mid-division, headway after 7th, ridden approaching 3 out, hit 2 out, chased winner last, stayed on
chased leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, led approaching 2 out, ran on
held up, effort 7th, soon weakened
mid-division, headway after 7th, soon ridden, weakened 2 out
hit 6th, always towards rear
behind, ridden and headway after 7th, never dangerous
keen, in touch, led 6th, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last
led to 3rd, stayed prominent, every chance when hit 2 out, soon ridden, weakened last
with leader, led 3rd to 6th, weakened approaching 3 out
always behind
Albertas Run gets the vote in the opener with Mr Shambles and Artipreuil rated as the main dangers. The selection has not been seen out since finishing down the field in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at Cheltenham back in March . He is clearly well-regarded by connections otherwise he would not have been entered in that race and he showed that he has plenty of ability by winning both of his previous two outings. He goes on the ground and as he is sure to have well-schooled for this his hurdling debut he should take all the beating. Mr Shambles rates the main danger as he already has winning experience over hurdles and he scored impressively last time when beating Digital Fortress at Market Rasen. He does have his quirks but he will handle the ground and he will not be far away at the finish. Artipreuil has shown some decent form in France and he will also handle today's ground conditions so he is certainly one to consider. Harpurs Girl has got some fair form and may prove best of the rest but for the winner we will return to Albertas Run.
Mr Shambles 11-4 (10-9) Chased leaders, led 6th, stayed on well from last, won at Market Rasen 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) sft beating Digital Fortress (10-12) by 13l, 6 ran.
Albertas Run (IRE) 40-1 (11-5) Prominent, lost place 6f out, soon struggling, 15th of 23, 18l behind Hairy Molly (11-5) at Cheltenham 2m nhf Grd 1 (1) gd in Mar.
Armoury House 50-1 (11-4) Prominent until ridden and weakened 4f out, 14th of 17, well behind Barbers Shop (10-10) at Wincanton 2m mdn nhf (6) sft in Mar.
Artipreuil (FR) (10-1) 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Galibier (10-10) at Pau 2m 3f hdl in Feb.
Keen Warrior 14-1 (10-13) Led, headed 4th, led again 5th, hit 3 out, soon headed, ridden and weakened approaching next and pulled up at the last in race won by Commanche Sioux (10-1) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nov hdl (4) hvy in Mar, 9 ran.
Reflector (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Held up, hit 6th, headway after 3 out, mistake next, no further impression, 8th of 16, 13l behind Tech Eagle (11-0) at Fontwell 2m 2f mdn hdl (5) gd in Apr.
Harpurs Girl 11-4jt-fav (10-10) Led, ridden 2 lengths clear last, edged left flat, no extra and headed post, 2nd of 5, hd behind Bowdlane Barb (10-5) at Uttoxeter 2m mrs nov hdl (4) sft in May.
Stormont Dawn (IRE) 12-1 (10-6) Tracked leader, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 10, 18l behind Jack The Blaster (11-4) at Carlisle 2m 1f nhf (6) hvy in Mar.
