took keen hold, tracked leader after 1st, led 9th, jumped right from next, not fluent 12th, driven and stayed on well flat
led until hit 9th, mistakes after, blundered and weakened 3 out, tailed off
prominent, took keen hold, chased winner 16th until 3 out, weakened from 2 out
reluctant to race, took keen hold in rear, headway approaching 10th, 3rd when mistake 5 out, chased winner 3 out until 2 out, beaten last, one pace
held up, hampered 5th, headway approaching 10th, chased winner 2 out, stayed on, no impression when edged right towards finish
mid-division, hit 9th, struggling 17th, behind 4 out, pulled up after
held up, not fluent 13th, 6th and outpaced 5 out, stayed on from 3 out, no impression and one pace last
prominent, mid-division 2nd, closed 10th, mistake and ridden 11th, mistake and outpaced next, hit 15th, behind 5 out, pulled up after
prominent, mid-division 2nd, mistake 5th, last after 11th, behind 5 out, pulled up after
Horses who have run well in this before are always worth a second look so it would be no surprise if there is market support for 2008 winner James Pine. Father Time appear to be catching up with Hugh Wilson's veteran, however, and he wouldn't have finished in front of MAD VICTOR in this 12 months ago had Sue Taylor's charge not unseated his rider at the top of the hill when still travelling strongly. The 10-year-old easily won a point-to-point at Sandon last time after a good run behind The General Lee at Ludlow and can gain compensation for last year's mishap. Drom is a consistent start who won't be far away while Creevytennant looks the pick of his stable's two runners and, along with Niver Bai, is another to consider.
Creevytennant (IRE) 9-4 (12-0) 2nd til led 15; drvn out, won at Chaddesley Corbett 3m ptp gf in Apr beating Noble Ben (12-9) by 4l, 8 ran.
Drom 7-2 (12-3) Led to 15; sn outpcd, 3rd of 8, 9l behind Creevytennant (12-0) at Chaddesley Corbett 3m ptp gf in Apr.
James Pine (IRE) 20-1 (12-5) Chsd ldrs til wknd 16, 6th of 11, 41l behind Surenaga (12-5) at Chaddesley Corbett 3m 2f ptp gf in Apr.
Johnny Kilawee (IRE) 6-4 (12-0) Ss; led 11-12; led 14; all out, won at Chaddesley Corbett 3m ptp gf in Apr beating Virginia Preuil (12-11) by 1 1/2l, 4 ran.
Mad Victor (IRE) 5-4 (11-0) Hdwy 13; led app 2 out; comf, won at Sandon 3m ptp gf in Apr beating Ballyvoge (11-0) by 4l, 6 ran.
Minella For Food (IRE) 8-1 (12-7) (tt) prsd ldrs; rallied bet last 2; drvn ahd nr fin, won at Llanfrynach 3m ptp gs in Mar beating Micks Prospect (12-3) by 12l, 8 ran.
Niver Bai (FR) 9-2 (12-0) Held up; no hdwy 15; pu last, in a race won by Heavy Weather (12-0) at Garnons 3m ptp gs in Mar, 9 ran.
Plettenburg (IRE) 5-2 (12-0) won at Chaddesley Corbett 3m ptp gf in Apr beating My Daring Venture (11-7) by 15l, 12 ran.
Worship The Stars 16-1 (12-5) Rdn 13; strugg 4 out, 5th of 11, 34l behind Surenaga (12-5) at Chaddesley Corbett 3m 2f ptp gf in Apr.
