jumped right, tracked leader, led after 11th, clear before last, ridden out
held up, ridden 7th, soon struggling, well behind 9th, pulled up before 11th
chasing leaders 3rd, driven to try and press for 2nd 2 out, no impression, one pace
chased leaders, struggling after 11th, lost touch next
not always fluent, led, hit 2nd headed after 3 out, stayed on, no impression flat
held up in rear, went 4th from 11th, outpaced 4 out, weakened before next
Guanciale is having his 15th run over fences but is still seeking a first win, though he only found one too good last time at Fontwell. Lartet is an habitual bridesmaid while Little Windmill has never won a race of any description and Petit Coyer is on a long losing run and was behind Gowanauthat at Ludlow in January. SIZING SAHARA is still getting the hang of jumping fences but this is his easiest task to date since arriving from Ireland and a big run is anticipated.
Gowanauthat (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Chasing leaders, not fluent 5th, pressing for 2nd 3 out, mistake 2 out, 4th and no extra before last, 4th of 11, 20l behind Ballycoe (11-1) at Kempton 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Sizing Sahara 10-1 (10-0) Detatched in rear, never dangerous, moderate 4th, 4th of 7, dist behind Gamain (10-10) at Fakenham 2m 5f hcp (3) gs in Feb.
Guanciale 7-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 8th until approaching 4 out, 2nd again before next where jumped slowly, ridden and no impression before the last, 2nd of 6, 5l behind Here I Am (11-8) at Fontwell 2m 1f hcp (4) sft in Apr.
Larteta (FR) 16-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, headway 7th, struggling 4 out, 5th of 11, 27l behind Ballycoe (11-1) at Kempton 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Little Windmill (IRE) 5-1 (11-6) Led, just headed when hit 10th and fell, at Fakenham 2m 5f hcp (5) sft in Jan.
Petit Ecuyer (FR) 15-2 (10-7) Chased leader until 2nd, chased leaders, weakened 7th, 5th of 9, at Market Rasen 3m hcp (5) gs in Apr.
