made all, not fluent 2 out, shaken up before last, soon went clear, kept on well
chased leader, went clear with leader after 2 out, ridden along approaching last, ran on but made no impresion on winner
novicey jumping, raced in last, ridden along and well behind after 3 out, never a factor
towards rear, ridden and went modest third after 3 out, no match for first two
in touch with leaders, ridden along and lost ground after 4 out, well behind after 2 out, tailed off when pulled up before last
NonRunner
Gary Moore's yard could hardly be in better shape and BO ZENITH who beat short-priced Triumph Hurdle favourite Blood Destiny at Auteuil last April, put a poor run at Sandown behind him with a convincing success in a much better race than this at Haydock and should have no problems following up. Cabrakan also carries a double penalty for victories at Newcastle and Hereford while Bluegrass, a winner at the Curragh for Aidan O'Brien, ran quite well at Newbury last time.
Bo Zenith (FR) 9-4fav (11-8) Chased leader until 5th, chased leaders, pushed along after 4 out, left in 3rd place 3 out, went 2nd next, soon ridden, upsides last, led 1f out, ridden out, won at Haydock 2m (2) gs in Feb beating Cianciana (10-12) by 3 1/2l, 9 ran.
Bluegrass (IRE) 4-1 (11-0) Mid-division, not fluent 3rd, mistake 5th, pushed along to chase leaders before 2 out, clear 3rd approaching last, stayed on into 2nd close home, not reach winner, 2nd of 9, 4 1/4l behind Under Control (11-0) at Newbury 2m (4) gd in Mar.
J'adore Chas (FR) Elm Park gelding out of Kandora.
Nadim (IRE) 40-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, pushed along before 3 out, outpaced 2 out, took modest 5th approaching last, 5th of 9, 26 1/2l behind Under Control (11-0) at Newbury 2m (4) gd in Mar.
State Legend (IRE) 40-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, ridden and lost place before 2 out, soon well held, 6th of 12, 13 3/4l behind Kayf Legend (11-5) at Lingfield 2m (4) gs in Feb.
Cabrakan (IRE) 4-9fav (10-9) Tracked leaders close up, ridden after 2 out, gradually fading when not fluent last, 3rd of 4, 11 3/4l behind Republican (11-8) at Hereford 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Feb.