chased leaders, soon with leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened
in touch and mistakes, 2nd approaching and blundered 3 out, challenging when hit last, ridden flat, led towards finish
in rear, weakened approaching 4 out, tailed off
held up towards rear, effort 4th, weakened 5 out, pulled up before 3 out
held up in mid-division and keen, weakened 5th, pulled up before next, tailed off
with leaders, led 4 out, kept on and headed towards finish
held up in touch, blundered 3rd, reminders after, weakened 4 out
chased leaders, stumbled and fell 5th
led, headed 4 out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, weakened 6th, pulled up soon after
held up in mid-division, weakened approaching 4 out, pulled up soon after
held up towards rear, weakened approaching 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
CHIEF BUCANEER is selected ahead of Checklow and Minnis Bay. George Charlton's charge ran in a decent bumper by Catterick standards last time out and was far from disgraced. The winner of that contest is well thought of and was tried (without success) in the Aintree Champion Bumper next time up. Checklow was useful over middle distances on a similar surface and if he can get his act together at this game, he has the raw ability to succeed. Minnis Bay equally has shown ability on the level and must therefore be watched in the market. The Magic Bishop has a likeable pedigree though has not progressed. Bucephalus has been well held in his British starts. Cornish Castle's sire is Mizzen Mast so he should have few excuses on the surface. Regrettably he looks to be of modest ability. Hooked On Line represents the combination of Warren Marston and Pam Sly so a market watch is advised. Chief Bucaneer has shaped with ability and has been found a suitably weak opportunity to strike.
Bucephalus (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Held up in mid-division, ridden 3 out, soon weakened, 6th of 14, 33l behind Ciceron (11-7) at Perth 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd.
Chief Bucaneer (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Led, headed over 3f out, one pace final 2f, 5th of 16, 5l behind Dear Sam (11-11) at Catterick 2m NH flat (5) gs in Dec.
Hooked On Line (IRE) 20-1 (10-9) Soon led, headed over 5f out, soon weakened, tailed off, 15th of 16, well behind Kind Of Easy (10-10) at Huntingdon 2m NH flat (6) gs.
Minnis Bay (CAN) 16-1 (12-0) Prom til wknd qckly 9; pu 11, in a race won by Merry Vic (12-0) at Parham 3m ptp gd in Mar, 8 ran.
Shaftesbury Avenue (USA) 16-1 (12-0) Led til hdd 7; last when pu 10, in a race won by My Old Piano (12-7) at Hornby Castle 3m ptp gs, 7 ran.
The Magic Bishop 100-1 (11-2) Held up in touch, weakened over 4f out, soon tailed off, last of 16, well behind Theredballoon (10-2) at Huntingdon 2m NH flat (6) gd in Mar.
Cornish Castle (USA) 14-1 (10-12) Towards rear, headway on inner after 2 out, ridden approaching last, kept on, 4th of 17, 5l behind Mardood (11-5) at Catterick 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd in Mar.
Secret Desert 66-1 (10-7) Mid-division, blundered 6th, soon outpaced, behind from 4 out, tailed off, 6th of 12, well behind Love of Tara (10-12) at Wetherby 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) sft.
Solo Choice 33-1 (10-4) Tracked leader to before 2 out, soon ridden and one pace, stayed on under pressure to regain 2nd near finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 8l behind Lord Villez (11-6) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Mar.
Indienne Etoile 66-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, outpaced 3 out, weakened next, 13th of 14, well behind Pyracantha (10-13) at Kelso 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs.
Little Miss Foozle 100-1 (10-9) Held up towards rear, weakened and tailed off over 5f out, 15th of 16, well behind Wordy's Boy (10-13) at Doncaster 2m NH flat (5) gs in Feb.
Camomile 500-1 (9-4) Pulled hard in rear, saddle soon slipped, pulled up before 4th, in a race won by Good Old Thyme (11-2) at Catterick 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Mar, 16 ran.
I Feel Fine 66-1 (10-2) Led, headed over 5f out, soon weakened, 13th of 14, well behind Rubys Cove (11-2) at Wetherby 2m NH flat (6) gd in Jun '08.
Checklow (USA) 6-1 (11-0) Tracked winner to 3rd, in touch, outpaced 3 out, one pace and no impression from next, 4th of 14, 15l behind Turbo Island (11-3) at Newcastle 2m nh nov hdl (4) sft in Mar.
