mid-division, weakened from 3 out
held up, headway approaching 3 out, not much room and hampered approaching 2 out, kept on same pace
led, headed after 5th, weakened 3 out
chased leaders, weakened approaching 2 out
chased leaders, led after 5th, headed 7th, soon weakened
held up in touch, led 7th, kept on under pressure from 2 out
always towards rear
held up, chased leaders approaching 3 out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened from 6th
held up towards rear, effort 7th, never dangerous
held up mid-division, weakened from 7th
always behind
held up, headway to chase leaders approaching 3 out, every chance 2 out, kept on same pace from last
always towards rear
Nonrunner
Silver Seeker returned from a long absence to score at Catterick last time and while he has disappointed second time out in the past, we will give him the vote with Wun Chai, Role On and Mister Wiseman, at bigger odds others to consider. Silver Seeker won a contest run at a good pace and stayed on in the manner of a horse who will relish this step up in distance. He has recieved a 9lb hike for that victory but the increased distance should bring about the desired improvement. Role On is an unexposed sort who ran a very eyecatching race in defeat at Doncaster. The quicker surface will suit as will the extra two furlongs on the evidence of his 2 1/2l second behind the smart mare Accordello at Kelso in November. Wun Chai was a fortuatious winner on his penultimate start but proved that no fluke when finishing front of Poppy Maroon once again at Wincanton. An extra 10lb for that victory may just anchor him here. Mister Wiseman represents a yard that have the ability to prime one for the occasion and while he has it all to do on recent form, he showed some promise in a Wincanton novice hurdle at the beginning of the year. Silver Seeker will relish the step up in trip and is taken to score.
Bushido (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Held up in rear, reminders after 4th, outpaced 8th, ridden approaching 3 out, remote 2nd after last, 2nd of 5, 29l behind Goblin (11-0) at Market Rasen 2m 6f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gf in Jun '06.
Role On (IRE) 12-1 (9-13) Held up towards rear, steady headway from 3 out, kept on same pace between last 2, 4th of 20, 5l behind Mous Of Men (10-9) at Doncaster 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in Jan.
Wicked Nice Fella (IRE) 16-1 (10-10) With leader, not fluent 3rd, weakened from 9th and pulled up 2 out in race won by Mr Shambles (9-11) at Market Rasen 3m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Mar, 8 ran.
Mister Wiseman 16-1 (10-2) Prominent, led 3rd until after 7th, soon weakened, 9th of 10, well behind El Zorro (10-11) at Newbury 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs in Feb.
Michaels Dream (IRE) 12-1 (10-8) Led to 8th, soon beaten, 6th of 8, 30l behind Mr Shambles (9-11) at Market Rasen 3m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Mar.
Kings Rock 12-1 (11-9) Prominent, raced keenly, challenged 5th to 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 6th of 12, 20l behind Pacco (10-11) at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Mar.
Saint Godegrand (FR) 14-1 (11-4) With leader, led after 5th, mistake next, headed and weakened after 4 out, 7th of 9, 33l behind Mendosino (11-5) at Ludlow 3m cnd hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Feb.
Silver Seeker (USA) 12-1 (11-12) Held up mid-division, headway 3 out, led and not fluent last, ridden and edged right flat, kept on, won at Catterick 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Mar beating Smart Man (11-7) by 2 1/2l, 16 ran.
Nobel Bleu de Kerpau (FR) 5-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, reminders 3rd, behind from next, tailed off when pulled up 5 out in race won by Art Virginia (10-13) at Bangor 2m 1f hcp chs 0-105 (4) hvy in Mar, 6 ran.
Ockley Flyer 25-1 (10-11) Blundered 2nd and rider lost irons, mistake 3rd, behind, headway 8th, lost touch from 11th, 5th of 6, 49l behind Boychuk (10-12) at Exeter 2m 7f beg chs (4) gf in Oct '06.
Devil's Disguise 8-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, lost place 5th, 8th of 16, 25l behind Bonnie Rock (10-13) at Newcastle 2m 4f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Mar.
Finlay's Footsteps 13-2 (10-8) Chased leaders, outpaced approaching 6th, stayed on from 2 out, 3rd of 6, 6l behind Spare Me (11-7) at Market Rasen 2m 6f nov hcp hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Euro Import 40-1 (10-9) Pulled hard, headway to track leader after 1st, led after 3rd, headed after 2 out, hit last, no extra, 2nd of 15, 6l behind Mungo Jerry (11-5) at Exeter 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Jan.
Moyne Pleasure (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Behind, lost touch when mistake 6th, tailed off when pulled up 5 out in race won by Nelson du Ronceray (10-2) at Hexham 2m nov chs (3) sft in Mar, 8 ran.
Wun Chai (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Prominent, chased leader 6th, ridden to challenge 2 out, led approaching last, driven clear flat, won at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Mar beating Poppy Maroon (10-11) by 10l, 21 ran.
Court Alliance 66-1 (11-2) Chased leaders until ridden and weakened after 6th, well behind when pulled up 2 out in race won by Warsaw Pact (11-7) at Stratford 2m 3f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Mar, 14 ran.
