held up, carried right 11th, stayed on to take 3rd last
with leaders and pecking 1st, led after 1st, headed 2nd, led again 3 out, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, weakened
held up, ridden from 10th, kept on
held up, ridden from 9th, weakened after 3 out
held up, hampered 11th, ridden 13th, staying on to chase winner 2 out, rallied flat just failed
mid-division, mistake 3rd, ridden 8th, weakened after 11th, pulled up 3 out
led 2nd, headed 7th, led again approaching 2 out, hard ridden and just held on
led, headed 2nd, ridden 9th, soon weakened
in touch, mistake 6th, led 7th, ridden 3 out, headed approaching 2 out, soon held
held up, in rear when not fluent 7th, effort 11th, hard ridden and stayed on briefly 2 out
in touch, ridden and weakened 11th
towards rear, mistake 3rd and 7th, blundered 11th, behind when pulled up 3 out
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WIZARDS DUST gets the nomination here. With almost a third of these set to race from out of the weights, Fourpointone, Green 'N' Gold and Lucky Luk complete the shortlist. The last-named struggled with the handicapper after wining at Exeter last October but, with returns available down to fourth place if they all stand their ground, he is no forlorn hope for an each-way steal. Green 'N' Gold has a good record over this course and distance so also merits consideration. He arrives in good heart but the market may be the best gauge as to the expectations of him on the predicted good to firm ground. Fourpointone is versatile regarding his preferred going and, having got back to winning ways at Taunton in March, he is respected as the main danger. However, he now has a career highest mark to overcome so needs to be at his very best to score again. Therefore, it can pay to take a chance with Wizards Dust, who is well treated just now and is set to encounter conditions that suit. It's also worth bearing in mind Donald McCain's gelding has room for improvement over fences and can make the most of what appears to be a fair opportunity today.
Lucky Luk (FR) 16-1 (10-7) In rear, blundered 2nd, never dangerous, 5th of 16, 12l behind Stagecoach Opal (10-12) at Doncaster 3m hcp chs 0-120 (3) gd in Dec.
Fourpointone 5-2 (11-8) Led to 14th, ridden to lead after 4 out, stayed on well from 3 out, won at Taunton 3m 3f hcp chs 0-95 (5) fm in Mar beating Clifden Boy (10-7) by 6l, 6 ran.
Earcomesannie (IRE) 7-1 (11-6) Always in rear, under pressure 11th, soon tailed off, pulled up and dismounted near line, in a race won by Rebel Melody (11-12) at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp ch 0-110 (4) gd in Apr, 6 ran.
Wizards Dust 10-3fav (10-8) Towards rear on outside, pushed along 11th, reminded after next, outpaced after 3 out, stayed on flat, 4th of 7, 6l behind Ballyvaden (11-7) at Bangor 3m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf in Apr.
Balakar (IRE) 10-1 (11-9) In rear, reminders 9th, mistake and driven 10th, still only 8th and plenty to do 2 out, stayed on and went 4th last, kept on well flat, nearest finish, 4th of 10, 6l behind Will If I Want (11-12) at Fontwell 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Apr.
Mr Fluffy 14-1 (12-5) Outpcd 11; to & pu 2 out, in a race won by Denvale (12-9) at Guilsborough 3m ptp in Apr, 7 ran.
Chorizo (IRE) 13-2 (11-5) In touch, blundered 12th, mistake 13th, weakening when left remote 2nd 3 out, 7th of 11, 22l behind Marufo (11-12) at Southwell 3m 2f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd in Apr.
Donald Will Do (IRE) 7-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, behind from 11th, 9th of 14, 48l behind Apocalozzo (10-8) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd in Apr.
Green 'n' Gold 7-2 (10-1) Held up in rear, mistake 7th, went handy 9th, outpaced 3 out, took 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 17l behind Crank Hill (11-2) at Towcester 3m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs in Apr.
Arceye 6-1 (10-0) In touch, left in lead 6th, headed 8th, reminders next, losing place when fell 11th, in a race won by Crank Hill (11-2) at Towcester 3m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs in Apr, 8 ran.
Walton Way 2-1 (10-0) Held up in 4th, reminders 3rd, jumped right 7th, headway 11th, 3rd when blundered 4 out, ridden and hit next, kept on one pace, 3rd of 4, 5l behind Deep Pockets (11-5) at Plumpton 3m 2f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs in Apr.
Blunham Hill (IRE) 28-1 (9-10) Chased leaders to 5th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up before 14th, in a race won by Treehouse (9-11) at Hexham 3m 1f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gf in Apr, 17 ran.
Off The Shelf (IRE) 28-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, every chance 4 out, blundered last, weakened flat, 5th of 13, 13l behind Kinfayre Boy (10-13) at Kelso 2m 6f sell hcp chs 0-95 (5) gs.
Strong Rebel (IRE) 7-1 (11-2) In touch, lost place 4 out, rallied next, no impression from 2 out, 6th of 13, 27l behind Mr Woods (11-5) at Perth 3m nov hcp 0-115 (4) gd in Apr.
Yes Ses Les 200-1 (11-2) Always in rear, not fluent 2nd, well behind 7th, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by The Wooden Spoon (11-12) at Stratford 2m 6f sell hdl (5) gf in Mar, 16 ran.
Kercabellec (FR) 16-1 (9-7) Close up chased winner after 5th until 13th, soon weakened, 5th of 8, 25l behind King Cyrus (11-12) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf.
