led until 3 out, lost 2nd soon after, rallied into 2nd again before 2 out, ridden and no impression last, soon lost 2nd and kept on same pace in 3rd, went 2nd again post, well held
hampered 1st, always towards rear, tailed off
took keen hold, held up towards rear, plugging on and no impression when went right 2 out
prominent, tracked leader 2nd, led 3 out, went left 2 out, clear when went left last, shaken up and came clear run-in, snugly
hampered 1st, always towards rear, never threatened
chased leaders on inside, mistake 3 out, driven and one pace beween last 2
took keen hold, chasing leaders when fell heavily 1st
hampered 1st, chased leaders, pushed along after 3 out, one pace in 5th before next
took keen hold, tracked leader until 2nd, chased leaders, went 2nd after 3 out until weakened rapidly well before next, tailed off
mid-division, driven along and struggling in 7th after 3 out, soon weakened quickly, tailed off
led in start, took keen hold, hampered 1st, always in rear, tailed off
held up towards rear, plugged on from 2 out, never involved
steadied start, took keen hold in rear, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
in touch on inside, headway chasing leaders in 3rd before 2 out, went left 2 out, went 2nd soon after last, well held, lost 2nd post
always towards rear, tailed off
towards rear, never on terms, tailed off
Paul Nicholls has two darts to throw with jockey bookings indicating Sergeant Thunder is the stable preferred. But he showed little on his Doncaster hurdling debut when well backed and has been rested since. He's presumably had his problems and the market may be the best guide to his chances after an absence of over 100 days. Black Cow looks nothing out of the ordinary so far and Benbecula has a job on having to carry a penalty for a previous course win. Chase The Wind should be carefully noted as he gives the impression of being considerably better than he's shown over timber so far but the choice is LOCHNAGAR. Venetia Williams' charge has found some form recently and her import has gone well on both starts since joining the yard. Good ground should suit and he should give a good account.
Benbecula 8-1 (11-10) Chased winner to 2nd, behind from next, no danger after, 8th of 11, 25l behind Revani (11-4) at Exeter 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Apr.
Big Bridge Erhaab gelding out of Darcy Lever.
Black Cow (IRE) 11-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, took keen hold, not fluent 5th or 7th, headway before 4 out, ridden and no impression approaching next, 5th of 12, 19l behind Ned Stark (10-13) at Chepstow 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Apr.
Chase The Wind (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Led until over 9f out, chased leader, led again well over 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, chased winner until 2f out, chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 14, 8l behind Zulu Oscar (11-2) at Kempton 2m n h flat (4) std in Feb.
Knave Of Clubs (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) Held up behind in touch, not fluent and reminder 6th, ridden after 3 out, never able to challenge, 9th of 12, 21l behind Liberty Court (11-0) at Taunton 2m 3f mdn hdl (5) gd in Apr.
Lochnagar (GER) 5-1 (11-1) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, hit 2nd, went 2nd travelling well approaching 2 out, every chance when went right 2 out, pushed along and lost 2nd going to the last, went right last, 4th and one pace run in, 4th of 18, 3l behind Gentleman Jon (11-1) at Wincanton 2m mdn hdl (4) sft in Mar.
Sergeant Thunder 3-1 (11-5) Mid-division, ridden before 2 out, one pace, weakened last, 9th of 17, well behind Rainbow Peak (11-5) at Doncaster 2m 3f mdn hdl (5) gs in Jan.
Think Out Loud 50-1 (10-12) Jumped slow always struggling in rear, 14th of 15, well behind Howaboutnow (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 3f nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Touch Judge (IRE) 11-4 (11-2) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 7, 41l behind Askamore Darsi (11-2) at Uttoxeter 2m NH flat (6) gs in Dec.
Wolfe Mountain (IRE) 16-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, weakened halfway, 4th of 8, well behind Howlongisafoot (10-13) at Newton Abbot 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Galeb Warrior 7-1 (9-5) Held up in touch, took keen hold, lost place after 2f, ridden and weakened over 3f out, tailed off and eased, 12th of 13, well behind Diamond Mine (9-5) at Kempton 1m 3f mdn stks (5) pol in Oct (flat).
Kublai (FR) 8-1 (10-11) Took keen hold in mid-division, kept on same pace and no impression final 2f, tailed off, 7th of 10, 46l behind Polamco (11-3) at Taunton 2m 1f NH flat (5) gd in Apr.
Lexington Blue 10-1 (10-6) Pulled hard in rear, tailed off 5th, fell next, in a race won by Azabitmour (10-9) at Plumpton 2m mdn hdl (5) gs in Apr, 10 ran.
Rhamnus 100-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, pushed along and weakened before 3 out, 14th of 15, 48l behind Guitar Pete (11-0) at Aintree 2m 1f 4yo hdl Grade 1 (1) gd in Apr.
My Space 100-1 (10-12) In rear, ridden after 3 out, never dangerous, 12th of 14, 26l behind Ginger Fizz (10-9) at Chepstow 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Inside Out 33-1 (9-11) Behind, struggling 6th, pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Kings Bandit (11-11) at Taunton 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr, 12 ran.
Medal of Valour (JPN) 40-1 (11-0) Prominent in chasing group, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out, tailed off in 8th when blundered last, 8th of 11, well behind Benbecula (11-0) at Wincanton 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Mar.
