took keen hold in last, went 4th 8th, hit 14th, went 3rd 4 out, well held by front pair, demoted to 4th 2 out
tracked leader until after 13th and again from 16th, ridden 3 out, challenged 2 out, soon led, not fluent last, stayed on
tracked leaders, went 2nd after 13th, led 15th, headed after 2 out, one pace
led, jumped right, clear after 6th until 13th, headed 15th, well held in 4th from 3 out, went 3rd 2 out
prominent early, 4th when not fluent 3rd, last from 8th but still in touch, pulled up after 13th
Ban Uisce has returned to form after a mid-season lull and was only caught in the dying strides at Wincanton last time. However, he's yet to score over more than 2m2f so this trip has to be a concern, especially under topweight. In contrast Lavenoak Lad stays all day and may find this a little sharp but he's consistent, well treated and seems sure to get involved. ESTATES RECOVERY has fallen in two of his four chases but was a talented hurdler and is worth chancing in the hope of a clear round. Porta Vogie cannot be ruled out either in a trappy contest with question marks against all contenders.
Ban Uisce (IRE) 9-2 (11-5) With leader, led 13th, clear next, 4 lengths clear at last, tired run-in, headed post, 2nd of 5, hd behind Goring One (10-11) at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf in Mar.
Estates Recovery (IRE) 9-1 (11-5) Prominent, slow 14th, rallied to lead soon after 17th, headed before 3 out, 2nd and every chance when blundered and fell 3 out, in a race won by Upham Atom (11-10) at Wincanton 3m 1f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf in Mar, 7 ran.
Porta Vogie (IRE) 9-1 (11-2) Behind, steady headway from 10th, ridden in 4th before 4 out, never going pace to get to leaders, stayed on same pace, waakened to 5th flat, 5th of 12, 34l behind Ere Alfie (11-5) at Ludlow 3m cond hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Feb.
Cullahill (IRE) 7-1 (10-13) Made most until 9th, dropped to rear 12th, soon weakened, 5th of 7, well behind Upham Atom (11-10) at Wincanton 3m 1f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf in Mar.
Lavenoak Lad 11-2 (11-1) Led and disputed, narrowly headed 6th, led again and hit 9th, narrowly headed 12th, led again next, ridden and headed approaching 4 out, soon no chance with leading duo, 3rd of 7, 29l behind River Indus (10-6) at Fontwell 3m 4f hcp ch 0-110 (4) gd.
