behind, headway approaching 5th, weakening when pecked 7th
always behind
mid-division, headway 4th, mistake next, ridden to lead approaching 3 out, hung right flat, just held on
mid-division, not clear run and switched right after 7th, soon ridden, headway approaching last, ran on well flat, just failed
prominent, ridden 7th, soon weakened
held up, ridden and headway after 7th, weakened 3 out
jumped right, in touch, led 7th, headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division, lost place after 4th, behind when mistake next, tailed off when pulled up before 6th
mid-division, headway 7th, ridden and not fluent last 2, no extra flat
led to after 4th, ridden after 6th, weakened approaching 3 out
held up and keen, headway 6th, not fluent last 2, hung left and weakened flat
with leader, reminders after 1st, led after 4th to 7th, weakened quickly, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
hit 4th, always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 5th
Withdrawn
Nonrunner
This is easier than most of the targets set for the lightly raced Atum Re over the last year and he is selected in preference to Absolut Power, Shapiro and Kristoffersen. The last named, like a few of the rest, is in good form and looks sure to attract a fair bit of interest from the betting ring. He has shown a good attitude in both his last two starts and has obviously thrived since he joined his current yard. However, this is a tougher ask of him and he may struggle from a 5lb higher mark. Shapiro was bred to make his mark on the Flat but obviously did not live up to expectations. Still, he has already won over hurdles and is dangerous to dismiss with Tony McCoy doing the steering. The step up in trip and cut in the ground will seen him in a better light today and he is no forlorn hope for making the frame. Absolut Power has held his form well and fully deserved to break his duck last time out. Nevertheless, like a few of the rest, he has more to do in this company and needs everything to drop right for him. Therefore, it can be worth chancing a small investment in Atum Re on these terms. The gelding, who is rated 18lb lower over hurdles than he is over fences, is undoubtedly well treated for his first start for Paul Nicholls. And he looks to have been found a good opening to boost his confidence for the up and coming jumps campaign.
Anatar (IRE) 9-1 (11-12) Held up, ridden after 8th, soon weakened, 5th of 10, 18l behind Kristoffersen (10-8) at Aintree 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (D) gd.
Masters Of War (IRE) 5-1 (11-8) With leaders, led 3rd to 5th, weakened next, last of 10, 50l behind Kristoffersen (10-8) at Aintree 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (D) gd.
Schapiro (USA) 2-1fav (11-8) Held up in touch, ridden 3 out, no impression, 7th of 15, 8l behind Swift Swallow (11-3) at Worcester 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (C) gf in May.
Achilles Wings (USA) 11-1 (10-11) Held up, headway approaching 7th, led approaching 2 out, jumped right last, ran on, won at Worcester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (D) gf beating Lupin (10-11) by 3 1/2l, 16 ran.
Tomenoso 10-1 (11-2) Prominent until 3 out, 10th of 16, 29l behind Achilles Wings (10-11) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (D) gf.
Atum Re (IRE) 16-1 (10-6) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 7th, chased leading pair until soon after 3 out, weakened 2 out, 6th of 14, 20l behind Tikram (11-6) at Sandown 2m 4f hcp chs 0-145 (B) gd in Apr.
Middleham Park (IRE) 12-1 (11-1) In touch until 6th, behind when pulled up 2 out in race won by Mr Fluffy (11-5) at N Abbot 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-120 (D) gf, 7 ran.
Gigs Bounty 9-2 (11-2) Led 1st to 3rd, chased leaders, blundered 11th, soon weakened and pulled up 3 out in race won by Nawow (10-13) at Southwell 2m 5f beg chs (E) gd in May, 11 ran.
Absolut Power (GER) 8-11fav (10-12) Held up in touch, led last, ridden and ran on flat, won at Worcester 2m 4f mdn hdl (E) gf beating West End Wonder (10-9) by a hd, 13 ran.
Arm And A Leg (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, mistake 3rd, ridden and weakened after 5th, 12th of 18, 41l behind Monticelli (11-6) at Stratford 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (D) gd.
Gemini Dancer 33-1 (11-4) Never fluent in rear, ridden and good headway on inside after 3 out, led approaching last, stayed on strongly, won at N Abbot 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (E) gf beating Wardash (9-11) by 4l, 13 ran.
Pequenita 40-1 (10-10) Always behind, tailed off 5th and pulled up at the 7th in race won by Danish Decorum (10-7) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp chs 0-135 (C) gf, 13 ran.
Dual Star (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, weakened approaching 5th and pulled up 2 out in race won by Lutea (10-12) at N Abbot 2m 1f sll hdl (G) gd, 13 ran.
Kristoffersen 5-1 (10-8) Held up, headway 8th, led 3 out to 2 out, led again last, all out, won at Aintree 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (D) gd beating Silver Charmer (11-6) by a shd, 10 ran.
Cool Spice 13-2 (11-7) Held up in rear, ridden and mistake 7th, never on terms, 9th of 16, 20l behind Achilles Wings (10-11) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (D) gf.
