held up in touch, went 3rd approaching 3 out, weakened after 2 out
chased leaders, lost place from 3rd and towards rear, slipped up on bend after 5th
held up towards rear, outpaced 10th, ridden from 3 out, plugged on, no impression
chased leaders, went 2nd approaching 4 out, ridden to lead last, kept on well
led, ridden and headed last, one pace
close up,outpaced approaching 3 out, rallied after 2 out, kept on and no impression
held up towards rear, pushed along 8th, reminders after next, soon weakened, pulled up before 3 out
held up towards rear, outpaced from 9th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
towards rear, headway approaching 4 out, in touch approaching 3 out, kept on to take 3rd approaching last
mid-division, chased leaders from 4 out, weakened approaching last
in touch, weakened approaching 11th, pulled up before 4 out
towards rear, mid-division when unseated rider 6th
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The next race on the card can go the way of OGEE ahead of Burren Legend and Midnight Chase. The selection was very unlucky at Aintree when he was nearly brought down by another rival. The fact that he managed to get back in the race and only be beaten by eight lengths is a sign of the horse's ability and heart. This is his easiest task to take after running great races at Cheltenham and Aintree and should run well. Burren Legend looks a lively contender though and is racing from the right end of the handicap. His last two runs have been very encouraging behind some classy horses. The form of his Newbury race has worked out very well and again ran well when second at Cheltenham. The drop in trip is a slight concern and may need some rain to be seen at his best. Another horse on the up is Midnight Chase. He hacked up at Cheltenham on his latest start making all for a comprehensive victory. The form is decent but he has a huge hike in the handicap to contend with along with not getting his own way up front. Forzy Origny and Pocket Aces are others to note in this competitive race.
Pablo Du Charmil (FR) 100-1 (11-2) Mid-division when fell 2nd, in a race won by Don't Push It (11-5) at Aintree 4m 4f hcp chs G3 (1) gd in Apr, 40 ran.
Eric's Charm (FR) 33-1 (10-9) Led until fell 1st, in a race won by Don't Push It (11-5) at Aintree 4m 4f hcp chs G3 (1) gd in Apr, 40 ran.
Lead On (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 7th, ridden approaching last, kept on flat, 4th of 10, 6l behind Quartz De Thaix (11-13) at Perth 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gd in Apr.
Auroras Encore (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Towards rear when fell 1st, in a race won by Merigo (10-0) at Ayr 4m hcp chs G3 (1) gd in Apr, 30 ran.
Forzy Origny (FR) 5-1fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, led approaching 8th, jumped left 4 out, clear approaching 2 out, hit last, easily, won at Huntingdon 3m hcp chs 0-125 (3) gs in Apr beating Sea Cadet (10-12) by 17l, 9 ran.
Midnight Chase 14-1 (11-8) Made virtualy all, jumped left from 3 out, ridden and stayed on well flat, won at Cheltenham 2m 5f nov ltd hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd in Apr beating Sound Stage (11-3) by 9l, 13 ran.
Kornati Kid 25-1 (11-3) Tracked leader until hit and lost place 3 out, weakened after next, 9th of 14, 33l behind Picture This (10-3) at Cheltenham 3m hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gd in Apr.
Pocket Aces (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Chased leading pair throughout, hit 12th, struggling after 4 out, tailed off when blundered 2 out, 3rd of 5, well behind Punchestowns (11-4) at Sandown 2m 4f nov chs G1 (1) gs in Feb.
That's Rhythm (FR) 22-1 (10-10) Mid-division, in 12th when fell 4th, in a race won by Merigo (10-0) at Ayr 4m hcp chs G3 (1) gd in Apr, 30 ran.
Bronte Bay (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) Rear of mid-division, 10th after halfway, stayed on from after 3 out, 8th of 26, well behind Bluesea Cracker (10-3) at Fairyhouse 3m 5f hcp chs hvy in Apr.
Victorias Groom (GER) 20-1 (10-1) Chased leaders, lost place 11th, weakened 3 out, pulled up before next, in a race won by Great Endeavour (10-1) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp chs G3 (1) gs in Mar, 24 ran.
Burren Legend (IRE) 9-2 (10-13) Held up in rear on outside, headway 6th, went 2nd 17th, led approaching last, edged left and headed flat, stayed on, held towards finish, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Ouzbeck (11-11) at Cheltenham 3m 1f hcp chs 0-150 (2) gd in Apr.
Ogee 11-4fav (11-4) Chased leaders, badly hampered 11th, lost place, headway 2 out, weakened after last, 8th of 10, 10l behind Burton Port (11-4) at Aintree 3m 1f nov chs G2 (1) gd in Apr.
Ouzbeck (FR) 17-2 (11-11) Held up in rear, took keen hold, bad mistake 4th, not confident at next few fences, headway 11th, challenged last, led flat, driven out, won at Cheltenham 3m 1f hcp chs 0-150 (2) gd in Apr beating Burren Legend (10-13) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
