led 1st, headed next, tracked leader, ridden and switched right approaching 2 out, weakened flat
in touch, ridden and weakened 2 out
led 2nd, ridden 2 out, headed flat and lost 2nd towards finish
held up towards rear, headway 2 out, ridden and ran on to lead towards finish
close up, headway 3f out, ridden and every chance last, no extra towards finish
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance 3 out, stayed on to go 2nd towards finish
in rear, never on terms
towards rear, ridden 3 out, not trouble leaders
keen close up, ridden and weakened 2 out
Ranco is a potential joker in the pack. Low-key on all hurdling starts since joining David Pipe, the dual French winner impressed with his Windsor victory on the level last month. Hard to recommend on hurdling form, he might be worth a saver. BLAZING SADDLES has been in good nick during the spring months and is the choice, with Luca Morgan taking off the 5lb he's been put up by the handicapper. Trip and ground are fine for the Scott gelding. Dragon Khan - into the veteran stage now - responded positively to his recent return to hurdling and represents each-way value. Jobesgreen Lad could also play a role dropped to a career-low mark of 86.
Blazing Saddles 7-2 (10-13) Led, not fluent 2 out, driven and headed flat, held close home, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Secret Potion (10-3) at Warwick 2m hcp (4) gs in May.
Shaw's Cross (IRE) 9-2 (10-11) Mid-division, fell 2nd, at Warwick 2m hcp (4) gs in May.
Chapati (FR) 22-1 (11-5) In rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, stayed on past beaten horses from 2 out, 4th of 9, 20l behind Nye Bevan (11-8) at Worcester 2m hcp (5) gd in May.
Rod's Dream 50-1 (11-9) Midfield, veered left after 1st, headway 7th, ridden before 9th, weakened 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, at Taunton 3m hcp (5) sft in Mar.
Ranco (IRE) 7-2 (8-13) Held up last, never on terms, 5th of 6, 8 1/4l behind Luigi Vampa (9-8) at Windsor 1m 3f hcp (4) gf in Apr.
Jobesgreen Lad 4-1 (11-1) Towards rear, ridden after 3 out, stayed on before last, 3rd of 14, 30l behind Aronius (11-3) at Southwell 2m hcp (5) sft in Feb.
Plenty Of Butty (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Held up in rear, not fluent 3 out, soon ridden for effort, made no impression, 7th of 10, 24 1/2l behind Ronde De Nuit (11-6) at Taunton 2m hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Dragon Khan (IRE) 20-1 (10-2) Held up towards rear, stayed on approaching 2 out, went never dangerous 4th flat, 4th of 13, 13 3/4l behind Bowser (11-0) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp (5) gd in May.
Scotsbrook Night 8-1 (10-4) Led, headed 4th, ridden and lost place before 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, at Leicester 2m hcp (5) hvy in Dec.
