held up behind and in touch, in 4th before 2 out, soon weakened
held up in touch on inner, mistake 3 out, in 3rd and ridden before 2 out, soon weakened
took keen hols and saddle slipped, soon close up, led 3rd, headed 6th, kept on and no chance with winner from 2 out
tracked leaders, led 6th, ridden clear after 2 out, eased run-in
held up in touch, pushed along 3 out, soon outpaced, kept on from 2 out, went 3rd before last, no impression
led to 3rd, tracked leaders, soon lost place and in rear from 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Royal Entourage has got his act together and will make a bold bid to complete his hat-trick off the same mark as when winning a conditionals' event at Southwell last week. He should have no problem confirming Musselburgh running with stablemate Stormy Morning. Flora's Pride and Andy Vic have penalties to carry following recent victories on this course with the former preferred of that pair but likely to struggle to give a couple of pounds to CLEVER DICK. After starting favourite at Huntingdon and Fontwell, David Pipe's six-year-old finally rewarded market support at Taunton last time. He was value for more than the neck verdict suggests that day and, though 6lb higher now, can follow up as he arguably has more scope than any of these.
Flora's Pride 11-4fav (10-13) Chased clear leading pair, closed to 2nd before 2 out, led 2 out, soon clear, easily, won at Catterick 2m mares nov hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gd in Feb beating Politelysed (10-0) by 1 3/4l, 12 ran.
Clever Dick (IRE) 6-4fav (11-11) Held up towards rear, hit 3rd and 5th, headway to 5th under pressure after 3 out, went 3rd before next, challenged and hit last, driven to lead and edged left flat, went right close home, won at Taunton 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Feb beating Genstone Trail (11-12) by nk, 13 ran.
Andy Vic (IRE) 22-1 (10-11) Close up on inside, went 2nd before 6th, led 3 out, clear when awkward last, kept on well, won at Catterick 2m 3f ldys hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gd in Feb beating Karmadice (11-5) by 1 1/4l, 14 ran.
Royal Entourage 7-2fav (11-9) Led, headed after 1st, blundered 3 out, ridden to lead before last, kept on well, eased towards finish, won at Southwell 2m 4f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Feb beating Liscahill Karella (10-11) by 4 1/2l, 14 ran.
Galley Slave (IRE) 66-1 (9-13) Chased leaders, weakened before 5th, reminders before 3 out, soon reminders, 16th of 17, well behind Monarch's Way (11-2) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Feb.
Art Gallery 20-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, mistake and fell 2nd, in a race won by Roc De Guye (11-7) at Fakenham 2m cond hcp chs 0-85 (5) gs in Nov '10, 7 ran.
Spirit of A Nation (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Towards rear, never a factor, tailed off, 10th of 14, well behind Agent Archie (11-9) at Newcastle 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Feb.
Stormy Morning 9-1 (11-4) Held up and behind, headway before 3 out, staying on when hit next, went 3rd flat, no chance with leading duo, 3rd of 12, 15l behind Royal Entourage (10-4) at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Feb.
Toby Mac 100-1 (10-7) Set slow pace when ran out 1st, in a race won by Oasis Knight (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gf in Jul, 5 ran.
