held up in rear, some headway before 6th, ridden and struggling after 3 out, about 8th and no chance when hit 2 out, tailed off
raced wide towards rear, ridden and struggling from 4th, tailed off
chased leaders, led 4th, headed appproaching 6th, weakened rapidly soon after, tailed off
always behind, tailed off 7th
slow 1st, made most until headed 4th, chased leader until 6th, weakened 3 out, tailed off
chased leaders, led approaching 6th until next, led again and hit 3 out, headed just before 2 out, chased winner until final 100 yards, weakened to 3rd last strides
towards rear, driven along in about 7th and struggling after 3 out, no chance
with leaders, led approaching 7th, narrowly headed after 3 out, lost 2nd before next, stayed in 3rd and rallied flat to 2nd final 100 yards
held up towards rear, never on terms
in touch, steady headway to 3rd before 3 out, led going well 2 out, in command last, driven out
in touch, headway to chase leaders 6th, ridden in 4th before 2 out, stayed on same pace from last
towards rear, headway from 3 out, stayed on under pressure flat, went 3rd last strides
chased leader early, reminders and lost place 5th, soon in rear, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
always well in rear, tailed off
Some of these would probably struggle to win a seller nowadays though Chilbury Hill was runner-up over 2m4f at Hereford last time and is only a pound higher than when successful over fences just under a year ago. The Composer has always looked capable of winning a minor contest off this kind of mark but is still a maiden after 17 attempts. Victor Dartnall's team has been in good form so it would be no surprise to see top weight Mr Bachster step up on what he's achieved so far but this represents a significant drop in grade for E STREET BOY. He fared a little better when allowed to bowl along in front at Wincanton earlier in the month and could be difficult to pass at this level if similar tactics are employed today
Mr Bachster (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Towards rear, some late progress, never a factor, tailed off, 6th of 14, 35l behind Accordintolawrence (11-2) at Fontwell 2m 2f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Casual Garcia 50-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, weakened approaching 3 out, hit 2 out, 4th of 6, 29l behind Kathleens Pride (11-2) at Exeter 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Nov.
Cosavita (FR) 8-1 (10-13) Held up tracking leaders on inside, weakened before 6th, soon lost touch, tailed off and pulled up before 7th, in a race won by Top Smart (11-1) at Lingfield 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft, 6 ran.
Red Lancer 12-1 (11-5) Handy in chasing group, closed but dropped to last after 3rd, not fluent next, weakened after 3 out, 4th of 7, 35l behind Orang Outan (10-10) at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft.
E Street Boy 33-1 (11-2) Led, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, weakened between last 2, 7th of 13, 30l behind Gibb River (11-12) at Wincanton 2m nh nov hdl (3) gs.
Gilt Free (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, headway to go mid-division approaching 4th, weakened before 3 out, 14th of 16, 32l behind Shalambar (11-9) at Doncaster 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Jan.
Chilbury Hill (IRE) 9-2 (9-11) Held up towards rear, ridden after 6th, headway approaching 3 out, went 2nd when not fluent last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 15l behind Mannlichen (11-12) at Hereford 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Jan.
Bright Decision 8-1 (11-3) Prominent, ridden 5th, 3rd and well held by leaders approaching last, 3rd of 9, 13l behind Rawaaj (11-2) at Hereford 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Jan.
Kaycee (IRE) 33-1 (11-8) Chased leaders, lost place approaching 7th, soon weakened, blundered 2 out, tailed off, 9th of 12, well behind Just The Job (10-10) at Huntingdon 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Nov.
Body Gold (ARG) 80-1 (11-2) In rear, struggling from 4th, never dangerous, 11th of 12, well behind Credit Swap (11-5) at Leicester 2m nh nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Jewellery (IRE) 20-1 (10-9) Held up towards rear and keen, headway 9th, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened, 10th of 15, 24l behind Easement (11-9) at Taunton 3m hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gs.
The Composer 13-2 (10-5) Held up in touch on inside, steady headway to 3rd 4 out, went well held 2nd next, weakened to 3rd last, 3rd of 10, 20l behind Najca De Thaix (11-10) at Chepstow 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Nov.
Lady Of Ashcott 9-2 (9-12) Mid-division, ridden 4th, lost place before 5th, soon weakened, tailed off, 9th of 15, 42l behind Galantos (10-11) at Hereford 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-90 (5) sft in Jan.
Jack Rio (IRE) 20-1 (9-11) Always in rear, tailed off, 9th of 13, well behind Jordan (11-2) at Folkestone 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft.
