led or disputed lead, mistake 2nd, driven 6th, lost place 9th, behind when pulled up before 4 out
held up in rear, outpaced 11th, 5th and last 3 out, ridden and ran on under pressure to go 3rd flat, just failed for 2nd, nearest finish
led or disputed lead until went on 6th, headed 4 out, driven and outpaced next, 12 length down in 2nd when left 15 lengths clear last, driven right out (no time taken)
held up in touch, went 3rd before 10th, driven and outpaced next, no impression with leading pair before 3 out, left 15 length 2nd last, stayed on flat, just held on for 2nd
held up in touch, outpaced and no impression 4 out, left remote 3rd last until lost place flat
tracked leading pair, went 2nd 9th, led 4 out, drew clear from next, 12 lengths clear and in command when stumbled and fell last
Nonrunner
King Roonah and Meadows Thyne are sure to be popular but it may be worth taking a chance with another Irish trained runner in RAMSDEN BOY. The selection has yet to win over fences and was an early departure when favourite for his latest outing but he had recorded impressive back-to-back victories over hurdles prior to that and may well be worth another chance. He's well handicapped on his form over the smaller obstacles and his young conditional is good value for his claim. Gordon Elliott has a good strike rate here and his runners always command respect and King Roonah is no exception despite still being a maiden under both codes. He wasn't beaten too far over an extended three miles at the track last time and may benefit from being dropped in trip. Meadows Thyne has had one run over fences over an inadequate trip and is a fascinating runner having posted career best efforts over hurdles on his last two starts; it's entirely feasible that he could find further improvement for the switch to chasing but we'll take a chance with Ramsden Boy.
Phone In 11-10fav (11-12) Tracked leaders in 3rd, every chance after last, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Quick Will (11-9) at Kelso 2m 6f nov hcp chs 0-120 (3) gd in Apr.
Meadows Thyne (IRE) 5-1fav (10-9) Held up in rear, jumped right 9th, headway approaching 3 out, soon ridden, edged left under pressure approaching last, went 3rd flat, stayed on, 3rd of 17, 4 1/2l behind Alderley Rover (11-1) at Aintree 3m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd.
Sotovik (IRE) 7-1 (10-1) Tracked leader, led 9th, headed after 4 out, one pace from 3 out, 3rd of 8, 16l behind Nedzer's Return (11-9) at Perth 2m 4f nov hcp chs (0-125) (3) sft in Apr.
Athoss 22-1 (10-7) In rear, ridden after 7th, headway after 4 out, stayed on well flat, just failed to snatch 2nd, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Del Rio (11-0) at Perth 2m mdn chs (5) gf.
Crow Spinney 33-1 (10-13) Held up behind, headway 4 out, chased winner after 2 out, soon ridden, one pace and lost 2nd flat, 3rd of 15, 3 1/2l behind Baltic Pathfinder (11-6) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd.
King Roonah 3-1fav (10-11) Held up towards rear, chased leaders approaching 12th, chased leader from 4 out, hit next, weakened 2 out, 3rd of 9, 8l behind Solway Bay (11-1) at Perth 3m nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf.
Ramsden Boy (IRE) 9-4fav (9-5) Fell 1st, in a race won by Sarteano (10-13) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp chs gf, 8 ran.
