prominent, led after 2nd, headed after 5th, lost place approaching last
tracked leaders, led after 5th, narrow lead when fell 2 out
towards rear, ridden and struggling after 5th
tracked leaders, mistake 4th, left in lead 2 out, headed before last, weakened flat
tracked leaders, lost place when mistake 4th, struggling 3 out, no impression after, plugged on flat
led until after 2nd, prominent, driven after 2 out, led and carried left flat, headed towards finish
in touch, ridden and lost place before last
held up towards rear, headway on outside before 2 out, led approaching last, soon headed, every chance and hung left flat, no extra towards finish
mid-division, headway 3 out, hampered 2 out, stayed on flat, every chance towards finish, just held
held up in rear on outside, mistake 4th, well beaten before 2 out
held up in rear, mistake 3rd, headway 2 out, led before last, headed flat, held after, kept on
not that fluent, took keen hold, mid-division, struggling 3 out
held up towards rear, going well enough when brought down 2 out
mid-division, headway when slightly hampered 2 out, stayed on well flat, led towards finish
MAGIC DANCER hasn’t won since landing last year’s renewal and is 6lb higher today. But his latest second in a Grade 3 hurdle at Ascot suggests Kerry Lee’s charge has improved since and another bold bid is expected under last year’s winning partner. Laughing Luis won a handicap at Newbury last month and is 5lb higher today while Turning Gold, Innocent Touch and Red Hot Chilly all won their respective latest starts with the latter scoring over a slightly shorter trip here back in November. Le Ligerien opened his account with a maiden hurdle win at Fontwell and the consistent Uno Mas has been running well in lower grade contests.
Mister Fizz 50-1 (11-0) 17th of 21, dist behind Three Musketeers (10-5) at Aintree 2m 4f hcp (1) sft in Apr.
Innocent Touch (IRE) 9-4 (11-8) won at Wetherby 2m hcp (3) gd in Oct beating Midnight Shadow (11-12) by nk, 6 ran.
Black Key 16-1 (11-12) last of 4, 18 1/2l behind Captain Moirette (11-6) at Haydock 2m (3) sft in Mar.
Turning Gold 5-1 (11-7) won at Leicester 2m hcp (3) gd in Jan beating Flashing Glance (12-0) by 13l, 8 ran.
Storm Rising (IRE) 33-1 (10-8) 18th of 24, 24 1/4l behind Ch'tibello (11-5) at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp (1) gs in Mar.
Magic Dancer 20-1 (10-6) 2nd of 14, 3 3/4l behind Al Dancer (11-8) at Ascot 2m hcp (1) gs in Feb.
Pyromaniac (IRE) 50-1 (10-0) at Sandown 2m hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Capital Force (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) 9th of 10, 28 1/4l behind Eclair De Beaufeu (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m gd in Jan.
Cornborough 8-1 (11-6) 3rd of 8, 5 1/4l behind Theatrebar (11-5) at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in Mar.
Laughing Luis 10-1 (11-10) won at Newbury 2m hcp (4) gs in Mar beating Dostal Phil (11-12) by shd, 13 ran.
Red Hot Chilly (IRE) 33-1 (11-1) won at Cheltenham 2m hcp (3) gd in Nov beating My Brother (10-10) by 1 1/4l, 20 ran.
Le Ligerien (FR) 2-11fav (11-1) won at Fontwell 2m 3f mdn (5) gd in Mar beating Richie Valentine (11-1) by 15l, 8 ran.
Minellaforleisure (IRE) 8-1 (10-7) last of 8, dist behind Oakley (11-0) at Kempton 2m hcp (3) gd in Jan.
Uno Mas 2-1 (10-7) 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Canyon City (11-12) at Fakenham 2m 7f hcp (3) gd in Mar.
