tracked leader, effort to lead 3 out to before next, soon weakened, beaten when hampered last
mid-division, headway 3 out, ridden next, stayed on to chase winner last, no extra flat
held up behind, headway 3 out, 7th and one pace when fell last
held up in rear, ridden and effort when blundered 2 out, weakened last
held up, headway 3 out, ridden next, one pace approaching last
tracked leaders, effort 2 out, soon ridden and kept on same pace
held up mid-division, outpaced 4 out, soon ridden and lost place, weakened from next
in touch, headway 3 out, led next, ridden and stayed on well flat
tracked leaders, headway 3 out, chased winner and every chance next, weakened last
jumped left and mistake 1st, mid-division, lost place 4 out, soon weakened
mid-division, outpaced 4 out, soon ridden and weakened
led, headed 3 out, soon ridden, rallied last, kept on flat
After winning his bumper on debut Paul Nicholls' BOLD ADDITION should be well schooled to win on his jumping debut and is our vote, although Cranky Corner looks interesting on his debut for Jonjo O'Neill and the consistent Pure Faith looks almost guaranteed to run his race again. Bound to come on for that opening gambit the pick is related to winners in this sphere and should go well over this trip. It is also interesting that this powerful yard have opted to go straight over jumps instead of having another go in a bumper. Cranky Corner has transferred to Jonjo O'Neill from Willie Mullins after achieving a completive level of form for this standard. A winner of a weak bumper on his second start he signed of in Ireland with a victory in a maiden hurdle and given this race might not take a lot of winning he is bang in the picture. Pure Faith is nothing if not consistent and followed a bumper win with a good run when second best in his first start over obstacles and if building on that he should go well. Meridian City is a dual bumper and is respected on his jumping bow but after such a promising debut we side with Bold Addition.
Cranky Corner 5-4fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, improved to lead 2 out, soon clear, pushed out briefly early run-in, eased close home, easily, won at Gowran Park 2m 4f 5yo mdn hdl sft in May beating Stradbally (11-9) by 3 1/2l, 20 ran.
Bold Addition (FR) 7-4fav (10-9) Mid-division, headway over 4f out, led over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Aintree 2m 1f NH flat (4) gs in May beating Lady Bluesky (10-11) by 1l, 13 ran.
Canal Cottage (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Close up, led over 6f out, headed over 4f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 7th of 14, 35l behind Premier Sagas (11-4) at Kelso 2m NH flat (6) gd in Mar.
Gavroche Gaugain (FR) 66-1 (11-0) Held up, ridden 4 out, never on terms, 9th of 14, 50l behind Chicago Grey (11-0) at Perth 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Grand Union (IRE) 150-1 (10-12) Held up, weakened approaching 3 out, 9th of 21, 44l behind Kangaroo Court (10-9) at Doncaster 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Dec.
Knight Woodsman 66-1 (10-8) In touch, mistake 2nd, slow jump 3rd, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up after 3 out, in a race won by Enfant De Lune (11-8) at Lingfield 2m nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Mar, 11 ran.
Mansolias (FR) 40-1 (11-4) Towards rear, never dangerous, 11th of 14, well behind Minella Theatre (11-4) at Southwell 3m mdn hdl (5) gs in Feb.
Meridian City (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) In touch, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 19, 28l behind Sitting Tennant (11-4) at Aintree 2m 1f nat hunt flat Grade 2 (1) gs in Apr.
Pure Faith (IRE) 6-1 (10-7) Held up in 5th, blundered 1st, improved to go 3rd 4th, went 2nd next, led 2 out, hit and headed last, one pace, 2nd of 11, 8l behind Get Me Out Of Here (10-12) at Worcester 2m nov hdl (4) gs.
Quick Live (FR) 7-1 (11-4) In touch, outpaced 5f out, weakened final 2f, 6th of 11, 24l behind Double Expresso (11-1) at Southwell 2m 1f mdn NH flat (6) gd in Apr.
Steveys Lad (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Led 2f, remain prominent, ridden over 3f out, soon hung left, no extra final furlong, 5th of 15, 8l behind Get Me Out Of Here (11-2) at Uttoxeter 2m NH flat (6) gs in May.
Princess Tahoe 25-1 (10-7) Held up in touch, weakened over 3f out, 6th of 12, 40l behind Eastern Supreme (11-0) at Market Rasen 2m 1f NH flat (6) gd in Sep.
Solway Ally 16-1 (10-0) Held up, not fluent 4th, pushed along briefly after 6th, headway to chase leaders after next, ridden 8th, soon left behind, 5th of 9, 28l behind Gonebeyondrecall (10-12) at Aintree 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Jun.
