disputed 2nd, definite 2nd at 6th, ridden after 3 out, no impression when mistake and lost 2nd 2 out, beaten when mistake last, finished lame
took keen hold, held up in 6th, headway approaching 6th, went 3rd 3 out, weakened before next, tailed off
disputed 2nd to 6th, rallied under pressure after 3 out, went 2nd 2 out, never able to challenge
held up in 5th, weakened after 6th, mistake next, tailed off
raced in 4th and off the pace, weakened 6th, tailed off when mistake 3 out, pulled up
made all, in command after 3 out, unchallenged
always in rear, tailed off 6th, pulled up before last
in touch, ridden 5th, weakened next, tailed off
always behind, tailed off when blundered last
Nonrunner
Wondersobright looks certain to finish in the money again but has yet to win over hurdles and has only scored once over fences so the percentage call must be to take him on and we'll give Chariot a chance to do the business for us. Wondersobright has plenty in his favour and certainly deserves to record another success but his strike-rate is woeful. The selection has plenty to prove having had just the one run since 2006 especially as he unseated at the first on that occasion. If his ability remains intact, however, then he should be a threat to all in this company and, although the ground may not be ideal, it shouldn't detract too much from his chance. Darksharp and Hansomelle have claims and Posh Emily may benefit from the drop in grade whilst support for Lizarazu would bring him into the equation. Not a contest to be getting carried away with but Chariot will be carrying our money.
Posh Emily 14-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, headway after 4th, ridden and weakened 3 out, 5th of 11, 10l behind Red Perfection (11-0) at N Abbot 2m 1f mrs mdn hdl (5) gs in Mar.
Boulevin (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) In rear and keen, headway 4 out, kept on for 3rd but hung left from last, 3rd of 8, 12l behind Share My Dream (10-6) at Chepstow 2m clm hdl (5) hvy in Mar.
Hansomelle (IRE) 8-1 (10-11) In touch, behind 3 out, kept on to chase leaders 2 out and mistake, soon held, 4th of 5, 24l behind Ede's (11-0) at Plumpton 2m hdl 0-90 (5) sft in Mar.
Chariot (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) Held up, behind when unseated rider in race won by Decree Nisi (11-5) at Kempton 2m hcp hdl 0-90 (5) sft in Mar, 17 ran.
Lizarazu (GER) 33-1 (10-5) Held up, headway approaching 4 out, weakened approaching next, 10th of 12, 36l behind Littlemissdynamite (9-12) at Uttoxeter 2m sll hdl (5) sft in Dec.
Wondersobright (IRE) 5-1fav (10-11) Led 2nd, mistake 6th, ridden after 3 out, mistake 2 out, all out when headed flat, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Hill Forts Henry (10-7) at Plumpton 2m 5f cnd sll hcp hdl (5) sft in Mar.
Darkshape 16-1 (10-4) Towards rear, effort 3 out, one pace, 4th of 17, 14l behind Decree Nisi (11-5) at Kempton 2m hcp hdl 0-90 (5) sft in Mar.
Assumptalina 8-1 (10-8) Held up, effort approaching 6th, weakened quickly from 2 out, tailed off, 4th of 5, well behind Misbehaviour (11-1) at Fontwell 2m 2f sll hdl (5) hvy in Mar.
Grand Sefton 100-1 (9-9) Held up, effort approaching 3 out, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out, jumped badly left and unseated rider at the last in race won by Jigsaw Dancer (11-10) at Wincanton 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Mar, 8 ran.
Top Gear 5-1 (11-2) Led 1st, remained prominent, joined leader 3 out, weakening when mistake 2 out, 7th of 13, 19l behind Purr (9-8) at Fakenham 2m sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd in Mar.
