held up towards rear, headway 6 out, chased leaders after next, led before 2 out, headed approaching last, soon rallied, kept on well
prominent, led after 4 out, headed before 2 out, no extra closing stages
behind, headway after 2 out, never on terms
chased leaders, blundered 7th, mistake 5 out, soon weakened, behind when pulled up before 3 out
in touch, hit 11th, weakened 4 out
chased leaders, slow 4th, shuffled back 6th, struggling 10th, behind when pulled up before 5 out
led, headed just after 4 out, weakened next
held up in rear, headway 4 out, chased leaders next, led approaching last, stayed on strongly
chased leader, lost place 6th, weakened before 4 out
Nothing looks strong so a final chance to FERGAL MAEL DUIN. He is clearly not straightforward, has both tongue tie and blinkers on and despite unappealing form figures has been travelling well in two of his last three starts before failing to complete. Hopefully, Paddy Brennan can finesse him into a clear round and land the spoils. Laura Morgan has enjoyed a really good season and course winner Ulis De Vassy looks a threat as, unlike the selection, he's solid and consistent and usually runs his race. Free Range brings similar credentials to the table and merits respect along with Dartford Warbler, rated 5lb lower over fences than hurdles and also partnered by a useful 5lb conditional. He could well emerge as the main danger off his light weight. Militarian has claims too on his best form.
Militarian 7-1 (11-7) Held up in rear, headway after 8th, headway before 12th, mistakes 14th and 5 out, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up 2 out, at Warwick 3m hcp (4) sft in Mar.
Cobajayisland (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, weakened before 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Doncaster 3m hcp (4) sft in Jan.
Free Range (IRE) 11-2 (11-12) Raced wide in touch, headway 8th, ridden 3 out, left 4th at last, 4th of 13, 14 1/2l behind Allfredandnobell (10-12) at Wetherby 2m 5f hcp (4) sft in Mar.
Fergal Mael Duin 9-2 (12-0) Chased leaders, hit 3rd, pushed along when fell 12th, at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp (4) gs in Feb.
Morning Reggie 8-1 (11-1) Raced wide, chased leaders, led 4th, narrowly headed after 7th, with leader, led again next, blundered and headed 13th, weakened, mistake 3 out, pulled up before next, at Newbury 2m 6f hcp (3) sft in Mar.
The Dawn Man (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, blundered 6th, 2nd before next, went left 12th, lost 2nd 4 out, weakened before next, 5th of 8, dist behind Lord Bryan (11-4) at Hereford 2m 5f hcp (4) sft in Mar.
Little Windmill (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Led until 4th, led again 6th until 9th, lost 2nd after 11th, behind next, tailed off when mistake 4 out, pulled up after 2 out, at Fakenham 2m 5f hcp (4) gs in Apr.
Ulis De Vassy (FR) 12-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, led 6th, headed before 2 out, soon lost place, 4th of 5, 8 3/4l behind Pistol Park (11-12) at Carlisle 2m hcp (3) hvy in Apr.
Dartford Warbler (IRE) 5-2fav (11-0) Always prominent, led after 4 out, ridden and headed before 2 out, kept on same pace, no chance with winner from last, 2nd of 10, 10l behind Must Havea Flutter (11-10) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp (4) sft in Feb.
