’t stand much racing but showed the benefit of a comeback run at Musselburgh when third here in February. A winner on good ground at the Scottish track last year, he’s not badly treated and could be a bit of value. Londonia was in good form around this time last year and will be all the better for his third at Huntingdon. Gran Maestro returns to one of his favourite stomping grounds and Bit Of A Quirke hasn’t run badly on the Flat since a fifth at Uttoxeter. Russian Rascal won easily at Sedgefield earlier this week but this looks tougher.
Gran Maestro (USA) 20-1 (9-1) Led, headed over 12f out, led again 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 11, 5 3/4l behind Wemyss Point (9-10) at Pontefract 2m 6f hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Bardd (IRE) 7-2cfav (11-12) Chased leaders, effort when slightly awkward 2 out, disputing close 2nd when fell last, at Huntingdon 2m hcp (4) gd in May.
Mr Kite 25-1 (10-6) Held up in last pair, headway after 3 out, went 3rd before next, ridden and kept on same pace before last, no impression with front pair, 3rd of 10, 5 1/4l behind Solomon Grey (11-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp (3) sft in Feb.
Hello Bertie 9-2 (10-12) Held up mid-division, pushed along and headway before 2 out, no impression, 7th of 13, 17l behind Rockalzaro (10-12) at Catterick 2m (4) gs in Nov.
More Than Luck (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Behind, tailed off 4 out, rallied after next, modest headway 2 out, never nearer, 5th of 10, dist behind Now Mcginty (11-12) at Warwick 2m 5f hcp (4) sft in Mar.
Mountain Path 12-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, effort after 3 out, weakened before last, 3rd of 7, 12 1/2l behind Banjo Girl (10-12) at Southwell 2m (4) gd in Nov.
Bishop Of Bling (IRE) 9-1 (11-9) Held up in mid-division, took keen hold, struggling after 4 out, soon behind, 8th of 10, dist behind Samson's Reach (11-2) at Ludlow 2m 5f hcp (4) sft in Apr.
New Kid In Town (IRE) 40-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, keen early, close 2nd before 4th, lost place after next, well beaten from 3 out, 11th of 13, dist behind Bandsman (11-10) at Warwick 2m hcp (4) gd in May.
Secret Melody 18-1 (11-12) Led until 4th, rallied next, mistake 3 out, held in 4th when blundered last, weakened flat, 8th of 16, 29 3/4l behind Stonecoldsoba (11-10) at Huntingdon 2m hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Londonia 8-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, headway 3 out, soon outpaced, ran on after last, never able to challenge, 3rd of 16, 6 1/4l behind Stonecoldsoba (11-10) at Huntingdon 2m hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Bit Of A Quirke 8-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 13, 4 1/4l behind Riviere Argentee (9-3) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Baron Von Chill 25-1 (10-1) Soon towards rear, no danger before 8th, pulled up straight, at Cork 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Russian Rascal 18-1 (10-12) Chased clear leader, close soon after 3 out, led 2 out, clear next, eased close home, won at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp (5) gd in May beating Strong Team (11-1) by 8l, 13 ran.
Port Lairge 80-1 (10-3) Always behind, 6th of 12, 8l behind Great Colaci (11-3) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp (5) gd in May.
Buonarotti Boy (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Towards rear, slight mistake 1st, pushed along in moderate 18th 2 out, ridden entering straight, 9th at last, kept on without threatening, 7th of 25, 13 1/4l behind Park Paddocks (10-12) at Punchestown 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
