mid-division, weakened before 2 out
tracked leaders, led on bit 2 out, hit last, quickened clear, easily
mid-division, headway after 3 out, no impression
prominent, joined leader after 3rd, led next, headed before 2 out, soon lost place
held up in rear, headway 2 out, never on terms
held up towards rear, headway 2 out, chased winner last, never able to challenge
behind, some headway after 2 out, never dangerous
chased leaders, lost place after 3 out
keen in mid-division, weakened after 3 out
always behind
tracked leaders, hard driven to challenge 2 out, stayed on same pace approaching last
led, joined after 3rd, headed next, stayed on same pace
Impulsive American is faced with a tough task off topweight after such a lengthy absence, with similar comments applicable to Hassle, well beaten the last day after an absence not far shy of 600 days. Market support may be the wisest guide to stable expectations as both have more than enough talent to figure if all is well with them. In comparison, All Together ran really well when a Chepstow runner-up recently after a 400-day plus break and should prove a major contender providing there is no dreaded 'bounce' factor. However, there are no fitness concerns with PIXIEPOT, a model of consistency who gained due reward with a comfortable Carlisle success in March. She seems sure to run her race once again, inhabits a perfectly feasible handicap mark and Brian Hughes is booked.
Impulsive American 12-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, never on terms, left poor 4th after 3 out, blundered last, 4th of 8, 28l behind Relentless Dreamer (11-1) at Taunton 2m 7f hcp (3) gd in Nov.
Hassle (IRE) 33-1 (10-0) Mid-division, not fluent 3rd, towards rear on outside 3 out, 9th last, never dangerous, 9th of 16, 25 1/2l behind Silver Streak (10-2) at Haydock 2m hcp (1) gd in May.
All Together (FR) 13-2 (10-13) In touch, headway chasing leaders approaching 3 out, soon 4th, went left 2 out and last, kept on into 2nd close home, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 3 1/4l behind Molineaux (11-6) at Chepstow 2m 3f (4) sft in Apr.
Instant Karma (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Led into start, towards rear, pushed along after 4 out, well beaten before next, 7th of 8, 26 3/4l behind Leoncavallo (11-12) at Ludlow 2m hcp (3) gd in May.
Desiremoi D'Authie (FR) 14-1 (11-12) Held up in rear, headway approaching 2 out, not able to get on terms, 5th of 13, 14l behind Bandsman (11-10) at Warwick 2m hcp (4) gd in May.
Craggaknock 22-1 (11-8) Chased leaders to 4th, soon behind, no danger after, 12th of 14, 31 3/4l behind Card Game (11-8) at Hexham 2m hcp (3) gd in May.
Handsome Dan (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, 10th of 14, 27 1/4l behind Shining Romeo (12-0) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in May.
Bowie (IRE) 7-1 (11-6) Prominent, ridden and weakened after 3 out, 9th of 10, dist behind Cabernet D'Alene (11-12) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp (4) hvy in Jan.
Bonne Question (FR) 8-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, headway before 3 out, soon challenged, every chance 2 out, kept on from last, 5th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Final Choice (11-10) at Wetherby 2m hcp (4) hvy in Mar.
Banny's Lad 12-1 (11-12) Raced keenly, chased leaders, weakened under pressure 2 out, 8th of 9, 35l behind Supakalanistic (12-0) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Feb.
Pixiepot 9-4fav (11-4) Tracked leader, led before last, kept on strongly, won at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp (4) gs in Mar beating Our Valentina (12-2) by 5l, 10 ran.
The Grinder (IRE) 5-2 (10-6) Led until 2 out, rallying when not fluent last, kept on well under pressure, 2nd of 4, 2 1/4l behind Otter Moon (11-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp (3) gd in Apr.
