prominent, hit 12th, outpaced by leaders 3 out, weakened next
in touch, reminder after 11th, 3rd when hit 4 out, outpaced next, weakened 2 out
tracked leaders, hit 7th and lost place, headway 11th, ridden after 13th, weakened approaching 4 out, pulled up before next
held up in rear, headway 6th, not fluent 14th, hit 4 out, weakening when not fluent 3 out
held up in touch, mistake and lost place 6th, headway 11th, lost place approaching 13th, behind after
led or disputed lead throughout, reminders at several stages, 1 length down last, rallied and every chance when bumped flat, held close home
led or disputed lead throughout, ridden and edged left approaching last and again flat, in command close home
held up in rear, jumped right 1st, not fluent 11th (water), ridden and no impression after 14th, pulled up before 3 out
held up, jumped slowly 6th, headway approaching 4 out, weakened 3 out
ARTURO UNO is conceding plenty of weight to his rivals and has been climbing the weights, despite not winning. But he is comfortably the best horse in the race and it would be no surprise if he finally got off the mark over fences here. Maid In Moscow is rather flattered by her recent form figures and is one of three racing out of the handicap proper, while Dollar Mick didn't really step up on his Carlisle effort when favourite at Newcastle last month. Apache Blue has hit form lately, however, and is likely to make his presence felt here.
Arturo Uno (IRE) 9-4 (11-12) Soon chased leader, mistake 8th, hit 15th, lost 2nd before 4 out, soon driven weakened after 3 out, 3rd of 5, 21l behind Troy Tempest (11-7) at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp ch 0-110 (4) gd in Apr.
Apache Blue (IRE) 13-2 (10-5) Held up towards rear, headway on outer before 4 out, went 3rd from 3 out, no impression, 3rd of 7, 9l behind Allanard (10-13) at Newcastle 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs in Apr.
Mersey 50-1 (10-3) Held up towards rear, stumbled and fell a few strides after 16th (water), in a race won by Petite Margot (10-6) at Perth 3m 7f hcp chs 0-120 (3) gd in Apr, 12 ran.
Paddys Unyoke (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Prominent, bumped 3rd, hit 6th, bumped 8th, not fluent 12th, getting outpaced when hit 2 out, soon well held, 6th of 7, 35l behind Devil Water (11-8) at Kelso 2m 6f Selling Handicap Chase (0-95) (5yo+) (5) gf.
Super Ally (IRE) 8-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, ridden before 5th, weakened from 4 out, 12th of 17, well behind Teenage Idol (11-9) at Ayr 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Jan.
Dollar Mick (IRE) 2-1fav (11-1) Held up in rear, pushed along and outpaced from 12th, plugged on from 4 out, never dangerous, 5th of 8, 14l behind Bear Dancing (11-12) at Newcastle 3m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs in Apr.
Maid In Moscow (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Held up in touch, chased leaders 4 out, under pressure 2 out, stayed on to go 2nd closing stages, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 9l behind More Equity (11-7) at Kelso 2m 6f Mares Handicap Chase (0-115) (5yo+) (4) gs in Apr.
Craicneasy (IRE) 17-2 (10-0) Tracked leader, led 3rd, headed narrowly 11th, weakened 2 out, 3rd of 6, 34l behind Nicky Tam (10-10) at Carlisle 3m nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf in Apr.
Amulree 66-1 (10-0) Tracked leader, with leaders after 5th, pushed along 4 out, weakened next, 4th of 5, well behind Mister Marker (11-0) at Carlisle 2m 4f beg chase (4) sft in Mar.
