tracked leading pair, rider lost iron briefly 3rd, pushed along before 3 out, switched right and went 2nd before the last where mistake, driven and kept on same pace run-in
tracked winner, pushed along before 3 out, lost 2nd and carried right before the last, kept on same pace in 3rd
made all, mistake 2nd, edged right and reminder going out on final circuit, hit 9th and 3 out, stayed on well under pressure run-in, unchallenged
Nonrunner
TARA BRIDGE made all in a four-runner race at Stratford in which only two finished. He’s 4lb higher here but only faces three rivals again and can follow up for an in-form yard. Mr Muddle doesn’t win often but a quicker surface is in his favour and he may provide the biggest threat as Blandfords Gunner hasn’t pulled up any trees this season. Bredon Hill Lad really needs it softer and was well held when falling here last month.
Blandfords Gunner 4-1 (11-12) In rear, reminder before 7th, pushed along before 3 out, weakened next, 5th of 6, 20 1/4l behind Rock On Rocky (11-11) at Sandown 2m hcp (3) gs in Mar.
Mr Muddle 3-1 (11-12) Reminders prior to start, took keen hold, tracked leaders on inside, ridden before 3 out, weakened soon after, last of 5, 28l behind Sea Wall (11-3) at Lingfield 2m hcp (4) hvy in Mar.
Bredon Hill Lad 7-1 (11-9) Led after 1st, edged right on bend before 5th, headed 11th, one pace 3 out, beaten 3rd when fell next, at Fontwell 2m 5f hcp (4) sft in Feb.
Tara Bridge 11-8fav (11-1) Keen early made all, ridden out, won at Stratford 2m 1f hcp (4) sft in Mar beating Lucky Jim (11-8) by 6l, 4 ran.
