with leader, led after 5th, headed 4 out, ridden to regain lead briefly approaching 2 out, weakened last
held up, headway 3 out, every chance from 2 out, ran on
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 2 out
led, headed after 5th, chased leader, driven from 7th, led 4 out, headed, mistake and weakened 2 out, 5th when stumbled last
held up, headway to lead 2 out, driven out
Nonrunner
River City, Caracciola and Kadarann are three against the field in a tough race to call for punters and the vote is given to River City. The selection was slightly disappointing behind Ashley Brook last time but that could be put down to the rain softened ground. This faster surface is sure to suit and he will be hard to beat. Caracciola rates the main danger on his best form but he was never going last time out so can not be put forward with any confidence. Kadarann is another that could go well but he looks to be on the down grade while some of his rivals look to be progressing so he is over looked on this occasion. Almaydan was a fair second behind Andreas last time and is another with place claims but he will need to improve again to win this. This is a very trappy affair with many having chances but for the winner we return to River City.
Kadarann (IRE) 8-1 Towards rear, hit 3rd, weakened 6th, soon ridden and beaten, 6th of 7, 44l behind Full Irish at Ayr 2m hcp chs (B) gd in Apr.
River City (IRE) 7-2 Held up in rear, headway 7th, went 3rd and hit 4 out, weakened next, 6th of 10, 45l behind Ashley Brook at Aintree 2m nov chs Grd 1 (A) gs in Apr.
Almaydan 4-1fav Held up towards rear, headway to track leaders from 10th, stayed on to go 2nd last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 7l behind Andreas at Cheltenham 2m hcp chs 0-135 (C) gd in Apr.
Bonus Bridge (IRE) 5-1 Mid-division, disputing 3rd when fell at the 6th in race won by Full Irish at Ayr 2m hcp chs (B) gd in Apr, 7 ran.
Bambi de L'Orme (FR) 10-1 Held up mid-division, headway approaching 4 out, ridden next, stayed on well from last, 3rd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Fota Island at Aintree 2m hcp chs Grd 3 (A) gs in Apr.
Caracciola (GER) 14-1 Held up in rear, weakened from 5th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Fota Island at Aintree 2m hcp chs Grd 3 (A) gs in Apr, 15 ran.
Geos (FR) 33-1 In touch, outpaced 4 out, stayed on from 2 out, 5th of 13, 11l behind Genghis at Ayr 2m hcp hdl (A) gd in Apr.
