pressed leader, led narrowly approaching 3 out, blundered last, ridden clear when edged right flat, eased near finish
tracked leaders, driven and lost place when stumbled on bend after 4 out, behind from next
tracked leaders on inside, ridden after 2 out, kept on under pressure flat, no impression
mid-division, lost place after 4 out, weakened 2 out
led, headed approaching 3 out, soon lost place, ridden and no impression between last 2, weakened after last
tracked leaders, challenged 3 out, driven before next, one pace before last, soon ridden, kept on but no impression with winner flat
mid-division, driven before 3 out, never on terms, ridden and weakened between last 2
mid-division, mistake and dropped towards rear 3rd, headway on outside after 4 out, outpaced next, ridden and kept on after last, no impression
in touch, driven to chase leaders before 3 out, one pace next, ridden and kept on under pressure flat, no impression
mid-division, headway on outside 4 out, effort next, ridden and one pace 2 out, kept on under pressure flat, no impression
held up in rear, headway after 4 out, driven to chase leaders before next, never on terms, ridden and weakened flat
held up, always behind
behind, headway into mid-division when blundered 2 out, ridden and kept on after last, never near
NonRunner
Bathsheba Bay has been given a break after winning a maiden hurdle at Taunton back in November and makes his handicap debut along with ROYAL COSMIC. Six times a winner on the Flat, Richard Fahey’s mare opened her account over hurdles in novice company over track and trip last month and a conditional’s allowance should swing things her way. Honourary Gift is another handicapping for the first time while Zabeel Star was placed at Catterick when last seen over timber but Crackdeloust is preferred in this grade off his current mark. Blooriedotcom just got the better of Fourth Of July here last time and represents last year’s wining yard while Punchestown winner Cedar Hill may well improve on his second outing for new connections.
Bathsheba Bay (IRE) 13-8fav (11-0) Made all, soon 5 lengths clear, ridden approaching last, found extra when pressed run in, won at Taunton 2m mdn (5) gd in Nov beating Initiative (11-0) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Royal Cosmic 4-1 (11-0) Keen tracked leader, ridden and every chance 2 out, led last, ridden and ran on, won at Musselburgh 2m (4) gs in Jan beating Smart Lass (11-0) by 1 3/4l, 8 ran.
Val Mome (FR) 25-1 (11-6) Always behind, never a factor, 10th of 11, dist behind Gunnery (11-7) at Doncaster 2m 1f hcp (4) gs in Dec.
Crackdeloust (FR) 6-1 (11-8) Held up in touch, niggled along and every chance when hit last, soon ridden and beaten, 2nd of 7, 10l behind Xpo Universel (11-8) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp (4) sft in Jan.
Cedar Hill (IRE) 6-1 (11-6) Led until after 3 out, ridden and weakened approaching last, 3rd of 7, 12 1/4l behind Xpo Universel (11-8) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp (4) sft in Jan.
Blooriedotcom (IRE) 3-1jfav (11-12) Tracked leaders, pushed along 3 out, ridden to lead flat, driven out, won at Musselburgh 2m hcp (5) gs in Jan beating Fourth Of July (10-13) by nk, 9 ran.
Raymond (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Always rear-division, never on terms, 5th of 8, dist behind Pileon (11-4) at Catterick 2m 3f (4) sft in Jan.
Gemologist (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Behind, headway after 3 out, never on terms, 7th of 12, 3 1/4l behind Not The Chablis (10-11) at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Jan.
Zabeel Star (IRE) 18-1 (9-4) Slowly away, in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 8 3/4l behind Ice Pyramid (9-12) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Pammi 18-1 (10-13) Held up, pushed along 7th, headway 3 out, ridden and stayed on to go 2nd final strides, 2nd of 11, 7l behind Highway Companion (11-7) at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Jan.
Fourth Of July (IRE) 7-1 (10-13) In rear, headway 2 out, ridden to next, driven to pressed winner flat, just held, 2nd of 9, nk behind Blooriedotcom (11-12) at Musselburgh 2m hcp (5) gs in Jan.
Abouttimeyoutoldme 50-1 (10-6) In touch, pushed along and headway 4 out, ridden next, soon weakened, 6th of 11, dist behind Highway Companion (11-7) at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Jan.
Vino's Choice (IRE) 10-3 (11-7) Took keen hold, held up behind leaders, 2nd when not fluent 5th, not fluent 2 out, hit last, lost 2nd and stayed on same pace, 3rd of 6, 5 1/2l behind Rioja Day (10-0) at Musselburgh 2m hcp (5) gf in Nov.
Honourary Gift (IRE) 13-2 (11-6) Tracked leaders, driven between last 2, left 4th at last, ridden and stayed on to dispute 3rd flat, no impression with clear pair, 4th of 12, 12 1/2l behind Glinger Flame (11-6) at Hexham 2m (4) gd in Apr.
