behind, headway into mid-division on outside 6th, lost place 10th, headway under pressure 3 out, kept on from next, no impression
mid-division, reminders 10th, headway 3 out, chased leaders between last 2, no impression flat
chased leaders, mistake 4th, lost place 7th, stayed on under pressure, from 3 out, never on terms
led to 3rd, tracked leader, led again 6th to 11th, led again 4 out, headed between last 2, soon weakened
always behind, lost touch 11th, tailed off when pulled up after 2 out
in touch, headway 4 out, led between last 2, headed last, ridden and one pace flat
mistakes, behind until stayed on from 2 out, never nearer
in touch, mistake 2nd, led 3rd hit and headed 6th, led again 11th to before 13th, soon lost place, behind when pulled up before 5 out
tracked leaders, led before 13th, headed 4 out, soon weakened, tailed off
in touch, headway 2 out, led last, soon ridden and hard pressed, held on under pressure flat
mid-division, hit 6th, lost place 4 out, behind when mistake next, soon pulled up
mid-division, headway 4 out, challenged last, soon ridden, stayed on and every chance flat, just held
mid-division on inside, blundered 7th, chased leaders when blundered 4 out, soon weakened, tailed off
Nonrunner
The amateurs get their hour and BUCKSTRUTHER appears the most plausible option with Athoss and Cherryland also respected. Alastair Bell's inmate accounted for Athoss at Corbridge last time out and with the trip no issue, the proven fast ground performer should have conditions very much to suit. Athoss has been consistent in point-to-points seldom out of the placings and in this maiden event, he is sure to go close. Cherryland stays forever and while the ground is of a slight concern, she is with a very useful trainer. Gun Smith was a promising bumper performer with Jonjo O'Neill but never quite achieved when sent over obstacles. He was in the process of running a smart race when coming to grief at Towcester last time out. Ardnaclancy has been disappointing under rules but has won between the flags previously. Father Murtagh was a winner in Ireland on similar going so do not be surprised to see money for him tonight. Poppy Day has been prolific in marathon events in the North though this will represent a much tougher assignment. Similar comments apply to Special Portrait, who won just six days ago at Whittington. An obvious chance for Buckstruther to get his first hunters chase under rules.
Ardnaclancy (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Towards rear on outside, struggling 13th, 5th and beaten when blundered 4 out, tailed off, 4th of 13, well behind Quotica De Poyans (11-7) at Kelso 3m 1f hts chs (5) gs in Mar.
Athoss 2-1 (12-0) Went 2nd 13; led nxt; jnd 15; rdn & outpcd aft 2 out, 2nd of 14, 7l behind Buckstruther (12-0) at Corbridge 3m ptp gd in Apr.
Buckstruther (IRE) 4-5 (12-0) Jnd ldr app 15; drew clr 2 out, won at Corbridge 3m ptp gd in Apr beating Athoss (12-0) by 7l, 14 ran.
Cherryland 5-1 (11-0) Led, soon clear, headed after 2 out, soon weakened, 3rd of 6, 26l behind Dallas Bell (10-9) at Hexham 3m 1f beg chase (4) sft in Mar.
Dystonia's Revenge (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Bhnd; lft poor 2nd app 2 out; led last; drvn out, won at Corbridge 3m ptp gd in Apr beating Paint Me Silver (11-12) by 2l, 11 ran.
Father Murtagh (IRE) 10-1 (12-0) Led to 7; outpcd 3 out, 3rd of 9, 13l behind Adieu Mari (12-0) at Whitwell-on-the-hill 3m ptp gd in Apr.
Gun Smith 7-2fav (12-0) Held up in rear, not fluent 3rd, mistake 6th, headway into 5th when fell 10th, in a race won by Pass The Parsel (11-7) at Towcester 2m 3f hts chs (6) gf in Apr, 11 ran.
Harwood Dale 10-1 (12-0) Led til hdd 3 out; wknd flat, 3rd of 8, 6l behind Blazing Bull (12-0) at Mordon 3m 5f ptp gf in Apr.
Know The Ropes (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, chased winner from 9th, disputed 2nd 2 out until weakened approaching last, 3rd of 7, well behind Fair Question (11-13) at Carlisle 3m hts chs (6) hvy in Apr.
Special Portrait (IRE) 10-11 (12-0) (tt) hdwy 10; led 15; drew clr 2 out, won at Whittington 3m ptp gs in Apr beating Lambrini Mist (12-0) by 15l, 7 ran.
Thatsthereasonwhy (IRE) 3-1 (12-5) Held up; hdwy 4 out; wknd nxt, 4th of 9, 17l behind Cottam Phantom (12-5) at Mordon 3m ptp gf in Apr.
Poppy Day 7-2 (11-7) In tch; led 18-4 out; led app last; drew clr flat; rdly, won at Whitwell-on-the-hill 4m 1f ptp gd in Apr beating Areyacoddinmee (12-0) by 5l, 12 ran.
Silk Parasol (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, weakened 11th, pulled up before 13th, in a race won by Fair Question (11-13) at Carlisle 3m hts chs (6) hvy in Apr, 7 ran.
My Wee Woman 2-1 (12-3) Bhnd when fell 7, in a race won by Fox Point (12-0) at Hutton Rudby 3m ptp in Mar, 7 ran.
Shanteen Lass (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Prom til wknd qckly 13; to & pu last, in a race won by Wantage Road (12-0) at Hornby Castle 3m ptp gs in Apr, 11 ran.
