held up in touch, blundered badly 6th, jumped left thereafter, well there 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, mistake last
in touch, pushed along when mistake 5th, soon lost place, back in touch 4 out, outpaced 3 out, rallied to chase winner when jumped right 2 out, no impression
held up, stayed on approaching last, never nearer
chased leader, led 6th, headed 7th, lost place approaching 4 out, stayed on one pace to take 3rd last
pulled hard, prominent, led 7th, hit 3 out and headed, weakened approaching 2 out
always behind
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This is not the greatest of races but we will give the tentative vote to Wantage Road with Royal Kicks and Soleil Fix both worth noting in the betting market. The selection comes from an in form yard and although he is yet to set the world on fire in his races he has enough form up his sleeve to win a race of this calibre. He ran well on good fast ground during the summer months and connections will be keen for him to break his maiden tag this summer before too long. This might be his opportunity as he jumps well on the whole and has enough pace and stamina for this undulating track. Royal Kicks will pose as the biggest danger. His form again is not great but he is still lightly raced and has shown over the winter that he does have some ability and as a result he has to be treated with respect in such a bad race. Soleil Fix was good enough to win over hurdles and ran well to finish third at Stratford behind Why Connie last time out. As a result of his form he does have the burden of top weight to carry but he will still have his supporters in abundance. But for the winner we will give the tentative nod to Wantage Road.
Royal Kicks (FR) 6-1 (10-12) Held up, blundered and unseated rider at the 5th in race won by Kentmere (11-0) at Towcester 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd, 9 ran.
Just Standeese (IRE) 100-1 (10-9) Always towards rear, 6th of 11, well behind Mister Gloss (10-12) at Exeter 2m 3f nov chs (4) gd.
Penfull (FR) 33-1 (10-6) Held up, weakened 6th, behind when pulled up 5 out in race won by Sou'wester (11-11) at Wincanton 2m nov hcp chs 0-110 (4) sft in Mar, 9 ran.
Jose Bove 100-1 (10-12) Led until approaching 3rd, led again briefly before 5th, weakened approaching 3 out, 12th of 15, 41l behind Felinious (11-8) at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Oct.
Kinkeel (IRE) 28-1 (9-7) Held up, weakened after 12th and pulled up at the 14th in race won by I'm Supreme (11-12) at Wincanton 3m 1f nov hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd, 12 ran.
Guns of Love (IRE) 14-1 (10-1) Led to 7th, weakened 10th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Mondial Jack (10-10) at Hereford 2m 3f hcp chs 0-90 (5) gd in Feb, 16 ran.
Colemanstown 100-1 (10-11) Mid-division, driven after 3rd, soon behind, tailed off and pulled up 4 out in race won by Sun King (11-7) at Huntingdon 2m sll hdl (5) sft in Mar, 10 ran.
Soleil Fix (FR) 7-2 (12-0) Held up, mistake 5th, headway 2 out, weakened before last, 3rd of 11, 22l behind Why Connie (11-11) at Stratford 2m 7f nov hts chs (5) gs in Mar.
Willing Weasel (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Held up behind, headway after 10th, close-up, ridden 2 out, soon one pace, 4th of 15, 15l behind Our Jim (11-3) at Hereford 3m 2f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Feb.
Wantage Road (IRE) 17-2 (11-2) Led, soon clear, headed after 3 out, weakened 2 out, 4th of 7, 13l behind South Bank (11-11) at Huntingdon 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Mar.
Mycenean Prince (USA) 11-1 (10-2) Tracked leader, lost place 5th, soon behind, 6th of 10, well behind Northern Quest (10-12) at Newcastle 2m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Mar.
Somewin (IRE) 200-1 (10-5) Behind, weakened approaching 4 out, 6th of 10, 34l behind Possol (11-5) at Towcester 2m nov chs (4) gd.
