mid-division, lost place 3 out, soon ridden and behind, weakened before next
tracked leader to before 2 out, soon weakened
held up behind, headway towards stands side before 2 out, soon challenged, led narrowly last, ridden flat, kept on until headed and no extra towards finish
mid-division, chased leaders 3 out, driven before next, never on terms, weakened and pulled up before last
mid-division, tracked leaders 5th effort 2 out, ridden and one pace between last 2, no impression before last
mid-division on outside, tracked leaders 5th, led 2 out, ridden and headed narrowly last, stayed on gamely to regain lead towards finish
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 2 out, pulled up before last
mid-division, driven before 2 out, never pace to challenge, weakened last
held up, always towards rear
mid-division, driven before 2 out, never on terms, weakened and pulled up between last 2
mid-division, outpaced when went left 2 out, soon ridden, never on terms, weakened last
tracked leaders, lost place after 3 out, rallied after next, ridden and stayed on to take 3rd flat, no impression with front pair
led to 2 out, soon ridden, no impression with front pair before last, lost 3rd flat
behind, some headway under pressure before 2 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, never threatened leaders
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Colonial Dreams would have a chance in this on his second at Ascot in January but he let supporters down last time at Taunton. Commanche Red has won over the trip but his recent victory at Wincanton came over 2m. Dan Mcgrue has had a light campaign so should be interesting and That's A Given is improving judged on his win at Wincanton. But Philip Hobbs also runs WAIT FOR ME, the winner of this in 2017 when a pound higher. He’s not won this season but hasn’t been running badly and this may have been the long-term target. River Frost has ability but has been hard to train and really needs some help from the handicapper.
River Frost 33-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, fell 10th, at Uttoxeter 2m 4f (3) sft in Dec.
Eragon De Chanay (FR) 66-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, lost place after 3 out, behind from next, pulled up before last, at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Wait For Me (FR) 7-2 (11-9) Held up in rear, headway 2 out, soon chasing leaders, stayed on into 3rd after last, never able to challenge, 3rd of 8, 3 1/4l behind Mahlervous (11-2) at Ayr 2m 5f hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Commanche Red (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Prominent, lost place before 3rd, closed next, dived at 5th, 2nd when not fluent 2 out, challenged before last, led flat, edged left, ridden out, won at Wincanton 1m 7f hcp (3) gd in Mar beating Ravenous (10-2) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Push The Tempo (IRE) 40-1 (10-6) Mid-division, chased leaders after 5th, outpaced after 3 out, never on terms, weakened before last, 11th of 21, dist behind Three Musketeers (10-5) at Aintree 2m 4f hcp (1) sft in Apr.
Colonial Dreams (IRE) 13-8fav (11-12) Not fluent, tracked leaders, lost place and pushed along 6th, weakened after 3 out, 5th of 6, 37 1/4l behind Esprit De Somoza (11-8) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp (3) gd in Feb.
Dan McGrue (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Raced widest, chased leaders, outpaced 6th, rallied on outside chasing leaders on long run before 2 out, close 3rd and chance last, ridden and weakened run-in, 3rd of 10, 17l behind Forza Milan (11-11) at Sandown 2m 4f hcp (3) sft in Mar.
Encore Champs (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, driven and lost place after 2 out, weakening when hampered next, 7th of 14, 20 3/4l behind Capitaine (11-0) at Taunton 2m hcp (2) gd in Feb.
Wynford (IRE) 25-1 (11-13) Held up on inside, mistake 7th, headway approaching 2 out, edged left flat, kept on, went 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 7, 4 3/4l behind Ballyhome (11-1) at Market Rasen 2m 7f hcp (3) gd in Mar.
Irish Prophecy (IRE) 11-4 (11-7) Held up in rear, not fluent and behind 7th, pulled up after 3 out, at Hereford 2m hcp (3) gd in Nov.
A Hare Breath (IRE) 7-1 (12-0) Held up in last trio, never involved, 7th of 12, 30 1/4l behind First Drift (11-10) at Newbury 2m 5f hcp (3) gs in Mar.
Champagne Court (IRE) 14-1 (10-5) Mid-division, driven after 2 out, ridden to chase leaders between last 2, stayed on into well held 4th flat, never pace to get on terms, 4th of 24, 12 1/4l behind Early Doors (11-10) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp (2) gs in Mar.
Trans Express (IRE) 8-1 (10-10) Led, hard pressed 3 out, soon ridden, headed narrowly next, regained lead between last 2, held on under pressure flat, won at Exeter 2m 3f hcp (3) gs in Mar beating Sir Ivan (11-11) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
That's A Given (FR) 15-8fav (11-5) Chased leaders, went 2nd 2 out, led before last, stayed on flat, ridden out, won at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in Apr beating Paint The Dream (11-7) by 2 1/4l, 9 ran.
Mr Antolini (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, every chance 2 out, ridden and one pace between last 2, lost place before last, weakened flat, 12th of 24, 19 3/4l behind Early Doors (11-10) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp (2) gs in Mar.
On The Slopes Evensfav (11-6) Led and set steady pace, increased tempo from 6th, joined when went left and pecked 2 out, headed run-in, no extra and lost 2nd final 100 yards, 3rd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Birds Of Prey (11-6) at Taunton 2m 3f (4) gd in Apr.
