held up in rear, ridden approaching 3 out, no progress, soon well beaten, tailed off
held up in rear, mistake 4th, not fluent 8th, headway approaching 3 out, dispute in 3rd between last 2, one pace
chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, weakened approaching last
in touch, dropped rear when mistake 6th, soon behind, tailed off
in touch, lost place 3rd, headway from 3 out, went 3rd between last 2, stayed on flat
behind, progress but still moderate 8th 2 out, stayed on flat nearest finish
always prominent, chased leader from 3rd, not fluent 6th, ridden after 3 out, rider dropped whip after 2 out, led last, all out
chased leader 2nd until not fluent next, lost place 5th, well behind 7th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
soon behind, tailed off 5th
mid-division, headway approaching 8th, jumped left 4 out, already weakened when jumped left 3 out
led, ridden approaching 2 out, soon pressed, headed last, no extra flat
in touch, reminders after 6th, mistake 8th, weakened approaching 2 out
in touch on outside, ridden approaching 4 out, looking unwilling after 3 out, beaten when mistake 2 out
very reluctant to race, lost at least 30l, tailed off until pulled up before 6th
in rear, well behind 7th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
in touch, pushed along 7th, beaten approaching 4 out
Nonrunner
A race rich in numbers but low on quality can go to THE LOCAL, who has dropped to a very attractive mark and has a leading chance in this company. Early Wings and Marked Man are others to consider, while Himba also has a chance of making the frame on the pick of his efforts. The last named has plenty of experience of this course and, as he comfortably brushed aside Devils River here last month; he has to merit a second look today. However, it's also worth bearing in mind he has failed to complete on numerous occasions and has never been noted for consistency. Marked Man hasn't won a race since 2007 and is a bit long in the tooth to be expecting a drastic revival of fortunes. That said, the veteran still races with enthusiasm and, having finished a gallant second at Huntingdon a fortnight ago; he has proved he is still capable of making an impact. Early Wings was placed in a German Group 3 as a juvenile but had his sights lowered over the next couple of seasons. Now a seven-year-old, the Caroline Bailey-trained gelding is unexposed over fences and, having shown promise on his chasing debut at Wincanton earlier in the month; he is open to more improvement than most. However, The Local may be a touch too wily for him at this stage of his career and, as Tony McCoy knows how to get the best out of him; The Local is fancied as the one to be on here.
Wages 8-1 (10-12) Held up, chased leaders after 3 out, hit next, one pace, 3rd of 8, 9l behind Cursum Perficio (10-7) at Bangor 2m 1f sell hdl (5) gd.
Marked Man (IRE) 3-1 (11-4) Held up, ridden and headway to go 3rd over 2 out, driven and chased winner flat, 2nd of 8, 4 1/2l behind King Cyrus (11-12) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf.
Morenito (FR) 10-1 (10-9) In rear, headway 13th, weakened before 3 out, virtually trotted over line, 7th of 8, well behind Toni Alcala (10-8) at Huntingdon 3m hcp ch 0-110 (4) gf.
Himba 7-1 (11-9) In touch, ridden and weakening when hampered 10th, behind when pulled up 2 out, in a race won by Saafend Rocket (11-5) at Fakenham 2m 5f hcp chs 0-85 (5) gf, 15 ran.
Early Wings (GER) 10-3fav (11-1) Chased leader, challenged approaching 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on, always held by winner, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Guns of Love (9-12) at Wincanton 2m nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd.
Radar Love 20-1 (11-10) Chased leader, led 6th, headed 10th, ridden 12th, weakened approaching 4 out, 5th of 16, 39l behind Paradise Expected (11-6) at Uttoxeter 2m 5f hcp chs 0-90 (5) gd.
Red Jester 6-1 (11-4) Towards rear, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 11l behind I'm Your Man (11-6) at Hexham 2m hcp ch 0-95 (5) gd.
The Local 25-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, challenged 3 out, ridden next, no impression approaching last, 2nd of 12, 10l behind Toulouse Express (10-5) at Southwell 2m 1f stks (5) gd in Apr.
Tyndall (IRE) 40-1 (10-0) Held up in touch, in 4th when fell bit, in a race won by Glimmer of Light (10-4) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd, 7 ran.
Millenium Mag (FR) 33-1 (10-4) Chased winner, blundered badly 5th, soon pulled up, in a race won by King Cyrus (11-12) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf, 8 ran.
Devils River (IRE) 9-2 (10-13) Led until 7th, ridden after next, 3rd and beaten before 2 out, went 2nd approaching last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 10l behind Himba (11-6) at Towcester 2m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Apr.
Kercabellec (FR) 16-1 (9-7) Close up chased winner after 5th until 13th, soon weakened, 5th of 8, 25l behind King Cyrus (11-12) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf.
The Walnut Tree (IRE) 40-1 (9-7) Ran in snatches, led 8th to 10th, led 11th to 12th, hanging left after 4 out, soon weakened, 4th of 8, 50l behind Crank Hill (11-2) at Towcester 3m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs in Apr.
General Alarm 50-1 (10-7) In touch, tracked leader 6th, ridden 12th, weakened next, 8th of 15, well behind Saafend Rocket (11-5) at Fakenham 2m 5f hcp chs 0-85 (5) gf.
Lanos (POL) 25-1 (10-0) Held up in touch, badly hampered 4th, jumped right next, soon tailed off, 4th of 5, 35l behind Folie A Deux (11-3) at Bangor 2m 1f nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd.
Un Autre Espere 40-1 (10-0) Chased winner until one pace from 4 out, 3rd of 4, 23l behind Some Touch (11-7) at Wetherby 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf.
Crystal Prince 15-2 (11-5) In touch, not fluent 6th, ridden 4 out, weakened after 3 out, 4th of 8, 34l behind Guns of Love (9-12) at Wincanton 2m nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd.
Marado (IRE) 40-1 (10-3) Always in rear, mistake 1st, tailed off from 4th, pulled up before 8th, in a race won by Huguenot (11-12) at Hereford 2m nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd in Nov, 13 ran.
