always towards rear
held up towards rear, hit 9th, short-lived effort after 10th
held up towards rear, smooth headway 8th, led approaching 3 out, kept on, ridden out
held up towards rear, headway 8th, effort approaching 3 out, stayed on
chased leaders, hit 7th, soon driven, weakened approaching 3 out
mid-division, headway after 7th, ridden after 10th, kept on same pace
mid-division, headway to track leaders 6th, ridden to challenge 3 out, every chance when hung left soon after last, no extra
jumped left, chased leaders, driven along from 7th, weakened approaching 3 out, behind and pulled up before last
mid-division, headway 8th, ridden and every chance approaching 3 out, kept on same pace from 2 out
prominent until weakened after 10th
led until 8th, soon weakened
always behind
never better than mid-division
mid-division, headway after 10th, soon ridden, weakened before 2 out
chased leaders, led 8th, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, soon beaten
mid-division, headway after 10th, soon ridden, stayed on
chased leaders until weakened approaching 8th
mid-division, headway after 10th, effort 3 out, 4th and held when hit last
Nonrunner
Third Level Tom is the best option in a tricky handicap hurdle where Montecorvino, and Frosty Jack are others to bear in mind. Frosty Jack loves this course and, as he represents very shrewd connections, he cannot confidently be ruled out. The ground ought not to be a problem for him and he can go close if fit after his winter break. Montecorvino likes a test of stamina and comes here on the back of a solid run last time out. However, he, like may of the rest, is not the most consistent and needs to be at his best to prevail. Another worth noting is Indian Chase, who ran encouragingly at Hereford in March. He has bits and pieces of form to attract each-way punters and it would be no real shock to see him go close at fancy odds. However, Third Level Tom, who makes the journey over from Ireland, and far and away the most interesting contender. Charles Byrnes¿ charge is sure to be a popular choice as the stable's sole representative in the UK this week - a fact which may be down to lack of opportunities at home as much as anything. However, he gets on very well with Davey Russell and it would come as no surprise to see them take the spoils back home with them today.
Third Level Tom 5-2fav (11-3) Mid-division, 10th halfway, progress after 4 out, 4th and ridden after 3 out, kept on same pace, no extra from last, 4th of 20, 12l behind Orvietan (10-13) at Tipperary 2m 4f nov hcp hdl gf in Apr.
Nostringsattached (IRE) 7-1 (11-9) Held up, headway 7th, chased leaders after next, soon no impression, 6th of 8, 22l behind Ricardo's Chance (10-13) at Southwell 2m 5f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf.
Montecorvino (GER) 7-1 (10-7) Towards rear, ridden 5 out, taking closer order when hampered 3 out, kept on, 3rd of 11, 8l behind Hello It's Me (11-6) at Hereford 3m 2f cnd hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Mar.
Auchterarder 50-1 (10-11) Held up in rear, ridden and struggling 4th, tailed off, 14th of 17, well behind Lindop (11-2) at Lingfield 2m mdn hdl (4) sft in Mar.
Brave Jo (FR) 10-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway 7th, led 8th, pecked and headed 9th, still every chance 3 out, one pace from 2 out, 2nd of 14, 11l behind Ricardo's Chance (11-4) at Worcester 3m cnd nov hcp hdl (5) gf in Apr.
Arctic Glow 9-2jt-fav (11-7) Held up towards rear, ridden 7th, no impression, 7th of 16, 6l behind Native Commander (11-12) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp hdl (5) gd in Mar.
Massini Sunset (IRE) 9-1 (11-0) Led until 2nd, chased leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, one pace after, 5th of 10, 11l behind Thunder Child (10-5) at Exeter 2m 3f cnd nov hcp hdl (5) gf.
Frosty Jak 11-2 (11-8) Prominent, ridden approaching 7th, soon weakened, pulled up before 4 out pulled up 4 out in race won by Zimbabwe (10-4) at Exeter 2m 7f hcp chs 0-115 (4) hvy in Jan, 10 ran.
