led, headed after 6th, slow next, weakened 3 out
held up in rear, pushed along after 6th, well beaten from next
tracked leaders, slightly outpaced after 7th, rallied after 3 out, led before 2 out, clear flat, stayed on well
held up in touch, took keen hold, not fluent 5th, weakened after 3 out
held up in rear, slow 6th, soon ridden, well beaten after 7th, went modest 4th before 2 out
pressed leader, led after 6th, soon headed, close up when not fluent 2 out, held when bad mistake and lost 2nd last
tracked leaders, led 7th, headed before 2 out, left 2nd last, no impression on winner
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THE KNOT IS TIED has finally rediscovered some form. Despite only managing fifth place at Wincanton last time, he remains on a handy mark and can end his losing run. Chasamax is 0-10 but has been knocking on the door, though would surrender his maiden status for next season if successful. Neff is worth a market check while Your Darling has had wind surgery since last seen in November. Rabski makes his handicap debut under a 7lb claimer after a narrow defeat at Haydock and makes more appeal than Stratford scorer Blazing Saddles, who is upped in grade.
Chasamax (IRE) 9-4 (11-2) In leading pair, took clear lead 3 out, ridden and headed 2 out, kept on without threatening clear winner, 2nd of 11, 3 3/4l behind Kakamora (11-2) at Huntingdon 2m mdn (4) gs in Mar.
Neff (GER) 9-2 (11-6) Disputing 4th, went 3rd briefly after 3 out until no extra in 4th before next, 4th of 6, 21 1/2l behind Commanche Red (12-2) at Plumpton 2m 5f hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Jaisalmer (IRE) 18-1 (11-5) Led narrowly, headed 2nd but still close up, ridden and lost place before 3 out, chased leaders under pressure before 2 out, stayed on from last, 4th of 18, 12 1/4l behind Orkan (11-2) at Warwick 2m hcp (4) hvy in Feb.
Rabski (IRE) 7-2 (11-2) Mid-division, closer at 5th, 3rd before 3 out, slightly outpaced and hanging left when hit 2 out, kept on well run-in, went 2nd final 100 yards and closed, not reach winner, 2nd of 9, nk behind Caddyhill (11-2) at Haydock 2m mdn (4) gs in Mar.
Frau Georgia (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, not fluent 5th and soon shaken up, detached when pulled up before the 8th, at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp (4) gs in Mar.
The Knot Is Tied (IRE) 6-4fav (11-12) Behind, jumped left at times, headway from 9th, chasing leaders before 2 out, no extra final 50 yards, 5th of 15, 7 3/4l behind Catchin Time (10-0) at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in Mar.
Twycross Warrior 8-1 (11-6) Mid-division, headway 3 out, went 2nd last, kept on, no impression on winner, 2nd of 12, 4 3/4l behind Playa Blanca (11-12) at Warwick 2m hcp (4) sft in Mar.
Templehills (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) In touch in rear, blundered 9th, mistake next and 14th, fell 4 out, at Fakenham 3m hcp (3) gs in Mar.
Your Darling (IRE) 7-4 (11-0) Prominent, led before 3rd, pressed and headed 2 out, one-paced after 2 out and faded tamely, 4th of 8, 23l behind Adrimel (11-0) at Sandown 2m mdn (4) sft in Nov.
Blazing Saddles 6-1 (11-8) With leaders, led after 4th, nudged along approaching last, ridden flat, kept on well, won at Stratford 2m hcp (5) gs in Mar beating Isthebaropen (11-8) by 1 1/4l, 13 ran.
