led until approaching 6th, led again next, challenged 2 out, soon hard driven, ran on well, eased near finish
tracked leaders, under pressure 3 out, weakening when hampered 2 out
held up in rear, headway 3 out, chased leaders next, weakened last
mid-division, pushed along 5th, outpaced 7th, headway before last, never on terms
always in rear, never a factor
pulled hard, soon with leader, hard driven to challenge 3 out, weakened next
mid-division, headway 5th, soon tracking leaders, effort 2 out, faded
tracked leaders, hard ridden 7th, weakening when hit 4 out
pulled hard in rear, headway 3rd soon tracking leaders, under pressure approaching 2 out, weakened before next
mid-division, headway 4 out, chasing leaders when fell 2 out
mid-division, headway 4 out, chased leaders next, hard ridden 2 out, weakened last
held up in touch, chased leaders 4th, lost place after 5th, soon beaten
held up in rear, headway 4 out, chased leader approaching 2 out, kept on under pressure, no chance with winner
mid-division, headway approaching 7th, soon under pressure and weakened
Everaard got off the mark over hurdles at Musselburgh in January but a 13lb rise in the weights looks a bit harsh and Golfer's Crossing makes more appeal. The latter travelled well for a long way when fourth to the progressive Ballabriggs at Ayr last time with today's rival Moufatango well behind and better is expected here. However, the vote goes to KINGS GUARD. He won over 2m4f before finding Circus Clown too good over a shorter trip at Ayr three weeks ago. The latter boosted the form with a subsequent victory and this step up to a longer distance will suit Alistair Whillans charge.
Golfer's Crossing (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) Led to 3 out, ridden and weakened before last, 4th of 17, 16l behind Ballabriggs (11-12) at Ayr 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gd in Jan.
Role On (IRE) 16-1 (11-8) Held up mid-division, headway to track leaders approaching 9th, weakened before 4 out, 6th of 8, 45l behind Tyrone House (11-4) at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp chs 0-120 (3) gd in Jan.
Everaard (USA) 9-1 (10-11) In touch on inner, chased leaders before 3 out, led 2 out, soon ridden, clear before last, eased last 75 yards, driven out towards finish, won at Musselburgh 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Jan beating Vallani (10-0) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Bertie Milan (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, pushed along and weakened after 5 out, 6th of 8, 42l behind Premier Sagas (11-0) at Ayr 2m 4f nov chs (4) gd in Jan.
Suprise Vendor (IRE) 40-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, pushed along before 3 out, weakened soon after, 10th of 12, 45l behind Circus Clown (11-0) at Kelso 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Feb.
Tahiti Pearl (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Took keen hold, led until 1st, with leader, led again approaching 4th until 6th, left in lead 3 out, headed when badly hampered and lost place approaching 2 out, 12th of 16, 35l behind Apache Chant (10-3) at Market Rasen 2m 5f cond hcp hdl 0-1115 (4) gd in Jan.
Crop Walker (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, blundered 2nd, raced wide, jumped slow 7th, weakened from 4 out, 6th of 13, 50l behind Round The Horn (10-8) at Wetherby 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Feb.
Goffa Crag 33-1 (11-10) Always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Too Cool To Fool (11-0) at Newcastle 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Jan, 14 ran.
What A Dream 14-1 (11-1) Held up mid-division, headway to chase leaders approaching 3 out, weakened flat, 5th of 13, 18l behind Last Of The Bunch (11-9) at Ayr 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) hvy in Feb.
Moufatango (FR) 66-1 (11-5) Prominent, ridden after 4 out, soon weakened, 8th of 17, 37l behind Ballabriggs (11-12) at Ayr 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gd in Jan.
Kings Guard (IRE) 2-1fav (11-8) Held up in touch, chased winner approaching and hit 3 out, kept on from last, always held, 2nd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Circus Clown (11-8) at Ayr 2m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) hvy in Feb.
Northern Flame (IRE) 40-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, pushed along after 3rd, weakened from 4th, tailed off 4 out, 7th of 11, well behind High Ransom (10-0) at Carlisle 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb.
Leith Walk (IRE) 16-1 (9-12) Held up mid-division, weakened after 5 out, mistake 4 out,, 8th of 17, 21l behind The Magic Bishop (10-4) at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Jan.
Witness Run (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, pushed along after 5th, weakened 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Can't Remember (10-11) at Perth 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in Jul, 16 ran.
