chased leaders, lost place 10th, behind when pulled up before 13th
behind from halfway, tailed off when pulled up before 10th
behind, reminders and lost touch after 7th, behind when pulled up after 9th
held up, some headway when mistake 11th, ridden and no impression from 4 out
in touch, lost place 10th, behind when pulled up before 12th
in touch, weakened 10th, tailed off when pulled up before 12th
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 11th
always prominent, led 10th, drew clear from 3 out, easily
chased leaders until ridden and dropped to rear 9th, tailed off when pulled up before 12th
soon behind, tailed off when pulled up before 12th
led, headed 10th, outpaced 12th, soon ridden and no impression
mid-division, outpaced 11th, never dangerous
chased leaders to after 9th, tailed off when pulled up before 12th
chased leaders, outpaced 11th, ridden 4 out, stayed on strongly from next, no impression
mid-division, weakened 10th, tailed off when pulled up before 12th
always behind
always prominent, went 2nd 10th, ridden and effort 4 out, kept on same pace, no chance with winner
Ross Comm,Ebony Light and Mini Sensation are three against the field in another tough race to call for punters and the vote is given to Ross Comm. The selection won with plenty in hand last time out when beating Iverain and although he has a penalty for that win he looks a progressive type and he is taken to defy the handicapper under conditions that suit. Ebony Light rates the main danger as he also won well last time out when beating Mckelvey but this looks more competitive and he looks opposable under his penalty. Mini Sensation is another that could go well but he tends to need a few runs before he hits top form and he is passed over for that reason. Strong Resolve would be a danger to all on his best form but he ran as if in the handicappers grip when last seen and again he looks vulnerable off this mark. Of the remainder Your A Gassman looks to be on a handy mark and should be noted in the market but in a race that throws up more questions than answers for the winner we return to the progressive Ross Comm.
Strong Resolve (IRE) 9-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, blundered 1st, mistake and lost place 16th, behind thereafter, 17th of 40, well behind Hedgehunter (11-1) at Aintree 4m 4f hcp chs Grd 3 (A) gs in Apr.
Just In Debt (IRE) 9-1 (11-11) Held up, outpaced 4 out, never on terms, 7th of 8, 19l behind Full House (11-6) at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp chs 0-145 (B) gf.
Your A Gassman (IRE) 7-1 (12-0) Mid-division, headway 17th, weakened 24th, 9th of 20, 30l behind Another Rum (11-7) at Cheltenham 4m 1f nov amt chs (B) gd in Mar.
Whereareyounow (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, steady headway from 3 out, never near leaders, 7th of 30, 15l behind Cregg House (10-5) at Aintree 2m 5f hcp chs (B) gs in Apr.
Granit d'Estruval (FR) 14-1 (10-9) Held up in mid-divsion, mistake 6th, chased leaders from 4 out, ridden 2 out, one pace, 3rd of 12, 9l behind Innox (10-8) at Sandown 3m hcp chs 0-145 (B) gd in Feb.
Over The Storm (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Chased leader, led 18th, ridden after 2 out, edged left under pressure flat, stayed on well, won at Sandown 3m hcp chs 0-135 (C) gs in Jan '04 beating Jimmy Tennis (10-10) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
Bold Investor 28-1 (11-5) Always behind, hit 10th, tailed off from 5 out, 5th of 8, well behind Bushido (11-2) at Market Rasen 3m 1f hcp chs 0-130 (C) gd.
Ross Comm 11-4fav (11-11) Jumped well, tracked leaders, headway 11th, led next, drew clear from 3 out, comfortably, won at Carlisle 3m hcp chs 0-115 (D) gf beating Iverain (11-1) by 11l, 6 ran.
Robbo 7-1 (11-7) Mid-division, pushed along and dropped rear 10th, soon behind, kept on one pace from 2 out never dangerous, 3rd of 8, 18l behind Kock De La Vesvre (11-7) at Perth 3m hcp chs (B) gs in Apr '04.
Mini Sensation (IRE) 10-1 (11-3) Behind, ridden from 10th, hampered 13th, hard ridden and headway approaching 2 out, stayed on to lead flat, driven out, won at Exeter 4m hcp chs 0-125 (D) gs in Dec beating Bob's The Business (10-6) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Ebony Light (IRE) 7-1 (10-9) With leader, led 6th to 9th, led again 10th, jumped right 3 out, ridden 2 out, stayed on well, won at Bangor 3m hcp chs 0-125 (D) gs beating Mckelvey (11-12) by 3 1/2l, 10 ran.
Ossmoses (IRE) 12-1 (10-7) Close up, 2nd halfway, challenged before 3 out, 4th before next, onepaced, 7th of 21, 11l behind No Half Session (10-0) at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp chs 0-145 sft in Apr.
Supreme Breeze (IRE) 4-1jt-fav (11-0) Chased leaders until weakened approaching 5 out, 9th of 10, 25l behind Indalo (11-5) at Carlisle 3m hcp chs 0-125 (D) gs in Mar.
Pass Me By 11-2 (11-12) Led to 2nd, chased leader, slightly hampered 9th and 10th, ridden approaching 3 out, edged left and led flat, soon headed, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Melford (11-9) at Haydock 2m 4f hcp chs 0-110 (E) gd.
Hugo de Grez (FR) 7-1 (11-5) Tracked leader, led 7th, headed last, no extra run-in, 3rd of 5, 9l behind Lord Jack (11-12) at Kelso 3m 1f hcp chs 0-145 (B) gs in Dec.
Harlov (FR) 13-2 (11-2) Tracked leaders, headway to lead 4 out, headed next, soon ridden, weakened flat, 4th of 10, 19l behind Sir Frosty (10-5) at Cartmel 3m 6f hcp chs 0-125 (D) gs in May.
Shannon's Pride (IRE) 8-1 (11-1) Held up, headway and hit 11th, ridden and hit 3 out, soon weakened, 5th of 7, 27l behind Catch The Perk (11-3) at Haydock 3m hcp chs 0-120 (D) gd.
