held up, pushed along and behind from 7th
held up in rear, headway 8th, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out
held up, headway 8th, ridden and weakending when left 2nd 2 out, no impression
held up in touch, went 2nd at the 8th, led and left clear 2 out, easily
held up behind, hit 6th, headway next, soon weakened
led, headed 3rd, ridden approaching 7th, hit 8th, soon weakened
chased leaders, pushed along approaching 7th, weakened 3 out
held up towards rear, ridden 8th, in 4th and beat when hampered 2 out
with leader, led 3rd, ridden and headed when fell 2 out
L'Oiseau comes along way for this and is fancied to come good again today. Alessandro Severo and Lord Jay Jay could be the two to give the Len Lungo-trained gelding the most to do. Lord Jay Jay has plenty of scope for the game now that he has shown that he knows what to do over hurdles. He was not really given a hard time when his chance had gone last time out and more forceful handling can see him go close today. Alessandro Severo took a little time to warm to the task after he switched codes, but has got his act together well at present. However, he is no speed merchant and is vulnerable to anything that can produce a turn of foot. Which is where we turn to L'Oiseau, who has been the model of consistency since the turn of the year. Today's trip and ground are absolutely idea for the son of Video Rock and, with Garry Berridge taking 3lb off with his claim, everything looks to be in place for a bold bid today.
It's Ej 33-1 (11-0) Always behind, 7th of 12, 22l behind Queen Soraya (10-13) at Market Rasen 2m 3f nov hdl (D) gd in Apr.
L'Oiseau (FR) 8-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, headway 8th and in touch, ridden to chase winner approaching last, no extra flat, 3rd of 11, 14l behind Little Flora (9-11) at Kelso 2m 1f hcp chs 0-110 (E) gs in Apr.
Lord Jay Jay (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Prominent, ridden on inside after 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 18l behind Carthys Cross (11-0) at Wincanton 2m nh nov hdl (E) gd in Apr.
Brooklyn Brownie (IRE) 11-1 (11-2) Held up, headway 8th, weakened after 2 out, 4th of 14, 16l behind Brigadier Benson (11-3) at Southwell 2m 5f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (E) gd in Apr.
Beaugency (NZ) 6-1 (11-5) Raced wide, behind, headway 5th, ridden 3 out, soon weakened, no chance when fell at the last in race won by Go For Bust (11-5) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (F) gs in Feb, 17 ran.
Lazy Lena (IRE) 10-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, ridden 3 out, weakening when mistake 2 out, 3rd of 14, 15l behind Lawaaheb (10-8) at Fakenham 2m sll hdl (G) gd.
Chase The Sunset (IRE) 9-2 (11-1) Close up, ridden and weakened 11th, 8th of 9, 45l behind Big Rob (10-5) at Newbury 2m 2f nov hcp chs 0-115 (D) gd in Nov.
Alessandro Severo 3-1fav (11-4) Tracked leaders, pecked 4th, led after 6th, ridden approaching last, stayed on well, won at Exeter 2m 3f cnd nov hcp hdl (F) hvy beating My Lady Link (11-3) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.
