always behind, tailed off and pulled up after 7th
in touch, ridden approaching 3 out, soon one pace
mid-division, headway 7th, soon ridden, weakened 3 out
tracked leaders, ridden after 6th, soon weakened, pulled up before 3 out
held up towards rear, ridden and steadied progress from 3 out, stayed on to go 2nd flat, no chance with winner
mid-division, headway when stumbled after 7th, ridden to chase winner when not fluent 2 out, weakened flat
tracked leader, ridden after 5th, weakened after 7th, pulled up before 3 out
made all, jumped and hung left from 3 out, comfortably
in touch, went 2nd and blundered 4th, blundered 3 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace
tracked leader, hit 4th, mistake 6th, weakened 3 out
held up towards rear, some headway when not fluent 3 out, kept on same pace
Mister Gloss and Richard's Sundance are the two with obvious claims whilst Chase The Dawn made a really pleasing return to action in a bumper but our vote goes to Fly Direct who could run a big race at a price. The selection represents the yard that won this race in 2006 and made a pleasing debut here over 2 miles 3 earlier this month. That race was won by a stablemate but he really didn't shape too badly back in sixth in what looked to be a decent heat. This longer trip will suit and he could slip under the radar. Richard's Sundance ran as well as can be expected behind Big Fella Thanks last time and should be able to pick up a small race somewhere along the line as should Mister Gloss who comes here on the back of a fair effort in a handicap. Their form is nothing out of the ordinary and Chase The Dawn could be a threat to all if building on the promise of his run in January but we'll give Fly Direct a chance.
According To Plan (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Close up when blundered 1st, soon lost touch and pulled up at the 6th in race won by Premier Des Marais (11-7) at Fontwell 2m 6f mdn hdl (4) gd in Jan, 14 ran.
Ask Oscar (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Mid-division, struggling 7th, tailed off when pulled up 4 out in race won by Big Fella Thanks (11-7) at Chepstow 3m mdn hdl (4) hvy in Jan, 15 ran.
Caspar of Tarsus (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Chased leader, ridden 5f out, weakened 3f out, 9th of 13, 21l behind Dee Ee Williams (10-11) at Fontwell 1m 6f nhf (6) sft.
Chase The Dawn 12-1 (11-5) Chased leaders until lost place over 6f out, stayed on again final 2f, 4th of 14, 7l behind Divali Princess (10-1) at Taunton 2m 1f mdn nhf (5) sft in Jan.
Crank Hill 18-1 (10-12) Held up, ridden 7th, effort 10th, weakened approaching 2 out, tailed off, 7th of 14, well behind Honour High (10-12) at Fontwell 3m 3f nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Fly Direct (IRE) 66-1 (10-11) Towards rear, ridden and effort after 6th, stayed on one pace from 2 out, 6th of 17, 29l behind Oscar Bay (11-4) at Exeter 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gs.
Lancaster Sound (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Held up, headway over 8f out, weakened over 5f out, tailed off, 9th of 12, well behind Definite Edge (11-1) at Hereford 2m 1f mdn nhf (6) sft in Jan.
Master John (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Held up, lost touch 8th and pulled up 4 out in race won by Wind Instrument (11-0) at Chepstow 3m mdn hdl (5) gs, 16 ran.
Mister Gloss (IRE) 28-1 (11-6) Mid-division, headway 8th, chased winner next, every chance approaching 2 out, no extra approaching last, 3rd of 15, 4 1/2l behind Commander Vic (11-1) at Taunton 3m cnd hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Jan.
Richard's Sundance (IRE) 9-2 (10-9) Prominent, led approaching 8th, headed 3 out, soon ridden, weakened before next, 3rd of 14, 28l behind Big Fella Thanks (11-4) at Taunton 3m nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
The Boffinator 100-1 (11-3) Mid-division, ridden 4 out, soon weakened, 10th of 15, 17l behind Earth Crystal (11-3) at Ascot 2m 3f nov hdl (3) sft in Jan.
Thumbprint (IRE) 200-1 (10-11) Mid-division, ridden 8th, soon beaten, 6th of 16, well behind Wind Instrument (11-0) at Chepstow 3m mdn hdl (5) gs.
Skipperham Well 100-1 (10-8) Always behind and pulled up 3 out in race won by Oscar Bay (11-4) at Exeter 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gs, 17 ran.
Cooldine Boy (IRE) 7-1 (11-6) Towards rear, headway 7th, weakened 2 out, 8th of 16, 47l behind Pettifour (11-6) at Hereford 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Master Wells (IRE) 20-1 (10-10) Led, ridden and headed after 3 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 13, 14l behind Pierrot Lunaire (10-7) at Taunton 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) sft.
