held up last, mistake 8th, headway 4 out, every chance 3 out, ridden approaching 3out, no impression from last
mid-division, chased leaders 8th, led 12th, mistake and headed 13th, switched left approaching 3out, one pace after
in touch, led 11th to 12th, led approaching 4 out, ridden after 3 out, clear when pecked last, driven out
led to 7th, ridden 4 out, kept on one pace from 2 out
mid-division, ridden 12th, weakened 13th, pulled up before 2 out
chased leader, led 7th, headed 11, ridden 13th, one pace from 3 out
Nonrunner
Just Muckin Around is taken to get the better of Runaway Bishop and Magical Harry in this Amateur Riders' Handicap Chase. The selection was a fair third behind Pauntley Gofa last time out at Hereford and in this weak event he should go close with a very capable amateur booked for the ride. Runaway Bishop chased home Political Cruise at Hexham last time but that was on soft ground and although he has won on fast ground he is better with a bit of cut underfoot. Magical Harry was well-backed last time and when he finished second and it will be interesting to see if there is market support for him again tonight. Wild Knight is a course and distance winner and is another to consider, but for the winner we will stick with Just Muckin Around who looks to have solid claims.
Magical Harry 12-1 (10-11) Held up in close 5th, took closer order 13th, mistake 3 out, soon ridden, went 2nd and switched left approaching last, no extra, 2nd of 5, 3 1/2l behind Terramarique (11-0) at Fontwell 2m 6f nov chs (4) gf in Apr.
Wild Knight (IRE) 9-2 (11-0) A.p; led 3 out; hrd prsd aft; held on u.p, won at Badbury Rings 3m ptp frm in Mar beating Rye Brook (11-0) by a nk, 5 ran.
Mighty Matters (IRE) 11-2 (11-2) Mid-division, headway after 14th, weakened approaching 2 out, 8th of 11, well behind Denvale (10-13) at Towcester 3m hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in Mar.
Runaway Bishop (USA) 14-1 (11-2) Towards rear, mistake 3rd, soon in touch, every chance last, soon led, headed flat, kept on, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Political Cruise (10-4) at Hexham 3m 1f amt hcp chs (5) sft in Apr.
Just Muckin Around (IRE) 11-4fav (10-12) Towards rear, headway 8th, ridden 4 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 10, 11l behind Pauntley Gofa (11-2) at Hereford 2m hcp chs 0-90 (5) gf in Apr.
Lord 'n' Master (IRE) 6-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders to 4th, soon lost place, headway to track leader 14th until blundered and weakened 4 out, 5th of 6, 40l behind Lets Go Dutch (10-2) at Plumpton 3m 2f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf in Apr.
Tsar's Twist 20-1 (10-9) Led to 5th, remained prominent until weakened 14th, 8th of 13, 38l behind Snipe (9-13) at Worcester 2m 7f nov hcp chs 0-110 (4) gf in Apr.