held up, headway 7th, led 3 out, drew clear after 2 out
chased leaders, led after 4 out, headed next, no chance with winner
always behind and mistakes
held up, headway approaching 7th, weakened 4 out, pulled up before next
led 4th, headed after 4 out, weakened quickly approaching next
mid-division, chased leaders approaching 7th, weakened after last
towards rear, pushed along after 6th, pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, lost place 5th, rallied 4 out, stayed on to take 3rd from last, no impression
led to 4th, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out
Nonrunner
Loita Hills is the selection in this modest affair with Gold Again and Stagecoach Amber respected. The selection ran up against a useful horse in Seymar Lad last time out and while he probably isn't as good over fences as his hurdling form suggested, with makeweight opposition, he won't get too many easier opportunities than this. Gold Again has been backed on a number of occasions in the past but his chances have been severely compromised by the imposition of the owner's son in the saddle. With a new owner and Josh Guerriero aboard, a change in fortunes seems probable. Stagecoach Amber put up a below par run at Sedgefield in April. It is hoped that better ground equals a better performance. Malt De Vergy has no excuses about trip or going and is exposed as ordinary. Banchory Two has lost his way badly having rated well into three figures a couple of seasons ago. Panthers Run seems to need further these days but has made a habit of hitting the frame at long odds. Hardybuck has shown little since leaving Nigel Twiston-Davies. Champagne Rossini has at least placed on a faster surface. Loita Hills is the pick in a race that lacks quality.
Loita Hills (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Held up, hit 2nd, headway after 11th, went 3rd 3 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 4l behind Seymar Lad (11-6) at Chepstow 2m 3f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in Apr.
Stagecoach Amber (USA) 10-1 (10-0) Chased leaders to 10th, soon outpaced, weakened 4 out, 6th of 8, 48l behind Snoopy Loopy (11-0) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp chs (2) gs in Apr.
Gold Again (IRE) 10-1 (11-6) Jumped right 1st, prominent after 2nd, weakened approaching 6th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Creinch (11-12) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Apr, 18 ran.
Malt de Vergy (FR) 7-2 (10-12) Tracked leader, outpaced approaching 3 out, never dangerous after, 5th of 9, 27l behind Whatcanyasay (9-9) at Sedgefield 2m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Dec.
Banchory Two (IRE) 11-1 (11-0) Led, ridden and headed approaching 4 out, gradually weakened, 5th of 9, 26l behind Kalmo Bay (11-12) at Musselburgh 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in Feb.
Gappersonneldotcom (IRE) 18-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, 6th of 8, 32l behind Raffish (11-1) at Perth 2m mdn hdl (5) gs in Aug.
Panthers Run 16-1 (10-8) Always towards rear, tailed off, 8th of 18, well behind Wise Choice (10-11) at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Apr.
Champagne Rossini (IRE) 33-1 (11-6) Behind, jumped right throughout and pulled up 3 out in race won by Apocalozzo (10-5) at Fakenham 2m 5f hcp chs (5) gf, 15 ran.
Jendali Lad 25-1 (10-7) Always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Prince Balthasar (10-10) at Musselburgh 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Nov, 13 ran.
Jimmytheblacksmith (IRE) 40-1 (10-8) Held up, ridden 6th, no impression, 10th of 16, 18l behind High Jack (11-8) at Towcester 2m 3f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Apr.
Hardybuck (IRE) 50-1 (11-1) Always towards rear, lost touch from 9th, 5th of 13, well behind Ballynure (11-0) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp chs 0-95 (5) hvy in Apr.
