held up, reminders 8th, never dangerous
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 3 out, pulled up before last
mid-division, reminders 8th, behind when pulled up before last
held up, headway 8th, stayed on to go 2nd flat
held up in touch, reminders and lost place 7th
tracked leaders, led 7th, clear 3 out, easily
in touch, chased winner 3 out, lost 2nd near line
mid-division, behind when pulled up 2 out
led, headed 7th, soon behind and pulled up before last
tracked leader, lost place 4th, tailed off and pulled up before 7th
always towards rear, never on terms
mid-division, headway 6th, weakened 2 out
Nonrunner
PARADISE EXPECTED is a confident call against Speedy Directa and Viel Gluck. The Tim Vaughan effect eventually translated potential into victory and with a 6lb penalty accrued for a Uttoxeter success, it should not be enough to stop her. Speedy Directa has threatened to pick up a race or two in the past. He has, however, been well held off this mark in the past. Viel Gluck put up a career best to be second in a Hexham contest over an extended trip. The market should be watched closely. Mceldowney has been unable to translate his flat form to obstacles. Classic Quart is suffering from a severe bout of seconditis. Crossguard had been taking on much better opposition than this in the past so at the likely odds, he is sure to have plenty of each-way supporters. Phoenix Nights has experience around this course though has not troubled the judge. Paradise Expected can follow up.
Viel Gluck (IRE) 5-1 (10-13) In touch, headway 3 out, every chance last, one pace run-in, 2nd of 13, 3l behind Barton Grey (10-13) at Hexham 3m nh nov hdl (4) gd.
Speedy Directa (GER) 6-1 (11-5) Held up, headway approaching 2 out, weakened after last, 4th of 11, 19l behind Bennynthejets (11-2) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd.
Exclusionist 10-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, weakened 3 out, pulled up before next, in a race won by Bret Maverick (10-5) at Bangor 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs, 10 ran.
Paradise Expected 5-1fav (11-6) Held up, headway approaching 10th, led 12th, stayed on under pressure flat, won at Uttoxeter 2m 5f hcp chs 0-90 (5) gd beating Easby Mandarin (11-7) by 1 1/4l, 16 ran.
Solway Bay 5-1 (10-6) Led, ridden and headed 3 out, weakened approaching last, 7th of 12, 31l behind Simple Glory (10-12) at Aintree 3m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs.
Classic Quart (IRE) 13-8fav (10-11) Led, ridden along approaching 9th, headed before last, one pace, 2nd of 10, 5l behind Osokenda (10-8) at Southwell 3m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd.
Crossguard (USA) 16-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, mistake 6th, some headway after 3 out, never in contention and no impression, 5th of 15, 24l behind Benmadigan (11-5) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd in Apr.
Ice And Fire 33-1 (11-9) Always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Nike Walker (11-3) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp hdl (5) sft in Feb '07, 19 ran.
Sleepers Hill (IRE) 22-1 (10-13) Tracked leader, reminders approaching 4th, weakened from 9th, 5th of 11, 48l behind Rio De Janeiro (10-13) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f sell hdl (5) gd.
McEldowney 9-1 (9-13) Held up in touch, stayed on from 2 out, never troubled leaders, 3rd of 12, 32l behind Bob 'n' You (10-9) at Market Rasen 3m nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd.
Baby Sister 16-1 (9-12) In rear, ridden approaching 3 out, stayed on, 3rd of 12, 16l behind Zaffarella (10-11) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-90 (5) sft in Feb.
Global Traffic 100-1 (11-1) Held up, ridden after 3 out, never dangerous, 9th of 16, well behind Sparkling Montjeu (10-0) at Catterick 2m sell hdl (5) gd in Mar.
Irish Cottage (IRE) 50-1 (10-7) Towards rear, closer in 6th 4 out, no impression and kept on same pace under pressure without threatening from before 2 out, 4th of 10, 21l behind Monty Blue (11-10) at Sligo 2m hdl hvy.
Phoenix Nights (IRE) 40-1 (10-11) Always behind, tailed off after 4 out, 7th of 9, well behind Sambulando (11-0) at Cartmel 2m 1f mdn hdl (5) gs.
