prominent, led 10th, ridden and headed 3 out, no chance with winner
chased leader, ridden and lost touch 4 out, soon weakened
towards rear, headway approaching 9th, chased leader 4 out, led 3 out, shaken up 2 out, soon in command
towards rear, weakened 12th, pulled up before 2 out
pulled early, led to 4th, weakened 10th, pulled up before 11th
behind, hit 7th, weakened 11th
in touch, blundered and unseated rider 5th
prominent, ridden 12th, soon weakened
hit 1st, mid-division, some headway 15th, pulled up before last
always behind, weakened 11th, pulled up after 4 out
chased leader, led 4th to 10th, close up and ridden 15th, one pace from 4 out
mid-division, ridden 9th, weakened 12th
Cape Stormer should possess too much class for these and can land it with Seafield Boogie and Alvino selected to fill the placings. The selection has not been seen on the racecourse since last September but will no doubt be primed for the occasion on ground that he will relish. Seafield Boogie is another returning from a lay off and the market should indicate what is expected while Alvino has the capable Richard Burton on board. Well backed to land a contest at Larkhill last time, he weakened dramatically in the closing stages and this drop back in trip will suit. Coast To Coast was a classy sort in his day for Edward O'Grady but seems to be in decline. The likely market leaders are returning from absences but a chance is taken with Cape Stormer to land this.
Cape Stormer (IRE) 11-8fav (11-9) Chased leader, led 5th to approaching 10th, ridden to lead approaching 2 out, soon clear, eased close home, won at Fontwell 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf in Sept beating Basic Fact (10-9) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
Seafield Bogie (IRE) 15-2 (11-7) Prominent, ridden 11th, weakened approaching 4 out, 6th of 7, 31l behind Manly Money (10-9) at Exeter 2m 3f hcp chs 0-120 (3) gf in Oct.
Alvino 6-4fav (12-0) (ts) prom; ev ch 3 out; outpcd, 3rd of 8, 13l behind Man From Highworth (12-0) at Larkhill 3m ptp gd in Feb.
Arrows Gold 15-2 (10-9) Prominent until 5th, weakened after 3 out, 4th of 9, 28l behind Lesdream (10-12) at N Abbot 2m 3f sll hdl (5) gs in May.
Bewleys Guest (IRE) 50-1 (12-0) Behind until ran out in race won by Ask Again (12-0) at Chipley Park 3m ptp gd in Jan, 16 ran.
Coast To Coast (IRE) 9-1 (12-7) Hdwy 9; outpcd 4 out, 4th of 9, 15l behind Diamond Monroe (12-0) at Badbury Rings 3m ptp gf in Feb.
Johns Legacy 25-1 (12-1) Led 1st to 2nd, blundered and unseated rider in race won by Tegucigalpa (12-3) at Taunton 2m 7f hts chs (5) gd in Feb, 8 ran.
Rings Of Power (IRE) 5-1 (12-0) Disp ld to 8; wknd 15, 5th of 7, 28l behind Hambaphambili (12-0) at Badbury Rings 3m ptp gf in Feb.
Scarlet Fantasy 14-1 (12-0) (tt) hdwy 8; wknd 14; pulled up in race won by Half Inch (11-10) at Higham 3m ptp gf in Jan, 8 ran.
Spud One 100-1 (12-0) Prom to 12, 6th of 8, 32l behind Man From Highworth (12-0) at Larkhill 3m ptp gd in Feb.
Toi Express (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Prom; led 11-13; wknd 15; pulled up in race won by Dare Too Dream (12-0) at Great Trethew 3m ptp gd in Feb, 7 ran.
Visibility (FR) 3-1 (12-0) Nvr gng wl; pulled up in race won by Iris's Prince (12-0) at Ideford Arch 3m ptp gd in Feb, 6 ran.
