prominent, chased leaders 3 out, shaken up and led approaching 2 out, pushed clear approaching last, hit last, eased close home
chased leader, led after 5th, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, kept on until jumped left last, soon no chance with winner
led until after 5th, mistake 3 out, soon weakened, behind when blundered last
pulled early and held up last, ridden after 5th, soon weakened
held up in touch, ridden after 3 out, kept on to go 3rd approaching last
prominent, headway 3 out, ridden behind leaders 2 out, soon weakened, jumped left last
held up towards rear, ridden and some headway approaching 2 out, kept on well to go 4th from last
pulled early and held up in touch, ridden 3 out, weakened quickly
This looks a virtual match between Artadi and Prince Ary with the former rated the pick of the duo and Barodine probably the pick of the remainder. The selection was a shade disappointing in a competitive handicap at Ascot last month but looks worth another chance today judged by earlier form when successful at Taunton. Shanehill has given little sign of optimism but still makes more appeal than the more exposed Forest Emerald. Barodine is lightly raced over hurdles and may be better than has been shown so far but more solid claims are held by David Pipe's Prince Ary who has his favoured ground and has run respectably since opening his account at Fakenham in December. Artadi has solid claims though and he gets the vote.
Artadi (FR) 10-3fav (11-9) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance approaching 2 out, gradually faded, 8th of 15, 16l behind Altilhar (11-10) at Ascot 2m 4yo nov hcp hdl (2) gd in Mar.
Prince Ary 10-3 (10-12) In touch, tracked leader from 3rd, ridden and every chance 2 out, mistake and one pace, 2nd of 15, 3 1/2l behind Missis Potts (10-9) at Chepstow 2m nov hdl (4) gd.
Shanehill (IRE) 66-1 (10-13) Led and keen, ridden after 3 out and soon headed and weakened, 7th of 11, 33l behind Ingratitude (10-7) at N Abbot 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gf.
Tetrode (USA) 50-1 (10-9) Held up, keen, mistake 6th, headway soon after, weakened 2 out, 5th of 10, 13l behind Shropshirelass (9-13) at Ludlow 2m sll hdl (5) gf.
Barodine 5-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, ridden 2 out, kept on same pace, 7th of 14, 25l behind French Opera (11-0) at Taunton 2m 1f 4yo mdn hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Forest Emerald (IRE) 18-1 (10-6) Prominent, chased winner 3rd, led 6th, headed 2 out, weakened between final 2, 4th of 8, 5l behind Zizou (10-8) at Plumpton 2m hdl 0-90 (5) gf.
Yellow Jersey 100-1 (10-6) Held up and keen, not fluent 4th, headway approaching next, mistake 3 out, ridden approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 5th of 12, 14l behind Pepporoni Pete (11-6) at N Abbot 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gf.
Cushty 66-1 (10-0) Keen hold, tracked leaders, weakened after 4 out, tailed off, 8th of 9, well behind Wingman (11-2) at Plumpton 2m mdn hdl (5) hvy in Feb.
