in rear, ridden before 3 out, never dangerous, pulled up before 2 out
behind, headway before 2 out, ridden before last, led run-in, kept on
held up towards rear, headway before 12th, weakened before 2 out
led, headed 8th, led before 11th, headed run-in, no extra
prominent, ridden before last, one pace
mid-division, soon towards rear, weakened from 12th, tailed off before 4 out, pulled before 3 out
chased leaders, pushed along before 3 out, ridden and weakened before 2 out
with leader, led 8th, headed before 11th, weakened from 2 out
tracked leaders, fell 6th
held up mid-division, went 3rd 3 out, ridden before 2 out, one pace
Riddlestown has been in fine form on recent starts, including two successes at this track, as a result of which he finds himself 16lb higher than when scoring here in March. Good ground suits extremely well and it will be no surprise to see him post another competitive effort off this career-high mark. DOUBLETOILNTROUBLE, also a course winner, confirmed his liking for a staying test when scoring over 3m4f at Stratford last month for which he's been raised 9lb. However, his overall chasing profile is one of reliability and consistency and he seems sure to deliver a good account having found his form. Sail And Return has tumbled down the weights to an interesting mark and could go well with McCoy booked whilst High Kite is a fascinating contender. He had a couple of chase starts back in 2012 and the lightly-raced son of High-Rise has been showing up well over hurdles. It's interesting to see him back over fences here for the thriving Greatrex/Sheehan team and he's one to note.
Riddlestown (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Held up in rear but in touch, slow 12th, headway 4 out, ridden to challenge after next, every chance 2 out, no extra flat, 2nd of 7, 3l behind High Ron (11-12) at Southwell 3m 2f nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Apr.
The Musical Guy (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) In touch, ridden and looked struggling when blundered 8th, tailed off and pulled up before 5 out, in a race won by Master Neo (11-3) at Chepstow 3m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs in Apr, 9 ran.
Sail And Return 4-1fav (11-8) Held up in rear, not fluent 2nd, some headway 14th, unable to get on terms, one pace when blundered last, 4th of 9, 11l behind Market Option (11-0) at Uttoxeter 3m nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd.
Present To You (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) With winner, lost place from 12th, soon in rear, weakened before 4 out, 4th of 6, 43l behind Ruapehu (11-1) at Newton Abbot 3m 2f hcp ch 0-110 (4) gd in Apr.
High Kite (IRE) 5-1 (11-6) Led, headed after 3rd, remained close up, weakened after 3 out, 7th of 13, 25l behind George Fernbeck (10-11) at Southwell 3m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Apr.
Doubletoilntrouble (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, went 2nd 3 out, ridden before last, stayed on to lead towards finish, won at Stratford 3m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (5) gd in Apr beating Craiglands (10-8) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Bishophill Jack (IRE) 9-2 (11-4) Led to 2nd, chased leaders, went 3rd before 2 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Lough Coi (11-7) at Towcester 3m cond hcp chs (5) gs.
Leeroar (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Made most, ridden and headed 2 out, chased leader under pressure until one pace approaching last, 3rd and one pace flat, 3rd of 8, 6l behind Flugzeug (9-11) at Plumpton 3m 2f nov hcp chs 0-100 (5) gs in Apr.
Witch's Hat (IRE) 11-2 (10-7) Tracked leaders in 3rd, weakened from 6 out, tailed off, 8th of 11, well behind Lord Landen (11-7) at Newton Abbot 2m 5f hcp chs 0-100 (5) gd in Apr.
Jolly Boys Outing (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders and keen, pushed along before 3 out, weakened before last, 4th of 5, 20l behind Arkose (11-1) at Towcester 3m hcp chs 0-120 (4) gd in Apr.