led, headed before 3 out (usual 3 out), ridden and kept on same pace from last (usual 2 out), no impression
with leader, lost place before 3 out (usual 4 out), weakened from next
chased leaders on outside, outpaced 2 out (usual 3 out), ridden and stayed on same pace from last (usual 2 out), no impression
behind, reminder after 5th, weakened before 2 out (usual 3 out), tailed off
mid-division on inside, chased leaders 2 out (usual 3 out), weakened last (usual 2 out)
chased leaders, outpaced 3 out (usual 4 out), no impression from next
mid-division when fell 2nd
tracked leaders, led before 3 out (usual 4 out), ridden and hard pressed last (usual 2 out), headed narrowly bypassing omitted last, kept on, just held
mid-division, struggling after 5th, soon behind, no danger after
towards rear, struggling 2 out (usual 3 out), weakend and pulled up before last (usual 2 out)
mid-division, headway and in touch before 3 out (usual 4 out), challenged last (usual 2 out), ridden to lead narrowly bypassing omitted last, just held on (no time taken)
tracked leaders, driven and effort on outside before last (usual 2 out), soon ridden, kept on same pace flat
Nonrunner
The bottom four in this are all racing from out of the handicap and are difficult to fancy. It's a long time since Hill Forts Gloria showed any worthwhile form while Monroe Park has had plenty of chances. Owner Occupier is going backwards and Warsaw Pact isn't getting any younger and Dom Lukka was a long way behind third Alaccordion over a longer trip here last time. MARIE DEJA LA is no world-beater and can be a little quirky but she won easily enough over course and distance last month and a double looks likely if she's in the same mood. Classical Twist is back over a more suitable trip and preferred to Plumpton third Al Amaan of the others.
Dom Lukka (FR) 7-1 (11-12) Tracked leader and keen, ridden 2 out, mistake when weakening last, 9th of 12, 45l behind Sapphire Rouge (10-11) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gf.
Warsaw Pact (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, ridden 5th, lost place 2 out, soon hung right, 8th of 15, 18l behind Castlemorris King (11-4) at Taunton 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gf in Apr.
Marie Deja La (FR) 12-1 (11-6) Prominent on outside, led before 2 out, ridden and kept on well flat, won at Fontwell 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Apr beating Meirig's Dream (10-6) by 5l, 9 ran.
Al Amaan 33-1 (11-2) Held up well in rear and raced very wide, steady headway on wide outside approaching 3 out, pushed along in 4th from next, just pushed along and stayed on to well held 3rd flat, never reached challenging position, 3rd of 11, 8l behind Hawk Gold (9-7) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd.
Classical Twist (IRE) 50-1 (11-1) Prominent, lost place after 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 12th of 16, well behind Karinga Dancer (11-1) at Wincanton 2m mdn hdl (4) gs in Mar.
Supersticion 66-1 (10-6) Mid-division, hit 6th, headway approaching next, ridden and one pace in modest 4th soon after, 4th of 12, 26l behind Definite Ruby (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Apr.
Owner Occupier 6-1 (10-7) Always towards rear, 4th of 8, 30l behind Princely Hero (11-1) at Fontwell 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (5) gs.
Monroe Park (IRE) 11-2 (10-3) Tracked leaders, led before 4th, fell 10th, in a race won by To Live (11-12) at Fakenham 2m 5f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd, 6 ran.
Alaccordion 12-1 (10-0) Held up mid-division, headway to go 5th before 2 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Sapphire Rouge (10-11) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gf.
Hill Forts Gloria (IRE) 14-1 (9-11) Soon in rear and mistakes, soon struggling, 11th of 14, well behind Citrus Mark (11-9) at Worcester 2m hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd in Jul.
Charlies Lady 16-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, lost place from 5th, 5th of 10, 27l behind Deux Etoiles (11-6) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs.
Shaddaii (FR) 33-1 (9-11) Mistakes 3rd 5th and 3 out, mostly in rear, never on terms, 6th of 10, 31l behind High Ville (11-10) at Exeter 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gf in Apr.
Airedale Lad (IRE) 50-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, driven in 3rd after 3 out, weakened 2 out, 5th of 11, 12l behind Hawk Gold (9-7) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd.
Bright Light 8-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, steady headway 10th, chasing leaders before hit 3 out, weakened soon after, 6th of 12, 28l behind Marico (10-7) at Plumpton 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd.
