in touch, headway 5th, ridden next, ridden and weakened before 2 out
held up when mistake and unseated rider 2nd
close up, headway 3 out, ridden next, kept on to go a never dangerous 2nd flat
always in rear
tracked leaders, chased winner 5th, ridden next, kept on one pace, lost 2nd flat
towards rear, some headway 5th, never on terms
in rear, ridden 3 out, kept on to go a never nearer 4th close home
led, headed 2nd, chased winner until 5th, weakened before 2 out
led 2nd, made rest, clear 2 out, ran on
mid-division, weakened 3 out, pulled up next (ran with-out tongue strap)
jumped badly left first, in touch, weakened 3 out, pulled up next
Backhomeinderry was runner-up to Sidney Melbourne, who runs in the previous race, here last month and must have some sort of chance in a weak-looking finale. Paupers Presents may do better now going handicapping but Freddy's Star is only a plater and both Red Whisper and Nothing Is Forever lack a recent run. DARK SPIRIT hasn't been running badly and has slipped to a decent mark. In the hope a visor bring about a little improvement, he gets the nod as the four-year-old Golden Acorn has been beaten in sellers and claimers recently.
Walter De La Mare (IRE) 14-1 (11-8) Chased leaders, not fluent 5th, lost place from 3 out, 11th of 15, 38l behind Rocky Elsom (11-9) at Huntingdon 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Feb.
Backhomeinderry (IRE) 7-2 (11-0) Chased clear leader, ridden to challenge after 2 out, soon no impression, 2nd of 9, 11l behind Sidney Melbourne (11-0) at Wincanton 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Dark Spirit (IRE) 5-2fav (10-9) Led until 1st, prominent, mistake 6th, led approaching 3 out, headed at hurdle, no extra from next, 5th of 7, 9l behind Phase Shift (11-10) at Ludlow 2m Mares Handicap Hurdle (0-135) (4yo+) (3) gd in Apr.
Paupers Present (IRE) 33-1 (10-4) Prominent, under pressure approaching 2 out, soon weakened, moderate 4th, 4th of 7, 41l behind Fair Trade (11-0) at Wincanton 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Freddy's Star (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, dropped to rear when mistake 5th, struggling and no chance after, tailed off, 6th of 7, well behind Goochypoochyprader (11-2) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Apr.
Red Whisper 20-1 (11-0) Raced keenly, mid-division, effort on outside 3 out, kept on same pace from next, 5th and held when hit last, 8th of 15, 7l behind Bracken House (10-12) at Towcester 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Oct.
Golden Acorn (IRE) 14-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, mistake 1st, went 2nd next, every chance approaching 3 out, no extra from next, 6th of 15, 26l behind Descaro (10-10) at Ludlow 2m nov clm hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Underlay Underlay 33-1 (11-6) Always towards rear, tailed off, 10th of 12, well behind Bach On Tow (10-7) at Taunton 2m 1f sell hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Apr.
Nothing Is Forever (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Held up, behind 9th, tailed off, 8th of 12, well behind Giveitachance (10-8) at Worcester 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Oct.
Vacario (GER) 12-1 (10-5) Close up, lost place 7th, 8th of 11, 50l behind Me Fein (10-1) at Fakenham 2m 4f sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Nov.
Picklegend 100-1 (10-11) Led, jumped left throughout, 6 lengths clear before 3rd, headed after 3 out, soon weakened, last of 12, well behind Suerte Al Salto (11-0) at Wincanton 2m mdn hdl (5) sft in Apr.
