behind from 4th, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened
led 1st, not fluent and headed 4th, chased winner, ridden approaching 3 out, 4th and held when not fluent last
mid-division, headway approaching 5th, ridden approaching 3 out, kept on
held up behind, blundered badly 5th, soon pulled up
mid-division, headway 4th, ridden approaching 3 out, beaten when fell 2 out
held up towards rear, headway after 3rd, ridden approaching 3 out, kept on same pace
led until went badly left 1st, chased leaders, jumped mainly left and never fluent, ridden after 3 out, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, some late progress, never a danger
mid-division, ridden and headway after 5th, went 2nd approaching last, kept on
jumped left, tracked leader, led 4th, went badly left last, edged right, driven out
behind from 4th, badly hampered and unseated rider 2 out
hit 4th, always mid-division
mid-division, ridden after 5th, kept on same pace from 3 out
Nonrunner
Alaghiraar, Simondiun and Johnny Bissett are three against the field in a competitive opener and the narrow vote is given to Alaghiraar. The selection has shaped with promise in three starts to date, looks sure to improve for the fitting of a first time tongue tie, and with his yard in form he looks a value bet in an open affair. Simondiun rates the main danger on his latest fourth behind Gurrolus. This looks easier and he will not be far away. Johnny Bissett is another dropping in class and hails from a shrewd yard so should be noted in the market. Of the remainder, High Standard is game and consistent and is sure to run his race while Rolling Wave could improve but the suspicion is he may be seen to better effect over a longer trip and for the winner we return to Alaghiraar.
Bay Ketch Karinga Bay gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Bedouin Blue (IRE) 9-1 (11-0) Always rear, struggling 5th, soon tailed off, 8th of 12, 47l behind Haddaaf (11-0) at Plumpton 2m mdn hdl (5) gd in Apr.
Cornish Jester 10-1 (11-7) In touch, weakening when blundered 2 out, 7th of 13, 29l behind Saunders Road (11-12) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Dec.
High Standard (NZ) 25-1 (11-0) Mid-division, headway 4th, ridden approaching 4 out, weakened 3 out, 5th of 15, 40l behind The Jazz Musician (11-0) at Chepstow 2m nh mdn hdl (4) sft in Mar.
Lethal Gun (IRE) 100-1 (10-7) Raced freely, led until mistake 3rd, with leader, ridden approaching 4 out, soon weakened, 12th of 13, well behind Royal Rationale (10-9) at Chepstow 2m mdn hdl (5) gd in Apr.
Orvita (FR) 14-1 (11-0) Mid-division, some headway after 5th, weakened after next, 6th of 12, 30l behind Turfshuffle (11-0) at N Abbot 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Rolling Wave (IRE) 33-1 (12-0) 10th of 17, 32l behind Cousin Vinny (12-0) at Punchestown 2m nhf Grd 1 (1) gd in Apr.
Simondiun 15-8fav (11-0) In touch, hit 1st and 6th, ridden and every chance approaching 2 out, beaten when blundered last, 4th of 13, 15l behind Garrulous (11-0) at Taunton 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gf in Nov.
Transvestite (IRE) 9-4 (11-0) In touch, hit 6th and 7th, ridden and weakened 3 out, 4th of 10, 36l behind Run To Me (10-7) at Fakenham 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gs in Dec.
Alaghiraar (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, weakened approaching 2 out and pulled up at the last in race won by Squadron (11-8) at Cheltenham 2m 1f 4yo nov hdl (2) gs in Apr, 12 ran.
Blossom King (FR) 66-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, 10th of 12, 34l behind Squadron (11-8) at Cheltenham 2m 1f 4yo nov hdl (2) gs in Apr.
Nothing Is Forever (IRE) 33-1 (10-8) Mid-division, headway 3 out, ridden next, chased winner and hung left approaching last, kept on, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Woolcombe Folly (11-0) at N Abbot 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Lustara 9-1 (10-2) Led early, stayed prominent, led again briefly over 5f out, weakened 3f out, 7th of 8, well behind China Gold (11-0) at Kempton 2m nhf (6) sft in Mar.
Riff Raff 20-1 (10-9) Always towards rear, 10th of 15, 42l behind Jeu d'Esprit (10-11) at Fontwell 2m 2f mrs mdn hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Trinity Rose 6-4fav (8-7) Led until headed over 2f out, kept on until weakened and lost 2 places near line, 4th of 5, 2l behind High Point (9-3) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov '06 (Flat).
Johnny Bissett (IRE) 6-1 (11-3) Mid-division, ridden before 3 out, soon struggling, 12th of 13, 24l behind Majaales (11-4) at Newbury 2m nov hcp hdl (3) gs in Mar.
Val du Ciron (FR) 25-1 (11-2) Held up, headway approaching 2 out, weakening when hampered 2 out, 3rd of 5, 25l behind Supreme Duke (11-2) at Sandown 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Feel The Force (IRE) Presenting gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler Wild Tonto.
