in touch, ridden 7f out, weakened over 3f out
held up, headway 5th, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace
mid-division, ridden, weakened over 5f out
in touch, weakened halfway
held up in touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, pushed clear final furlong
held up, headway over 9f out, weakened 6f out
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
led briefly, raced on outside, weakened over 2f out
prominent, soon led, ridden, headed over 2f out, one pace
held up last, headway over 5f out, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, one pace
towards rear on outside, headway 8f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, one pace when headed over 1f out
in touch, ridden 5f out, weakened over 3f out
held up, headway over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
prominent, keen, ridden halfway, weakened over 4f out
mid-division, ridden 6f out, no impression
Henrietta Knight has a blinding record in this race and it will be interesting to see what the market makes of Cross Kennon but the yard's form is a cause for concern so we'll overlook him in favour of ASTRAL BOY whilst Henderson's record in bumpers at the track ensures that Seraphim Knight makes the short-list. Astral Boy has a good deal to prove having been eclipsed on debut but he was sent off a well backed favourite that day. His yard does well in these races at this venue and he may be able to reproduce his homework at the second time of asking. Seraphim Knight has been unfancied on both starts but McCoy rides and the Seven Barrows trainer has a 43 per cent strike rate with his bumper runners here. Priors Coppice and Tara Taylor have some of the best form on offer whilst Golden Globe is a debutant to keep an eye on. The action in the ring should prove as informative as ever but we'll side with Astral Boy.
Abitofargybargy (IRE) 100-1 (10-9) Held up and always towards rear, 8th of 16, 29l behind Pause And Clause (11-2) at Chepstow 2m nhf (6) gs.
Astral Boy (IRE) 3-1jt-fav (11-1) Raced keenly, mid-division, headway after 6f, soon racing awkwardly, weakened over 5f out, last of 10, 36l behind The Panama Kid (10-11) at Southwell 2m nhf (6) gd in Oct.
Come On Eddie 40-1 (11-4) Held up, ridden 4f out, never dangerous, 9th of 15, 22l behind King Edmund (11-1) at Ludlow 2m nhf (6) gd in Jan.
Cousin John (IRE) 11-8fav (11-7) Held up; hdwy 13; wknd 2 out, 3rd of 11, 26l behind Jaunty Journey (11-7) at Charlton Horetho 3m ptp gd in Mar.
Cross Kennon (IRE) (11-7) Won at Taylorstown 3m ire ptp in Oct beating Corporation (11-7) by 5l, 7 ran.
Golden Globe (IRE) Oscar gelding out of Rich Desire.
Light Entertainer 150-1 (10-9) Mid-division, headway after 6f, ridden when bumped over 3f out, soon weakened, 9th of 16, 34l behind Flemmingsbond (11-2) at Ludlow 2m nhf (4) gs.
Marley Roca (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Never a factor, 6th of 11, well behind Balthazar King (11-2) at Plumpton 2m 2f mdn nhf (6) gs.
Normandy Landings Alflora horse out of Hinemoa.
Priors Coppice 16-1 (11-4) In touch, raced keenly, chased winner 4f out, hung right over 1f out, stayed on, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Abey M'Boy (11-4) at Hereford 2m 1f nhf (6) gs.
Ruttan Lake (IRE) Winged Love gelding out of Crossmacahilly.
Seraphim Knight (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Handy, weakened 3f out, 13th of 16, well behind Knockara Beau (11-9) at Aintree 2m 1f nhf (4) gd in May.
Southfield Hall (IRE) Saddlers' Hall gelding out of Bonny Lass.
Follow The Dream Double Trigger mare out of Aquavita.
Spiritualist (IRE) Kotashaan filly out of Mystic Madam.
Tara Taylor 11-1 (10-9) Prominent, headway 4f out, ridden and led over 2f out, headed 2f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Megabill (11-2) at Taunton 2m 1f mdn nhf (5) gs.
