held up towards rear, headway chasing leaders 3 out, 2nd before next where mistake, ridden and 2 lengths down last, not much room on near side rail run-in, strong challenge last strides, just failed
chased leader until jumped slowly 6th, chased leaders, rallied went left and pecked 4 out, ridden to lead before 2 out, 2 lengths ahead last, ridden and hung left run-in, all out
led until headed and weakened before 2 out
chased leaders, lost place before 6th, behind next, pushed along and outpaced before 3 out, rallied into 4th close home
raced wide, chased leaders, went 2nd 6th until next, chased leaders, went left 3 out, weakened before next
held up and always towards rear, never on terms
behind, struggling in rear 3rd, soon lost touch, tailed off
chased leaders, went 3rd and hit 2 out, plugging on at one pace when bumped last
mistake 1st, held up in rear, good headway chasing leaders approaching out went 2nd 3 out until before next, plugging on when bad mistake last, no chance after, lost 4th close home
raced very wide in mid-division, headway chasing leaders 4th, pushed along racing 5 wide after 3 out, weakened before next
A couple of these arrive in top form including Tactical Manoeuvre, who landed a hat-trick with victory over course and distance last time. A 4lb rise doesn’t look harsh but he’s also upped in class today and PLAYA BLANCA (NAP) may prove the one to side with. The latter has improved for wind surgery and added to an earlier win at Warwick with a wide-margin success at Market Rasen on Sunday. He looks up to defying a penalty while Stage Summit could also go well having posted a better effort at Exeter last time. Dalaman also showed signs of a return to form recently and Richard Johnson’s presence suggests a big run is expected today.
Playa Blanca (IRE) 5-6fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, led soon after 3 out, ridden clear, comfortable, won at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp (4) gs in Mar beating Scrutinise (11-1) by 24l, 7 ran.
Stage Summit (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, outpaced 3rd, rallied 2 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 4 3/4l behind Daytime Ahead (10-11) at Exeter 2m 1f hcp (4) sft in Mar.
Caro Des Flos (FR) 8-1 (11-11) Held up, ridden 2 out, no impression, 5th of 8, 22 1/2l behind Be My Sea (11-10) at Fakenham 2m 7f hcp (4) gs in Jan.
Dalaman (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Tracked leader, effort after 3 out, every chance next, ridden between last 2, kept on same pace, no impression when lost 3rd closing stages, 4th of 8, 5 1/2l behind Main Fact (12-4) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp (4) hvy in Jan.
Lamanver Bel Ami 40-1 (11-2) Raced wide, in touch, chased leaders 2 out, weakened before last, 6th of 17, 27 1/2l behind Fidelio Vallis (11-2) at Wincanton 1m 7f (4) sft in Feb.
Tactical Manoeuvre (IRE) 15-8fav (11-9) Raced wide chasing leaders, led before 2 out, kept on well, won at Taunton 2m 3f hcp (5) sft in Feb beating Russian Service (11-6) by 1l, 17 ran.
Flou Artsistique (FR) 80-1 (11-3) Held up in mid-division, mistake 1st, well beaten after 4th, 12th of 18, dist behind Buzz (11-10) at Doncaster 2m 1f (4) gd in Feb.
Menapian (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Mid-division, ridden after 5 out, soon struggling, 8th of 12, dist behind Masters Legacy (11-10) at Taunton 2m 3f (4) sft in Jan.
Just Go For It 40-1 (11-3) Mid-division on inside, driven before 2 out, never near leaders, weakened between last 2, 13th of 16, dist behind Broke Away (10-1) at Wincanton 1m 7f hcp (5) sft in Feb.
True Thoughts (IRE) 12-1 (10-5) Behind from 4th, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out, at Wincanton 2m 4f hcp (5) sft in Mar.
