with leader, led 11th until next, ridden after 3 out, every chance when fell heavily 2 out
tracked leaders, led 12th, jumped right from next, ridden after 3 out, narrowly headed last, soon regained lead, driven out
held up, headway after 12th, ridden after 3 out, left 3rd next, weakened before last
tracked leaders, ridden after 3 out, weakened quickly, pulled up before next
tracked leaders, joined winner 13th, ridden after 3 out, took narrow advantage last, soon headed, no extra
held up, lost touch after 12th, pulled up after 3 out
led until hit 11th, weakened next, tailed off when pulled up before 14th
held up, pulled up before 6th
mid-division, struggling when mistake 14th, soon weakened, pulled up after 3 out
Nonrunner
Foolish Myth is now in the care of master handler Paul Nicholls and this useful hunter chaser can land this modest prize at the main expense of Public Esteem and Ashby Jo. The selection is a course and distance winner, proving that he is very much at home around this sharp track. He acts on good and quicker and with the weather forecast looking positive he should get his ideal conditions. Lough Rynn has been in good form on the point-to-point circuit but has failed to reproduce it on the track in the past and the same probably applies today. Public Esteem won well last time whilst underfoot conditions are likely to be different today, a knowledge of the track could well see him very much in the frame. The Laying Hen needs to brush up on her jumping before she gains that elusive maiden success, whilst Ashby Jo looks a more viable danger based on his promise in bumpers and the fact that he is bred to be a much better chaser than he was a hurdler; he needs respect on this chasing debut. At a price Freedom Of Choice could hit the frame; however it is Foolish Myth who is taken to defy top-weight.
Foolish Myth 25-1 (12-0) Held up in rear, headway 13th, beaten after 3 out, soon weakened, 6th of 14, 33l behind Robbers Glen (12-0) at Stratford 3m 4f hts chs (2) gd in May.
Bay Mouse 25-1 (10-10) In touch, mistake 6th, weakened 8th and pulled up at the last in race won by Soleil Fix (11-9) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in May, 14 ran.
The Laying Hen (IRE) 10-1 (10-8) Hampered and fell in race won by Earcomesannie (9-9) at Towcester 3m hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf in May, 15 ran.
Zaffarani's Star 40-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, headway 3rd, led briefly approaching 7th, soon ridden, weakened after 3 out, 6th of 14, well behind Lenny The Blade (10-8) at N Abbot 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Mar.
Lough Rynn (IRE) 7-2 (12-0) (cp) last pr to 11; lft in ld 3 out til hdd & outpcd last, 2nd of 8, 11l behind Adventurist (12-0) at Lower Machen 3m ptp frm in May.
Tupac Amaru (IRE) 13-2 (11-6) Chased winner, mistake 3rd, lost place 8th, one pace, 7th of 9, 39l behind Jupon Vert (10-11) at Fontwell 2m 2f sll hcp chs 0-90 (5) gd in May.
Freedom of Choice (IRE) 5-2fav (12-0) Made most til rdn & hdd app 2 out; nt r.o, 2nd of 13, 25l behind Foolish Myth (12-0) at Milborne St Andr 3m ptp gf in Feb.
Ashby Jo (IRE) 9-1 (10-10) Held up in rear, chased winner from 4 out until weakened next, 3rd of 6, well behind Fourty Acers (10-13) at Uttoxeter 3m nh nov hdl (4) gf in May.
Monty's Panesar (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Behind, struggling 6th, no danger after, 7th of 12, 14l behind Jomelamin (11-6) at Wetherby 2m 3f hcp hdl (5) gd in May.
Public Esteem (IRE) 11-2 (11-3) In touch, headway after 8th, led after 9th, ridden 2 out, kept on well, won at N Abbot 3m 3f ldy hcp hdl (5) sft beating Three Lions (11-3) by 4 1/2l, 13 ran.
Alderbrook Girl (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Mistake 1st, never going well in rear after, losing touch when pulled up at the 8th in race won by Present M'lord (11-6) at Plumpton 3m 2f hcp chs 0-105 (4) hvy in Apr, 8 ran.
