tracked leader, ridden 4 out, weakened from last
mid-division, outpaced halfway, hit 11th and soon beaten
held up, smooth headway to track leader 13th, every chance 2 out and going well, driven to lead flat
always towards rear, hit 7th, beaten out of contention when fell 2 out
towards rear, lost touch halfway, pulled up before last
mid-division, ridden approaching last, soon one pace
mid-division, ridden and weakened from 13th
always handy, hit 13th, led 4 out, ridden approaching last, headed and weakened flat
tracked leaders until ridden and weakening when hit 4 out
led until headed 4 out, stayed handy until driven and no extra flat
tracked leaders, hit 14th, ridden approaching last, kept on well flat
Alan Parker's Rathowen could be of interest on his hunter chase debut having been struggling in handicaps over hurdles and in novice chase events but he has not looked the most natural of chasers and a safer option looks to be LORD WHO with Senora Moss rated the pick of the remainder. The selection has not raced under rules for a year but he has been in good form in points of late and he has solid claims back over regulation fences on the form that he showed over them last season. Almost Blue made a pleasing debut under rules at Perth last month and he may find this coming too soon, while Dr Hellier was well held at Hexham earlier this month and looks best watched. Senora Moss was good value for her win over course and distance two weeks ago and makes more appeal than Belem Ranger, who ran better in a point last time but needs to improve on recent rules form. Preference though is for Lord Who in the hope that he can again translate form between the flags to regulation fences.
Belem Ranger (IRE) 12-1 (12-5) Prom to 14; rallied app last; nt rch wnr, 2nd of 8, 1l behind L'oudon (12-5) at Witton Castle 3m ptp.
Lord Who (IRE) 4-5 (12-0) Chsd ldrs; went 2nd 4 out; led aft last; rdn out, won at Mosshouses 3m ptp beating Knocknaboul King (12-0) by 1l, 7 ran.
Almost Blue (IRE) 9-4 (11-7) Held up, headway and effort 3 out, chased leaders when blundered next, one pace approaching last, 3rd of 5, 7l behind Coastley (11-5) at Perth 2m 4f nov hts chs (5) gd.
Ben Nelly (IRE) 9-1 (11-7) Towards rear, hampered and unseated rider 15th, in a race won by Eliza Doalott (11-2) at Hexham 3m 1f hts chs (5) gd, 10 ran.
Bright An Bubbly (IRE) 12-1 (12-0) (cp) wl bhnd when ur app 3 out, in a race won by My Final Bid (12-0) at Mosshouses 3m ptp, 14 ran.
Dr Hellier (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Prominent, outpaced 14th, rallied 2 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 10, 23l behind Eliza Doalott (11-2) at Hexham 3m 1f hts chs (5) gd.
Mister Magnum (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Drpd rr 11; rallied 4 out; ur nxt, in a race won by Blandings Castle (11-0) at Charm Park 3m ptp in Mar, 10 ran.
Rathowen (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Led, mistake 8th, headed 5 out, weakened next, tailed off, 4th of 6, 48l behind Andrew Nick (11-5) at Ayr 3m 1f clm chs (3) gd in Apr.
Teerie Express 18-1 (11-7) Towards rear, outpaced when jumped right 15th, rallied between last 2, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 21l behind Eliza Doalott (11-2) at Hexham 3m 1f hts chs (5) gd.
Time To Reflect (IRE) 40-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, lost place 9th, behind when blundered next, tailed off when pulled up before 5 out, in a race won by Simonsberg (11-1) at Perth 2m 4f hts chs (5) gd in Apr, 12 ran.
Senora Moss 9-2 (10-12) Led until headed 3 out, led again approaching last, driven clear flat, won at Kelso 3m 1f nov hts chs (6) gs beating Hasper (11-9) by 22l, 6 ran.
Floreana (GER) 2-1 (11-7) Ap; led nr fin, won at Alnwick 3m ptp in Apr beating Salveo (12-0) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
