chased leaders, not fluent 2nd, closed up in 3rd after 3 out, pushed along and hit last, kept on, no impression run-in
prominent, lost ground before 9th, hit 3 out, still plenty to do when pushed along and headway after last, ridden before home turn and led narrowly run-in, stayed on well, just held on
behind and reminders after 2nd, never travelling, pulled up before 4 out
led, went clear after 8th, reduced lead after 3 out, pressed final fence, ridden and headed home turn, weakened quickly
tracked leader, closed up in 2nd after 3 out, pressed leader last, ridden and led home turn, headed narrowly run-in, rallied towards finish, just denied
towards rear, not fluent 7th, bad mistake last when well held, never on terms
CAPTAIN MORGS is a talented but quirky customer - so Cartmel could well prove just up his street. He really should have won more than just a couple of his hurdling starts, including recently when getting into difficulties before coming home with a wet sail to finish runner-up at Aintree. Let's give him another chance on this chasing debut despite conceding considerable weight all round. He's not one for the mortgage though by any means. Rapid Flight stuck on gamely to score over course and distance for the Moffatt team on Saturday and is dangerous in receipt of over a stone. Consistent Bob's Bar is similarly treated and can contend for McCain and Hughes.
Captain Morgs (IRE) 5-1 (11-11) Chased leaders, outpaced before the last, hung left and kept on run-in, went 2nd final 100 yards, not pace to challenge, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Paddys Motorbike (11-12) at Aintree 2m 4f hcp (2) gd in May.
All About Joe (IRE) 28-1 (11-12) In rear, in touch, fell 4 out, at Ayr 3m hcp (4) gd in May.
Cracking Smart (FR) 12-1 (12-2) Held up, not fluent throughout, pushed along and struggling from 7 out, tailed off, last of 4, dist behind French Paradoxe (11-7) at Doncaster 3m hcp (4) sft in Mar.
Bob's Bar (IRE) 15-8 (11-11) Held up in rear, took closer order 5th, joined leader 7th, clear lead 3 out and soon ridden, headed 2 out, rallied late on to almost join leader, just failed, 2nd of 3, 3/4l behind Spark Of Madness (10-12) at Perth 2m hcp (4) gs in May.
Rapid Flight 9-2 (11-10) Chased leaders, ridden and pressed leader after last, led narrowly home turn, stayed on well, always doing enough, won at Cartmel 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in May beating Mah Mate Bob (10-6) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Living's Boy An Co (FR) 20-1 (10-5) Held up in last, hit 4th, ridden and weakened after last, last of 4, 22l behind Saint Arvans (10-11) at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp (3) gd in May.
