held up towards rear, weakened after 5 out
held up, chased leaders 3rd, led 4 out, headed next, weakened approaching last
held up, headway approaching 7th, ridden after 5 out, went poor 3rd 2 out
prominent, pushed along approaching 4 out, weakened approaching 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
chased leader and keen, led after 1st, headed and mistake 4 out, weakened next
held up, headway approaching 6th, challenged 4 out, weakened approaching next
held up, weakened approaching 4 out
prominent, lost place 7th, soon pulled up and tailed off
led, headed after 1st, tracked leader, weakened approaching 3 out
held up, headway approaching 4 out, ridden to lead 3 out, clear approaching last
Nonrunner
ANOTHER DISPLAY may be able to make a winning return to action although Dream Alliance and The Real Deal are fascinating opponents. The selection took a giant step forwards when winning the third of his three starts over hurdles last season and looks to be worth following this season. A dual point winner in Ireland, he should appreciate the step back up in trip and is open to plenty of improvement although it's reasonable to assume that he'll jump a fence in time and the market will be interesting. That's also the case with Dream Alliance who is on the comeback trail after various problems. His pilot has quickly made a name for himself this season and there's no doubt that Dream Alliance is well treated. The Real Deal promised to make up into a useful staying chaser but has rather lost his way although he's not out of this if bouncing back. Mr Mackay and Sarde have each-way squeaks but stronger claims are held by the consistent Silver Spinner. Akarshan has plenty to prove at this trip and the stable has a stronger candidate in Cannon Fire whilst Boomerang shouldn't be dismissed out of hand but he has plenty to prove unlike the selection, Another Display.
Another Display (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, ridden after 7th, stayed on well from last, led towards finish, ridden out, won at Taunton 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Mar beating Thundering Star (11-8) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Dream Alliance 16-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, hit 3rd, lost action and pulled up before 9th, in a race won by Forest Pennant (10-13) at Aintree 3m Listed hcp hdl (1) gd in Apr '08, 22 ran.
The Real Deal (IRE) 16-1 (10-3) Held up until fell 7th, in a race won by Beat The Boys (10-8) at Chepstow 3m hcp chs 0-150 (2) gd in Oct, 11 ran.
Sarde (FR) 20-1 (10-6) Always behind, 19th of 24, well behind Made In Japan (10-1) at Cheltenham 3m hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gd in Apr.
Passato (GER) 9-2fav (10-7) Mid-division, headway approaching 13th, chased winner after 2 out, no impression last, lost 2nd post, 3rd of 15, 5l behind War Of The World (11-12) at Stratford 2m 7f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gf in Sep.
Silver Spinner 12-1 (11-7) Mid-division, struggling 8th, headway after 3 out, staying on when hit last, 4th of 17, 18l behind Picture This (11-1) at Cheltenham 3m nov hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Apr.
Boomerang (IRE) 11-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, hampered 7th, headway 9th, effort approaching 3 out, weakened 2 out, 5th of 16, 24l behind Sheshali (10-13) at Exeter 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gf in May.
Cannon Fire (FR) 12-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders, led 7th, headed 4 out, left 3rd and hampered last, kept on, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Little Shilling (11-9) at Bangor 3m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Sep.
Mr Mackay 10-1 (10-9) In touch, hung right on bend after 5th, ridden and weakened 7th, 11th of 15, well behind Magnifico (9-12) at Chepstow 3m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft in Feb.
Dance Island (IRE) 4-1fav (11-12) In touch, led 3 out, ridden next, headed flat and no extra, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Simple Glory (10-12) at Aintree 3m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in May.
Akarshan (IRE) 9-1 (10-11) Chased leaders in 4th, ridden after 3 out, weakened before next, 4th of 8, 22l behind Higgy's Boy (11-9) at Ascot 2m 4yo nov hcp hdl (2) gd in Mar.
