led, not fluent 2nd, ridden and headed 3 out, weakened last
held up, ridden after 4 out, kept on from 2 out, took moderate 3rd after last
tracked leader, not fluent 2nd, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, soon weakened
held up in touch, weakened approaching 3 out
tracked leaders and jumped right 2 out, hit 6th, led approaching last, kept on well
held up, headway 4 out, led 3 out, headed approaching last, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened
behind, headway approaching 6th, weakened approaching 3 out
mid-division, weakened 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
in touch, ridden and weakened from 4 out
This novices' hurdle can go the way of Poseidon's Secret, although both Manadam and Chernik can go well. The selection hails from a yard in good form and he was a little unlucky when he was only beaten a head by Warsaw Pact at Taunton last time. He will relish this ground and he can gain his compensation. Manadam won well in France back in June but all his form is on softer ground and he has run as if in need of a longer trip. Chernik was a fair third behind Andytown last time out but he didn't quite get home over this trip and he may be better back in handicap company over a slightly shorter trip. Mister Aitch hails from a yard in form and has shown ability in the past so he is no forlorn hope, but he is returning from a lengthy break here and he may be sharper for the run. A tricky contest which can go the way of Poseidon's Secret.
Poseidon's Secret (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Led, ridden 3 out, headed last, rallied flat, hard ridden and just failed, 2nd of 5, hd behind Warsaw Pact (11-11) at Taunton 2m 3f nov hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gf.
Chernik (IRE) 14-1 (11-6) Held up, pushed along approaching 6th, headway approaching 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 3rd of 11, well behind Andytown (11-1) at Catterick 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Country Servant (USA) 20-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, lost place 6f out, 18th of 19, well behind Crackerjack Lad (11-4) at Wetherby 2m nhf (6) gs in Feb.
I'm Gunner Be Fine Gunner B gelding, half-brother to winning chaser Brandsby Stripe.
Lusento (IRE) 7-1 (11-2) Held up in touch, took keen hold, not fluent 1st, progress 5th, weakened 3 out, 5th of 8, 24l behind Tarabaloo (10-6) at Wetherby 2m 3f mdn hdl (5) gf in Mar.
Manadam (FR) 8-1 (10-12) Held up in touch, hit 6th, outpaced 4 out, soon no impression, 4th of 7, 37l behind Companero (11-8) at Ayr 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Mar.
Mr Aitch (IRE) 11-1 (10-12) Mid-division, ridden 3 out, weakened before 2 out, 8th of 10, 46l behind Sole Agent (10-12) at Taunton 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft in Dec '06.
Odd Socks (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Held up, behind from 6th, 8th of 9, well behind Starting Point (11-6) at Catterick 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Legend Again (IRE) 150-1 (10-7) Mid-division, 8th and outpaced when mistake 3 out, never dangerous, 8th of 13, well behind Theatre Belle (10-6) at Sedgefield 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gs.
Almond Court (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, lost place 7f out, 10th of 11, well behind Sindanna (10-1) at Market Rasen 2m 1f mrs nhf (6) gd.
Emily's Flora 66-1 (10-3) Chased leaders, lost place 6f out, 11th of 12, well behind Brook No Argument (10-10) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nhf (6) gs in Mar '07.
Little Lily Morgan 25-1 (11-1) Always towards rear, tailed off when fell at the last in race won by Lily Tara (11-3) at Wetherby 2m 7f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs, 24 ran.
Fair Caterina 66-1 (10-9) In rear, jumped left and mistake 3rd, headway 5th, weakened 3 out, 13th of 15, 30l behind Atomic Winner (10-13) at Ludlow 2m nov hdl (5) gd.
Freschezza 25-1 (10-4) Chased leaders, outpaced 5f out, soon beaten, 5th of 10, 42l behind Doeslessthanme (10-12) at Doncaster 2m nhf (5) gd in Mar.
