midfield, some headway 6th, ridden after 3 out, plugged on one pace from 2 out
midfield, awkward 2nd and restrained towards rear, ridden in last before 3 out, one pace from 2 out
led, not fluent 1st, awkward 3 out, drew clear travelling stronly when hit 2 out, not fluent last, stayed on strongly flat
towards rear, ridden before 3 out, modest headway before 2 out, ran on strongly from last to take 2nd flat
held up in rear, ridden after 5th, jumped left 6th and 3 out, tailed off before 2 out
chased leader, awkward 1st, not fluent 4th, ridden before 2 out, still 2nd last, weakened flat
held up in touch, headway to chase leader 5th, saddle slipped and pulled up before 6th
prominent, still in touch 3 out, weakened quickly before 2 out
midfield, ridden before 3 out, stayed on one pace from 2 out
in rear, ridden and headway after 3 out, stayed on into distant 3rd 2 out, no extra from last
midfield on outside, awkward 4th, losing ground when ridden after 6th, no impression from 3 out
NonRunner
This is no better than the first division. Grandee has won on the Flat but has been going backwards over hurdles. Flanagans Field slips further down the ratings but isn’t getting any younger whereas THEOCRAT is only a four-year-old. Nigel Hawke’s gelding has been struggling to see out his races but his reluctance to settle may not be as crucial in a race of this quality. Letsbe Avenue was second off this mark at Fakenham in December but has a very inexperienced conditional on board.
Don Juan Du Gouet (FR) 25-1 (11-11) Slightly hampered start, held up towards rear, mistake 5th, well beaten 3 out, 13th of 16, dist behind Givepeaceachance (11-9) at Southwell 2m hcp (5) gs in Mar.
Troed Y Parc 5-1 (11-0) In rear, mistake 2nd, headway after 3 out, no impression after 2 out, 5th of 10, 21 1/2l behind Pol Crocan (11-0) at Wincanton 1m 7f mdn (4) sft in Dec.
Theocrat (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Dwelt in touch, headway 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 4th of 10, 7 3/4l behind Crimson King (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 5f hcp (5) pol in Mar.
An Tailliur (FR) 66-1 (11-2) Prominent, ridden and lost touch with leaders after 4 out, one pace from 2 out, 6th of 16, dist behind Quinta Do Mar (11-2) at Ludlow 2m (4) sft in Mar.
Time Is Time (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Soon tracked leaders, 4th approaching halfway, jumped slightly left 7th, soon reminders, lost position from next, weakened and not fluent 4 out, 12th of 16, dist behind Select Opportunity (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Letsbe Avenue (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, took closer order before 3 out, pushed along next, soon beaten, 8th of 13, 11 1/4l behind Blazing Saddles (11-8) at Stratford 2m hcp (5) gs in Mar.
Johni Boxit 25-1 (10-3) Midfield, rapid headway to chase leader 2nd, hit 5th, hung wide as saddle slipped after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Wincanton 1m 7f hcp (5) gs in Nov.
Serveontime (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, headway after 3 out, went 3rd from 2 out, no impression, 3rd of 12, 13 3/4l behind Court Royale (12-0) at Taunton 2m hcp (4) gd in Nov.
Flanagans Field (IRE) 8-1 (10-1) Held up towards rear, left closer stable bend after 1st, left 4th 3 out, no impression, went 3rd from last, 3rd of 13, 24l behind Baratineur (11-6) at Chepstow 2m hcp (5) gd in Mar.
Shadow's Girl 9-1 (10-0) Mid-division when pecked 1st, towards rear, plugged on from 2 out, no impression, 5th of 13, 25 3/4l behind Baratineur (11-6) at Chepstow 2m hcp (5) gd in Mar.
Lucky Circle 125-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, 9 lengths 5th when brought down 3 out, at Chepstow 2m hcp (5) gd in Mar.
Grandee (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) 11th of 12, dist behind Sheldon (11-4) at Fakenham 2m mdn (3) hvy in Jan.
