chasing leaders when fell 7th
in touch, ridden after 8th, weakened after 3 out
mid-division, ridden after 8th, weakened after 3 out
held up towards rear, fell 6th
in touch, joined leaders 9th, ridden and every chance from 3 out, kept on, held from last
tracked leader, led 9th, ridden and headed before 3 out, soon beaten, pulled up before last
jumped left, chased leaders, ridden and every chance after 9th, beaten when hit 3 out
mid-division until after 5th, soon behind
held up towards rear, smooth headway from 7th, led 3 out, hit 2 out, not fluent last, stayed on well, pushed out
led until 9th, weakened before 3 out
held up towards rear, hampered 7th, headway 9th, effort approaching 3 out, weakened 2 out
held up towards rear, headway after 8th, went 3rd 3 out, switched left and effort next, stayed on same pace
chased leaders, blundered 6th, soon behind
always towards rear
mid-division until lost place 6th, headway 9th, effort approaching 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before last
held up towards rear, ridden and headway after 9th, stayed on same pace from 3 out
MACMAR is preferred to Georgian King and Laustra Bad but this should prove to be a closely fought contest. Our selection has won here three times in the past, though two of races were over fences. However, he has been running well over hurdles and seemed to enjoy the switch to more positive tactics when winning over course and distance last time. In this sort of form he has to be considered again. Georgian King was a winner when last here over a year ago. Form since then has been a little inconsistent but he has looked improved of late and can pose a serious threat to the selection. Six-year-old Laustra Bad hasn't had a win for two years and is another who is inconsistent of late. He put in a much improved effort last time though and the going here should suit. So Now looks best of the remainder. The gelding was a winner at Bangor last time and tends to come good this time of year. The eight-year-old is capable of making the minors here but should find this a much tougher contest. Macmar is our selection here.
Raslan 8-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner after 9th, kept on for 2nd, no further impression on winner from next, 2nd of 12, 14l behind Macmar (9-10) at Exeter 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Apr.
Mister Gloss (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, 16th of 24, 42l behind Made In Japan (10-1) at Cheltenham 3m hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gd in Apr.
Georgian King 40-1 (11-1) Raced wide, headway 4 out, chased leaders before 2 out, weakened before last, 5th of 24, 10l behind Made In Japan (10-1) at Cheltenham 3m hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gd in Apr.
Barneys Mate 9-2 (11-5) Held up, good headway to chase leaders 9th, led before 3 out, joint 2 out, headed last, unable to quicken run-in, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Phone In (11-2) at Plumpton 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gf in Oct.
So Now (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Raced keenly, pressed leader, led after 9th, headed 2 out, soon ridden, regained lead last, driven out, won at Bangor 3m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Apr beating Yeoman Spirit (10-13) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Laustra Bad (FR) 15-2 (11-12) Chased leader, led 9th, ridden approaching 3 out, kept on, headed towards finish, 2nd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Young Albert (11-3) at Haydock 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Apr.
Or Sing About (FR) 12-1 (11-12) Prominent, mistake 8th, ridden after, chased leaders after 3 out, kept on same pace from 2 out, 3rd of 12, 7l behind Wun Chai (10-13) at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Apr.
Shenanigan 11-2 (11-5) Mid-division, jumped slowly and lost place 2nd, headway approaching 7th, soon under pressure, weakened approaching last, 4th of 13, 16l behind Double Hit (10-7) at Bangor 3m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Sheshali (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Mid-division, ridden and in rear after 7th, stayed on under pressure approaching last, nearest finish, 6th of 22, 14l behind Andytown (11-4) at Cheltenham 2m 5f cond hcp hdl 4yo+ (3) sft in Nov.
Macmar (FR) 8-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, led 6th, drew clear approaching 3 out, easily, won at Exeter 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Apr beating Raslan (11-12) by 14l, 12 ran.
Boomerang (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Held up in rear, hampered 6th, headway before next, weakening when hit 8th, 11th of 15, well behind Snake Charmer (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-150 (2) gs in Mar.
Lordsbridge (USA) 11-2 (11-0) Mid-division, ridden and headway after 3 out, chased leaders approaching 2 out, weakened last, 5th of 12, 19l behind Wun Chai (10-13) at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Apr.
Mossville (FR) 66-1 (9-9) Raced wide, chased leader, hit 6th, ridden and weakened 4 out, tailed off, 11th of 12, well behind How's Business (10-6) at Cheltenham 2m 5f mrs lst hdl (1) gd in Apr.
Mylo 33-1 (10-7) In rear, behind from 12th, pulled up after 15th, in a race won by Cresswell Willow (11-3) at Ludlow 3m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs in Nov, 15 ran.
Bengal Bullet 20-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, ridden after 7th, weakened approaching 2 out, 8th of 11, 31l behind Galaxy Rock (11-8) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Apr.
Dr Hart (IRE) 16-1 (10-7) Chased leaders until 6th, soon behind, 6th of 12, well behind Macmar (9-10) at Exeter 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Apr.
