tracked leading trio, went 3rd briefly 8th, left disputing 3rd 4 out until ridden 3 out, weakened 2 out
tracked leader until after 3rd, chased leading pair, left in 2nd 4 out, led soon after next, clear 2 out, easily
tracked leading pair, went 2nd after 3rd, narrow lead and going well when unseated rider 4 out
led, narrowly headed when left in lead 4 out, headed soon after next, chased winner, well held 2 out, no chance with winner
never fluent, held up last, mistake 2nd left disputing 3rd 4 out, definite 3rd next, mistake 2 out, one pace
Asuncion got off the mark at the 24th attempt over course and distance last month and Rebecca Menzies' mare should make a bold bid to follow up off only 2lb higher. Rosquero had PAMAK D'AIRY back in fourth when successful over track and trip in February but Henry Hogarth's veteran enjoys a massive turnaround in the weights today and, as he runs his best races here, could reverse the form and record a fifth course victory. Bertielicious is on an horrendous run while Mumgos Debut will probably find at least pone too good again.
Pamak D'airy (FR) 10-1 (11-10) In touch, pushed along after 7th, soon struggling in rear, 5th of 6, 27 1/2l behind Duhallowcountry (10-7) at Sedgefield 2m hcp (5) sft in Mar.
Mumgos Debut (IRE) 10-1 (11-3) Led to 2nd, in touch, outpaced before 3 out, no impression before next, 4th of 11, 16 1/4l behind Leney Cottage (11-6) at Carlisle 2m 5f hcp (4) sft in Mar.
Rosquero (FR) 15-2 (10-12) Held up in touch, lost place before 4 out, soon beaten, 8th of 10, 36 3/4l behind Oscar O'scar (11-12) at Sedgefield 2m 3f hcp (5) gs in Feb.
Asuncion (FR) 20-1 (10-0) Made all, pressed from 4 out, ridden after last, kept on well, won at Newcastle 2m hcp (4) hvy in Mar beating Stilo Blue Native (11-11) by 3 1/4l, 6 ran.
Bertielicious 125-1 (10-0) Held up in rear, not much room when blundered and rider lost irons briefly 2nd, struggling 9th, tailed off 4 out, pulled up before last, at Hexham 2m 4f hcp (5) sft in Mar.
