mid-division, headway 4th, every chance 3 out, ridden and hung left approaching 2 out, edged left and one pace last
in touch, hit 4th, led 7th, ridden 2 out, drew clear flat, eased towards finish
in touch, ridden after 3 out, one pace last
mid-division, headway approaching 7th, ridden 3 out, weakened before next
held up, headway approaching 7th, outpaced and jumped left 3 out, stayed on flat
always behind
in touch, hit 5th, ridden after 3 out, weakened 2 out
behind, blundered badly 6th, effort and mistake 3 out, soon weakened and eased
with leader, led 2nd, jumped right 3rd, headed 6th, weakened after next
chased leaders, led 6th, ridden and headed 7th, weakened approaching 3 out
always behind
chased leaders, lost place after 4th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
led to 2nd, prominent, ridden 3 out, weakened 2 out
held up, headway 5th, ridden approaching 3 out, kept on flat
always towards rear
mid-division, pushed along approaching 5th, soon weakened
Brankley Boy, Cloudy Lane and Livingonaknifedge are three against the field in another tough race to call for punters with the confident vote going to Brankley Boy. The selection won well last time out when beating Emmasflora and although having a penalty for that win he won with a little in hand and he is taken to defy the handicapper under conditions that suit. Cloudy Lane rates the main danger on his latest second behind Ile Maurice but although he has won over this trip the suspicion is he will be seen to better effect over further and for that reason he is opposed. Livingonaknifedge won well last time out when beating Gardasee but he has yet to prove he stays this trip. Oscar Park is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he looks weighted up to his best. Of the remainder Tous Chez hails from a yard that does well in this event and could go well at a price while Boulders Beach is another that will relish the longer trip but he looks the stables second string on jockey bookings and with this in mind for the winner we return to Brankley Boy.
Oscar Park (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Held up in rear, ridden and beaten before 3 out, 9th of 19, 23l behind Black Jack Ketchum (11-7) at Cheltenham 3m nov hdl Grd 2 (1) gd in Mar.
Cloudy Lane 4-1 (10-12) Held up, ridden and headway on inner approaching 9th, ridden to chase winner approaching last, stayed on, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Ile Maurice (10-2) at Bangor 3m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gs in Mar.
Brankley Boy 5-2fav (11-8) In touch, pushed along 3 out, led approaching 2 out, clear last, ridden out, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nov hdl (4) hvy in Mar beating Emmasflora (10-10) by 6l, 10 ran.
Livingonaknifedge (IRE) 6-4 (11-7) Chased leaders, went 2nd approaching 4th, switched left last, ridden and hung left flat, stayed on to lead post, won at Towcester 2m nov hdl (3) sft in Feb beating Gardasee (11-1) by a shd, 13 ran.
Miko de Beauchene (FR) 5-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, headway on inside approaching 6th, ridden and lost touch 2 out, jumped left last, kept on same pace flat, 3rd of 8, 22l behind Saltango (11-8) at Wincanton 2m 6f nov hcp hdl (3) sft in Mar.
Brave Rebellion 6-5fav (11-2) Held up, hit 3rd, headway 7th, chased leaders approaching 3 out, soon ridden, weakened last, 3rd of 9, 20l behind Persian Point (10-13) at Catterick 2m mdn chs (4) gs in Mar.
Tous Chez (IRE) 2-1fav (11-0) In touch, led 4th, driven clear 2 out, stayed on well, easily, won at Newcastle 2m nov hdl (4) hvy in Mar beating Lethem Air (10-7) by 13l, 12 ran.
Ouste (FR) 5-1 (11-1) Mid-division, headway and hit 5th, weakened next, tailed off and pulled up at the last in race won by Shamayoun (11-3) at Cheltenham 2m 4yo hcp hdl (1) gs in Mar, 24 ran.
Smart Boy Prince (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Slight lead from 3rd, headed and weakened approaching 3 out, 12th of 14, well behind Temoin (11-2) at Sandown 2m 4f nov hcp hdl (3) gd in Feb.
Boulders Beach (IRE) 8-13fav (11-0) Chased leaders, pushed along 3 out, ridden to challenge last, stayed on to lead near finish, won at Kelso 2m nh nov hdl (4) sft beating Harry Flashman (11-0) by a shd, 16 ran.
Dan's Heir 14-1 (10-12) With leader, challenged 4 out, weakened quickly 3 out and pulled up 2 out in race won by River Alder (11-5) at Kelso 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gs, 15 ran.
Kings Rock 14-1 (11-3) Prominent, led 1st, headed briefly approaching 2 out, ridden and headed approaching last, kept on but no extra flat, 2nd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Dorneys Well (10-10) at Exeter 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs.
Mars Rock (FR) 6-4fav (10-9) Tracked leader, left in lead after 4th, stayed on well flat, won at Chepstow 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gs beating Black And Tan (11-0) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.
Lysander (GER) 11-4 (10-9) Chased leaders, led after 3 out until next, held when hit last, 4th of 16, 10l behind Tech Eagle (11-0) at Fontwell 2m 2f mdn hdl (5) gd.
Offemont (FR) 25-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out, 7th of 13, well behind Calusa Charlie (11-2) at Newbury 3m nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Woodview (IRE) 9-1 (11-6) Held up, headway 7th, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 5th of 11, 18l behind Would You Believe (10-11) at Towcester 3m hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in Mar.
