left chasing winner 1st, lost 2nd after next, 2nd again 13th, every chance 4 out, ridden and no impression from next
chased leaders, hampered 1st, pecked 3rd, 2nd after 3rd until mistake 13th, slow 4 out, soon weakened, 3rd from 3 out
left 4th at the 1st, ridden after 12th, closed from next, 3rd 4 out, weakened into 4th next
made virtually all, pecked 1st, clear from 3 out, comfortably
in lead when jumped left into rival and unseated rider 1st
prominent when badly hampered and unseated rider 1st
always last, well beaten after 13th, pulled up before 3 out
Fiona Read's French recruit, Sacre Toi, is an interesting contender but will have to be pretty useful to contend with a couple of intriguing opponents. Rebel Rebellion represents the champion trainer and the market should instruct as to both his readiness for action and the level of ability which remains in this formerly very useful handicapper after such a lengthy absence. He should certainly prove competitive but faces a fascinating opponent in ASK THE WEATHERMAN (NAP). The Barber eight-year-old has a near-immaculate record of eight wins and a second from nine starts in the pointing arena and the excellent Will Biddick is booked. He'll prove tough to crack if equally proficient under Rules.
Rebel Rebellion (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Chased leading pair, went 2nd briefly before 3 out, weakened quickly soon after, tailed off, 7th of 9, dist behind Menorah (11-10) at Sandown 2m 6f lst (1) gd in Apr.
Sacre Toi (FR) 10-1 (12-5) (cp) trckd ldrs; led app 2 out; lkd wnr bet last 2; hdd flat; kpt on, 2nd of 16, 1l behind Vincitore (11-2) at Barbury Racecourse 3m in Jan.
Tony Star (FR) 20-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace straight, 9th of 20, 28 1/4l behind On Fiddlers Green (11-1) at Galway 2m 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Ask The Weatherman 4-7fav (12-0) (cp) made all; drew clr 2 out; comf, won at Larkhill 3m gd in Jan beating Ceasar Milan (11-9) by 15l, 12 ran.
Im All Set (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Tracked leader, lost place 16th, soon ridden, weakened 3 out, tailed off, 8th of 12, dist behind Pearlysteps (12-4) at Cheltenham 3m 2f (3) gd in Apr.
Loch Ba (IRE) 16-1 (10-10) Well in rear, stayed on from 2 out, kept on run-in, never going pace to threaten, 5th of 14, 18 1/4l behind Forgotten Gold (11-2) at Ascot 3m hcp (2) gs in Apr.
Return Spring (IRE) 9-1 (11-0) Held up & bhnd; hdwy 3 out; nvr nr to chall, 3rd of 12, 2 3/4l behind Vedettariat (11-0) at Chaddesley Corbett 3m gd in Dec.
