tracked leaders, went 2nd over 3f out, led over 2f out, headed 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders in 4th, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
dwelt, held up mid-division, headway on outer 4f out, ridden to lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on and no chance with winner
held up towards rear, smooth headway over 3f out, led on bit over 1f out, kept on well
always towards rear
held up mid-division, headway after 6f to chase leaders, weakened over 3f out
held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, one pace
led, pushed along over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, soon headed, weakened over 2f out
Plenty of these have been jumping including ANCIENT TIMES, who has won over hurdles and fences recently. He's obviously improved over the winter and arrives here on the mark of a selling plater so looks the one to be on. Harvey's Hope is another recent winner and he won a 1m6f handicap here in 2011 from 8lb higher so has to be considered. Day Of Destiny has been running consistently on the all-weather but needs to step up a gear with his big weight while Brasingaman Eric hasn't been seen since scoring on fast ground at Nottingham in 2011. Zaplamation is on his lowest mark since 2009 and shouldn't be dismissed after a decent effort at Doncaster on Saturday.
Day of Destiny (IRE) 3-1 (9-5) In touch, chased leader over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on well close home, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Tidy Affair (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Mar.
Brasingaman Eric 9-2 (9-9) Made all, pushed clear over 2f out, stayed on strongly, driven out, won at Nottingham 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Oct '11 beating Riviera Stars (9-4) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Harvey's Hope 11-2 (9-8) Behind, ridden 4f out, never a factor, 9th of 14, 17l behind Major Domo (10-0) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Sep.
Zaplamation (IRE) 6-1fav (8-11) In touch, headway to chase leader over 2f out, led inside final furlong, soon headed, 2nd of 16, 1l behind Luggers Hall (9-7) at Doncaster 1m 2f app hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Mar.
Turjuman (USA) 14-1 (9-4) Behind, some late headway, never nearer, 6th of 12, 10l behind Almost Gemini (9-1) at Wolverhampton 2m hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Mar.
Pirate Chest (IRE) 11-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders and keen, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 12, 6l behind Tidy Affair (10-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f am hcp 0-52 (6) pol in Feb.
Dane Cottage 20-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, held up, never on terms, 8th of 13, 13l behind Goldan Jess (9-4) at Wolverhampton 2m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
Dubara Reef (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Held up mid-division on outer, soon tracked leaders, went 4th over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 10, 8l behind Maslak (10-3) at Southwell 1m 6f am hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Mar.
Altnaharra 25-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 12, 5l behind Cool Baranca (10-4) at Musselburgh 2m am hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Oct.
Queen Of Epirus 50-1 (9-9) Dwelt, soon chased leaders, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 11, 34l behind Chookie Hamilton (9-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Ancient Times (USA) 14-1 (9-13) Never on terms, 7th of 9, 25l behind Bocciani (10-5) at Carlisle 1m 6f am hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Aug '11.
