mid-division, hit 6th, ridden after 3 out, hung left approaching next, went 3rd approaching last, stayed on
towards rear, some late progress, never a factor
chased clear leader, led after 6th, ridden approaching 2 out, drifted left flat, all out
chased leaders, hit 5th and 6th, ridden after 3 out, weakened last
led, soon clear, ridden and headed after 6th, weakened after 3 out
always towards rear
mid-division, ridden and weakening when hit 3 out
mid-division, headway after 5th, close third when hit 3 out, soon ridden, weakened next
chased leaders, outpaced 6th, stayed on again from 2 out
always behind, tailed off
mid-division until weakened 3 out
always towards rear
mid-division, headway 6th, ridden after 3 out, weakened next
always behind
in touch, took closer order 6th, ridden after 3 out, stayed on approaching last, just held
always behind
The Entomologist gets the vote over Mous Of Men and Nobel Bleu de Kerpau. The Entomologist is only lightly raced, and at the age of six has plenty more to give judged on his efforts so far. Charlie Egerton's charge ran on really strongly when beating Noble Raider at Fakenham on his last start just over three months ago, and lines up a fresh horse in a bid to keep up the good work. The four-year-old Mous Of Men has been pitched in amongst the likes of Pouvoir, Punjabi and Osana on each of his three outings in this country, and off just 10st 3lb, is expected to make a bold bid under Timmy Murphy. Nobel Bleu de Kerpau was put in his place by Hereditary here last time, and the latter was down to run at Uttoxeter on Saturday. A good run by Linda Jewell's inmate at the Midlands track may be a pointer to the chances of Nobel Bleu de Kerpau, a previous course-and-distance winner. Nothing else makes too much appeal, and we are sweet on the chance of The Entomologist.
Dusty Dane (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, ridden 3 out, one pace, 6th of 10, 8l behind Warningcamp (11-12) at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs in Feb.
Hail The King (USA) 22-1 (10-7) Always behind, weakened approaching 2 out, tired when fell at the last in race won by Amour Multiple (11-12) at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) sft in Jan, 9 ran.
Nicki Boy (GER) 25-1 (11-8) Held up, headway after 3 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace from next, 6th of 17, 13l behind Or Jaune (11-0) at Sandown 2m 4f nov hcp hdl (3) gs in Feb.
The Entomologist (IRE) 7-2 (10-12) Prominent, led 4th, made rest, ran on strongly, won at Fakenham 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gs in Dec beating Noble Raider (11-5) by 6l, 13 ran.
Oyez (IRE) 40-1 (11-4) Led, soon clear, headed 5th, weakened next, tailed off and pulled up before last pulled up at the last in race won by Hereditary (11-1) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Feb, 12 ran.
Vintage Fabric (USA) 10-1 (11-4) Keen hold in mid-division, headway on outside after 5th, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened, eased from 2 out, tailed off, 9th of 11, well behind Key Phil (10-2) at Worcester 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gd in Sept.
Speed Winner (AUS) 16-1 (11-12) Mid-division, headway after 4th, close 3rd when blundered 7th, soon ridden, weakened next, 6th of 14, well behind Nudge And Nurdle (11-9) at Kempton 2m 5f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Feb.
Sir Laughalot 4-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, mistake and unseated rider at the 2nd in race won by Hereditary (11-1) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Feb, 12 ran.
It's The Limit (USA) 22-1 (11-5) In touch, some progress 8th, soon ridden and weakened, 9th of 10, well behind Highland Games (11-9) at Ludlow 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs.
Trampoline King (USA) 20-1 (11-0) Towards rear, headway 6th, ridden approaching 2 out, soon beaten, 5th of 6, 21l behind Dance With Wolves (10-11) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Jan.
Baloo 6-1 (10-6) Tracked leader, led 8th, headed 11th, ridden and weakened after 4 out, 6th of 7, 34l behind Sento (11-7) at N Abbot 2m 5f hcp chs 0-120 (3) gf in Aug.
Nobel Bleu de Kerpau (FR) 16-1 (10-8) Held up in mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, soon ridden, chased winner last, kept on flat, 2nd of 12, 7l behind Hereditary (11-1) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Feb.
Green Prospect (FR) 8-1 (10-9) Prominent, led 4th until 6th, soon ridden, weakened after next, 6th of 7, 48l behind Venice Road (10-7) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft.
Open Range (IRE) 66-1 (10-7) Always behind, not fluent, ridden and struggling 5th, tailed off when hit next, last of 9, well behind Helen Wood (10-2) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Feb.
Mous Of Men (FR) 66-1 (10-4) Always towards rear, no impression, 10th of 17, well behind Osana (11-4) at Wincanton 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Rathcannon Beauty 66-1 (10-5) Always in rear, tailed off from 6, 7th of 10, well behind Screen Test (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f mrs mdn hdl (4) gf in Apr.
Right Miracle (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Prominent, ridden 2 out, soon weakened, 7th of 16, well behind Marcus (11-0) at Wincanton 2m 6f nh nov hdl (2) gs in Feb.
