led to 2nd, one pace from 3 out
held up mid-division, headway approaching 7th, weakened 2 out
prominent, lost place 5th
held up in touch, chased leaders 4 out, in 2nd when mistake 2 out, stayed on to lead near finish
led 2nd, headed approaching 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
towards rear, reminders after 6th, never dangerous after
held up, pushed along 6th, headway 4 out, one pace from next
chased leader, reminders approaching 7th, weakened from 3 out
held up, pushed along after 6th, soon struggling, pulled up after 3 out
chased leaders, lost place 7th, pulled up before 3 out, tailed off
chased leaders, weakened approaching 3 out
held up, headway approaching 7th, went 3rd approaching 2 out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, led approaching 3 out, ridden approaching next, kept on and headed near finish
This looks wide open, but PARTICLE gets a tentative nod, ahead of Rocky Ryan and Changing Lanes. Peter Bowen does well at the track, but although Particle has yet to win in nine attempts over hurdles, but keeps getting involved. However, he may not be the most straightforward of rides, but first time blinkers could eke out the necessary improvement. Rocky Ryan is off a more manageable mark, and steps back up in trip after being beaten last time out following a success over further. He couldn't cope with top weight status last time out and was beaten well before the finish, but he's competitive again here. Changing Lanes steps up in trip and will appreciate fast going as he looks to lose his maiden tag at the 11th time of asking. He stays competitive with Dean Coleman claiming seven pounds, and Tim Vaughan does well here. Nothing would surprise us here as it's very competitive, but our preference is for Particle.
Rimsky Korsakov (IRE) 16-1 (11-11) Led, headed after 3rd, weakened 4 out, 10th of 12, 44l behind Jayne's Crusader (11-0) at Wetherby 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Mar.
Wotchalike (IRE) 40-1 (11-1) Mid-division, fell 3rd, in a race won by Industrial Star (11-4) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Apr, 11 ran.
Rocky Ryan (IRE) 2-1fav (11-12) Mid-division, headway and reminders after 6th, weakened approaching 3 out, 14th of 20, well behind Gallileo Figaro (11-0) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Feb.
Changing Lanes 9-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, ridden 4 out, weakened next, 5th of 18, 28l behind Farmers Cross (11-2) at Chepstow 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Apr.
Particle (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) In touch and keen, driven from 7th, kept on same pace, 3rd of 18, 20l behind Dizzy Future (11-4) at Hereford 3m 2f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Apr.
Sprinkler 5-1 (10-6) Prominent, ridden and one pace from 2 out, 6th of 11, 10l behind Run Forest Run (10-5) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Apr.
Arctic Rock 20-1 (10-12) Led, headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened, last of 11, 36l behind Run Forest Run (10-5) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Apr.
Doris's Gift 16-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 3 out, 5th of 11, 29l behind Industrial Star (11-4) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Apr.
Cashmere Jack 16-1 (10-7) Tracked leader, led 5th, headed after next, weakened 2 out, 6th of 11, 20l behind Newgate (10-5) at Market Rasen 2m 1f sell hdl (5) gd in Apr.
Colditz (IRE) 50-1 (11-6) Chased leaders until after 7th, pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Speedy Directa (11-7) at Chepstow 2m 4f sell hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gs in Mar, 17 ran.
Miss Tarantella 6-1 (10-0) Chased leader to 3 out, weakened next, 6th of 13, 13l behind Upright Ima (11-5) at Hexham 2m mrs hcp hdl (0-105) (4) gf in Apr.
Solway Storm 9-1 (10-8) Held up in rear, not fluent 9th, trying to close when not clear run approaching 2 out, hung left approaching last, never troubled leaders, 6th of 13, 14l behind All Roads Lead (11-9) at Southwell 3m nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Apr.
Moon Melody (GER) 12-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, kept on same pace 3 out, 3rd of 17, 15l behind Lady Wright (11-7) at Wetherby 2m 4f sell hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in Apr.
Ballygowan Star (IRE) 11-1 (11-12) Always in rear, 9th of 14, 48l behind Weststern (10-9) at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Apr.
Champagne Cocktail (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Pushed along 7th, always in rear, 12th of 14, well behind Sir Ian (11-7) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Apr.
