held up in last, went 3rd after 12th, went 2nd before 4 out, no chance with winner
chased winner until before 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before last
jumped well, made all, clear from 12th, unchallenged
tracked leaders, not always fluent, dropped to last after 12th, mistake and behind next, pulled up before 4 out
NonRunner
Dancing Meadows still had every chance when falling at the second-last on her first try over fences. Gordon Elliott's mare has won two bumpers and a hurdle so should have a future over the larger obstacles but may find WARRIORS TALE too strong today. Paul Nicholls' charge struggled off high marks in staying handicaps over hurdles last season but starts the new campaign on level terms over fences and will know his job. Tradewinds looks the pick of the remainder but may just need the experience today.
Jackofhearts 33-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, lost place 4th, behind 3 out, 8th of 11, 18 1/2l behind Impulsive American (11-6) at Perth 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Two Stroke (IRE) 5-2 (12-5) Prom til outpcd 15; lft 2nd last; stayed on flat, 2nd of 4, 1l behind Carlicue (12-5) at Aspatria 3m gd in May.
Warriors Tale 8-1 (11-2) Chased leaders in 3rd, ridden before last, weakened soon after, 5th of 11, 19 1/4l behind Two Taffs (10-5) at Ayr 2m 5f hcp (2) gs in Apr.
Dancing Meadows (IRE) 9-4 (11-7) Held up, not fluent 4th and pushed along briefly, pushed along in 4th before straight, just behind leaders with every chance when fell 2 out, at Fairyhouse 2m 1f Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Tradewinds (FR) 11-1 (11-12) Led, headed before 4 out, soon weakened, 7th of 9, 22l behind Gully's Edge (11-11) at Ayr 3m hcp (3) sft in Apr.
