tracked leaders, not fluent 5th, led after next, not fluent last, drew clear flat, stayed on well
with leader, led 4th until 5th, weakened approaching 2 out, tailed off
tracked leaders, ridden before 8th, weakened approaching 2 out, tailed off
held up towards rear, headway approaching 8th, went 4th before 2 out, no impression last
held up towards rear, headway 4th, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out, tailed off
prominent, took keen hold, lost place after 4th, well behind after 6th, pulled up before 7th
always in rear, not fluent 4th, pulled up before 7th
mid-division, bumped 4th, struggling 6th, tailed off
held up, headway after 3rd, chased winner after 8th, not fluent last, soon beaten
mid-division, headway 7th, went 3rd after next, mistake 2 out, one pace last
jumped slowly, always behind, pulled up before last
held up in rear, hampered 4th, mistake 6th, struggling 8th, tailed off
held up towards rear, struggling when hit 8th, pulled up before last
tracked leaders, lost place when mistake 4th, behind 6th, tailed off
led until 4th, led next until after 6th, weakened after next, pulled up before 2 out
LAST OF THE BUNCH comes into this race off the back of some decent efforts and is taken to get back in the winners enclosure with both Chester Lad and Cocoa Key worth noting. The selection landed a bumper at Carlisle last October and broke her maiden tag over hurdles on her second attempt at Musselburgh on her penultimate outing. She was not discredited on her latest outing after finishing fourth of eleven with a penalty and as this race looks like an easier opportunity she ought to take some beating. Chester Lad broke his maiden tag at this venue albeit over two miles. He takes a big step up in trip this afternoon but with the ground conditions being much quicker that should compensate for the longer distance. Cocoa Key showed promise after landing a bumper at Doncaster on his second outing but has since failed to live up to expectations. He has however run with credit in defeat and is sure to give his supporters a good run for their money. Last of The Bunch comes from a shrewd yard and is sure to have plenty of supporters.
Chester Lad 18-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, ridden last, kept on to lead final 100 yards, won at Hexham 2m nh nov hdl (4) sft in Mar beating King O'the Gypsies (11-6) by nk, 13 ran.
Bollin River 100-1 (11-2) Mid-division, jumped left 2nd, ridden 6th, weakened 3 out, 9th of 11, 38l behind Moonstreaker (10-13) at Market Rasen 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Cocoa Key (IRE) 8-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, headway 2 out, one pace when hit last, 4th of 13, 16l behind Quatro Pierji (11-0) at Hexham 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
County Colours (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Held up in touch, weakened after 3 out,, 11th of 16, 31l behind Good Old Thyme (11-2) at Catterick 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Mar.
Doodlebop (IRE) 8-1 (10-6) Held up mid-division and mistakes, headway 11th, blundered 14th, soon pulled up, in a race won by Star Beat (11-8) at Catterick 3m 1f nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd in Mar, 11 ran.
Hind House 100-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, under pressure halfway, soon beaten, 6th of 8, well behind Lovey Dovey (10-5) at Sedgefield 2m 1f NH flat (6) gd in Mar.
Moscow Player (IRE) Moscow Society gelding out of Accordian's Choice.
Sambelucky (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, tailed off over 5f out, last of 16, well behind Wordy's Boy (10-13) at Doncaster 2m NH flat (5) gs in Feb.
Last of The Bunch 4-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden approaching 2 out, jumped left last, no extra and lost 3rd flat, 4th of 11, 29l behind Bogside Theatre (10-7) at Catterick 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Dice (IRE) 18-1 (10-4) Tracked leaders, mistake 4 out, outpaced next, ridden and no impression from 2 out, 5th of 12, 21l behind Hold Fast (11-7) at Kelso 2m 2f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Mar.
If Ever (IRE) 66-1 (10-6) Held up towards rear, jumped right 3rd, fell next, in a race won by Nafaath (10-7) at Ayr 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gf in Mar, 11 ran.
Modestine Theatrical Charmer mare out of Camden Thistle.
One More Cent 200-1 (10-4) Mistakes, in rear, lost touch 5th, soon tailed off pulled up 4 out, in a race won by Love of Tara (10-12) at Wetherby 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) sft, 12 ran.
Snap Decision 200-1 (10-9) In touch when fell 3rd, in a race won by Gwyre (10-4) at Sedgefield 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) gd in Mar, 11 ran.
City In The Sky 100-1 (10-2) Always behind, weakened over 5f out, 11th of 13, well behind Royal Riviera (10-12) at Wetherby 1m 5f 3yo nhf (5) hvy in Dec.
Uncle Michael 33-1 (10-6) Held up in touch and keen, led after 2nd, headed 4 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 12th of 15, well behind Old Noddy (11-2) at Hexham 3m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Mar.
