mid-division 2nd, hit 4th, in touch 10th, ridden 5 out, outpaced 3 out, stayed on flat
not fluent in rear, ridden 11th, weakened next, pulled up before 4 out
led until 13th, weakened approaching 2 out
towards rear, headway 10th, challenged 4 out, led and not fluent 3 out, idled and headed towards finish, lost 2nd close home
mid-division, jumped slowly 4th, mistake 4th, headway when mistake 6th, not fluent 9th (water), led before 4 out, headed 3 out, 3rd 2 out, stayed on towards finish, went 2nd close home
in touch, lost place after 3rd, hit 10th and struggling, blundered next, soon behind, plugged on flat
tracked leaders, hit 1st, mistake 8th, hit 11th, ridden next, blundered 4 out, weakened next
in rear, not fluent 5th, struggling 10th, tailed off 3 out, pulled up after
prominent, took keen hold, outpaced 3 out, stayed on flat
held up in touch, went 3rd approaching 3 out, went 2nd 2 out, stayed on well to lead towards finish
tracked leader, blundered badly 7th, led 13th, ridden and headed approaching 4 out, weakened before 2 out
Nonrunner
Lord Henry was on his best behaviour when making a winning reappearance at Exeter and has nothing to fear from sixth Pearly Star on that run. But he continues to take risks at his fences, which is a worrying trait around here. Bob Hall is bidding to repeat last year's success but has disappointed since and just as interesting is Silver Adonis, who has been highly tried recently and should find this company more to his liking. Harmony Brig wouldn't be without a chance but the vote goes to FRESH AIR AND FUN, who has been unlucky not to score this term and is fancied to reverse Ludlow running in February with Good Company on 10lb better terms.
Bob Hall (IRE) 5-2fav (12-6) Held up in rear, pushed along after 8th, closed after 10th, outpaced 13th, 4th and driven after 3 out, no impression when mistake last, 5th of 10, 31l behind Rash Move (11-9) at Warwick 2m 4f hts chs (6) gd in Mar.
Good Company (IRE) 33-1 (12-0) Always behind, hampered 8th, mistake and pecked badly 10th, blundered 14th, never dangerous, 10th of 22, well behind Baby Run (12-0) at Aintree 2m 5f hts chs (2) sft in Apr.
Moment of Madness (IRE) 7-2 (11-11) Made all, clear approaching last, stayed on, won at Stratford 2m 7f hts chs (5) gf in Apr beating Trifollet (11-0) by 7l, 6 ran.
Silver Adonis (IRE) 40-1 (9-7) Always in rar, struggling 14th, tailed off 4 out, soon pulled up, in a race won by Poker De Sivola (10-12) at Sandown 3m 5f hcp chs G3 (1) gf in Apr, 18 ran.
Lord Henry (IRE) 2-1 (11-5) Took keen hold, not much room and baulked 1st, close up, went left 3rd, led just before 4 out, ridden and in control 2 out, not fluent last, stayed on well, won at Exeter 2m 3f hts chs (6) gf in Apr beating Takeroc (11-9) by 9l, 12 ran.
Mr Goofy (IRE) 12-1 (10-10) Led until 4th, led next, headed 5th, led 7th until 9th, led 11th, headed 3 out, rider lost irons after 2 out, 3rd and beaten last, demoted to 5th flat, 5th of 11, 12l behind Harry Flashman (11-6) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Apr.
Celtic Boy (IRE) 4-1 (12-0) (tt) held up; eff 3 out; led flat, won at Bonvilston 3m ptp gf in Apr beating Chandlers Cross (12-5) by 3/4l, 4 ran.
Even Homer Nods (IRE) (12-0) (tt) chsd wnr; ev ch when hmpd & ur flat, in a race won by Just Standeese (12-0) at Lockinge 3m ptp fm in Apr, 3 ran.
Harmony Brig (IRE) 11-4 (12-0) Lft in ld 3-14; led 3 out til hdd nxt; no ch w wnr, 2nd of 9, 10l behind Current Exchange (12-0) at Whittington 3m ptp gs in Apr.
Man From Highworth Evensfav (11-5) Held up in touch in 4th, went 2nd before 5 out, blundered badly next, every chance 3 out, one pace from last, 2nd of 5, 4l behind Armoury House (11-5) at Taunton 2m 7f hts chs (5) fm in Apr.
Sovereign King 9-1 (11-9) Soon pressed winner, led approaching 8th, headed 12th, stayed challenging until ridden and hit 2 out, stayed on to challenge and pecked last, challenged again as winner idled badly flat, held final 75 yards, 2nd of 4, 1/2l behind Just Amazing (12-6) at Ascot 2m 5f hts chs (4) gd in Apr.
Fresh Air And Fun (IRE) 9-4fav (11-11) Held up in rear, headway 6th, chased leaders 10th went 2nd next, led narrowly 3 out, mistake next, soon headed, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 3 1/2l behind King Cyrus (11-7) at Taunton 2m 7f hts chs (5) gd in Mar.
Gaelic Flight (IRE) 4-6 (12-7) (tt) made all; ro wl, won at Cothelstone 3m ptp in Apr beating Johnny's Way (12-0) by 4l, 5 ran.
Pearly Star 100-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, weakened after 11th, 6th of 12, 38l behind Lord Henry (11-5) at Exeter 2m 3f hts chs (6) gf in Apr.
