raced wide, held up in rear, mistakes 7th, 8th and next, headway from 3 out, went moderate 3rd 2 out
hit 1st, in touch, headway to dispute 3rd when blundered 4 out, weakened next, well behind when pulled up before last
led to 3rd, chased leader to 5th, stayed prominent until hard ridden, weakened after 4 out
raced wide, in touch, hit 4 out, headway to dispute 2nd 3 out, soon ridden, weakened quickly, tailed off
held up in rear, slow jump 5th, steady headway from 3 out, went 2nd before 2 out, soon driven, no impression
always in rear, tailed off
chased leaders, ridden, went 2nd before 4 out, weakened quickly after next, well behind when pulled up before 2 out
chased leader, led 3rd to 6th, stayed prominent, hard ridden 4 out, weakened after next, 6th and well beaten when pulled up before last
chased leaders, went 2nd 5th, led next, clear when hit 3 out, soon drew away
Nonrunner
Castlemainvillage is the closest thing to being the 'form horse', so is a speculative choice in an utterly weak contest. War Pennant has claims on the best of his efforts, so has to merit consideration as an alternative, while stablemates Cloonavery, Hidden Talents and Lightening Fire should also play their parts and support for either in the betting ring would be interesting. Jockey bookings suggest the first of Bernard Llewellyn¿s named runners is the preferred option from the yard. War Pennant drops into a seller for the first time and has very little to prove at this level. Still, he can be an awkward ride and Phillip Hide will certainly earn his riding fee today. Therefore, with all things taken into consideration, Castlemainvillage looks the most reliable option on this occasion. The eight-year-old comes here on the back of his best effort over hurdles to date and he does not need to raise his game by much to land the modest prize-money that is on offer.
Mobasher (IRE) 40-1 (10-9) Held up in rear, ridden 7th, soon struggling, 6th of 11, 40l behind Boyastara (10-9) at Stratford 2m 6f sll hdl (5) sft in Mar.
War Pennant 8-1 (10-10) Mid-division, ridden after 7th, weakened after next, 10th of 16, well behind Deep Pockets (10-13) at Fontwell 2m 6f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd.
Lancier d'Estruval (FR) 14-1 (10-12) Led to approaching 6th, hit 7th, ridden next, weakened 3 out, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by A Double Ewe Bee (10-3) at Fontwell 2m 6f sll hdl (5) sft in Feb, 7 ran.
Hidden Talents (IRE) 16-1 (10-10) Hit 1st, mid-division, headway after 7th, soon ridden, one pace from 3 out, 6th of 17, 15l behind Ruling Reef (11-0) at Chepstow 2m 4f sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd.
Kings Story (IRE) 66-1 (10-4) Towards rear, lost touch 6th, 14th of 16, well behind Numide (11-11) at Folkestone 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Tirailleur (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway after 7th, ridden 3 out, weakened before next, 4th of 10, 27l behind Arctic Shadow (11-7) at Fontwell 2m 6f cnd hcp hdl (5) hvy in Mar.
Cloonavery (IRE) 100-1 (10-0) Chased leaders until ridden and lost place after 8th, tailed off, 12th of 14, well behind Brinkmanship (11-12) at Ludlow 2m 5f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf in Oct.
Sett Aside 33-1 (9-11) Mid-division, weakened 4 out, behind from next, 9th of 11, 32l behind Green Gamble (10-13) at Folkestone 2m hcp chs 0-90 (5) gs in Feb.
Lightening Fire (IRE) 6-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, went 2nd after 7th, ridden after 4 out, one pace from next, 5th of 17, 10l behind Ruling Reef (11-0) at Chepstow 2m 4f sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd.
Castlemainevillage (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway after 7th, led 2 out, ridden and headed last, no extra, 2nd of 17, 1l behind Ruling Reef (11-0) at Chepstow 2m 4f sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd.
Nod's Star 8-1 (10-13) Mid-division, headway 8th, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened, 12th of 14, well behind Mistified (11-7) at Fontwell 2m 6f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Jun.
Drumroe 16-1 (11-1) Mid-division when fell at the 4th in race won by Lily Tara (11-8) at Stratford 2m 6f mrs hcp hdl (5) gd in Mar, 14 ran.
Purr 14-1 (9-10) In touch until 7th, soon tailed off, 13th of 17, well behind Ruling Reef (11-0) at Chepstow 2m 4f sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd.
