towards rear, lost place from 4 out
tracked leader, chased leaders 3 out, weakened from 2 out
always towards rear, weakened from 4 out
tracked leaders, ridden before 2 out, kept on same pace
held up mid-division, ridden before 2 out, kept on same pace
made all, ridden after last, kept on well
tracked leaders, ridden before 2 out, chased winner after last, kept on and always held
towards rear, lost place from 4 out
in rear, headway 4 out, challenged 3 out, no extra and lost 2nd place run-in
Casterly Rock has ability but was disappointing in a maiden at Fontwell when last seen. Oskar Denarius has won three of his last four but a 14lb rise for scoring at Southwell looks harsh. Three of these have won around here in the past but Purple 'n Gold, though quite nicely treated, usually needs a run. Sweeping Rock also has an absence to overcome but ALCOCK AND BROWN had a run at Huntingdon in March and was in touch until lack of condition told. He’ll strip fitter today and Bridget Andrews’ claim is a plus. The Gipper and Navajo War Dance are also interesting off their current marks.
Casterly Rock (IRE) 11-10fav (11-2) Raced wide, led until headed and mistake 2 out, chased winner after but no chance, blundered and lost 2nd at the last, weakened, 3rd of 11, 28l behind Euxton Lane (11-2) at Fontwell 2m 2f mdn (5) sft in Mar.
The Gipper (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Led and hit 2nd, hit 4th, headed before 4 out, weakened before next, 4th of 6, 26 3/4l behind The Bay Birch (10-12) at Exeter 2m 3f hcp (3) hvy in Apr.
Linguine (FR) 28-1 (10-8) Tracked leaders, led 2nd, ridden and headed 3 out, soon weakened, 11th of 13, dist behind Red Rising (10-11) at Southwell 3m hcp (3) gd in Dec.
Alcock And Brown (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Mid-division, headway after 5th, lost place before 2 out, 9th of 13, 14 1/2l behind Maquisard (11-7) at Huntingdon 2m hcp (3) gs in Mar.
Purple 'n Gold (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, hampered and unseated rider 7th, at Worcester 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Nov.
Oskar Denarius (IRE) 4-1 (11-1) Made most, ridden clear after 2 out, stayed on well, easily, won at Southwell 2m hcp (4) gd in Apr beating Minella Fiveo (11-9) by 8l, 16 ran.
Navajo War Dance 9-1 (12-0) Held up in touch, 5th on long run before 2 out, driven into modest 4th between last 2, 4th of 9, 10l behind Minellatillmorning (11-6) at Fontwell 2m 3f hcp (4) hvy in Feb.
Sweeping Rock (IRE) 7-1 (11-10) Mid-division, headway before 2 out, soon every chance, kept on run-in, 3rd of 16, 3/4l behind Triple Chief (11-12) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp (5) gd in Nov.
Catchin Time (IRE) 7-1 (11-6) Mid-division, closed before 3rd, pressing for 2nd 2 out, soon driven, one pace last, 3rd of 10, 7l behind Radical Archie (12-1) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp (5) hvy in Apr.
