always towards rear, no impression
in touch, hampered 8th, ridden in every chance 2 out, kept on from last
towards rear, hampered 8th, soon no chance
prominent, weakened 7th, behind when pulled up for 2 out
mid-division, badly hampered 8th, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out
never better than mid-division
always towards rear, pulled up before 2 out
chased leader, led 3rd to 7th, 2nd when brought down 8th
mid-division, ridden in every chance 2 out, one pace flat
in touch, hampered 8th, weakened approaching 3 out
towards rear, slight effort approaching 3 out, one pace
mid-division, ridden and weakened 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, headway 3 out, ridden behind leaders 2 out, weakened last
in touch, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, headway 3 out, ridden and challenged last, briefly flat, just failed
towards rear, hampered 8th, headway 3 out, led 2 out, hard ridden and headed briefly flat, ran on
prominent, ridden and weakened 3 out
prominent, headway 6th, hampered 8th, every chance 3 out, ridden and one pace from 2 out
led to 3rd, left in lead 8th, ridden 3 out, headed 2 out, soon weakened
chased leader, led and hit 7th, fell 8th
always towards rear, pulled up before 2 out
There are a good number to consider here with the likes of Charles Street, Alfadora and Castlemainvillage all respected but we'll confine our short-list to Amble Forge, Sir Bumble and LYDLINCH who is selected. Charles Street is likely to take out a large share of the market as he bids to complete a hat-trick under a 7lb penalty. He never came off the bridle when winning by fifteen lengths on Thursday but this race looks stronger. Alfadora is still feasibly treated following his win at Southwell and should go well again whilst Castlemainvillage is entitled to come on for a fair effort on his return. Amble Forge was well backed when last seen and only narrowly failed to get up; that was over two miles but he's well worth a try at this longer trip and remains of interest. Sir Bumble found only a gambled on Tizzard runner too strong here last time and should be in the mix again from a 7lb higher mark if he can build on that performance. We're going to take a chance with a handicap newcomer from a yard that has made a good start to the season. He does need to step up on the bare form of his three runs at around the minimum but each race was contested by some useful sorts. This is more realistic and Lydlinch may prove up to the task.
Kavi (IRE) 9-2 (10-13) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out, 3rd of 5, 13l behind Alfie's Sun (11-12) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf in May '07.
Elton 6-1 (11-12) Held up, not fluent 8th, soon ridden, weakened next, 6th of 11, 40l behind Figurita (10-13) at Exeter 2m 5f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs.
Orion Express 22-1 (10-4) Mistake 5th, hampered 3 out, always in rear, 10th of 15, 39l behind Sunnyhillboy (11-5) at Exeter 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs.
Mister Tibus (FR) 15-2 (11-5) Mid-division, not fluent 2nd, mistake 4th, headway 8th, weakened approaching 10th, tailed off, 7th of 12, well behind Mighty Moose (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in Nov.
Alfadora 12-1 (10-10) Held up in rear, headway approaching 9th, led 2 out, ridden out, won at Southwell 3m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in Sept beating Canndar (10-13) by 1 1/2l, 15 ran.
Killing Me Softly 20-1 (11-1) Some late progress, mainly towards rear, 8th of 17, 24l behind Pearly Star (10-11) at Chepstow 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Apr.
Saddler George (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Led, ridden and headed after 3 out, rallied until next, one pace after, 4th of 8, 8l behind No Panic (11-0) at N Abbot 2m 3f nh mdn hdl (4) gf in May.
Loulou Nivernais (FR) 33-1 (10-12) Took keen hold in mid-division, effort when hit 3 out, soon weakened, 6th of 11, well behind Idian Mix (10-1) at N Abbot 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in May.
Castlemainevillage (IRE) 7-1 (11-1) Held up mid-division, headway 3 out, kept on and one pace from last, 3rd of 16, 8l behind Native City (11-7) at Towcester 2m 5f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd.
Festival Flyer 16-1 (10-11) Chased winner until 7th, soon behind and pulled up 2 out in race won by The Wooden Spoon (11-5) at N Abbot 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Mar, 9 ran.
Mistified (IRE) 9-1 (10-10) Towards rear, driven along from 7th, headway 3 out, plugged on from 2 out, 5th of 13, 16l behind Take A Mile (11-4) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd.
Major Upset (IRE) 100-1 (10-8) Mid-division, ridden and weakened when fell 2 out in race won by Quickbeam (11-7) at Kempton 2m 5f nov hdl (4) gs in Mar, 11 ran.
Ruling Reef 25-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway 4 out, ridden 3 out and one pace, 3rd of 16, 37l behind Anglicisme (10-5) at Towcester 2m 3f sll hdl (5) gd.
Lydlinch (IRE) 40-1 (11-0) Held up, ridden 4th, beaten when not fluent next, 5th of 8, well behind Greenbridge (10-9) at Kempton 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Mar.
Charles Street 4-5fav (10-3) Held up towards rear, headway 8th, led on the bit approaching 2 out, easily drew clear flat, won at Ludlow 2m 5f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd beating Diktatorship (10-9) by 15l, 9 ran.
Bally Conn (IRE) 16-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, led 6th, ridden and headed 2 out, weakened last, 3rd of 11, 12l behind Figurita (10-13) at Exeter 2m 5f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs.
Benedict Bay 9-1 (11-0) Prominent in chasing group, hit 6th, went 2nd 3 out, challenged and mistake 2 out, stayed on same pace run-in, 3rd of 14, 6l behind Pochard (11-7) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl (5) gs in May.
Amble Forge (IRE) 11-4fav (10-3) Held up, headway on inside after 3 out, chased winner 2 out, stayed on flat but no impression, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Stravara (11-11) at Warwick 2m nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Feb.
Sir Bumble (IRE) 80-1 (10-4) Led, ridden after 3 out, blundered and headed 2 out, kept on, 2nd of 14, 4l behind Rudivale (11-12) at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs.
Acosta 40-1 (9-13) Behind, tailed off 8th, pulled up 2 out pulled up 2 out in race won by Don't Be Bleu (10-10) at Huntingdon 3m 2f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf in May, 15 ran.
Hiddensee (USA) 200-1 (10-12) Always behind, tailed off when pulled up 4 out in race won by Big Fella Thanks (11-4) at Taunton 3m nov hdl (4) sft in Jan, 14 ran.
