in touch, went 2nd 8th, led 3 out, clear next, stayed on strongly, ridden out
always behind, tailed off, pulled up after 3 out
prominent until after 7th, soon behind, pulled up before 2 out
always behind, tailed off 8th
prominent, led after 2nd until approaching 8th, soon weakened, tailed off
always behind, tailed off, pulled up after 8th
mid-division, headway 8th, soon ridden, weakened 3 out
mid-division, headway 7th, pressed leaders approaching 3 out, soon ridden, held by winner from 2 out
prominent, led approaching 8th, headed 3 out, soon ridden, weakened before next
led until after 2nd, chased leaders, ridden approaching 8th, soon weakened, tailed off
mid-division, headway 7th, ridden after next, weakened 3 out
always behind, tailed off, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division until weakened approaching 3 out
in touch, mistakes 3rd and 7th, soon ridden, weakened next, pulled up before 2 out
Big Fella Thanks is difficult to oppose despite his penalty; the race for second could be won by Richard's Sundance although Reidwil and Team Chaser are of interest. The selection, a winner of an Irish point, ground out a ten length victory on his Rules debut at Chepstow earlier this month. The form looked fair, he has the scope to go on to better things and he should have too much firepower for this opposition. Richard's Sundance is progressing steadily and posted a career best when stepped up to 2 miles 6 last time at Wincanton where he finished second to Kornati Kid. That form leaves him with plenty to find though and the more unexposed Reidwil and Team Chaser may threaten more. The former never threatened the leaders at Uttoxeter last time but could fare better here if ridden more prominently. He has his stamina to prove but he has shaped like a stayer and could make the frame. There's little doubt that bumper winner Team Chaser will relish a trip in the fullness of time and he's one to watch with interest but he's set a difficult task on his hurdling bow and will do well to lower the colours of the selection, Big Fella Thanks.
Big Fella Thanks 9-4fav (11-7) Held up, headway 7th, led after 3 out, clear last, ridden out, won at Chepstow 3m mdn hdl (4) hvy beating Buck The Legend (11-7) by 10l, 15 ran.
Call Me Sir (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) Pulled hard and soon led, headed 7f out, weakened 3f out, 9th of 15, 29l behind Covert Mission (10-0) at N Abbot 2m 1f nhf (6) gf in Apr.
Do The Locomotion (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, under pressure after 5th, soon beaten, 10th of 14, well behind Overclear (10-12) at Taunton 2m 3f nh nov hdl (3) gd in Dec.
Fremantle Doctor (FR) 16-1 (12-0) Headway 9th, every chance 15th, weakened app 3 out, 5th of 12, 40l behind Little Ed (12-0) at Ideford Arch 3m ptp gd in Dec.
Harrival 12-1 (9-7) In touch, mistake 2nd, close up when unseated rider at the 4th in race won by Fine By Me (11-5) at Plumpton 3m 2f nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs in Nov, 7 ran.
Hiddensee (USA) 100-1 (11-0) Always behind, tailed off from 4 out, 14th of 15, well behind Foxspur (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Plum Pudding (FR) 100-1 (10-5) Mid-division, ridden 4th, kept on same pace from 3 out, 7th of 17, 41l behind Lodge Lane (11-2) at Exeter 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) sft.
Reidwil (FR) 16-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway approaching 3 out, one pace from next, 7th of 15, 15l behind Foxspur (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Richard's Sundance (IRE) 4-1 (11-1) Prominent, hit 4th, blundered 8th, led next, ridden 2 out, headed after last, kept on, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Kornati Kid (11-1) at Wincanton 2m 6f nov hdl (4) sft.
Roger's Accordion (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Pulled hard and prominent, led after 1st, hit 3rd, headed 4 out, soon weakened, 11th of 14, well behind Sullumo (10-12) at Bangor 3m mdn hdl (5) sft in Dec.
Team Chaser (IRE) 7-4fav (11-2) Made all, ridden 2f out, driven out final furlong, readily, won at Taunton 2m 1f nhf (6) gd in Mar beating Taralina (10-6) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Tel Nero (IRE) (11-7) 5th of 12, well behind Joe Maguire (11-7) at Templemore 3m ire ptp gd in Apr.
The Langer (IRE) 80-1 (11-4) Led until 3 out, soon outpaced, stayed on again last, 3rd of 10, 32l behind Group Captain (11-9) at Taunton 2m 3f nov hdl (3) gs.
True Dove 33-1 (11-2) In touch, pulled hard, jumped right 8th, weakened next, mistake 2 out, 7th of 10, 43l behind Castlecrossings (11-1) at Chepstow 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) hvy.
