mid-division, headway after 5th, ridden and weakened after 3 out
mid-division, took keen hold, weakened approaching 3 out
chased leaders, weakened under pressure approaching 2 out
held up in rear, mistake 4th, headway after next, beaten 2 out
held up, pushed along and struggling after 5th
chased leaders, led 3 out, ridden and headed 2 out, weakened approaching last
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance 2 out, one pace flat
held up towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, ridden approaching last, stayed on one pace flat
mid-division, headway approaching 5th, ridden and every chance 3 out, weakening when hung right approaching last
mid-division, headway after 5th, no extra flat
held up mid-division, headway after 5th, led 2 out, ridden and well in command when edged left flat, ran on well
held up in touch, lost place after 5th, no danger after
held up, mistake 5th, short lived effort after 3 out, mistake 2 out, soon hung right
led, jumped left 1st, headed 3rd, not fluent next, still every chance when not fluent 3 out, soon weakened
pressed leader, led 3rd to 3 out, still every chance 2 out, one pace flat
soon well behind, tailed off from 4th
held up, ridden and toiling after 5th
Nonrunner
A trappy affair and Jazz Dance is put forward as our selection with Croon, Go Solo and Twist Bookie all entering calculations. Jazz Dance has looked a progressive sort in the main and it is certainly interesting that Charlie Mann elects to return to hurdling with him after a win over chase fences. He acts well enough on the surface. Croon showed well last time out under a lady amateur. Adam Pogson may be able to persuade him to put in more. Go Solo seems to act on any surface. He is watched in the market for any signs of confidence. Twist Bookie won on the bridle at Warwick under similar conditions. The market will tell us how far forward he is on reappearance. Daraybad does not look particularly genuine and is avoided. King's Head is capable but frustrating. Noble Raider has had leg problems in the past but he looked to have left them all behind him when successful at Sandown. Morning Farewell is a rare hurdles runner for Peter Chapple-Hyam. Many chances held and Jazz Dance looks best placed to prosper.
Twist Bookie (IRE) 11-8fav (11-6) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, ridden and no impression when hit 2 out, 6th of 13, 12l behind Kempley Green (11-10) at Kempton 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Nov.
Tech Eagle (IRE) 4-1jt-fav (11-7) Held up mid-division, headway to chase leaders after 3 out, soon ridden, went 2nd after last, stayed on towards finish, 2nd of 8, nk behind Hilltime (10-11) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gf in Jun '06.
Go Solo 4-9fav (11-6) Chased leaders, ridden after 7th, went 2nd next, every chance when not much room 3 out, soon beaten, 3rd of 7, 12l behind Oakapple Express (11-0) at Bangor 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gd.
Noble Raider (IRE) 8-1 (11-1) Held up, headway 3 out, soon weakened, 8th of 13, 42l behind I'm So Lucky (11-6) at Stratford 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs in Mar.
Liberty Seeker (FR) 66-1 (10-4) Not fluent 3rd, always in rear, 17th of 19, 19l behind Katies Tuitor (11-4) at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gd in Apr.
Sumdancer (NZ) 25-1 (11-2) Tracked leader, joined winner 3 out, soon ridden, weakened next, 3rd of 9, 42l behind Theatre Girl (11-0) at Fontwell 2m 2f nov hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Morning Farewell 9-4 (10-12) Tracked winner, not fluent 3 out, ridden and no impression when hit last, 2nd of 3, 3l behind Doubly Guest (10-7) at Stratford 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) sft in Mar.
Jazz Dance (IRE) 6-1 (11-10) Mid-division, some headway 8th, 3rd when mistake 3 out, led approaching 2 out, ridden last, ran on, won at Taunton 2m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gf in Apr beating Jupon Vert (9-9) by 4 1/2l, 8 ran.
Leamington Lad (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) Chased leaders until weakened and eased approaching last, 16th of 19, 18l behind Katies Tuitor (11-4) at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gd in Apr.
Daraybad (FR) 7-1 (11-7) Held up, hampered 3rd, headway to go 4th after 6th, weakened 2 out, 4th of 14, 15l behind Warsaw Pact (11-7) at Stratford 2m 3f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Mar.
King's Head (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) In touch, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened, 9th of 14, 14l behind Le Beau Bai (10-11) at N Abbot 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Apr.
Croon 6-1 (11-5) In touch, ridden 3 out, soon one pace, 4th of 9, 7l behind Painted Sky (10-0) at Huntingdon 2m ldy hcp hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Driving Miss Suzie 8-1 (11-7) Mid-division, headway 4 out, under pressure approaching last, soon faded, 6th of 12, 13l behind Brook No Argument (11-7) at Huntingdon 2m mrs hcp hdl (4) gd in Feb.
Southburgh (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Jumped left, with leader and keen, led 3rd, drew clear from 2 out, won at Market Rasen 2m 1f ldy hcp hdl (5) gd in Apr beating Storm Prince (11-3) by 9l, 12 ran.
Colton 40-1 (11-3) Took keen hold, held up, some headway 3 out, soon beaten, behind when badly hampered and, 15th of 16, well behind Rippling Ring (11-3) at Doncaster 2m nov hdl (4) gd in Feb.
He's My Man (IRE) 100-1 (9-13) Chased leaders, weakened from 7th, behind when pulled up 3 out in race won by King Daniel (11-7) at Doncaster 2m nov hcp chs 0-130 (3) gd in Feb, 7 ran.
Masterpoint 20-1 (11-2) In touch, ridden and weakened 3 out, 12th of 15, well behind Green Prospect (11-12) at Wincanton 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Apr.
Foreign King (USA) 33-1 (10-8) Mid-division, behind from 3 out, 6th of 11, well behind Jazz Scene (11-3) at Kempton 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Mar.
