tracked leader, reminder after 4th, pushed along and dropped to rear after 9th, lost touch 4 out, never really travelled
mid-division, hit 3rd, left in 3rd at 6th, ridden and weakened 3 out
led, pushed along after 4 out, ridden and faced challenge 2 out, headed approaching last, no extra run-in
mid-division on outer, left in 4th at 6th, went 2nd after 9th, pushed along before 3 out, ridden and left behind by front pair 2 out
in rear, in touch, went 3rd at 12th, pushed along and not much room on rail after 3 out, pressed leader 2 out, led approaching last, stayed on and drew clear run-in, readily
chased leaders, lost position and reminders after 7th, struggling 10th, pulled up after next
tracked leader, mistake and unseated rider 6th
NonRunner
The move to chasing looks like being the making of course and distance scorer Begin The Luck who was 2-27 over hurdles but is already 2-3 over fences. Both successes arrived last month and he has every chance of making it three on the bounce. He is already 11lb higher though as a result and preference just goes to another course and distance winner in IMPERIAL JOE (NAP). An admirably consistent servant to Tim Dennis, his greater chasing experience is taken to prove key. Investment Manager requires respect after last month's return to form but is now 8lb higher and Our Bill's Aunt is noted on her chasing debut. Across The Line rediscovered some form when a Warwick runner-up and is another who cannot be confidently ruled out.
Investment Manager 9-2 (12-2) Chased leaders, went 2nd after 11th, closed before 4 out, led and not fluent 2 out, clear last, stayed on, won at Exeter 2m 3f hcp (5) gs in Apr beating Blue Ribbon (11-6) by 19l, 9 ran.
Imperial Joe (IRE) 11-4 (11-1) Chased leaders, disputing 2nd from after 7th, no impression on winner 3 out, mistake 2 out, 2nd of 4, 6l behind Lounge Lizard (12-0) at Taunton 2m 7f hcp (4) sft in Apr.
Across The Line (IRE) 15-2 (11-0) Pressed leader, led before last, headed flat, no impression on winner, 2nd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Another Crick (11-13) at Warwick 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in May.
Begin The Luck (IRE) 10-3jfav (11-13) Held up towards rear, headway before 4 out, led and bumped flat, soon clear, won at Exeter 2m 1f hcp (5) gd in Apr beating Opening Bid (12-0) by 3 3/4l, 10 ran.
Petticoat Lucy (IRE) 5-2fav (10-7) Jumped left at times, prominent, not fluent 2 out, 3rd and weakening before last, 3rd of 6, 11 1/2l behind Puffin Bay (10-10) at Wincanton 1m 7f hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Galante De Romay (FR) 33-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, prominent 6th, pushed along and dropped away before 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Uttoxeter 3m hcp (5) gs in May.
Scrumpy Boy 18-1 (11-0) Held up in mid-division, closed 3rd, lost place next, effort 9th, weakened after 4 out, 5th of 7, 28l behind School For Scandal (10-8) at Taunton 2m 6f hcp (5) sft in Apr.
Our Bill's Aunt (IRE) 9-2 (11-13) Led, headed 7th and close up on inner, challenging 2 out when ridden along, ran on flat but not pace of winner, 2nd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Chloe's Court (11-7) at Chepstow 3m hcp (4) sft in Apr.
