led approaching 2nd until approaching 7th, led again after 4 out, ridden next, kept on until hit and headed last, one pace run-in
led until headed approaching 2nd and stayed in touch, led again approaching 7th until headed after 4 out, ridden and soon weakened
tracked leaders and mistakes, ridden 3 out, weakened from next
held up towards rear, headway and close up 3 out, ridden approaching next, soon one pace
held up, ridden after 4 out, headway and every chance 2 out, weakened from next
held up in touch, headway from approaching 3 out to chase leaders next, ridden and led last, driven out run-in
mid-division, tracked leaders approaching 4 out, ridden next, every chance last, not pace of winner run-in
held up, headway and in touch halfway, ridden 4 out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened from next
GRINGO comes from a yard in form and is difficult to oppose with both Charlie Crab and Along The Nile worth noting. The selection seems to be in better form this season having run well on both starts. He improved from his return to finish an eye catching second of fourteen behind Take The Breeze at Sandown last time out and although he has been raised five pounds for his troubles this looks an easier opportunity for him. Charlie Crab is eight pounds worse off since winning at Doncaster. That looks fairly harsh considering what he beat and he will need to be at the top of his game if he is to trouble the judge. Along The Nile has a return to jumping this winter which proved a successful move last season when winning at Newcastle. He had place form thereafter and is more than capable of being in the shake once again so is given respect. However for the winner we return to Gringo.
Charlie Crab 12-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, ridden after 4 out, led approaching 2 out, kept on well under pressure from last, won at Doncaster 2m hcp hdl 0-145 (2) sft beating Duke of Touraine (10-0) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Mr Crystal (FR) 17-2 (11-10) Held up, effort from 5th, ridden 3 out, no impression, 7th of 10, 18l behind Amazing King (10-12) at Musselburgh 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gf in Nov.
Portavadie 40-1 (10-7) Always towards rear, ridden along 5th, beaten after 3 out, well behind when hit last 2, last of 12, 33l behind Sunnyhillboy (10-12) at Sandown 2m lst hcp hdl (1) gs.
Gringo 20-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, headway after 3 out, led after 2 out, ridden and headed after last, no extra, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Take The Breeze (11-4) at Sandown 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft in Nov.
Along The Nile 5-1 (10-9) Held up, never near leaders, 6th of 12, 21l behind Doctor David (11-6) at Haydock 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gs in Mar.
Folk Tune (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, stayed on from 2 out, shaken up flat, never reached challenging position, 6th of 12, 9l behind Sunnyhillboy (10-12) at Sandown 2m lst hcp hdl (1) gs.
Quick Will (FR) 11-2 (10-11) Held up, ridden 4 out, never on terms, 4th of 6, 36l behind La Vecchia Scuola (11-1) at Ayr 2m 4yo nov hdl (3) gd in Apr.
Regent's Secret (USA) 8-1 (10-11) Mid-division, ridden 3 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 9l behind Joe Jo Star (10-2) at Musselburgh 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd.
Castletown Boy (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) Tracked leading pair, mistake 6th, driven before next and soon weakened, 7th of 10, 19l behind Luna Landing (10-12) at Musselburgh 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gf.
