held up in rear, headway over 4f out, stayed on final 2 furlongs, nearest finish
held up, weakened over 4f out
held up, struggling from 5 out
mid-division, headway over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, one pace
mid-division, pushed along halfway, outpaced over 5f out, rallied over 3 out, kept on no impression
led, headed over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out
prominent, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up mid-division, weakened over 3f out
in touch, pushed along halfway, weakened over 3f out
held up, headway on outer over 4f out, led over 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out
chased leaders, weakened over 4f out
mid-division, headway over 5f out, weakened over 3f out
held up, headway over 4f out, chased winner 2f out, no impression
towards rear, ridden and weakened over 4f out
behind and struggling from halfway
tracked leader, ridden over 4f out, soon weakened
The betting will be important as always in these races but with a fair bit of form to go on it is Bob Shilling who get the nomination ahead of Lord Larrson and Kingsben. The selection showed plenty of promise on his one start over the course and distance and looks sure to be wiser this time around. On that occasion he made smooth headway before tiring and with fitness now assured, he looks sure to acquit himself well. There are some interesting newcomers lurking here; namely Waterloo Road, Benno's Boy, Kingsben and Lord Larrson. The last-named is bred to get further in time but with his stable adept at providing bumper winners, he needs consideration. Similarly Waterloo Road is one to be wary of, a nicely-bred son of Old Vic, whilst Kingsben was an expensive purchase and the stable's runners are often fit first time up. At a price Waldo Winchester could run into a place having shown ability to date, however Bob Shilling is taken to lead them home.
Bazil Point 80-1 (11-1) Behind, struggling halfway, never dangerous, 13th of 14, well behind Charlie Crab (10-11) at Newcastle 2m mdn nhf (6) gf.
Benno's Boy (IRE) Accordion gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler My Man Dan and winning hurdler/bumper Townleyhall.
Bob Shilling (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Held up in rear, steady headway on outside 5f out, ridden and effort over 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 6l behind Charlie Crab (10-11) at Newcastle 2m mdn nhf (6) gf.
Boris The Blade 16-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, lost place 5f out, stayed on again from 2f out, ridden inside final furlong and running on to take 2nd close home, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Pharanto (10-9) at Towcester 2m mdn nhf (5) sft in May.
Denver Gold Terimon gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Kingsben King's Best gelding out of 1m4f winner Bluebelle.
Lisselan Champion (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Led, headed 5f out, soon weakened, eased straight, 11th of 15, 47l behind Striking Article (11-11) at Fairyhouse 2m nhf gf in Oct.
Lord Larsson Kayf Tara gelding out of winning jumper Shuildante.
Lusento (IRE) Luso gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler Winds Supreme.
Maften (IRE) 7-2 (11-1) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 9, 8l behind Pistolet Dove (11-2) at Perth 2m nhf (5) gs in Aug.
Noble Alan (GER) King's Theatre gelding, brother to Flat and jumps winner Full House.
Paradigm Investor (IRE) 12-1 (10-10) Mid-division, headway halfway, every chance over 4f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 14, 39l behind Laborec (10-10) at Hexham 2m mdn nhf (6) gf in Apr.
The Masters Lesson 17-2 (10-8) Towards rear, outpaced 5f out, kept on one pace final 2f, 5th of 13, 25l behind Corkage (11-1) at Hexham 2m nhf (6) gf in Oct.
Waldo Winchester (IRE) 6-1 (10-13) Behind, outpaced over 7f out, stayed on well final 2f, never nearer, 6th of 14, 12l behind Charlie Crab (10-11) at Newcastle 2m mdn nhf (6) gf.
Waterloo Road (IRE) Old Vic gelding out of an unraced mare.
Calow Green (IRE) Lord Americo mare out of Wake Me Gently.
Spiders Star 25-1 (10-5) In touch until weakened over 5f out, 9th of 13, 39l behind It's A Discovery (10-12) at Hexham 2m mrs nhf (5) gf.
Thankyou Maam 66-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, last of 14, well behind Grangeclare Flight (11-2) at Musselburgh 2m mrs nhf (6) gs in Feb.
