chased leading pair, pushed along and outpaced before 2 out, 4th and no extra between last 2
chased leader, led 3 out, narrowly headed next, rallied and closed on idling leader last, battled on well to lead again near finish
took keen hold, tracked leaders, mistake 3 out, outpaced in 3rd when hung right before 2 out, weakened between last 2
tracked leaders on inside, hit 3rd, fell next
led until 3 out, soon ridden and weakened quickly
held up in 6th, ridden and outpaced before 3 out, plugged on into modest 3rd between last 2
ridden and struggling after 5th, always behind, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
held up in last pair, good headway on outside chasing leaders 5th, 2nd soon after 3 out, led narrowly next, wandered idled and ridden before last, 1 length ahead when went left last, hung left run-in, not run on and headed last strides
NonRunner
MIDNIGHT WALK made a bold attempt to make all when second at Bangor on Saturday and, on that evidence, holds Plumpton runner-up Water Willow and Taurian on collateral form. She’s probably the one to beat if making a quick reappearance. Alottarain has been chasing but did win over the smaller obstacles at Chepstow last year off a 15lb higher mark so must have some sort of chance but it’s difficult to make a case for the others on recent form.
Ginger Fizz 8-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, led 3rd, headed after 3 out ridden before 2 out, soon weakened, 4th of 6, 31l behind Royal Debutante (11-3) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Parlour Maid 200-1 (11-4) With leader until after 4 out, weakened before next, 9th of 14, dist behind Theatre Territory (11-4) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn (4) gs in Dec.
Taurian 2-1 (11-8) Tracked leader until 3 out, ridden and one pace after 2 out, 3rd of 6, 15 1/4l behind Too Many Diamonds (10-2) at Plumpton 2m hcp (5) gf in May.
Water Willow 20-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway after 3 out, soon chased winner, kept on and no impression, 2nd of 6, 13l behind Too Many Diamonds (10-2) at Plumpton 2m hcp (5) gf in May.
Sprogzilla 8-1 (10-0) Tracked leader, mistake 4th, weakened from 3 out, 11th of 12, 35 1/2l behind Frozen Over (10-10) at Taunton 2m hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Alottarain (IRE) 7-1 (10-7) Held up in touch, close 3rd 3 out, not fluent 2 out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 5, 8 3/4l behind Lakeshore Lady (11-7) at Fontwell 2m 3f hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Ambivalent About 40-1 (10-5) Led, headed before 3 out, soon weakened, 5th of 7, 35 1/4l behind Mister Showman (10-8) at Towcester 2m (4) gf in May.
Time For Champers (IRE) 66-1 (10-5) Held up in rear, headway 4 out, ridden and weakened 2 out, 6th of 10, 19 3/4l behind Prince Mahler (11-0) at Ffos Las 2m 6f hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Midnight Walk (IRE) 11-2 (12-5) Led, ridden and headed approaching last, held by winner flat but kept on well, 2nd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Too Many Diamonds (11-3) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp (5) gs in May.
