led until 7th, ridden 3 out, lost place 2 out
tracked leaders, closed 3 out, led 2 out, wandered approaching last, edged right flat, ran on well
held up, outpaced 3 out, stayed on flat
tracked leaders, closed 3 out, upsides when rider dropped whip 2 out, no impression approaching last
with leader, led 7th, not fluent 3 out, soon ridden, not fluent when headed 2 out, no extra last
held up in rear, closed 3 out, chased winner when switched right before last, soon every chance, held towards finish
held up, pulled hard, mistake 1st, headway approaching 2 out where not fluent, close 3rd last, one pace flat
Nonrunner
Plumpton winner Tri Nations nearly followed up at Newton Abbot last week when beaten only a nose by Kylenoe Fairy. He could prove the one to beat here with Tony McCoy taking over the reins but a chance is taken on WILLIAM HOGARTH bouncing back to form. He's failed to complete his last couple of starts but a repeat of his earlier efforts when runner-up at Chepstow and Ffos Las would be good enough to take this contest. Exeter winner Bermuda Boy is steadily improving and can figure as could Heir To Be if he rediscovers last season's best form, while Forest Rhythm is also worthy of consideration after a better effort over these hurdles last time.
William Hogarth 9-2 (11-7) Led, headed 3 out, weakening and disputing 3rd when fell last, in a race won by Cubism (10-1) at Exeter 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) fm, 7 ran.
Bermuda Boy (FR) 3-1 (11-5) Held up in touch, under pressure 3 out, stayed on approaching last, never able to challenge, 3rd of 14, 14l behind Shammick Boy (11-4) at Taunton 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Frosted Grape (IRE) 10-1 (10-9) Tracked leader until after 3rd, last from next, behind 6th, last of 6, 46l behind Pepe Simo (11-7) at Newton Abbot 2m hcp chs 0-150 (2) gd in Apr.
Not In The Clock (USA) 9-2 (10-12) Tracked leaders, ridden 3 out, chased winner next, kept on one pace, 2nd of 6, 7l behind Looks Like Slim (10-12) at Plumpton 2m 4yo hdl (4) gf in Apr.
Consulate (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, outpaced 3 out, no impression from next, 5th of 9, 27l behind Laustra Bad (11-7) at Exeter 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Mar.
Tri Nations (UAE) 18-1 (10-11) Behind, headway 7th, soon chased leader, led before last (usual 2 out), soon hard pressed, kept on under pressure flat, headed post, 2nd of 12, ns behind Kylenoe Fairy (10-4) at Newton Abbot 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gf.
Forest Rhythm (IRE) 5-2 (10-4) Took keen hold, held up, headway to 3rd after 3rd, chased winner 7th, led before and hit 2 out, soon 2 lengths ahead, driven before last, no extra and headed near finish, 2nd of 5, 3/4l behind Moghaayer (11-6) at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gf in Apr.
Heir To Be 40-1 (11-9) Led until ridden after 7th, weakened 9th, tailed off, 12th of 14, well behind Fade To Grey (11-6) at Worcester 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd.
