mid-division, weakened 2 out
held up towards rear, clipped heels and fell just after 4 out
mid-division, headway 3 out, chased leaders next, ran on into 2nd after last, just failed
mid-division, headway before 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division, weakened 3 out
mid-division, mistake 3 out, soon beaten
in touch, chased leaders 3 out, led before 2 out, hard ridden after last, challenged close home held on gamely
chased leaders, driven after 4 out, weakened last
mid-division, headway 3 out, chased winner next, no extra after last
chased leaders, weakened 2 out
mid-division, mistake 4th, ridden 2 out, no impression
mid-division, headway 3 out, soon outpaced, stayed on after last, never nearer
always behind
prominent, led approaching 4th, hit 4 out, headed after next, weakening when mistake 2 out
always in rear, mistake 1st, never dangerous
led, soon joined, headed before 4th, remained prominent, every chance 3 out, weakened next
Cause Toujours was second to Grand Sancy in a Listed race here in November and may have benefited from a break. Top weight Red Tornado is not out of this, especially if the ground continues to dry out, and Peruvien Bleu was more like his old self at Ludlow at the start of the month. Hijran has been cleverly placed to win three times this season and will again benefit from Jason Dixon’s claim while there also possibilities about Ming Dynasty and the lightly-weighted Tim Rocco but it may be worth sticking with Wincanton scorer CUBSWIN now she’s found her form again. Neil King’s mare is now on a career-high mark but Richard Johnson keeps the partnership intact.
Red Tornado (FR) 22-1 (12-1) 3rd of 11, 3l behind Dino Velvet (11-12) at Stratford 2m hcp (3) gd in Mar.
Cause Toujours (FR) 11-4 (11-8) 2nd of 6, 3 1/2l behind West To The Bridge (10-12) at Aintree 2m 1f (3) sft in Dec.
Arthington 6-1 (11-9) 2nd of 5, 9l behind Brandon Castle (11-10) at Plumpton 2m hcp (3) gd in Feb.
Hijran (IRE) 4-1 (12-1) won at Ludlow 2m hcp (4) gd in Feb beating Le Ligerien (11-12) by 4 1/2l, 7 ran.
The Gipper (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) 6th of 8, 20 3/4l behind Minella Charmer (11-9) at Newcastle 2m hcp (3) hvy in Mar.
Bhutan (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) 3rd of 11, 7 1/4l behind Highest Sun (11-10) at Chepstow 2m hcp (3) gs in Feb.
Cubswin (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) won at Wincanton 1m 7f hcp (3) gd in Apr beating Tomorrow Mystery (11-5) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Casa Tall (FR) 40-1 (10-7) 14th of 24, 24 1/2l behind Early Doors (11-10) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp (2) gs in Mar.
Peruvien Bleu (FR) 28-1 (11-1) 3rd of 7, 2 3/4l behind Court Royale (10-12) at Ludlow 2m hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Beach Break 9-2 (11-12) last of 8, 23 1/4l behind Snapdragon Fire (11-11) at Huntingdon 2m hcp (3) gd in Nov.
Ming Dynasty (FR) 12-1 (11-7) 6th of 11, 15 1/4l behind Dino Velvet (11-12) at Stratford 2m hcp (3) gd in Mar.
Nayati (FR) 20-1 (11-7) 8th of 11, dist behind Dino Velvet (11-12) at Stratford 2m hcp (3) gd in Mar.
Chieftain's Choice (IRE) 50-1 (10-8) 8th of 19, 20 1/4l behind Chief Justice (11-2) at Aintree 2m hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Peterborough (FR) 6-1 (10-6) last of 7, dist behind The Twisler (10-9) at Wincanton 1m 7f hcp (3) gd in Jan.
Tim Rocco (GER) 7-1 (10-4) 4th of 7, 15 3/4l behind Court Royale (10-12) at Ludlow 2m hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Teaser 50-1 (10-6) 7th of 15, 14 1/2l behind Legal History (10-4) at Ascot 2m hcp fll (2) gd in Mar.
