tracked leaders, led after 4 out, ridden next, headed approaching last, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden approaching 4 out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, in 4th when fell 5th
towards rear, pushed along after 4th, tailed off when pulled up after 6th
led, headed after 4 out, soon weakened
behind, ridden 3 out, some headway, no impression
tracked leaders, weakened 6th
towards rear, weakened approaching 4 out
towards rear, headway 7th, 1 length down and challenging when not fluent last, kept on same pace flat
chased leaders, led approaching and hit last, kept on well
held up, headway 7th, chased leader approaching 3 out until next, one pace from last
in rear, effort 4 out, no impression from next
always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
Nonrunner
Rawaabet's recent form has been questionable leading us to side with LAST PIONEER who should also get the better of Roisin's Prince. This will be only the selections third start of the year after missing 2008 but he has the rest well beaten when second over course and distance last time. He had the eventual winner at full stretch and is expected to go one better today. Rawaabet has been in poor form recently and is without a win on the level for over four years. This return to hurdles should see an improvement from him and if he can recapture some of the form he showed late last year then a finish just behind the selection isn't beyond him. Roisin's Prince is another inconsistent performer but he should be helped by this return to 2m and a sound surface. Improvement is expected and he should make the money. Toss The Caber is in some much improved form of late and poses a massive threat for the minor places. He's done well here in the past and is worth a look. What's Up Doc won a Brighton claimer when last seen, but things will be a lot tougher for the gelding here and he may struggle so we will stick to our guns and put Last Pioneer forward to score.
Capo Di Capi (IRE) 14-1 (11-6) Led, ridden and headed 3 out, weakened approaching last, 6th of 11, 28l behind Wheelavit (10-11) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf.
Coconut Beach 20-1 (11-5) Always in rear, behind when pulled up 2 out, in a race won by Treaty Flyer (10-12) at Fakenham 2m sell hdl (5) gf in May, 12 ran.
Cover Drive (USA) 33-1 (10-11) Prominent, ridden 5th, weakened 3 out, 6th of 9, 37l behind Another Bottle (11-0) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gf.
Feels Right 100-1 (10-9) Mistakes in rear, tailed off when pulled up approaching 4th, in a race won by Joli Classical (10-9) at Fontwell 2m 2f sell hdl (5) gf, 15 ran.
Keepasharplookout (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Chased winner, ridden approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 8th of 12, 36l behind Peak Seasons (11-6) at Cartmel 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd in Jul.
Rawaabet (IRE) 6-1 (10-12) Took keen hold in last, hit 2nd, mistake 4th, headway when mistake 3 out, never reached leaders, weakened 2 out, mistake last, 4th of 11, 19l behind Lord Baskerville (10-9) at Uttoxeter 2m sll hdl (4-8yo) (5) gd.
Roisin's Prince (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Led, headed 4th, close up when hit last, no extra, 4th of 8, 2 1/4l behind Hunting Tower (11-5) at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf in May.
Shan The Man (IRE) 12-1 (12-0) Alw twrds rr, rdn from 3out, ctd bhnd, 6th of 11, 21l behind Grapevine Lad (12-0) at Necarne 3m ire ptp in May.
Toss The Caber (IRE) 10-1 (11-9) Mid-division, headway 3 out, ridden after next, hung left and every chance last, kept on until no extra towards finish, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Ethan's Star (10-10) at Sedgefield 2m 4f sell hcp hdl (5) gf.
What's Up Doc (IRE) 15-2 (10-12) Held up towards rear, raced keenly, headway 3 out, went 3rd when not fluent 2 out, hanging left when no extra final 100 yards, 3rd of 13, 6l behind Benetwood (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m sll hdl (4-8yo) (5) gf.
Just Mossie 10-1 (11-2) Pulled hard, soon in touch, blundered 5th, weakened 3 out, mistake 2 out, 6th of 10, 19l behind Pips Assertive Way (11-9) at Worcester 2m sell hcp hdl 0-85 (5) gf.
Buds Dilemma 66-1 (10-2) Always towards rear, 9th of 11, 43l behind Newgate (10-5) at Market Rasen 2m 1f sell hdl (5) gd in Apr.
Mythical Air (IRE) 100-1 (10-5) Always in rear, ridden and struggling 5th, soon tailed off, bled from the nose, 7th of 10, well behind Treaty Flyer (10-7) at Plumpton 2m clm hdl (5) gf in May.
Jethro Wheeler 100-1 (11-1) Tracked leader, pecked 8th, hit 9th, weakened quickly after next, pulled up before 11th, in a race won by Itsa Legend (11-1) at Taunton 2m 7f beg chs (4) sft in Dec, 4 ran.
Last Pioneer (IRE) 8-1 (10-5) Chased leader to 4th, remained prominent, pecked 6th, soon led, headed last, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Lord Baskerville (10-9) at Uttoxeter 2m sll hdl (4-8yo) (5) gd.
Titfer (IRE) 40-1 (10-10) Chased leaders until not fluent 6th, finished lame, 7th of 15, 46l behind Joli Classical (10-9) at Fontwell 2m 2f sell hdl (5) gf.
