tracked leaders, led 3 out, drew clear 2 out, readily
mid-division, hit 3rd, ridden after 6th, soon weakened
led until hit 3 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace
prominent until weakened quickly after 6th
took keen hold tracking leaders, hit 3 out, soon ridden and hung left, weakened
mid-division, ridden after 6th, soon beaten, pulled up before 2 out
in touch, smooth headway and every chance after 3 out, ridden approaching next, soon weakened
mid-division, headway 6th, ridden after 3 out, stayed on to go 2nd 2 out but no chance with winner
Ouragan Lagrange can win on his hurdles debut at the expense of Boomshakalaka and Niver Bai. The selection has run well on all starts in bumbers and takes the eye on his first hurdles run. If jumping well there is no reason why he cant win so is one to note. Boomshakalaka was highly tried a t Newbury last time out and is now dropped back in grade. He faired well when second at chepstow behind Carlitos on his penultimate outing and if reproducing that effort he has a definate chance. Niver Bai is another to take note of. Although well tried after five runs he ran his personal best at Stratford last time out when finishing second and if improving once more he holds a chance. But for the winner we return to Ouragan Lagrange.
Boomshakalaka (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, went 2nd before 4th, challenging and hit 4 out, weakened after next, 10th of 16, 43l behind Carlitos (11-2) at Newbury 2m 5f mdn hdl (3) gs in Mar.
Brave Broncho (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Always behind, 12th of 15, 39l behind Spirit of New York (11-0) at Stratford 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Mar.
Exmoor Ranger (IRE) 9-2 (10-13) Towards rear, headway when not much room halfway, weakened 2f out, 6th of 13, 10l behind Hillridge (10-11) at Chepstow 2m nhf (6) gd in Mar.
Havenstone (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Towards rear, ridden and outpaced after 4th, staying on when left 3rd 3 out, weakened approaching last, 4th of 12, 31l behind Back Among Friends (11-2) at Chepstow 2m nh mdn hdl (5) hvy in Feb.
Niver Bai (FR) 8-1 (11-5) Led, headed approaching 4th, regained lead 5th, headed 2 out, no extra, 2nd of 16, 7l behind French Saulaie (11-11) at Huntingdon 2m nh nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Ouragan Lagrange (FR) 4-9fav (11-3) Pulled hard, held up in 5th, chased winner 3f out, no impression when hung left and lost 2nd 1f out, one pace after, 3rd of 7, 3l behind Aimigayle (10-0) at Plumpton 2m 2f mdn nhf (6) gd in Mar.
Abutilon 12-1 (10-5) Never a factor, 9th of 15, 40l behind Missis Potts (10-9) at Chepstow 2m nov hdl (4) gd in Apr.
A Sea Commander (GER) 28-1 (11-7) In touch, hit 6th, weakened 8th, 15th of 16, well behind Westfield Dancer (11-12) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl (5) gf.