mid-division, jumped right and bumped 4, headway 14th, ridden 3 out, weakened next
held up, steady headway 10th, went 2nd approaching 15th, went second after 3 out, soon ridden, led last, ran on
always behind, tailed off when pulled up after 14th
always towards rear
led to 1st, in touch, blundered and lost place 13th, behind when fell 15th
took keen hold, prominent to 15th, soon behind
led 1st, mistake 14th, soon headed, behind when pulled up before 16th
mid-division, mistake 5th, lost place 9th, tailed off when pulled up before 15th
with leader, led after 14, ridden 2 out, headed last, weakened flat
in touch, ridden and every chance 2 out, weakened flat
mid-division, hit 14th, soon weakened
mistakes, always behind, tailed off when pulled up after 14th
jumped left, always behind, tailed off when hampered 15th, pulled up before last
behind, headway 15th, ridden 2 out, stayed on to go 2nd last, no chance with winner
Castleford,Vinnie Boy and Tanager are three against the field in another tough race to call and the narrow vote is given to Castleford. The selection has been in the form of his life of late and won well last time out when beating Stormy Sunrise and he need only run up to that mark to score. Vinnie Boy rates the main danger on his latest fourth behind Mister Friday. This looks easier and he will not be far away. Tanager is another that could go well on his best form but he was very disappointing last time out for no apparent reason so he can not be put forward with any confidence. My Best Buddy hails from a shrewd yard that does well in this sphere but his over all form leaves him with a little to find. Of the remainder Marrasit is better with more cut in the ground but for the winner we return to Castleford.
Tanager 8-1 Prominent and jumped right, left 2nd 22nd, blundered next, weakened approaching 2 out, 8th of 16, 47l behind dhtrs No Retreat & Paddy For Paddy at Cheltenham 4m 1f hts chs (H) gd in Apr.
Vinnie Boy (IRE) 20-1 In touch, headway to chase leaders 9th, weakened 3 out, blundered last, 4th of 9, 19l behind Mister Friday at Cheltenham 3m 2f hts chs (H) gd in Apr.
Castleford (IRE) 11-8fav won at Tabley 3m ptp gd in Apr beating Stormy Sunrise by 10l, 8 ran.
Father Jim 40-1 Chased leaders, mistake 8th, stayed on same pace from 4 out, 4th of 14, 20l behind Mr Splodge at Cheltenham 2m 5f hts chs (H) gd in Apr.
My Best Buddy 5-1 3rd of 7, 10l behind Coolefind at Guilsborough 3m ptp gd in Apr.
Redouble 20-1 2nd of 7, 15l behind Master Club Royal at Horseheath 3m ptp gd in Mar.
Pennyahei 3-1 2nd of 5, 7l behind Pristeen Spy at Eyton-On-severn 3m ptp gd.
Marrasit (IRE) 7-1 3rd of 7, 9l behind Skew Whip at Heslaker 3m ptp sft in Apr.
