behind, weakened 7th, pulled up after 10th
made most to 5th, chased leaders, weakened 10th, behind when pulled up before 14th
held up, struggling 10th, tailed off 3 out
chased leaders weakened 6th, behind when pulled up before 13th
in touch, challenged 7th to 10th, outpaced 14th, weakened and pulled up before last
mid-division, outpaced 12th, beaten when blundered 3 out
mid-division, lost place 6th, soon behind, pulled up after 10th
always behind, tailed off 3 out
always behind
held up, effort 10th, outpaced 14th never on terms
in touch, outpaced 12th, ridden and stayed on from 3 out, no impression
held up, headway 10th, weakened 15th
mistakes, race keenly and in touch, lost place 7th, behind when pulled up before 15th
in touch, led 5th, made rest, blundered 4 out, not fluent next, ridden 2 out, kept on well
behind, headway and in touch 12th, ridden and kept on same pace from 4 out
in touch, went 2nd 14th, every chance 4 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace
behind, struggling 8th, pulled up before 15th
A tricky contest to get to grips with and Magnificent Seven is only tentatively forwarded as the selection; Fleetfoot Mac, Behavingbadly and Political Cruise are others to bear in mind. Political Cruise picks up a 7lb penalty for winning at Hexham last weekend and has to rate as big threat in his current frame of mind. This faster surface may not be ideal for him though and he needs a little luck on his side. The going is also a concern for Behavingbadly, who needs plenty of juice below to be seen at his best. nevertheless, he has held his own at this level in the past and a bold attempt cannot be ruled out. Fleetfoot Mac was also a winner last time out and will be dangerous to ignore. However, he is now 12lb higher in the weights and has stiff test ahead of him. Therefore, we switch to the in-form Magnificent Seven, who will be suited by the conditions and, as he reverts to fences on a fair mark, top weight may not be such a burden in this company.
Magnificent Seven (IRE) 11-2 (11-9) Tracked leader, headed approaching 3 out, soon outpaced, kept on from last, 3rd of 7, 11l behind Bafana Boy (10-3) at Musselburgh 3m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Jan.
Has Scored (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, hit 7th, tailed off when pulled up at the 15th in race won by Fleetfoot Mac (10-0) at Hexham 4m hcp chs 0-110 (4) sft in Mar, 10 ran.
Corbie Lynn 33-1 (11-2) Always behind, tailed off when pulled up at the 15th in race won by Fleetfoot Mac (10-0) at Hexham 4m hcp chs 0-110 (4) sft in Mar, 10 ran.
Fleetfoot Mac 10-1 (10-0) In touch, headway 18th, ridden to lead last, driven out, won at Hexham 4m hcp chs 0-110 (4) sft in Mar beating Innisfree (10-2) by 10l, 10 ran.
Hugo de Grez (FR) 9-1 (11-7) In touch, dropped rear 4th, tailed off halfway and pulled up at the 12th in race won by Political Cruise (10-4) at Hexham 3m 1f amt hcp chs (5) sft, 12 ran.
Behavingbadly (IRE) 9-2 (10-9) Close up, prominent after 13th, soon led, blundered next and headed, ridden after 16th, no extra from 4 out, 2nd of 5, 4l behind Delray Beach (10-10) at Ayr 3m 5f hcp chs 0-110 (4) hvy in Mar.
Go Nomadic 5-1 (9-13) Chased leaders, lost place 15th, soon tailed off and pulled up 2 out in race won by Nevada Red (10-4) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp chs 0-110 (4) sft in Feb, 11 ran.
Political Cruise 11-2 (10-4) Chased leaders, outpaced 4 out, rallied after 2 out, led flat, won at Hexham 3m 1f amt hcp chs (5) sft beating Runaway Bishop (11-2) by 1l, 12 ran.
Ta Ta For Now 8-1 (11-0) Mid-division, lost place halfway, stayed on under pressure from 3 out, never on terms, 3rd of 10, 26l behind Tee-Jay (11-0) at Hexham 3m 1f chs 0-90 (5) gd in Oct.
Smart Thinker 20-1 (10-5) Always behind, 5th of 9, 39l behind Arctic Ghost (11-3) at Sedgefield 2m 4f mdn chs (4) gd in Mar.
Willie The Fish (IRE) 20-1 (10-2) Held up, mistake and hampered 7th, weakened from 8th, 7th of 15, 36l behind Wee Forbees (10-12) at Catterick 3m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Glenfarclas Boy (IRE) 6-1 (10-0) Led, headed approaching 8th, effort approaching last, no impression, 2nd of 6, 6l behind Great Jane (10-7) at Ayr 2m 5f hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft in Mar.
Very Very Noble (IRE) 16-1 (10-3) Soon chasing leaders, blundered and unseated rider at the 11th in race won by Political Cruise (10-4) at Hexham 3m 1f amt hcp chs (5) sft, 12 ran.
Old Noddy (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Mid-division, outpaced 10th, 4th of 9, 38l behind Arctic Ghost (11-3) at Sedgefield 2m 4f mdn chs (4) gd in Mar.
Gee Aker Malayo (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) In touch, weakened from 12th, tailed off, 5th of 6, well behind Great Jane (10-7) at Ayr 2m 5f hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft in Mar.
Primitive Way 18-1 (10-6) Prominent, blundered 12th soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Wensley Blue (10-2) at Kelso 3m 1f hcp chs 0-90 (5) sft in Feb, 14 ran.
Lesley Cottage 22-1 (10-0) Towards rear and mistakes, reminders 2nd and 6th, ridden 8th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up at the last in race won by Berlin Bunker (11-0) at Hexham 3m nov hdl (4) sft in Mar, 5 ran.
