held up, ridden in headway 5th, chased leaders 3 out one pace approaching last
pulled hard in rear, effort approaching 3 out, no impression
held up, ridden and outpaced 5th, stayed on approaching 2 out, every chance one pace when jumped left last
tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner 3 out, weakening when jumped left 2 out
tracked leaders, lost pace after 4 out, rallied 3 out, kept on to take 2nd after last
held up, took closer order 3rd, ridden after 5th, weakened approaching 3 out
made most and clear lead 5th, ridden 2 out, driven out
disputed lead until 5th, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out
Nonrunner
Spud comes from a yard having winners at present and is taken to win this with both Pipers Legend and Doubly Sharp worth noting in the betting market. The selection was the winner of a bumper at Worcester last spring before landing a novice hurdle at Uttoxeter in November. His reappearance run was slightly disappointing as he only finished fifth of ten in a handicap at Plumpton when sent off favourite. Having said that the stable were not firing at the stage and with winners coming a plenty form the Hobbs yard now he is worth siding with once more. Pipers Legend showed improvement to run a personal best when second to Ignotus at Chepstow last time out. He was not beaten far that day and another performance like that could see him go well once again. Doubly Sharp looks a young horse on the up grade. He was a good second to Decree Nisi at Kempton last month and it will not be long before he breaks his maiden tag although place prize money looks more within his grasp this time around. So for the winner we return to Spud.
Romping Home (IRE) 14-1 (9-13) Mid-division, ridden after 6th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Jaunty Flight (11-3) at Newbury 2m 5f mrs hcp hdl (1) sft in Mar, 17 ran.
Spud 11-4fav (11-5) Held up, headway 5th, ridden 3 out, weakening when mistake 2 out, 5th of 10, 22l behind Carly Bay (10-8) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Feb.
Pipers Legend 14-1 (10-6) Mid-division, headway 3rd, ridden to chase winner from 3 out, kept on, always held, 2nd of 12, 5l behind Ignotus (11-6) at Chepstow 2m nov hdl (4) gd.
Gaelic Present (IRE) 14-1 (11-8) Always behind, lost touch 4th, tailed off when pulled up 4 out in race won by Little Bob (11-5) at Doncaster 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Mar, 17 ran.
Knock Boy (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Behind, ridden and struggling 3 out, 7th of 14, 42l behind Hora (9-9) at Ascot 2m 3f mdn hdl (3) gd.
Aintnonancy 28-1 (11-0) Mid-division until 6th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Ping Pong Sivola (11-0) at Taunton 2m 3f mrs mdn hdl (4) hvy in Mar, 13 ran.
Doubly Sharp (USA) 16-1 (10-11) In touch and keen, headway 3 out, held approaching last, 2nd of 17, 2 1/2l behind Decree Nisi (11-5) at Kempton 2m hcp hdl 0-90 (5) sft in Mar.
Hearty Dove 10-1 (10-7) Mid-division, headway after 3 out, soon ridden, weakened next, 6th of 16, 24l behind Wotchalike (11-9) at Wincanton 2m 4f cnd hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Mar.
I'm A Legend 11-10fav (11-5) Held up towards rear, steady headway after 4th, ridden in 4th approaching 3 out, weakened 2 out, 5th of 18, 23l behind Double The Trouble (10-11) at Exeter 2m 1f amt hcp hdl (5) gs in Mar.
Grumpy Bee (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Held up, headway after 5th, weakened after 7th, 7th of 8, well behind Forest Pennant (11-9) at Taunton 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Feb.
Li Lo Bosh (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Always in rear, tailed off from 3 out, 11th of 13, well behind Edgeover (11-5) at Ludlow 2m nh mdn hdl (4) gs in Jan.
