raced in 3rd in touch, went 2nd before 5 out, ridden and every chance 3 out, hit 2 out, gradually faded
close up, mistake 5 out, led after 4 out, ridden after 2 out, 3 lengths ahead last, ran on but tired and headed final strides
led, pushed along and headed after 4 out, ridden after 3 out, 3 lengths behind final fence, rallied to stay on strongly and led again final strides
NonRunner
BAVINGTON BOB has done Ann Hamilton's yard proud having won six of 14 races including his last three, the latest two at this level. He's up 5lb for last month's success at Carlisle but should complete a four-timer and remain unbeaten on this track. Geryville has done well since arriving from France, though a 10lb rise for a very easy victory at Wetherby has halted his progress and his last two runs have been in three-runner races. The Ferry Master, placed in last year's Scottish National, will have found 2m3f much too short at Wetherby last time while Grand Sefton winner Mac Tottie has been racing at a higher level and is by no means out of this.
Mac Tottie 12-1 (11-8) In rear, headway to chase leaders home turn, ridden after 3 out, weakened quickly, 6th of 8, 23l behind Caribean Boy (11-12) at Kempton 3m hcp (2) sft in Jan.
The Ferry Master (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, reminders 6th, modest headway when ridden 4 out, kept on one pace from 3 out, 4th of 8, 24 1/4l behind Schiehallion Munro (11-12) at Wetherby 2m 3f hcp (3) sft in Dec.
Geryville (FR) 7-2 (10-3) Held up, ridden and under pressure before 3 out, kept on to challenge for second before 2 out, ran on after final fence, not reach winner, 2nd of 3, 4 1/4l behind Castle Robin (11-0) at Doncaster 3m hcp (3) sft in Feb.
Bavington Bob (IRE) 6-4fav (11-10) In touch in rear, headway 12th, chased leader 3 out, every chance last, ridden to lead run in, driven out, won at Carlisle 3m hcp (3) hvy in Feb beating Equus Dreamer (11-10) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
