in rear, pushed along approaching 4 out, chased leaders after 3 out, went 2nd and hampered on bend before 2 out, well held in 2nd when leader blundered and slipped badly on landing, led after last, kept on
with leader, hit 4th, ridden and weakened 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, headway approaching 4 out, every chance after 3 out, weakened 2 out
chased leaders, reminders after 2nd, outpaced 4 out, went 3rd approaching last, no impression
held up towards rear, headway approaching 4 out, led after 3 out, clear when blundered and slipped badly on landing last, soon headed, not recover
towards rear, pushed along and reminders 4th, soon struggling, jumped left 3 out, never dangerous
led and keen, headed after 3 out, soon weakened
Nonrunner
Jim Best looks to have an iron grip on this pot and GAMESTERS LADY is the call with Lady Pilot and Fongoli as the alternatives. Any rain en route to this race will not hinder the chances of Tony McCoy's mount and having had a recent spin on the flat, there are few fitness issues. Lady Pilot might need further these days though her record at plating level is one of consistency. Fongoli is less so but is perfectly capable if in the mood. Brendan Powell's horses have been running a lot better than what they were. Kauto The Kid is a half-brother to Kauto Star but seems to lack his near sibling's ability and it looks as if Paul Nicholls has priced him to sell this afternoon. David Pipe has hoovered up a number of prizes of late and while Casual Style has a little bit to prove, the decision to slap the visor on is interesting. Some above average types for this level are in opposition but Gamesters Lady looks hard to get away from on balance.
Captain Becket 13-8fav (10-13) Keen, prominent, chased leader 4 out until before next, weakened from 2 out, 7th of 13, 25l behind Cash Back (10-5) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in May.
Kauto The Kid (FR) 12-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 4 out, weakened after next, pulled up before last, in a race won by Norisan (10-1) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in May, 14 ran.
Querido (USA) 33-1 (10-5) Mid-division, outpaced 3 oout, no impression after, 5th of 10, 14l behind Wheelavit (11-11) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf.
Fongoli 33-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, raced wide from 5th, soon struggling, 8th of 14, well behind Soliya (11-4) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in May.
Navajo Nation (IRE) 15-2 (10-3) Held up in rear, headeay when not fluent 6th, driven 3 out, weakened next, 4th of 6, 28l behind Letham Island (10-2) at Uttoxeter 2m cond sll hdl (5) gd in May.
Lady Pilot 11-4 (10-6) In rear, some headway approaching 3 out, kept on same pace, never on terms, 5th of 14, 41l behind House Of Bourbon (10-8) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f sll hdl (4-8yo) (5) gf in May.
Casual Style 5-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, went 2nd, after 5th, challenged next, ridden and lost place approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 7th of 14, 40l behind Risk Challenge (10-0) at Huntingdon 2m sell hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in May.
Gamesters Lady Evensfav (12-0) Made all, stayed on well from 2 out, won at Chepstow 2m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) hvy in Mar beating Fair Shake (10-9) by 6l, 5 ran.
