held up towards rear, not fluent and reminder 6th, modest progess approaching 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off
prominent, lost place approachng 7th, soon weakened, tailed off
mid-division, headway 6th, ridden approaching 3 out, chased winner from next, no impression
mistake 1st, towards rear, headway approaching 7th, weakening when mistake 3 out
pressed leader, led 4th, mistake 7th, clear when hit last, eased flat
in rear, not fluent 1st, struggling 6th, tailed off
in touch, mistake 1st, ridden approaching 6th, chased winner 7th until approaching 3 out, stayed on same pace from next
always in rear, tailed off
led until 4th, weakened 7th, tailed off
held up in touch, mistake 7th, weakened well before 3 out, tailed off
mid-division, 6th approaching 3 out, never on terms
towards rear, mistake 4th, jumped slowly next, pulled up before 6th
mid-division, headway 5th, jumped slowly 7th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
Nonrunner
A big field maiden hurdle is next on the agenda and LAMBORO LAD gets the call over Chesapeake and Rival D'Estruval. Peter Bowen is known for his summer jumpers and Lamboro Lad looks another type that could well thrive for the yard. The selection made a pleasing introduction in a decent novice event at Aintree three weeks ago. His jumping wasn't great that day but he is entitled to be a lot sharper for the run after a lengthy absence out. He still looks a little weak but as the year goes on he is sure to improve and with the recent good weather I think he may have come on a tonne. Jonjo O'Neill's Chesapeake is officially the best horse in the race but has a 186 day absence to overcome. His form tailed off at the end of last year but soft ground was probably to blame. He has plenty of form on quick ground so if Jonjo has him fit and well he'll be in the mix. Rival D'Estruval is one of the least exposed sorts in the line up and was given a beautiful introduction when fifth in a good bumper at Aintree. A market check is strongly advised on Timmy Murphy's mount. Peter Sent and Douglas are others to note in a tight affair.
Be Ashored 100-1 (10-13) Held in rear, headway after 4 out, driven to chase leaders next, kept on same pace under pressure from 2 out, no impression, 6th of 14, 45l behind House Of Bourbon (10-8) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f sll hdl (4-8yo) (5) gf.
Celts Espere 20-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakening when not fluent 7th, tailed off, 6th of 9, 43l behind Worth A King's (10-11) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gd.
Chesapeake (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Held up in rear, not fluent 6th or 7th, headway soon after, outpaced 3 out, rallied between last 2, no impression last, 4th of 9, 10l behind My Friend Sandy (11-3) at Chepstow 3m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) hvy in Nov.
Chouromanesco (FR) 33-1 (11-0) With leader, led 3rd, soon headed, ran wide on stable bend after 5th and lost place, in rear when pulled up before 7th, in a race won by Entertain Me (10-7) at Towcester 2m 5f mdn hdl (4) gf, 14 ran.
Douglas 25-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders after 1st, hampered next, chased winner from 3 out, no impression, 2nd of 9, 10l behind Worth A King's (10-11) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gd.
Lamboro Lad (IRE) 6-1 (10-12) Pressed leader, led after 2nd, not fluent next, headed when not fluent 6th, led 3 out, edged left after 2 out, headed before last, one pace, 3rd of 12, 7l behind Mostly Bob (11-5) at Aintree 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gd.
Naturally Royal Naturalist gelding out of Tree Poppy.
Necromancer (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) In touch on outside, not fluent and lost place 4th, closed 7th, weakened approaching 3 out, 9th of 14, 32l behind Talenti (11-2) at Huntingdon 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gs in Mar.
Peter Sent 25-1 (11-1) Took keen hold, mid-division, headway 3 out, effort before next, soon weakened, 6th of 12, 29l behind Triggerman (11-7) at Wincanton 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Mar.
Rootheday (IRE) 25-1 (12-0) Held up; hdwy 12; wknd 14; to, 6th of 9, 31l behind Underwriter (12-0) at Eyton-on-severn 3m ptp.
Sarah's Boy 10-3fav (8-6) Led chasing group, overall leader over 4f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on same approaching final furlong, 3rd of 9, 10l behind Bivouac (9-4) at Southwell 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs (flat).
Sobre Tresor (FR) 50-1 (10-7) Held up in touch, pushed along approaching 4 out, outpaced 3 out, 6th of 9, 20l behind Red Twist (10-9) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) gd.
Watch The Master 66-1 (8-8) Always in rear, 10th of 13, 47l behind Eloise (8-9) at Southwell 1m 3f 3yo hcp 0-50 (7) fbs in Aug (flat).
Hinton Luciana Double Trigger mare out of Hinton Grace.
Rival D'Estruval (FR) 33-1 (11-2) Held up mid-division, chased leaders over 5f out, kept on same pace final 2f, 5th of 19, 11l behind Problema Tic (11-5) at Aintree 2m 1f NH flat (5) gd.
Very Edgy (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Towards rear, some headway approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 6th of 16, 39l behind Gus Macrae (11-1) at Hereford 2m 1f NH mdn hdl (4) sft in Mar.
