tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced 4 out, stayed on again from 2 out, not reach leaders
held up, headway approaching 5th, ridden 3 out, one pace
towards rear, headway 6th, ridden and weakened 3 out
mid-division, ridden to chase leaders 7th, every chance 2 out, led last, kept on
tracked leaders and keen, weakened approaching 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
always in rear, weakened 6th, pulled up before 3 out
in touch, mistake 6th, hampered 3 out, soon beaten
in touch, weakened 6th
held up, headway 4 out, chased leaders 3 out, weakened when mistake last
held up, ridden 6th, no impression
in touch, joined leader 3 out, one pace and edged left from 2 out
never a factor
mid-division, mistake 3 out, weakened next
mid-division, mistake and lost place 5th, soon behind
led and keen, ridden when mistake 3 out, challenged 2 out, headed last
in touch, ridden 3 out, weakened 2 out
Nonrunner
Jim Old's Kelv could be of interest on his first outing since November in a race as moderate as this but he may prefer a faster surface and preference is for Monash Lad, with Blue Hills rated the pick of the remainder. The selection has been running well in selling races of late and a reproduction of recent efforts, including when successful at Newton Abbot on similar ground to today last month, may well suffice. Jug Of Punch showed signs of a return to form last time but may need some help from the handicap, while High Jack is probably best watched reverting to hurdles after a spell chasing. Solarias Quest is another returning to hurdles after an unsuccessful spell chasing and of more interest may be Blue Hills, who comes into this in good order from the flat and over hurdles. Award Winning is less exposed than most of these and showed improved form at Exeter last month but preference is for stable companion Monash Lad.
Jug Of Punch (IRE) 11-1 (10-7) In rear, mistake 3rd, outpaced 5th, effort 8th, one pace, 3rd of 9, 15l behind Mendosino (11-5) at Ludlow 3m cnd hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Feb.
Monash Lad (IRE) 7-2 (10-11) Held up, headway 5th, shaken up to challenge after 2 out, led last, pushed out, won at N Abbot 2m 3f amt sll hdl (5) gs in Mar beating Ruling Reef (10-8) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Kelv 5-6fav (10-10) Tracked leaders, ridden 3 out, hung left next, soon weakened, tailed off, last of 3, 31l behind Meadow Hawk (10-8) at Leicester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Nov.
High Jack (IRE) 15-8fav (10-12) Mid-division, took closer order 3rd, ridden 5 out, weakened 2 out, 4th of 9, 16l behind Kirby's Vic (9-11) at Leicester 2m nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Mar.
Blue Hills 8-1 (11-2) Prominent, raced keenly, every chance 3 out, weakened flat, 5th of 16, 9l behind Psychiatrist (11-7) at Warwick 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in Mar.
Born West (USA) 20-1 (10-12) Mid-division, behind from 4th, 6th of 8, 43l behind Light Yield (11-4) at Stratford 2m 4yo nov hdl (3) gs in Mar.
Solarias Quest 4-1fav (9-9) Blundered 1st, mid-division, reminders 3rd, hit 6th and 10th, weakened 4 out, behind when pulled up 2 out in race won by Izzykeen (10-6) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gf in Mar, 13 ran.
Nautic (FR) 66-1 (9-9) In touch, ridden and weakened 4 out, behind when pulled up 2 out in race won by Scots Dragoon (10-4) at Fakenham 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Feb, 12 ran.
Award Winning (IRE) 5-1 (10-12) Chased leader, ridden to lead approaching 3 out, headed last, no extra, 2nd of 12, 3l behind Captain Becket (10-8) at Exeter 2m 3f nov sll hdl (5) gs in Mar.
Jimmytheblacksmith (IRE) 100-1 (11-2) Held up, behind from 5th, 8th of 9, well behind Laredo Sound (11-8) at Lingfield 2m nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Common Girl (IRE) 11-1 (11-9) Mid-division, ridden after 7th, headway after next, mistake, slightly hampered 2 out, soon beaten, 5th of 14, 7l behind Lily Tara (11-8) at Stratford 2m 6f mrs hcp hdl (5) gd in Mar.
Colinette 13-2 (11-5) Held up in rear, ridden after 5th, soon weakened, 5th of 8, 32l behind Dancing Partner (10-9) at Stratford 2m 3f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Mar.
Island of Memories (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Towards rear, headway after 7th, weakened approaching 9th, 9th of 11, well behind Littleton Aldor (10-8) at Chepstow 2m hcp chs 0-90 (5) gs in Feb.
Ar An Shron 50-1 (11-0) Keen in mid-division, weakened 6th, behind when pulled up 4 out in race won by Nick's Choice (11-7) at Chepstow 2m 4f sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) sft in Mar, 16 ran.
Once (FR) 7-1 (10-11) Mid-division, ridden 6th, weakened next, 12th of 15, well behind Hi Humpfree (11-9) at Stratford 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in Jun '06.
Wavertree One Off 66-1 (11-9) Towards rear, detached 3rd, headway after 3 out, weakened 2 out, 7th of 21, 15l behind Fair Dual (10-10) at Lingfield 2m hcp hdl (5) gd in Mar.
Sailor's Sovereign 25-1 (10-5) Always in rear, tailed off 7th, blundered last, last of 5, well behind Carly Bay (10-9) at Plumpton 2m 1f nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft in Mar.
Dance Hall Diva 16-1 (10-4) Tracked leader, ridden and headway to lead briefly 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 2nd of 5, 16l behind Ede's (11-0) at Plumpton 2m hdl 0-90 (5) sft in Mar.
