in touch, headway 16th to chase leaders, ridden and weakened after 5 out
towards rear, never dangerous
mid-division, reminders 13th, soon lost touch, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
in touch, pushed along 12th, ridden 18th, weakened 5 out, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
close up, ridden when mistake 18th, soon weakened
towards rear, headway 18th, effort 4 out, went 2nd 3 out until no extra flat
towards rear, headway and in touch 13th, went 2nd 4 out until mistake 3 out, kept on to regain 2nd flat
close up, led 11th, made rest, stayed on strongly from 3 out
in touch to 9th, struggling 11th, tailed off when pulled up before 18th
in touch, pushed along 15th, soon weakened
towards rear, never dangerous
towards rear, reminders 11th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, ridden 17th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
behind, struggling 11th, never dangerous
led to 11th, ridden and weakened 17th, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
towards rear, struggling halfway, tailed off when pulled up before 18th
mid-division, headway and close up 18th, effort after 5 out, one pace from next
mid-division, weakened after 17th
Hello Bud, Finzi and Dere Lyn are three against the field in another competitive contest and the vote is given to Hello Bud, The selection won well last time out when beating Orki Des Aigles and although rising in the weights he looks progressive and he is taken to defy the handicapper. Finzi won well last time out when beating Florida Dream but all his best form is on a softer surface. Dere Lyn won well last time out when beating Jolejoker but he has a penalty for that win and this looks more competitive so he looks vulnerable under his penalty. Getinbybutonlyjust is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but is hard to win with. Of the remainder Hidden Bounty looks sure to improve for the better ground and could go well at a price but for the winner we are happy to return to the progressive Hello Bud.
Eskimo Jack (IRE) 28-1 (12-0) In touch, pushed along and lost place 9th, rallied and effort 14th, outpaced after 3 out, 6th of 19, 35l behind Christy Beamish (12-0) at Aintree 2m 5f hts chs (2) gs.
Hidden Bounty (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Held up, outpaced 3 out, ridden and kept on under pressure from next, no impression, 6th of 11, 9l behind Reel Charmer (11-6) at Newcastle 3m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Mar.
Brandy Wine (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) In touch, effort approaching 4 out, one pace from 2 out, 5th of 11, 17l behind Sparkling Taff (11-6) at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs.
Hello Bud (IRE) 9-4fav (11-1) Tracked leaders, led before 5th, made rest, ridden between last 2, kept on, won at Hexham 4m hcp chs 0-110 (4) sft in Mar beating Orki Des Aigles (11-4) by 14l, 6 ran.
Trisons Star (IRE) 6-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, jumped slowly 3rd, soon dropped rear, jumped slowly 4th, behind when pulled up at the 11th in race won by Silver Sedge (11-1) at Wetherby 3m 1f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gf in Mar, 6 ran.
The Gangerman (IRE) 11-2 (11-1) Held up, headway approaching 14th, ridden 4 out, weakened 2 out, 3rd of 11, 25l behind Obaki de Grissay (10-11) at Exeter 3m 6f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gs in Mar.
Lydon House 8-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, bad mistake 8th, ridden and bad mistake 6 out, soon no danger, 10th of 16, 22l behind Mouftari (10-10) at Limerick 3m hcp chs 0-130 hvy in Mar.
Laertes 22-1 (10-13) Held up in rear, reminders after 7th, behind from next, 14th of 22, well behind Forest Pennant (10-13) at Aintree 3m lst hcp hdl (1) gd.
Finzi (IRE) 5-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, with leader 3rd, challenged between last 2, led flat, driven out, won at Bangor 3m 6f hcp chs 0-120 (3) hvy in Feb beating Florida Dream (11-8) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Getinbybutonlyjust 11-2 (9-9) Mid-division, close up 11th, led 13th, ridden approaching last, headed and no extra flat, 2nd of 12, 5l behind Standin Obligation (11-12) at Kelso 3m 1f hcp chs 0-145 (2) hvy.
Countess Trifaldi (IRE) 20-1 (9-12) In rear, mistakes early, ridden and struggling 14th, always behind, 10th of 19, 37l behind Gaelic Gift (10-1) at Cheltenham 3m 4f hcp chs 0-130 (3) gd.
Orki Des Aigles (FR) 8-1 (11-4) Always prominent, chased winner 20th, ridden and effort 2 out, weakened before last, 2nd of 6, 14l behind Hello Bud (11-1) at Hexham 4m hcp chs 0-110 (4) sft in Mar.
Almire du Lia (FR) 10-1 (11-10) In touch until weakened 12th, 5th of 8, well behind Dickie Lewis (10-13) at Newcastle 3m hcp chs 0-105 (4) hvy.
Amazing Valour (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) Soon chasing leader, led 3rd until 10th, led 14th, stayed on well, driven out, won at Exeter 3m 6f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gd beating Potts of Magic (10-7) by 2l, 10 ran.
Treasulier (IRE) 5-1 (11-9) Led, ridden 11th, headed next, outpaced 3 out, kept on again, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Perange (10-2) at Kempton 3m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs in Mar.
Dere Lyn 7-2 (10-12) Held up, headway after 13th, joined leaders 3 out, led after last, ridden out, won at Chepstow 3m hcp chs 0-110 (4) sft in Mar beating Jolejoker (11-10) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Russian Sky 5-1 (11-3) Close up, blundered 1st, led 5th, headed 11th, outpaced from 4 out, 4th of 10, 13l behind Royal Mackintosh (11-10) at Carlisle 3m nov hcp chs 0-110 (4) gs.
No Picnic (IRE) 11-4 (10-1) Chased leaders, mistakes, pushed along 4th and fell at the 6th in race won by Raining Horse (10-2) at Newcastle 3m nov hcp chs 0-120 (3) gf in Mar, 5 ran.
