led, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, beaten 4th next, weakened before last
held up towards rear, headway before 4th, ridden approaching 3 out, soon beaten, weakened before next
held up towards rear, headway after 4th, not much room 3 out, soon switched right, close up 2 out, switched left between last 2, looking held by winner when not fluent last, stayed on same pace flat
held up towards rear, weakened before 3 out
chased leaders on inside, led 3 out, headed before next, 3rd and one pace last
chased leaders, lost place 2nd, last and ridden 4th, some headway before 2 out, no impression and weakened
chased leaders, going well 3 out, led before next, clear last, stayed on well
in rear, not fluent 2nd, no impression 3 out, mistake and well beaten next
took keen hold, tracked leader, led before 3 out, soon headed, weakened before 2 out
chased leaders, lost place after 4th, plugged on from before 2 out, no chance with leaders, closing on 4th towards finish
MR LANDO receives a 7lb penalty for his victory ten days ago but he impressed on that occasion and clearly has struck up a good rapport with his 7lb conditional rider. He handled the heavy ground with aplomb at Plumpton and should deliver another solid account under similar conditions. Under The Woods is a major danger though as he takes to the track for just the fourth time and makes his handicap debut. It's interesting that Evan Williams has chosen to go down the handicap route rather than staying in maiden or novice hurdle company and he's certainly shown enough the last twice to be a leading player. Blue April has a shout but at longer odds it would not surprise if Flight To Nowhere got involved and he could represent some each-way value.
Mr Lando 9-4 (11-9) Made all, soon clear, reduced lead when hit 2 out (normal 3 out), ridden clear run in, won at Plumpton 2m hcp (5) hvy in Mar beating Lubatic (11-11) by 11l, 7 ran.
Ivanhoe 25-1 (11-5) In touch, tracked leaders before 2 out, weakened after last, 5th of 8, 17l behind Fly Du Charmil (11-8) at Ffos Las 2m hcp (4) hvy in Feb.
Under The Woods 20-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, ridden 3 out, 3rd and weakening when hit 2 out, 3rd of 10, 21l behind Ballymoy (11-4) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn (4) hvy in Feb.
Sustainable Star (IRE) 250-1 (11-2) In touch in 4th place, weakened before 2 out, 4th of 5, dist behind King Calvin (11-2) at Wincanton 2m 4f mdn (5) sft in Mar.
Kayf Charmer 33-1 (10-12) Held up behind, ridden and headway before 2 out, weakened before last, 10th of 13, 35 1/4l behind Ardmayle (12-0) at Leicester 2m hcp (4) hvy in Jan.
Blue April (FR) 7-2 (10-9) Led, ridden and headed before 2 out, plugged on and no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 25l behind Chief Brody (11-2) at Warwick 2m hcp (4) hvy in Mar.
Flight To Nowhere 7-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, some headway on inside before 3 out, soon struggling, 8th of 11, dist behind Argyle (12-2) at Plumpton 2m hcp (5) sft in Jan.
Miner Distraction 8-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear on outside, hung left after 6th, well beaten after, pulled up before 3 out, at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Ring Eye (IRE) 20-1 (10-1) Towards rear, not fluent 3rd or 4th, well beaten after 2 out, 9th of 11, 32l behind All Is Good (11-7) at Hereford 2m hcp (4) sft in Jan.
Kayf Tiger 16-1 (10-0) With leader, every chance and ridden before last, no etra, 3rd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Barney From Tyanee (11-10) at Wincanton 2m 4f hcp (5) sft in Mar.
