close up on inside, went 2nd after 6th until ridden 8th, struggling in rear 9th, tailed off
in touch, headway to chase leaders 3 out, went close 2nd approaching 2 out, soon ridden, weakened last
took keen hold, chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, weakened soon after
chased leaders, led narrowly 4th, not fluent 7th, driven and headed approaching 2 out, rallied under pressure to challenge again last, every chance and upsides flat, held close home
led until narrowly headed 4th, chased leaders, ridden and outpaced before 2 out, stayed on again from last, not pace of leading duo
held up in rear, fell 5th
raced wide, held up in rear, headway approaching 4 out, led on outside approaching 2 out, ridden and pressed when blundered last, headed soon after, stayed on same pace flat
chased leader until after 6th, stayed close up until ridden and weakened after 3 out
in touch on outside until lost place 4th, headway 8th, chased leaders next, driven and outpaced before 2 out, rallied approaching last, challenged last, led soon after, stayed on gamely, held on close home
Nonrunner
Few of these arrive in good heart or without a question mark or two their name. A good example is LIKE A HURRICANE, who was displaying useful and progressive form until pulling up when nicely supported in a highly competitive handicap at Sandown latest. Alan King has subsequently given his gelding a decent rest and he houses strong claims if back to his previous level. In contrast to most of the field, Lupanar has enjoyed a consistent time of things, highlighted by an excellent effort when runner-up in a large-field hurdle at Wincanton over 2m6f. He should be involved at the business end, whilst Moghaayer and Quickbeam could play a part if delivering their best, which hasn't been the case of late.
Quickbeam (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) In touch in mid-division, pushed along after 7th, weakening when fell 3 out, in a race won by Golden Chieftain (11-9) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gs in Mar, 11 ran.
Like A Hurricane (IRE) 9-1 (10-2) Held up towards rear, mistake 8th, well behind before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Kilcrea Kim (10-12) at Sandown 2m 6f hcp hdl Grade 3 (1) gd in Feb, 20 ran.
Lupanar (IRE) 3-1 (11-7) Close up until slightly lost place and last pair 4th, ridden and brief effort before 9th, under pressure in 4th and no impression before 3 out, tailed off, 4th of 6, 25l behind Prince Du Seuil (11-8) at Plumpton 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) hvy in Feb.
Miss Overdrive 100-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, ridden 6th, soon lost place, stayed on flat, no chance, 9th of 14, 23l behind Quevega (11-5) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hdl G2 (1) gd in Mar.
Arkose (IRE) 40-1 (10-5) Mid-division, not fluent 7th, soon struggling, 12th of 20, well behind Kilcrea Kim (10-12) at Sandown 2m 6f hcp hdl Grade 3 (1) gd in Feb.
Go Amwell 14-1 (11-1) In rear, struggling from 6th, last of 12, well behind Five Star Wilsham (10-13) at Doncaster 3m hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gd in Mar.
Georgian King 14-1 (10-12) Led until 2nd, blundered badly and fell next, in a race won by Pere Blanc (11-8) at Kempton 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Mar, 12 ran.
Kasban 9-2 (11-2) Prominent, led 3rd, headed after 5th, driven and every chance before 3 out, weakened approaching last, 5th of 14, 32l behind Counting House (11-12) at Newbury 3m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Mar.
Puzzlemaster 33-1 (11-7) Always rear-division, never on terms, tailed off, 6th of 12, 37l behind Time For Spring (11-12) at Sandown 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Mar.
Moghaayer 14-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, ridden after 4 out, soon lost place, 10th of 12, 42l behind Five Star Wilsham (10-13) at Doncaster 3m hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gd in Mar.
