made all, kicked clear final 2f, stayed on well, unchallenged
chased winner, ridden 3f out, no impression on winner final 2f, lost 2nd close home
held up, pushed along 6f out, outpaced 4f out, well beaten final 3f
held up, headway on outside over 5f out, ridden 3f out, no impression on winner but pressing for 2nd final 2f, went 2nd close home
raced keenly, chased winner, saddle soon began to slip forward, saddle really forward final circuit, lost place 6f out, well behind final 4f
Little actual bumper form but LATENIGHTFUMBLE (NAP) sets the standard on the back of a promising bumper debut when hunting up a couple of useful sorts from the Mel Rowley and Olly Murphy yards at Aintree this month. A point-to-point winner, he stayed on nicely on Merseyside to suggest he'll benefit from the run and be highly competitive here. Rose Above It looks a danger, having landed a low-key Exeter bumper last month on much quicker ground and should confirm placings with the re-opposing Fountains Chief. Hope Des Blins was well beaten by the selection between the flags and Granny Mags didn't shape too badly in a Revesby Park point in March.
Fountains Chief 6-1 (11-12) Led early, chased leader until 10f out, ridden over 3f out, one pace and beaten 3rd inside final 2f, 3rd of 5, 11 1/2l behind Rose Above It (11-5) at Exeter 2m 1f mdn (5) gf in Apr.
Rose Above It (IRE) 11-2 (11-5) Chased leaders, went 2nd 10f out, led over 3f out, edged left 1f out, stayed on, won at Exeter 2m 1f mdn (5) gf in Apr beating Crews Pitch (11-12) by 4l, 5 ran.
Granny Mags Evens (11-5) Hdwy 61/2f out; went 2nd 4f out; no ex final f, 2nd of 6, 5l behind Crews Pitch (11-12) at Revesby Park 2m gd in Mar.
Latenightfumble 3-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, went 2nd over 2f out until over 1f out, 3rd and held inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Latitude (11-12) at Aintree 2m 1f (3) gd in May.
Hope Des Blins (FR) 5-2 (10-11) Led 2-6 & 8 til fell 11, at Cothelstone 2m 4f mdn gd in May.
