tracked leaders, led after 3 out, headed last, held towards finish
held up towards rear, not fluent 3 out, headway before 2 out, 3rd when jumped left last, stayed on, unable to challenge
chased leaders, not much room 5th, went 2nd after 3 out, strong challenge when fell 2 out
held up in mid-division, headway after 3 out, led last, ran on well
held up in rear, headway approaching 2 out, 4th and beaten last, weakened flat
tracked leaders, took keen hold, mistake 3 out, soon beaten
pressed leader, not fluent 4th, soon led, not fluent 6th, headed after 3 out, weakened next
mid-division, in touch 3 out, soon outpaced, weakened before next
always behind
mid-division, jumped slowly 4th and given reminder, closed next, lost place before 3 out
took keen hold, led, headed after 4th, jumped right next, weakened before 2 out
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CARD GAME found life too hot when upped to Class 2 company at Haydock on her penultimate start but has otherwise looked an improved performer this term, most recently when comfortably outpointing serial winner Beyondtemptation at Sedgefield. There is a slight concern about her effectiveness on quicker ground, which does temper confidence somewhat, but her overall profile makes her hard to oppose despite joint top weight. Nesterenko appears the main threat as the Doyen gelding is effective on good ground and drops in grade here after a respectable effort in a competitive handicap hurdle at the Grand National meeting. Go Odee Go is a possible improver off a fair mark whilst recent Cheltenham winner Minellaforleisure is also one to keep on the right side.
Card Game (IRE) 2-1fav (11-12) Took keen hold, tracked leaders on outside, pushed along and outpaced when mistake 4th, rallied into 3rd after 3 out, 2nd before 2 out, led 2 out, clear last, easily, won at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp (3) sft in Apr beating Beyondtemptation (10-6) by 10l, 5 ran.
Hannah's Princess (IRE) 4-1jfav (11-13) Held up towards rear, mistake 2nd, mistake 4 out, headway before 3 out, ridden in 3rd before 2 out, weakened last 50 yards and lost 2 places, 5th of 14, 12 3/4l behind Lady Of Longstone (11-5) at Haydock 2m 3f hcp (2) gd in Mar.
Minellaforleisure (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Mid-division, headway before 5th, challenged going well before last, led final 100 yards, ran on, won at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp (3) gd in Apr beating Vosne Romanee (10-11) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Nesterenko (GER) 25-1 (11-2) In touch, reminder before 5 out, ridden before last, soon weakened, 6th of 17, 21 1/2l behind Ivan Grozny (11-12) at Aintree 2m hcp (2) sft in Apr.
Itshard To No (IRE) 5-2fav (11-12) Held up in last pair, smooth headway approaching 5th, went 2nd well before 2 out, challenged 2 out, soon led, shaken up and clear approaching last, eased towards finish, won at Bangor 2m 1f hcp (4) sft in Mar beating Beau Bay (10-12) by 3 3/4l, 7 ran.
A Boy Named Suzi 8-1 (11-0) Took keen hold, tracked leading pair, blundered 2nd, 2nd before 5th, blundered next, lost 2nd after 3 out, lost 3rd and mistake 2 out, weakened between last 2, 6th of 10, 8 1/4l behind Dormello Mo (11-5) at Plumpton 2m hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Star Foot (IRE) 15-8 (11-1) Tracked leader, not fluent 4th, led 2 out, drew clear last, ran on strongly, won at Market Rasen 2m 1f (4) sft in Mar beating Brian Boranha (11-1) by 12l, 4 ran.
Istimraar (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Took keen hold in touch, headway to chase leaders approaching 5th, driven to challenge 3 out, weakened next, 6th of 7, dist behind Montdragon (11-10) at Haydock 2m 3f hcp (2) hvy in Dec.
Zalgarry (FR) 33-1 (11-2) Held up, closed 7th, 4th and nudged along briefly after 2 out, no impression on leaders last, closed on 3rd towards finish, 4th of 7, 9l behind Arctic Gold (11-12) at Ffos Las 2m 4f hcp (3) hvy in Mar.
Muthabir (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Held up towards rear, pushed along after 4 out, stayed on after 2 out, never a threat, 3rd of 7, 20l behind Bingo D'olivate (11-6) at Newbury 2m hcp (4) sft in Mar.
Benbecula 12-1 (11-10) Tracked leader until 2nd, stayed handy, led after 3 out, driven and headed 2 out, 4th and beaten last, one pace, 4th of 11, 6 1/2l behind Artifice Sivola (11-6) at Kempton 2m hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Floresco (GER) 14-1 (10-8) Prominent, led before 2 out, headed run-in, soon weakened, 4th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Thunder Sheik (10-7) at Haydock 2m hcp (2) gd in Mar.
Go Odee Go (IRE) 3-1 (11-12) Close up, led before 2 out and blundered, soon headed and ridden, weakened last, 3rd of 16, 17 3/4l behind Anomaly (10-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f (4) gs in Aug.
