held up and behind, never in contention and well beaten before 2 out
pressed winner until before 8th, soon lost 2nd, weakened 3 out
chased leaders, slow and reminder 5th, went 2nd 8th, jumped right 2 out, jumped right and lost 2nd last, stayed on same pace
rear of mid-division, headway on outside 7th, ridden and struggling after 9th, well beaten from 3 out
tracked leaders, blundered badly 7th, rider nearly off but did well to stay on, soon pulled up
mid-division, headway 3 out, weakened before next
made all, clear when not fluent 8th, reduced lead and edged right before last, ridden out
held up and behind, went 6th from 2 out, never on terms
held up towards rear, headway approaching 2 out, kept on, unable to get on terms
mid-division on outside, headway 4 out, 3rd when mistake 3 out, soon beaten, one pace
chased leaders, ridden 4 out, weakened next
held up in mid-division, headway 3 out, went 3rd before 2 out, chased winner last, no impression, kept on
BORDER VICTOR makes considerable appeal at the weights but the course and distance winner, normally most consistent, was lethargic when unplaced at Wetherby last time and therefore there have to be slight concerns about him here. Nevertheless, he's returned to action within 27 days which indicates all is well and Twiston-Davies is a rare booking for Barry Murtagh. Benny's Secret also has a course and distance success to his name and enjoys an excellent overall record at this track. He is up another 7lb for his latest battling course win but still harbours strong claims off joint top weight. Quite a few of the rest look to have decent place claims with Buckled, yet another course and distance winner, and Emerald Chieftan making most each-way appeal.
Benny's Secret (IRE) 3-1fav (11-0) Held up in rear, headway after 4 out, challenged going well before 2 out, shaken up when not fluent last, led towards finish, won at Kelso 2m 7f hcp (4) gs in Apr beating Uptown Harry (11-11) by nk, 8 ran.
Viking Hoard (IRE) 14-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, lost place 4th, in rear when ridden 4 out, 5th of 9, 21 1/4l behind Suggestion (11-7) at Wetherby 2m hcp (4) gd in Mar.
Aengus (IRE) 15-2 (11-5) Tracked leader, led 8th until next, chased leader, pecked 11th and reminder, in front again approaching 5 out until before next, chased leaders, weakened 3 out, blundered next, soon pulled up, at Newcastle 2m 7f hcp (4) hvy in Mar.
Melody Of Scotland (FR) 9-1 (10-10) Held up in last trio, pushed along and struggling when mistake 4 out, tailed off and pulled up before next, at Newcastle 2m hcp (3) hvy in Mar.
Sunny Destination (IRE) 9-2 (11-4) Prominent, ridden after 4 out, led after next, headed 2 out, weakened before last, 3rd of 8, 16 1/4l behind Benny's Secret (11-0) at Kelso 2m 7f hcp (4) gs in Apr.
Buckled 9-2 (10-5) Chased winner throughout, pushed along before 3 out, shaken up and 1 length down 2 out, no extra last, held on for 2nd, 2nd of 4, 7l behind Always Lion (11-2) at Musselburgh 3m hcp (3) gd in Feb.
Emerald Chieftan (IRE) 2-1fav (11-12) Led early, tracked leaders, pecked on landing 5th, in rear next, ridden 4 out, behind from next, 6th of 7, dist behind Hugo's Reflection (11-7) at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp (4) gs in Mar.
Canny Style 11-1 (12-5) Chased leaders on outside, not fluent, lost place 5th, well beaten from 2 out, 6th of 8, 16 3/4l behind Amberose (11-12) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp (4) gs in Mar.
Pixiepot 9-2jfav (10-4) Tracked leaders, hard driven to challenge 2 out, stayed on same pace approaching last, 3rd of 12, 5 1/4l behind Hassle (11-12) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Sigurd (GER) 6-1 (11-0) In touch, blundered and behind 4th, mistake 7th, driven along before 3 out, went well held 5th run-in, 5th of 9, 12 1/4l behind Solo Saxophone (11-7) at Wetherby 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Border Victor 15-2 (11-12) Chased leaders, weakened after 4 out, 9th of 15, 24 1/2l behind Uisce Ur (11-3) at Wetherby 3m hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Farlam King 7-1 (10-4) Close up, led 4 out, headed before next, rallied before last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 17l behind Quiet Penny (11-5) at Newcastle 3m hcp (5) gs in Apr.
