mistakes, chased leader, chased winner 6th, led next until mistake and headed 9th, chased winner, hit 10th, mistake and lost 2nd next, outpaced 4 out, plugged on into modest 3rd near finish
started slowly and lost 10 lengths, mistakes, closer as pace steadied before 3rd, headway chasing leaders 8th, mistake 10th and pushed along, weakened 3 out (water), hit next, tailed off when mistake and unseated rider last
mostly jumped well, tracked leading pair, led 6th until next, in front again 9th, made rest, clear 4 out, stayed on strongly
led until mistake and headed 6th, chased leaders, jumped slowly 9th, rallied disputing 3rd when mistake and unseated rider 8th
held up in 5th, outpaced 11th, plugged on into 2nd between last 2, no chance with winner
chased leaders, outpaced and dropped to last before 9th, rallied and went 2nd 11th, no chance with winner 4 out, jumped left 2 out, lost 2nd between last 2, dropped to 4th last strides
Vibrato Valtat has been running over 3m but that is probably beyond his best. He could be more interesting dropped in distance as he was only beaten a neck off this mark when last appearing at this level. DUSKY LARK is only a pound higher than when scoring at Wincanton last year and is more than capable of winning a race like this if in the mood. Marracudja was on his best behaviour at Musselburgh in February but this extra half-mile is an unknown and he often races keenly. Icing On The Cake has fallen to a handy mark but has been below par this season while Some Buckle has been sidelined for more than 12 months. Dream Bolt may find this company too hot.
Vibrato Valtat (FR) 33-1 (11-7) Mid-division, headway 4 out, driven to chase leaders next, one pace 2 out, never on terms, 7th of 15, 15l behind Master Dee (11-5) at Kempton 3m hcp (1) gd in Feb.
Marracudja (FR) 15-8fav (11-12) Led until not fluent 1st, tracked leaders, jumped left and baulked 2nd, switched left after 4 out, challenged from 3 out, led flat, ridden out, won at Musselburgh 2m hcp (3) sft in Feb beating Baby King (11-7) by 1 1/4l, 6 ran.
Some Buckle (IRE) 7-2fav (11-12) Held up towards rear, hampered 3rd, pushed along after 5 out and soon outpaced, plugged on to go 3rd before 3 out, one pace and no impression, 3rd of 11, 21l behind Ballybolley (11-5) at Haydock 2m 4f hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Dusky Lark 14-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, tracked leader 2nd, led 4th, hit 10th, headed 4 out, lost 2nd next, weakened 2 out, 4th of 7, 20 1/2l behind Tiquer (10-0) at Newbury 2m 4f hcp (2) sft in Mar.
Dream Bolt (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Soon behind, tailed off 5th, last of 5, dist behind Sea Wall (10-12) at Wincanton 2m hcp (2) hvy in Feb.
Icing On The Cake (IRE) 9-4fav (11-12) Held up on inside, took keen hold, chased winner 9th until before 3 out, no extra from next, 5th of 6, 17 1/4l behind Granville Island (11-7) at Leicester 2m 4f hcp (3) hvy in Mar.
