chased leaders, mistake 3rd, went 2nd halfway, effort when mistake last, kept on
tracking leaders when fell 12th
prominent, left in clear lead 2nd, driven 4 out, not fluent 2 out, idled approaching last, stayed on well under pressure (2 fences omitted)
held up in rear, slow 8th, took closer order 14th, weakened 16th, tailed off 5 out
held up in rear, hampered 12th, took closer order after next, driven to challenge after 3 out, weakened before last
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, slow 4 out, stayed on into 3rd, never a threat
in rear when fell 13th
leading when fell 2nd
SAM RED found the Listed company at Wincanton too hot a fortnight ago and was pulled-up once all chance had gone. But he was left on the lead at Cheltenham before that when the likely winner ducked out and this extra distance will suit. Dawson City won the Devon National at Exeter back in February but may need the outing today and Bishops Road is preferred dropping down a grade having been well beaten when third at Aintree last month. Red Infantry also faces an easier task than at Cheltenham on his reappearance but Little Bruce has been raised 8lb for winning at Hexham earlier in the month. Alvarado is still capable at this level on his day despite his age and is not badly treated.
Bishops Road (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Tracked leader, driven and outpaced by front pair before 3 out, soon ridden, well held from next, 3rd of 8, 28l behind Exitas (11-4) at Aintree 3m 1f hcp (2) gd in Oct.
Dawson City 14-1 (10-0) Towards rear, some late minor headway, never on terms, 6th of 20, 33l behind Step Back (10-0) at Sandown 3m 5f hcp (1) gs in Apr.
Red Infantry (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Held up in mid-division, ridden before 3 out, no impression, 9th of 20, 17 1/4l behind The Mighty Don (11-7) at Cheltenham 3m hcp (2) gs in Oct.
Very First Time 14-1 (10-3) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened before 2 out, 10th of 16, 32l behind Thomas Patrick (10-10) at Aintree 3m 1f hcp (1) sft in Apr.
Two Smokin Barrels 11-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, effort 2 out, soon one pace, weakened flat, 5th of 6, 8 1/4l behind Rons Dream (11-0) at Perth 3m lst (1) sft in Apr.
Alvarado (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Mid-division, headway chasing leaders before 5 out, hung left and weakened before next, 9th of 13, 22 3/4l behind Kings Lad (10-12) at Chepstow 3m hcp (2) gs in Oct.
Sam Red (FR) 14-1 (10-4) Chased leaders, weakened and mistake 15th, pulled up before 3 out, at Wincanton 3m 1f hcp lst (1) gd in Nov.
Little Bruce (IRE) 5-1 (11-1) Made all, jumped well, stayed on strongly, won at Hexham 3m hcp (4) gd in Nov beating Militarian (11-12) by 3 3/4l, 10 ran.
