with winner, ridden, every chance 2 out, switched left, no extra approaching last
always behind
hit 2nd, soon struggling in rear
made all, ridden, hard pressed from 3 out, edged right after 2 out, ran on from last
hit 3rd, mainly towards rear
mid-division, headway 5th, ridden after next, weakened after 3 out
chased leaders, struggling when hit 3 out, weakened
chased leaders, hit 4th, weakened approaching 6th, tailed off, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, headway 6th, soon ridden, stayed on from 2 out, not reach leaders
chased leaders, mistake 6th, soon ridden, weakened 3 out
chased leaders, joined winner 5th until 3 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace
Nonrunner
Green Propsect gets the vote here ahead of Shoudawoudacouda and Monash Lad. The selection is a really consistent sort in the right grade who will be suited by both the track and the ground. He's a tenacious individual who won't be easy to pass and comes here on the back of a hardfought success in a Wincanton handicap. Shoudawoudacouda has to be feared given the eyecatching trainer/jockey combination. As for the horse, he has a bit to prove on the ground but it shouldn't be a problem and he certainly has the ability to win in this company as he showed when finishing second in a valuable handicap at Chepstow in January but his recent form has to be a concern. Councillor Jack has claims but was due to run yesterday whilst Monash Lad could go well if none the worse for a slightly disappointing run in a handicap here last time. Green Prospect has less to prove than most in this field and is the call.
Shoudawoudacouda (IRE) 18-1 (10-0) In touch, not fuent 2nd, hit 5th, ridden and lost place 4 out, behind when pulled up 3 out in race won by Fresh Winter (11-1) at Bangor 3m hcp hdl 0-140 (2) hvy in Mar, 10 ran.
Oxybau (FR) 100-1 (10-8) Always towards rear, 10th of 11, well behind Hill Forts Timmy (11-9) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Dec.
Alisar (IRE) 12-1 (11-1) Soon chasing leaders, ridden approaching 5th, weakening when hit 3 out, 7th of 16, 16l behind Slo Mo Shun (10-3) at Towcester 2m sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Apr.
Green Prospect (FR) 7-1 (11-12) Made all, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on well under pressure from last, held on, won at Wincanton 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Apr beating Our Choice (11-9) by a nk, 15 ran.
Reidwil (FR) 7-2 (11-5) Led, soon clear, hit 6th, headed 3 out, quickly beaten, eased approaching 2 out, 6th of 12, 45l behind Dusty Dane (11-6) at Towcester 2m 5f clm hdl (5) gd in Apr.
Kingoftheswingers (IRE) 25-1 (10-4) Mid-division, headway 3 out, soon ridden, no impression when mistake next, 5th of 12, 32l behind Quillan Hill (11-1) at Market Rasen 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Achilles Wings (USA) 25-1 (11-9) Pulled early towards rear, ridden and weakened after 3 out, behind when pulled up 2 out in race won by Sandymac (11-2) at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Apr, 16 ran.
Dunkerron 5-1fav (10-9) Mid-division, ridden approaching 4 out, headway 3 out, stayed on, not reached leaders, 4th of 17, 8l behind Ruling Reef (11-0) at Chepstow 2m 4f sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd in Apr.
Grandos (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Mid-division until weakened after 5th, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out pulled up 2 out in race won by Chantaco (11-7) at Wincanton 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Mar, 16 ran.
Monash Lad (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Led 2nd to approaching 5th, weakened after 3 out, 13th of 14, 33l behind Le Beau Bai (10-11) at N Abbot 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Apr.
Flying Grey (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) In touch, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out, 7th of 15, well behind Green Prospect (11-12) at Wincanton 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Apr.
Share My Dream (IRE) 4-1 (10-8) Mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, 10th of 16, 38l behind Pepporoni Pete (11-10) at Ludlow 2m clm hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Councillor Jack (IRE) 6-1 (10-13) Led, headed 3 out, ridden and weakened before next, tailed off, 7th of 14, well behind Mirage Dore (11-3) at Sedgefield 2m 5f nov hdl (4) gs in Apr.