held up in rear, never a factor, behind when pulled up 2 out
held up in rear, some headway after 2 out, never on terms
in touch, weakened 4 out, behind when pulled up 2 out
mid-division, outpaced 5th, headway 4 out, chased leaders next, weakened after 2 out
mid-division, headway 2 out, chased leaders last, never a threat
mid-division, headway 4 out, soon chasing leaders, stayed on same pace
pulled hard in rear, soon chasing leaders, mistake 5th, weakened before 4 out, pulled up 2 out
behind, ridden 5th, soon beaten, behind when pulled up after 3 out
led until approaching 2 out, weakened before last
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Arctic Destination has every chance if fit and ready after an absence dating back to October 2016 when displaying promise on his hurdling debut. He's one to note whatever happens here and the market should guide as to his chance on this reappearance. The jury is out on King Vince at present, likewise Malindi Bay. Vivant has achieved very little to date and it will be intriguing to see if Tom Lacey can work the oracle. She must be checked in the market with the champion jockey booked. However, in a race of ifs and buts we'll take a chance on hurdling debutant CHEF DE TROUPE, a three-time winner in France on the Flat and now having a first run since joining Dr Richard Newland. Earth Leader is also suggested as a potential improver for Paul Nicholls.
Berlief Aramis 100-1 (11-1) Not always fluent in rear and raced wide, tailed off before 8th, 6th of 8, dist behind Westend Story (11-7) at Hereford 2m 6f (4) sft in Mar.
Best To Come (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Rear pair, mistake 2nd and 3rd, disputing very remote 4th after 3 out, tailed off, 5th of 7, dist behind L'inganno Felice (11-4) at Market Rasen 2m 1f (4) gd in May.
Chef De Troupe (FR) (9-2) 11th of 16, 6 1/4l behind See The Sun (8-7) at Toulouse 1m 2f hcp in Nov.
Earth Leader (IRE) 15-2 (10-12) Prominent, ran out 3 out, at Newton Abbot 2m 6f (4) gd in May.
Fleeting Visit 6-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, struggling 4 out, closed after next, one pace 2 out, 5th and no impression when mistake last, 5th of 14, 10 1/2l behind Fort Jefferson (11-2) at Bangor 2m 1f mdn (5) gd in May.
King Vince 7-2 (10-12) Tracked leaders, not fluent 2nd, mistake next, pushed along after 3 out, weakened next, 8th of 14, dist behind Djin Conti (10-12) at Wincanton 1m 7f mdn (5) gd in May.
Norm The Storm 66-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, took keen hold, not fluent 1st or 2nd, mistake 4 out, soon well behind, 6th of 7, dist behind Takbeer (11-0) at Ludlow 2m (4) gd in May.
Tigger Two (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Always behind, ridden and beaten before 2 out (normal 3 out), 8th of 9, dist behind Show On The Road (11-3) at Exeter 2m 1f (4) hvy in Jan.
Why Lie (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Led to 2nd, weakened after 4 out, 5th of 9, 27 1/2l behind Rock Of Leon (11-5) at Worcester 2m 4f (5) gd in May.
Vivant 33-1 (11-5) Towards rear, weakened before 3 out, tailed off, pulled up, at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp (4) hvy in Mar.
Arctic Destination (IRE) Evensfav (10-12) Tracked leader, led before 2 out, ridden before last, headed run-in, kept on, 2nd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Another Bill (11-5) at Kelso 2m 7f (4) gs in Oct.
Lively Article (IRE) 9-2 (11-10) Rcd 2nd, disp brfly when mstk 5th, lft in ld 4out, hdd 2out, 2l 2nd, ev ch brfly early flat, no ex final 50 yards, 2nd of 11, 6l behind Copper West (11-10) at Boulta 3m mdn gs in Dec.
Malindi Bay (FR) 14-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, headway after 3 out, chased leaders next, driven and one pace between last 2, went modest 4th flat, no impression, 4th of 8, 12 1/4l behind Cabaret Queen (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 5f (4) gd in Oct.
Oldtown Polly (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) In rear, weakened from 3 out, 6th of 8, dist behind Desirable Court (10-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f (3) gd in May.
