mid-division, ridden and headway after 8th, kept on same pace from 2 out
held up mid-division, headway approaching 7th, ridden to challenge 3 out, kept on same pace from next
always behind
held up towards rear, ridden and some late progress, never a danger
tracked leaders, challenged 3 out, took narrow advantage 2 out, ran on well, ridden out
mid-division, ridden after 8th, weakened before next
mid-division, ridden after 7th, weakened before 3 out
jumped left, took keen hold in touch, joined leader 5th, weakened after 7th, tailed off
led, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, weakening when hit 2 out
took keen hold in rear, headway approaching 7th, close up and ridden 3 out, stayed on
tracked leaders, led 3 out, ridden and headed next, not pace of winner
not fluent 1st, pecked 7th, soon hung left, always towards rear, tailed off
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened after 8th
Nonrunner
Exmoor Ranger wasn't stopping last time out and he gets the vote to win again and complete the hat-trick, at the main expense of Overclear and Georgian King. Josh Guerriero showcased his talents as a horseman when managing to steer his charge to victory last time, despite the saddle slipping and losing both of his irons. He will be hoping for a smoother passage today from this improving gelding and with the longer trip not expected to cause any problems, then he should go close. Overclear also has a penalty and on official ratings he is the best horse, however his rating may flatter him somewhat as he finished close to Group Captain earlier in the season. Forest Silver is consistent but has a bit to find on the ratings, whilst Fly Direct has shown ability and needs watching in the betting. Georgian King looks the pick of the Alan King duo and he ran well when third to The Vicar at Huntingdon and should be a major player here. At a price Brave Face, a former winning pointer may go close, however it is Exmoor Ranger who receives the vote.
Forest Silver 17-2 (11-1) Mid-division, headway 5th, led 3 out, headed 2 out, weakened, 3rd of 13, 7l behind Mister Pink (10-11) at Kempton 3m nov hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft in Mar.
Overclear 9-4fav (11-4) Tracking leaders, when reins broke on bend after 7th and pulled up 4 out in race won by Oscar Bay (11-7) at Chepstow 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gd, 14 ran.
Brave Face 9-2 (11-4) Held up, pecked 2nd, not fluent and reminders after 5th, lost touch 7th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Meet The Legend (10-13) at Exeter 2m 6f amt nov hdl (4) gf in Nov, 7 ran.
Fly Direct (IRE) 7-2 (10-11) Mid-division, headway when stumbled after 7th, ridden to chase winner when not fluent 2 out, weakened flat, 4th of 13, 13l behind Mister Gloss (11-4) at Exeter 2m 6f mdn hdl (5) gd in Feb.
Georgian King 5-2 (11-1) Mid-division, headway after 3rd, outpaced after 3 out, stayed on flat, 3rd of 11, 8l behind The Vicar (11-1) at Huntingdon 2m 5f mdn hdl (4) sft in Mar.
Hondalia (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Mid-division until weakened after 7th, 6th of 15, 37l behind Petit Robin (10-12) at Newbury 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Dec.
Justabout 80-1 (11-0) Mid-division, jumped left 3rd, soon ridden, weakened approaching 3 out, tailed off, 9th of 16, well behind Chantaco (11-7) at Wincanton 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Mar.
Midnight Clover 100-1 (10-9) Always behind, tailed off from 6th, 11th of 12, well behind Bremen (11-2) at Fontwell 2m 2f mdn hdl (5) gs in Mar.
Patsy Finnegan 20-1 (11-3) Held up, took keen hold, hit 3rd, awkward 2nd, behind from 4th, 7th of 8, 42l behind Sir Harry Ormesher (11-13) at Warwick 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Feb.
Patton (FR) 25-1 (10-11) Mid-division, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened 2 out, 7th of 15, 35l behind Ballydub (11-2) at Newbury 2m 5f mdn hdl (3) sft in Mar.
Strong Coffee 11-2 (11-5) Mid-division, headway 7th, ridden after 8th, no extra flat, 4th of 14, 7l behind Cardinal Spirit (11-5) at Doncaster 3m mdn hdl (4) gd in Feb.
The Silent King (IRE) 4-1 (11-3) Prominent, ridden and weakened over 3f out, 7th of 9, 36l behind Silver Spinner (10-10) at Chepstow 2m nhf (6) hvy in Mar.
Walkingonsunshine Cloudings gelding out of winning chaser Storming Lady.
Queen Boudicca 200-1 (11-1) Chased leader, mistake 8th, weakened 3 out, 10th of 17, well behind Karello Bay (11-1) at Wincanton 2m 6f mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Feb '07.
Exmoor Ranger (IRE) 4-1fav (11-12) Mid-division, headway approaching 4 out, soon ridden, led after 2 out, saddle slipped last, held on well, won at Newbury 2m 3f nov hcp hdl (3) sft in Mar beating Your Amount (11-7) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
