led until 2 out, lost 2nd soon after, hit last, went modest 2nd again run-in, no chance with winner
raced keenly out wide in mid-division, headway chasing leaders 3 out, weakened next
chased leader until pushed along before 6th, chased leaders, weakened quickly after 4 out, soon behind, tailed off
mid-division, headway chasing leaders 5th, led 2 out, ridden and headed between last 2, no chance with winner, weakened and lost 2 places run-in
held up towards rear, headway chasing leaders and switched left before 2 out, led between last 2, driven clear
chased leaders, went 2nd before 6th, mistake and lost 2nd 3 out, weakened before next
never going in rear, tailed off and pulled up after 5th
chased leaders, hit 5th, pushed along before 3 out, weakened soon after 3 out
chased leaders on inside, went 2nd 3 out until pushed along before next, plugged on in modest 3rd run-in
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Kloud Gate has failed to beat a rival in his last three starts and the fitting of a visor would need to have a major impact. Rukwa has won his last two, including one over course and distance, and Sam England’s in-form gelding will make a bold bid to defy a 10lb rise in the ratings but BUTTSBURY LADY (NAP) was an eye-catcher making her handicap debut in a Grade 2 at Newbury at the end of March. She won her bumper on today’s quicker surface and a 3lb drop in the weights is a massive bonus. Galan Des Planches also represents Nicky Henderson but he may need more time.
Calvinist 40-1 (11-12) Midfield, relegated towards rear 2nd, ridden in rear after 3 out, headway under pressure on inside before 2 out, kept on without troubling leaders from last, 4th of 13, 4 1/4l behind San Rumoldo (11-5) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Nov.
Buttsbury Lady 18-1 (10-4) In rear, pushed before 3 out, ridden after 3 out, kept on without ever threatening, 6th of 12, 12 1/2l behind Bourbon Beauty (10-6) at Newbury 2m 5f hcp (1) gs in Mar.
Dramatic Pause (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) In rear, some headway 10th, ridden to chase leader 3 out (usual 4 out), outpaced 2 out, no extra, 5th of 11, 8 1/2l behind Rio Bravo (11-5) at Catterick 3m 1f (6) hvy in Feb.
Fricka 28-1 (11-12) Midfield, dropped towards rear before 8th, ridden along on long run before 3 out, soon beaten, 6th of 9, dist behind Frisco Bay (11-7) at Uttoxeter 2m 7f hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Shall We Go Now 11-1 (11-12) Raced wide, tracked leaders, chased leader 3 out, ridden next, weakening when blundered last, no extra, 5th of 10, 22 1/4l behind Rukwa (11-1) at Huntingdon 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Kloud Gate (FR) 6-1 (11-6) Midfield, awkward 1st, pulled into prominent position 3rd, hit 5th, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened 2 out, last of 10, dist behind Onemorefortheroad (12-4) at Doncaster 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Mar.
Remember The Man (IRE) 9-2 (11-10) Chased leaders, pushed along before 3 out, faded before 2 out, 4th of 9, 18 1/4l behind Powerstown Park (12-2) at Huntingdon 2m hcp (5) sft in Mar.
Galan Des Planches (FR) 7-1 (11-2) Held up in touch in mid-division, not fluent 5th, lost place before next, soon behind, 8th of 9, dist behind Sopran Thor (11-2) at Warwick 2m 3f mdn (4) gd in Apr.
Now I'm A Believer 11-1 (10-5) Chased leaders on inside, ridden and weakened after 3 out, lost modest 4th close home, 5th of 11, 24l behind Alborkan (10-12) at Plumpton 2m mdn (4) gd in Apr.
Veiled Secret (IRE) 7-2 (11-5) Towards rear, midfield 5th, fell 4 out, at Taunton 2m 2f hcp (4) gf in Apr.
Rukwa (FR) 8-11fav (11-12) Chased leaders, went 2nd after 3 out, challenged 2 out, soon led, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in Apr beating Dora's Field (11-0) by 1 1/4l, 13 ran.
Rock The House (IRE) 5-1 (11-5) Held up, not fluent 3 out, ridden and headway between final 2 flights, stayed on to lead towards finish, won at Huntingdon 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in Apr beating Whatthebutlersaw (11-12) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
