never better than mid-division
mid-division, ridden, headway approaching 2 out, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, ridden, headway when not much room 2 out, stayed on
always mid-divison
always towards rear
mid-divison, hampered, lost place after 3 out, soon ridden, switched left approaching last, stayed on
made all, pushed clear approaching last, ran on strongly
mistake and unseated rider
always towards rear
settled towards rear, headway approaching 2 out, soon ridden, kept on to go 2nd after last, held by winner
chased leader, ridden, every chance after 3 out, weakened next
mid-division until weakened approaching 2 out
prominent, ridden, every chance approaching 2 out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, ridden after 3 out, stayed on approaching last, never troubled leaders
always towards rear
mid-division until weakened approaching 2 out
chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, weakened next
in touch, reminders after 3rd, weakened after 3 out
chased leaders, went 2nd 2 out, soon ridden, kept on lost 2nd flat
chased leaders, ridden, every chance approaching 2 out, kept on same pace
Nonrunner
Ashkazar has been the buzz horse for this race all week and, given the Pipes' record in this race, it would be folly to underestimate his chance. That said, he was well beaten at Chepstow and could hardly be said to have been impressive here last time. Connections report that he has improved since but the price has gone and there are more appealing
Alph 50-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, weakened 2 out, 3rd of 6, 22l behind Katchit (11-6) at Wincanton 2m hdl Grd 2 (1) gs in Feb.
Tarlac (GER) 25-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 2 out, soon ridden, no further impression, 14th of 28, 13l behind Pedrobob (10-0) at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp hdl Grd 3 (1) gs.
Platin Grounds (GER) 33-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, led approaching 3 out, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, weakened, 14th of 24, 20l behind Wingman (10-0) at Newbury 2m hcp hdl Grd 3 (1) gs in Feb.
Victram (IRE) 33-1 (10-1) Held up towards rear, ridden after 5th, kept on same pace from 3 out, 12th of 24, 16l behind Wingman (10-0) at Newbury 2m hcp hdl Grd 3 (1) gs in Feb.
Double Vodka (IRE) 15-2 (11-7) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, kept on under pressure from next, no impression, 6th of 16, 13l behind Pilca (10-1) at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gs in Feb.
Border Castle 25-1 (11-1) Held up in touch, ridden approaching 2 out, stayed on flat, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Trouble At Bay (11-5) at Newbury 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gs.
Palomar (USA) 9-1 (10-3) Always towards rear, 19th of 24, well behind Wingman (10-0) at Newbury 2m hcp hdl Grd 3 (1) gs in Feb.
Ashkazar (FR) 4-7fav (11-3) Made all, kept on strongly from last, pushed out, won at Sandown 2m 4yo nov hdl (3) sft in Feb beating Bormo (10-12) by 8l, 7 ran.
Mon Michel (IRE) 11-1 (11-0) Towards rear, headway after 3 out, chased winner when not fluent 2 out, weakened, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Five Dream (10-6) at Sandown 2m hcp hdl 0-140 (2) sft in Jan.
Hue 11-1 (11-2) Held up behind, headway after 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on, finished strongly final 75 yards, 3rd of 14, 1l behind Oh Crick (11-5) at Hereford 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Feb.
Fredensborg (NZ) 15-8fav (11-9) Held up towards rear, good headway after 3 out, led next, not fluent last, pushed out, won at Kempton 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Feb beating Leo's Lucky Star (10-6) by 4l, 12 ran.
Prince Ary 16-1 (10-3) In touch, ridden and weakened 2 out, 4th of 12, 12l behind Gwanako (11-0) at Chepstow 2m 4yo hcp hdl (2) gd in Oct.
Smoothly Does It 12-1 (10-2) Held up, headway 6th, led going well approaching 3 out, shaken up flat, comfortably, won at Uttoxeter 2m hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gs in Feb beating Moon Star (10-3) by 4l, 10 ran.
Free World (FR) (10-6) Made all, easily, won at Pau 2m 1f hdl in Jan beating White Collar (10-6) by 8l, 8 ran.
Mexican Pete 12-1 (11-7) Mid-division, headway 3 out, chased leaders before next, ridden to challenge after last, stayed on well, 2nd of 15, 2l behind Pagano (10-13) at Taunton 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Dec.
Pilca (FR) 12-1 (10-1) Raced keenly, held up, headway 5th, led going well after 3 out, driven, drew clear from last, comfortably, won at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gs in Feb beating Soubriquet (10-0) by 5l, 16 ran.
Halla San 4-5fav (11-0) Mid-division, making headway when blundered 3 out, ridden and led last, drew clear flat, won at Musselburgh 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Feb beating Valain (11-7) by 3l, 9 ran.
Mexican Bob 16-1 (11-11) In touch in chasing group, not fluent 3rd, blundered 3 out, soon ridden, weakened approaching 2 out, behind when blundered last, 6th of 7, 16l behind Tazbar (11-11) at Doncaster 2m nov hdl Grd 2 (1) gd in Jan.
Along The Nile 7-4fav (10-7) Tracked leaders, not fluent 4th and 5th, mistake 4 out, soon ridden and no impression, 3rd of 7, 6l behind Astarador (11-4) at Musselburgh 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-145 (2) gs in Feb.
Silmi 33-1 (10-6) In touch, led 2 out, ridden and narrowly headed last, rallied, held near finish, 2nd of 14, 1l behind Oh Crick (11-5) at Hereford 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Feb.
Albinus 11-4 (10-5) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 4th, led and wandered approaching 2 out, soon clear, driven out, won at Doncaster 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Jan beating Realism (10-12) by 4l, 18 ran.
Callisto Moon 33-1 (11-7) Chased leader, not fluent 3 out, still close up when hit 2 out, ridden and lost 2nd and soon held when not fluent last, 3rd of 8, 14l behind Harper Valley (11-0) at Cheltenham 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (2) gd in Dec.
Kanad 11-1 (11-12) Mid-division, ridden after 3 out, one pace from next, 5th of 14, 13l behind Oh Crick (11-5) at Hereford 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Feb.
Mohayer (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance 2 out, kept on same pace from last, 4th of 24, 4 1/2l behind Wingman (10-0) at Newbury 2m hcp hdl Grd 3 (1) gs in Feb.
