held up towards rear, hit 4th, pushed along after next, ridden and outpaced 13th, never dangerous
mid-division, hit 6th, chased leaders 9th, reminders next, tailed off after 4 out
chased leaders, led 14th, hit and headed next, led after 4 out, ridden approaching 3 out, headed approaching last, rallied flat, just held
chased leaders, ridden after 4 out, weakened from next
chased leaders, pushed along and lost place 9th
held up behind, headway 4 out, one pace from next
held up mid-division, lost place 8th, tailed off when pulled up before 13th
jumped right throughout, with leader, led 2nd, headed 14th, led again next, headed after 4 out, ridden approaching 3 out, led approaching last, all out
held up towards rear, ridden after 12th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
held up towards rear, pushed along 10th, ridden after 4 out, kept on next, never on terms
led to 2nd, chased leaders, hit 7th, quickly weakened approaching 12th, tailed off when pulled up before next
behind, hit 2nd, headway 11th, in 3rd when fell 4 out
chased leaders, reminders approaching 7th, hit 9th, ridden approaching 15th, in 6th and weakening when badly hampered 4 out
Nonrunner
Russian Lord has more scope than most of his rivals and is given the nod over Lambrini Bianco and Trovaio, while Father Jim is an interesting one to note in the betting market. Father Jim has not stood much racing over the last few years but did catch the eye in a Hunters Chase at Folkestone last month. He jumped well and could be good value to coast around to snatch a place in the frame near the finish. Trovaio may struggle to confirm the Cartmel form with Lambrini Bianco on these terms and it remains to be seen how he will take a second race within eight days. It's an awful long journey for him from his Kinross base, so connections must be hoping for a big run if he is allowed to take his chance. However, Russian Lord has the edge in terms of anticipated improvement and, having proved he has the guts for a battle at Fontwell in April, the improving seven-year-old looks to have a solid chance of following up in this company.
Waynesworld (IRE) 13-2 (11-3) Held up towards rear, mistake 5th, bumped 11th, ridden 14th and progress to chase leading pair, weakened 3 out, 4th of 7, 45l behind Roddy The Vet (10-8) at Plumpton 3m 2f nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) gs in Apr.
Dante's Back (IRE) 9-1 (10-12) Behind, headway 15th, jumped left 4 out, ridden 3 out, soon weakened, 4th of 12, 26l behind Another Club Royal (11-4) at Haydock 3m 4f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs in Apr.
Russian Lord (IRE) 6-1 (11-8) Made virtually all, left clear at 15th, in command when hit 3 out, idled flat, driven and stayed on well, won at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp chs 0-90 (5) gf in Apr beating Lucky Luk (11-2) by 2 1/2l, 9 ran.
Trovaio (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Towards rear, headway to chase leaders 6 out, led 3 out, drew clear from last, won at Cartmel 3m 2f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gs in May beating Lambrini Bianco (10-3) by 16l, 12 ran.
Onslow Road (IRE) 9-1 (9-12) Held up, headway after 6th, not fluent next, chased leader after 3 out, lost 2nd and not fluent 2 out, weakened approaching last, 4th of 10, 20l behind Fine By Me (10-9) at Bangor 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in May.
Noel's Pride 9-2 (10-12) Chased leaders, pushed along 12th, lost place 14th, stayed on one pace from 2 out, no impression on winner, 4th of 10, 12l behind Wee William (11-13) at Hexham 3m 1f hcp chs (5) gf in May.
Alfred The Grey 5-1 (9-13) Led to 15th, ridden 4 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 10, 17l behind Primrose Park (10-5) at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd in May.
Glashedy Rock (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Always behind, 6th of 11, well behind Lambrini Bianco (10-8) at Sedgefield 3m 3f nov hcp chs 0-90 (5) gf in Apr.
