prominent until ridden, weakened approaching 2 out
tracked leader, ridden, weakened from 4 out
mid-division, some headway to chase leaders 4 out, ridden, weakened from 2 out
tracked leaders, blundered 4 out, soon ridden, weakened from last
mid-division, weakened from 4th, lost touch before next, pulled up before 3 out
led, ridden approaching 2 out, soon headed, one pace flat
mid-division, smooth headway to lead 2 out, driven out flat
tracked leaders, ridden 3 out, weakened from approaching last
mid-division, ridden 3 out, no impression
always behind
always behind, lost touch from 3 out, pulled up before next
Nonrunner
Lambrini Legend is the pick but Beau Largesse can be given a chance on the form of his latest run and it would be no surprise to see Armageudon run a big race at a decent price. The selection won here in February on his first start for eleven months so there's no concern about his lack of a recent run whilst he looks more than capable of defying an 8lb rise in the weights. Of more concern is the drop in trip on faster ground but he should have the speed to cope with it. Deedeetee has done well on winter ground this season but the handicapper may be catching up with him whereas Beau Largesse has been rated higher in the past and could go well now that he's found some semblance of form. Armageudon hasn't been easy to train but both his trainer and owner get plenty of winners at this track. He drops markedly in grade this afternoon and looks well handicapped on the best of his form. He has the scope to carry a big weight and could go well but Lambrini Legend is the solid option and consequently selected.
Nelson du Ronceray (FR) 11-2 (10-2) Tracked leader, led before 7th, stayed on well from 2 out, won at Hexham 2m nov chs (3) sft in Mar beating Hush Tiger (10-12) by 3l, 8 ran.
Oniz Tiptoes (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Led until fell 3 out in race won by Buster Hyvonen (11-3) at Fakenham 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Mar, 10 ran.
Armaguedon (FR) 9-1 (10-1) Held up towards rear, raced keenly, not fluent 3rd or 6th, struggling before 3 out, mistake 2 out, last of 12, well behind Doctor David (11-6) at Haydock 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gs in Mar.
Deedeetee (IRE) 20-1 (10-4) Prominent, led 4 out, headed after next, soon ridden, no extra, 4th of 16, 8l behind Pilca (10-1) at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gs in Feb.
Lambrini Legend (IRE) 13-2 (11-0) Held up, headway approaching 2 out, led flat, driven out, won at Kelso 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Feb beating Bollin Ruth (10-2) by 4l, 10 ran.
Inch High 11-1 (11-12) Tracked leader, led after 3rd, ridden 3 out, headed next, weakened approaching last, 5th of 12, 28l behind Oleolat (10-5) at Ayr 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy in Mar.
Orang Outan (FR) 15-2 (10-11) Tracked leaders, ridden 3 out, one pace from last, 3rd of 5, 3l behind Sparkling Taff (10-10) at Ayr 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-115 (3) gf.
Desert Nova (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Mid-division, effort and every chance approaching 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 6th of 9, well behind Top Mark (11-0) at Ayr 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy in Mar.
Beau Largesse 33-1 (10-11) Prominent, effort 3 out, not fluent last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 16, 4l behind Nortonthorpe Lad (10-10) at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Feb.
Flying Doctor 40-1 (10-12) Mid-division, weakened 5 out, tailed off, 11th of 16, 47l behind Hue (11-4) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Nov.
Polish Star 33-1 (10-12) Always behind, 9th of 10, 45l behind Los Nadis (10-12) at Musselburgh 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Tranos (USA) 25-1 (10-0) Mid-division, ridden and effort 3 out, hung left and weakened next, 7th of 13, 19l behind Soubriquet (10-4) at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl (3) gd in Mar.
