tracked leaders, ridden 4 out, weakened 2 out
tracked leader, hit 4th, joined leader 4 out, led next, soon ridden, driven and all out
mid-division, ridden 9th, behind from 11th
chased leaders, ridden and weakened 12th
mid-division, took closer order 8th, ridden and weakened before 4 out
led and soon clear, ridden 12th, joined next, headed 3 out, weakened flat
not jumped well, behind from 6th, pulled up before 12th
not fluent, always in rear, behind from 6th, pulled up after 11th
Nonrunner
TIGU makes his debut under rules for Tim Vaughan after winning a couple of points, and although his previous hurdling and chase form is nothing to write home about, his successes between the flags can be replicated here at the expense of Mad Professor and Laharna. The rain shouldn't hinder his chances, and a first time tongue strap may concentrate the mind. He's giving weight away to all bar Laharna, who returns to chasing following a couple of third placings in his last couple of runs. Another point winner, he may have too much to carry though on what's a big step up in trip on what he's been used to of late. His last win came in February, a race in which Mad Professor fell; when they renewed rivalries last month, Laharna again came out on top, and there's just two pounds difference in the weights again today. Only one favourite's won this in the last eight years, and we're happy to support Tigu.
Laharna 5-2fav (11-2) Held up, headway 8th, chased winner 4 out until 3 out, weakened last, 3rd of 6, 12l behind Peak Seasons (9-11) at Southwell 2m nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Apr.
Tigu (IRE) 5-4 (12-0) (tt) ap; lft in ld 14; comf, won at Bonvilston 3m ptp in Apr beating Doctor Supremo (12-0) by 10l, 9 ran.
Mad Professor (IRE) 11-2 (10-5) In rear, behind 8th, went poor 4th after 3 out, 4th of 7, 31l behind Buckland Gold (11-9) at Southwell 2m hcp ch 0-110 (4) gd.
Gus 7-2 (10-13) Led to 3rd, lost place when mistake and reminders 5th, struggling 7th, no chance from 9th, last of 6, 39l behind Peak Seasons (9-11) at Southwell 2m nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Apr.
Masterpoint 20-1 (11-7) Chased leader, led 3f out, not fluent and headed 2f out, weakened approaching last, 3rd of 6, 27l behind Tarsus (11-4) at Bangor 2m 4f 5yo nov hcp (4) gf in Apr.
Bearneen Boy (IRE) 20-1 (10-7) Pressed leader, led 6 to 7th, pushed along before 9th, weakened approaching 2 out, last of 5, 20l behind Kervriou (10-12) at Huntingdon 2m nov chs 0-115 (4) gf in Apr.
Wishes Or Watches (IRE) 9-1 (10-1) Held up, headway 10th, stayed on from 3 out, 3rd of 9, 13l behind Buckland Gold (11-10) at Market Rasen 2m 4f cond hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Apr.
Karinga King 33-1 (10-0) Always behind, weakened from 8th, 6th of 8, well behind La Pantera Rosa (10-5) at Wetherby 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf.
That's An Honour (IRE) 20-1 (11-8) Close up, weakened from 3 out, 11th of 12, well behind Friends Of Tina (10-7) at Market Rasen 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Apr.
