raced wide, held up towards rear, smooth progress from 5f out, led on bit over 2f out, pushed clear
chased leaders, ridden over 6f out, soon beaten
raced wide, chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, stayed on to go 2nd towards finish
led, clear after 6f, ridden, headed over 2f out, kept on same pace, lost 2nd towards finish
in touch, disputed 3rd 5f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final 2f
held up towards rear, headway 6f out, ridden over 4f out, soon weakened, tailed off
held up towards rear, headway 6f out, outpaced over 3f out, stayed on from over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, one pace final 2f
raced wide, mid-division, headway 5f out, ridden over 3f out, lost action, eased final 2f
chased leader, ridden 5f out, soon outpaced
refused to race, took no part
Bakbenscher is burdened with the penalty here but was far from disgraced at Chepstow behind Mahonia with the promising, The Jazz Musician 5l in front when in receipt of 4lb. That was a smart effort in defeat following up from an impressive debut at Uttoxeter, showing a smart turn of foot to beat when were in essence a poor field. Aironageestring ran on eye-catchingly at Kempton under a hands and heels ride when his trainer did state that he is more of a long term prospect. Alaska View hails from a yard that have begun to catch the eye with a number of their prospects and showed distinct promise behind Shalone on his racecourse debut. The form of his most recent racecourse outing at Cheptow does not read as well but he deserves respect along with Alan King's second runner Blue Dark. Bakbenscher looks a promising sort based on his two efforts to date and is selected to defy his winners¿ penalty.
Bakbenscher 7-1 (11-8) Held up and keen, soon in touch, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, one pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 15, 9l behind Mahonia (11-4) at Chepstow 2m nhf (6) gs in Feb.
Ellie's Prince Baryshnikov horse out of maiden point-to-pointer Princess Imp.
Aironageestring (IRE) 15-8fav (9-12) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, kept on, never nearer, 4th of 15, 9l behind Lake Legend (10-5) at Kempton 2m mdn nhf (4) gs.
Alaska View (IRE) 8-1 (10-10) Led, headed over 5f out, led again 4f out, headed 3f out, one pace, 3rd of 16, 6l behind Finney (11-2) at Chepstow 2m mdn nhf (6) gs in Feb.
Blue Dark (FR) Dark Moondancer gelding out of a maiden racemare.
Celtic Gold (USA) 13-2 (10-12) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden and hampered 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 15, 9l behind Yonder (10-5) at Exeter 1m 5f nhf (5) gf in Oct.
Lady Yang Karinga Bay mare, half-sister to 6f-1m winner Wilfram.
Native Bob (IRE) Bob Back gelding out of winning hurdler Beaver Run.
See You Again 40-1 (10-4) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, kept on one pace final 2f, 6th of 15, 21l behind Seefin Mountain (10-10) at Wincanton 2m mdn nhf (5) gd.
Tenawa 50-1 (10-11) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 8th of 15, 23l behind Seefin Mountain (10-10) at Wincanton 2m mdn nhf (5) gd.
Psychological 7-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders, ridden and lost place 9f out, soon behind, 6th of 8, 31l behind Darstardly Dick (10-12) at Taunton 2m 1f nhf (6) hvy.
