took keen hold, led, headed after 3 out, weakening when mistake 2 out
mid-division, headway approaching 6th, ridden next, weakened 2 out
ridden after 5th, always behind, tailed off
took keen hold, prominent, mistake 6th, weakened after 7th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders until pulled up before 3rd
held up in touch, made progress to lead after 3 out, ridden, ran on well flat
mid-division, mistake 2nd, headway after 5th, weakened after 3 out
prominent, every chance 3 out, soon ridden, weakened approaching 2 out
held up, steady headway from 7th, ridden to chase winner after 3 out, hit 2 out, stayed on flat
mid-division, headway on outside approaching 7th, ridden, weakened 2 out
in touch, lost place 2nd, behind when mistake 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
prominent, lost place after 3rd, well behind 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 7th
held up in touch, ridden 6th, weakened after 3 out
Et Maintenant gets the confident vote in the finale with Atouchbetweenacara and Cave of The Giant rating the main dangers. The selection was a fair third behind Silver Sister, that form looks rock solid in the context of this race and under conditions that suit he looks the one to be on. Atouchbetweenacara rates the main danger on his latest fourth behind Melba Toast , he will appreciate this faster ground and should be watched in the market. Cave Of The Giant is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he is more exposed than most and again looks vulnerable. Imposter was a fair second behind Doctor David last time out but this looks tougher and his overall profile leaves him with a little to find, Of the remainder National Trust is from a yard in form and is worth a cautionary look in the market but for the winner we return to Et Maintenant.
Atouchbetweenacara (IRE) 11-8fav (11-3) Raced freely, led, headed after 2 out, weakened tamely between last 2, 4th of 8, 30l behind Melba Toast (11-6) at Folkestone 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Cave of The Giant (IRE) 7-4fav (10-8) Chased leaders, led 3 out, headed and outpaced run-in, 2nd of 18, 1l behind Surface To Air (10-4) at Huntingdon 2m 5f mdn hdl (4) gf in Apr.
Elsie's Pride (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Towards rear, ridden and behind 4th, stayed on, 5th of 12, 35l behind Back Among Friends (11-2) at Chepstow 2m nh mdn hdl (5) hvy in Feb.
Et Maintenant (FR) 2-1 (11-2) Chased winner, ridden after 3 out, weakened next, 3rd of 14, 21l behind Silver Sister (10-9) at Taunton 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) sft in Feb.
It's The Limit (USA) 20-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, outpaced 6th, stayed on again from 2 out, 4th of 16, 8l behind Nicki Boy (11-7) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd.
National Trust 13-2 (10-11) Held up in touch, hit 3rd, headway 6th, effort after 3 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 15l behind Warlord (11-0) at Ascot 2m 3f nov hdl (3) gs in Feb.
Primitive Academy 40-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, weakening in 6th when fell 2 out in race won by Valiant Shadow (11-9) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft, 18 ran.
Seize 17-2 (11-0) In touch, ridden after 3 out, kept on same pace from next, 3rd of 17, 12l behind Le Burf (10-9) at Wincanton 2m mdn hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Spirit of Man (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Mid-division until 8th, soon behind, 10th of 16, well behind Best Actor (11-0) at Fontwell 2m 6f nh mdn hdl (5) gs in Dec.
Sula's Legend 14-1 (11-3) Mid-division, went poor 3rd after 3 out, never troubled leaders, 3rd of 11, well behind Granit Jack (11-3) at Taunton 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Willing Weasel (IRE) 100-1 (11-2) Always in rear, no impression, 15th of 16, well behind Missis Potts (10-9) at Wincanton 2m mdn hdl (4) sft.
Bobble Wonder 28-1 (10-11) Towards rear, headway 5f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 13, well behind Suprendre Espere (11-4) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn nhf (H) hvy in Dec '05.
Calara Hills 200-1 (10-11) In touch, lost place after 4th, in rear when mistake 8th, behind when pulled up 4 out in race won by Shannon Springs (11-4) at Ludlow 3m mdn hdl (4) gd in Feb, 16 ran.
Impostor (IRE) 25-1 (10-3) Prominent, chased winner 4 out, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 14l behind Doctor David (10-9) at Fakenham 2m cnd mdn hdl (4) gd.
Master Tanner 250-1 (10-5) Took keen hold, led and mistake 2nd, mistake 3rd, stumbled and headed 5th, soon weakened and pulled up 3 out in race won by Portland Bill (11-2) at Wincanton 2m 6f nov hdl (4) sft in Jan, 17 ran.
