chased leaders, went 2nd after 3 out, not fluent 2 out, soon beaten
tracked leader, led 3 out, clear approaching last, stayed on well, comfortably
in rear, behind 5th, tailed off 11th, went 4th last
chased leaders, not fluent and pushed along 7th, soon lost ground on rivals, closed after 10th, struggling next, tailed off 13th
led, steadied, went left and headed 3 out, 3rd and no extra next
Nonrunner
Georgie Lad should figure in this if putting in a clear round but the race probably revolves around how well SAINT RAPH handles this faster surface. The Wincanton scorer will probably win again if coping with the ground but he's looked a real mud-lark in his races to date for Robert Walford. Buckhorn Tom also seems much better on easier going but I'm In Charge will handle conditions, though still looks a few pounds too high. Badger Wood is best watched until showing signs of a revival.
Georgie Lad (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Took keen hold, chased leaders, already unseated rider when brought down 4th, at Kempton 3m hcp (4) gd in Mar.
Saint Raph (FR) 7-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, led and disputed from 9th until 4 out, chased leader, pushed along before 3 out, ridden to lead again last, stayed on well run-in, won at Wincanton 3m 1f hcp (4) sft in Apr beating Head Spin (10-1) by 1 1/4l, 6 ran.
I'm In Charge 9-2 (11-12) Held up in rear, fell 7th, at Wincanton 3m 3f hcp (4) hvy in Nov.
Buckhorn Tom 11-2 (10-13) Not fluent 1st, chased leaders, reminders after 7th, lost place 11th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up before 4th, at Chepstow 3m hcp (4) hvy in Feb.
Fort George (IRE) 100-1 (12-0) In touch, mistake 2nd, soon mid-division, struggling from 7th, pulled up before 8th, at Aintree 2m 5f (2) sft in Apr.
Badger Wood 11-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, mistake 3rd, lost place next, detatched 6th, behind when pulled up before 8th, at Fontwell 3m 1f hcp (4) gd in Mar.