always behind, weakened approaching 5th
led, hit 4th, headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened
held up, headway approaching 3 out, soon every chance, blundered 2 out, kept on same pace from last
chased leaders, ridden to lead approaching 3 out, headed approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last
towards rear, effort 3 out, never dangerous
always behind
held up, headway after 4 out, led after 3 out, not fluent 2 out, headed last, kept on
chased leader, ridden approaching 3 out, one paced from 2 out
held up mid-division, chased leaders when fell 3 out
chased leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, one pace from next
chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, led last, driven out
mid-division, ridden after 4 out, kept on from next
Master Nimbus gets the confident vote in this handicap hurdle with Prince Picasso and Kings Revenge rating the main dangers. The selection has won his last two races in facile fashion notably when beating Sir Boreas Hawk. Granted he has risen in the weights but he again has conditions to suit and he is taken to win again. King's Revenge rates the main danger on his latest second behind Laustra Bard but he may just need the run after a 192 day break. Prince Picasso is another that could go well on his latest third behind Dingle Belle and with his shrewd Irish yard in form he should be watched in the market . Folk Tune is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he usually comes on for the run. Motive was high class at his best but only had one run last season so he has obviously had his problems. Of the remainder Peacock was a fair second behind the well handicapped Herecomestanley last time and is another with place claims but for the winner we are happy to return to the progressive Master Nimbus.
Brooklyn Breeze (IRE) 15-2 (10-7) Towards rear, hampered 3rd (Chair), never dangerous, 10th of 29, 24l behind Dunbrody Millar (10-0) at Aintree 2m 5f hcp chs (2) gd in Apr.
Master Nimbus 5-4fav (10-11) With leader, led 4th, ridden clear after last, eased towards finish, won at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gf beating Sir Boreas Hawk (11-12) by 3l, 6 ran.
King's Revenge 11-4 (11-4) Not fluent 1st, in touch, driven along 3 out, headway to join leader next, led between last 2, driven and headed run-in, stayed on, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Laustra Bad (11-8) at Cheltenham 2m 1f 4yo nov hdl (2) gd in Apr.
Lord Baskerville 9-1 (11-5) Took keen hold, tracked leader, led 3rd, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, weakened flat, 6th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Kanad (11-7) at Huntingdon 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd.
Motive (FR) 20-1 (10-6) Held up, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 16th of 19, 32l behind Adopted Hero (10-8) at Haydock 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in Apr.
Folk Tune (IRE) 4-1 (11-5) Held up towards rear, headway 3 out, every chance last, one pace flat, 2nd of 12, 5l behind Idarah (10-12) at Hexham 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) sft in Apr.
Idarah (USA) 4-1jt-fav (11-9) Held up in touch, headway 3 out, soon ridden, one pace when mistake last, 2nd of 15, 10l behind Le Briar Soul (11-1) at Perth 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-115 (3) gs in Apr.
Peacock (FR) 11-2 (11-11) Held up, headway 3 out, chased winner approaching last, no impression, 2nd of 10, 4l behind Herecomestanley (11-6) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf.
Prince Picasso 20-1 (9-10) Mid-division, 8th 4 out, ridden after 3 out, 4th after 2 out, kept on under pressure, 3rd of 17, 5l behind Dingle Belle (9-5) at Listowel 2m hcp hdl gf in Sept.
Border Tale 11-1 (11-5) Tracked leader, led approaching last, kept on well, ridden out, won at Kelso 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd beating Tiger King (11-5) by 3l, 17 ran.
Culcabock (IRE) 4-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, every chance 2 out and last, no extra run-in, 4th of 10, 9l behind Turbo (10-2) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gf in May.
Kristiansand 7-2fav (10-12) Held up in touch, effort 3 out, one pace from next, 7th of 10, 9l behind Insurgent (9-11) at Carlisle 2m 1f cnd hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd.
