tracked leaders, driven before 3 out, kept on same pace, ridden and no impression after next, weakened flat
held up towards rear, chased leaders after 4 out, one pace after next, ridden after 2 out, went 3rd and kept on flat, not reach front pair
held up mid-division, driven and outpaced after 4 out, ridden before next, never on terms, weakened from 2 out
with leader, led 5th, ridden and headed before 3 out, one pace next, no impression after, lost place flat
made most to 5th, tracked leader, lost place 8th, weakened 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before next
tracked leaders, went 2nd at 8th, challenged and every chance 3 out, one pace when switched left next, ridden and kept on flat, held towards finish
held up towards rear, headway on outside before 4 out, led before next, edged right 2 out, soon ridden, kept on under pressure flat
held up behind, struggling 4 out, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before next
held up behind, driven to chase leaders after 4 out, ridden after next, kept on same pace, never on terms
NonRunner
Forever Field beat Black Corton at Worcester a year ago but lost his way in the autumn and is returning from a break. Seefood hasn’t raced since falling in the 2017 Topham at Aintree but fitness is rarely an issue for one from his yard and he’s potentially well handicapped. A case can be made for Amore Alato but SUMKINDOFKINGstill has plenty of scope over fences and may be capable of improving past Marquis Of Carabas, who had Diable De Sivola behind when fourth at Worcester last month, and Kelso scorer Ballyvic Boru. Shady Glen and Brave Spartacus both go well here but Lithic showed signs of temperament last time.
Forever Field (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, lost place 6th, under pressure 10th, soon beaten, 7th of 9, dist behind Play The Ace (11-7) at Kempton 2m 4f hcp (3) gs in Nov.
Diable De Sivola (FR) 2-1fav (11-12) Chased leaders, lost place 4th, tried to close on outside from 4 out, one pace 2 out, 5th and no impression last, weakened flat, 5th of 8, 9l behind Lord Ballim (11-2) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp (3) sft in May.
Marquis Of Carabas (IRE) 9-2 (11-7) Chased leaders, not fluent 9th, driven after 2 out, every chance flat, beaten towards finish, 4th of 8, 1l behind Lord Ballim (11-2) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp (3) sft in May.
Amore Alato 5-2fav (10-1) Mid-division, headway before 13th, ridden before 4 out, weakened before 2 out, 12th of 17, dist behind Minellacelebration (10-4) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp (2) gd in May.
Brave Spartacus (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Led, headed 5th, led again 7th, headed narrowly after 5 out, ridden and no impression with winner after last, well held when lost 2nd turning into straight, just held on for modest 3rd near finish, 3rd of 5, 19l behind Alderbrook Lad (10-12) at Cartmel 2m 5f hcp (3) gd in May.
Ballyvic Boru (IRE) 13-8fav (11-12) Made all, clear before last, kept on well, won at Kelso 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in May beating Jassas (11-12) by 5l, 5 ran.
Sumkindofking (IRE) 4-1 (11-11) Mid-division, mistake 7th, outpaced after 4 out, ridden and stayed on to take modest 3rd near finish, no chance with leaders, 3rd of 8, 19l behind Indian Temple (12-3) at Perth 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Shady Glen (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Disputed 2nd most of way, challenged 3 out (usual 4 out), led narrowly soon after, headed approaching 2 out, ridden between last 2, readily outpaced by front pair flat, 3rd of 4, 11 1/2l behind Kings Lad (11-8) at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp (3) gd in May.
Lithic (IRE) 5-2jfav (11-8) Held up, jumped right 7th, headway before 11th, disputing close 3rd when jumped right 2 out, veered badly right and soon no chance with front trio, 4th of 5, 22 3/4l behind Sister Sibyl (11-7) at Warwick 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in May.
Seefood (IRE) 8-1jfav (10-4) Mid-division, tracked leaders 5th, mistake and lost place 10th (bechers), mid-division when fell 15th, at Aintree 2m 5f hcp (1) gd in Apr.
