led until 2nd, ridden after 4 out, no extra 2 out, mistake last
held up in touch, ridden before 3 out, weakened approaching next
tracked leaders, 2nd before 3 out, led 2 out, headed last, beaten and eased flat
prominent, ridden before 3 out, stayed on same pace last, no impression on front pair
prominent, led 2nd, not fluent 5th or 3 out, headed 2 out, disputing 3rd and beaten when bad mistake last, weakened
mid-division, headway when not much room on inside before 3 out, challenged 2 out, led last, clear flat, ran on
held up in rear, took keen hold, closed after 4 out, weakened before next
held up in rear, headway 3 out, never on terms, mistake 2 out, weakened last
held up in mid-division, closed 4th, weakened well before 3 out
held up towards rear, pushed along after 4 out, no impression, well beaten before next
in touch, not fluent 2nd, mistake 3 out, weakening when mistake last
mid-division, headway after 4 out, chasing leaders next, one pace and beaten last, took 4th flat
tracked leaders, jumped right 1st, not fluent 4th, lost place before slow 5th, soon behind
Some powerful stables have runners in this maiden but Harry Fry’s RIDGEWAY FLYER, who won his bumper here last season, has the form in the book and looks the one to beat. His run behind Movewiththetimes at Wincanton has worked out well and he was second subsequently at Exeter. Irish import Bobo Mac is having his first run for new connections and Alfie's Choice may be a better long-term prospect as he’s a full brother to two winners and took a big step forward here earlier in the month. Jockey bookings would suggest Calling Des Blins is the pick of Dan Skelton’s pair while there are also possibilities about Johanos and Lexington Law, who was placed three times on the Flat last year.
Alfie's Choice (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) In touch, chased winner approaching 3 out, ridden before next, kept on same pace, lost 2nd between last 2, hit last, no impression, 3rd of 15, 12l behind Shantou Rock (11-3) at Ludlow 2m mdn (4) sft in Feb.
Alpha Indi (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) Raced on inside throughout, chased leading pair, ridden and weakened rapidly after 3 out, tailed off, last of 8, dist behind Benatar (11-6) at Fontwell 2m 3f mdn (5) sft in Jan.
Bobo Mac (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Mid-division, improved into 5th 3 out, good progress on outer to challenge before 2 out, ridden in 2nd before last and kept on run-in without matching winner, 2nd of 13, 3l behind Bravissimo (11-4) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hvy in Dec.
Johanos (FR) 25-1 (11-2) Prominent, lost a few placed after 5th, weakened before 2 out, 5th of 10, 17 1/4l behind Air Horse One (11-8) at Taunton 2m 3f (4) gd in Jan.
Our Delboy 40-1 (10-12) Off the pace in 4th until dropped to 5th place 5th, outpaced 4 out, pushed along and no impression in 4th before 3 out, mistake last, weakened into 5th towards finish, 5th of 13, 20 1/2l behind Brave Eagle (10-12) at Ludlow 2m mdn (4) sft in Jan.
Quigley Court (IRE) 66-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, blundered 4 out, soon outpaced, weakened before next, 8th of 15, dist behind Shantou Rock (11-3) at Ludlow 2m mdn (4) sft in Feb.
Ridgeway Flyer 5-2 (11-4) Held up towards rear, took keen hold, headway 4th, went 2nd last, edged left and stayed on flat, no impression on winner, 2nd of 13, 2 1/4l behind Mr Clarkson (11-4) at Exeter 2m 1f mdn (4) sft in Jan.
Spin Point (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Held up behind, niggled along after 4th, mistake 4 out when struggling, tailed off, 6th of 8, dist behind Quids In (10-8) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn (4) hvy in Feb.
Autum Rain (IRE) 5-1 (11-10) Chsd ldrs, mstk 7th, 4l 3rd 1/2way, 1l 2nd 4out, prog to jn ldr appr str, sl adv apr last, hdd cl hm, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Dahills Hill (11-5) at Borris House 3m mdn gs in Dec.
Calling Des Blins (FR) 10-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, some headway on inside after 3 out, weakened before next, 8th of 9, 27 1/4l behind Percy Street (10-7) at Taunton 2m (4) gd in Jan.
Over To Midnight 33-1 (10-2) Led until 6th, soon lost place, well behind 3 out, last of 6, dist behind Eardisland (11-12) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Does It In Style (FR) 33-1 (10-12) Mid-division, pushed along before 4 out, ridden and weakened before next, tailed off, 11th of 12, dist behind Master Blueyes (10-12) at Ludlow 2m (4) sft in Feb.
Lexington Law (IRE) 11-4 (9-1) Led until ridden 2f out, chased winner but no impression inside final furlong, weakened and lost two places towards finish, 4th of 9, 4l behind Cape Cova (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 4f mdn stks (5) pol in Jul.
Royal Reserve 9-2 (10-12) Held up in last pair, pushed along and outpaced 3 out, plugged on into modest 4th after next, went left last, 4th of 7, 30 1/2l behind Don Bersy (10-12) at Sandown 2m (3) sft in Jan.
Sky of Stars (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Held up, in rear, jumped right 1st, well behind from 4th, pulled up after, at Warwick 2m (4) gs in Dec.
Coopers Square (IRE) 6-1 (12-2) Mid div, prog frm 10th, cl 4th aftr 5out & 4l 2nd when mstk 2out, cl 3rd aftr 2out, no ex bef bypassed last, 3rd of 12, 8l behind Pocket Talk (12-2) at Aghabullogue 3m mdn sft in Jan.
