held up, headway after 5th, chased leaders 4 out, weakened 2 out
mid-division, ridden and headway 7th, weakened 2 out
led, headed after 7th and weakened
mid-division, good headway to track leaders 7th, clear leader 4 out, ridden 3 out, weakening when headed approaching last
keen and soon in touch, weakened after 7th, pulled up before 4 out
mid-division, ridden 6th, weakened after 7th
mid-division, lost place 5th, weakened 6th, lost touch 4 out
mid-division, weakened after 6th, pulled up before 4 out
held up, headway after 7th, tracked leader 3 out, led on bit approaching last, pushed out
in rear, never troubled leaders
held up, headway 6th, tracked leader next, ridden and weakened approaching 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
tracked leaders, ridden 6th, weakening when mistake 7th, pulled up before next
held up towards rear, headway 7th, ridden after 4 out, kept on one pace
Not the worst seller to be seen and David's Symphony is taken to score at the main expense of Benefit Fund and Breezer. The selection is one of the most consistent horses in the lineup and a repeat of his second over course and distance last month could be enough to take this contest. Although yet to win in 12 attempts over timber, he handles the ground and looks the value call. Ivorsagoodun is a bit of an over-statement but his third last time out doesn't read too badly, whilst the same applies to My Retreat. Breezer was a beaten favourite when last seen but is now 8lbs below his highest winning mark. Benefit Fund should appreciate the ground and is another with claims, but for the winner we will return to David's Symphony.
Little Rort (IRE) 33-1 (10-3) In touch, ridden and weakened approaching 6th, pulled up before 2 out pulled up in race won by Scarlet Mix (11-4) at Warwick 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Mar, 12 ran.
Mickey Pearce (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) In touch, chased leaders 4 out, weakened 2 out, 7th of 12, 27l behind Pop Gun (11-1) at Chepstow 2m 4f sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) hvy in Mar.
Benefit Fund (IRE) 13-2 (11-3) In touch, ridden after 5th, soon weakened, 5th of 8, 40l behind Kildee Lass (10-0) at Leicester 2m sll hdl (4) sft in Dec.
David's Symphony (IRE) 10-3fav (10-9) Prominent, mistake 4th, soon outpaced, stayed on from 3 out, left 2nd last, not reached winner, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Travello (11-0) at Chepstow 2m sll hdl (5) gd in Mar.
Hi Laurie (IRE) 14-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, left in lead after 3rd, headed 4 out, weakened after next, 4th of 9, 16l behind Lady Maranzi (10-11) at Bangor 2m 1f mrs clm hdl (5) gd in Mar.
Breezer 3-1jt-fav (10-12) Held up in rear, reminders after 5th, soon struggling, 7th of 8, well behind Prince Dundee (10-8) at Taunton 2m 3f cnd sll hcp hdl (5) sft in Jan.
Miss Rideamight 8-1 (10-7) Mid-division, ridden 7th, weakened 3 out, 6th of 12, 21l behind Pop Gun (11-1) at Chepstow 2m 4f sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) hvy in Mar.
My Retreat (USA) 8-1 (10-4) Well in rear, closed under pressure from 3 out, went poor 3rd approaching next, 3rd of 9, 10l behind Better Moment (11-6) at Plumpton 2m 5f cnd sll hcp hdl (5) gf.
