led to 6th, soon ridden and weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
held up in touch, headway 3 out, soon ridden and effort, one pace when mistake last
track leaders, led to 6th, headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division, weakened 4 out
towards rear, headway halfway to track leaders, effort 3 out, no extra from 2 out
held up towards rear, headway halfway to track leaders, effort approaching 2 out, no extra approaching last
close up until weakened 4 out
mid-division, headway halfway, led approaching 3 out, stayed on strongly
chased leaders, ridden and weakened approaching 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
in touch, pushed along and lost place halfway, no danger after
reluctant to race, behind, pulled up before 6th
towards rear, struggling halfway, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
towards rear, weakened 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
track leaders, reminded 4th, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division, weakened 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
Idarah can give weight and a beating to his older rivals including Lincoln's Inn, Toulouse Express and Wot Way Chief. Idarah was successful twice on the level for William Haggas, and took on good company before moving to Len Lungo. The four-year-old has wasted no time in making his mark at his new game, opening his account over hurdles in fluent fashion at Hexham at the start of the month, and should be even sharper here. His main rivals include Lincoln's Inn who also looked a progressive sort when scoring at Warwick in March, and Hexham winner Toulouse Express, although he does not win too often and may start to struggle as he goes back up the handicap. Wot Way Chief carries a penalty for his Wetherby success, but he is a big horse so that should not be a major problem, and he is the other main contender. In what appears to be a close-knit affair on paper, it is Idarah that gets the nod.
Saint Godegrand (FR) 12-1 (11-2) Held up, headway to chase leading trio 7th, ridden and no chance with winner after 4 out, weakened between last 2, 4th of 7, 30l behind Polinamix (11-0) at Plumpton 2m 5f nov hdl (4) gf.
Idarah (USA) 7-1 (10-12) Held up in touch, headway to lead approaching last, stayed on strongly, won at Hexham 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) sft beating Folk Tune (11-5) by 5l, 12 ran.
Aitch Doubleyou (IRE) 13-2 (11-4) With leader, weakened approaching 3 out, 7th of 8, 22l behind Ring The Boss (11-1) at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Mar.
King Mak 20-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, led 5th until 3 out, one pace from next, 6th of 14, 11l behind Annie's Answer (11-0) at Bangor 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Lincoln's Inn (IRE) 3-1 (11-2) Held up in touch, led approaching 2 out, ridden out, won at Warwick 2m 5f mdn hdl (4) gd in Mar beating Onefourfun (11-2) by 3 1/2l, 18 ran.
Wot Way Chief 5-1jt-fav (11-3) Held up, smooth headway 6th, led 3 out, stayed on well, won at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd beating Kidithou (11-0) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
Toulouse Express (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Close up, led 4th, made rest, 6 lengths clear last, idled towards finish, won at Hexham 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft beating Aldea (10-11) by a nk, 13 ran.
Le Briar Soul (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Always behind, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Minella Tipperary (11-8) at Exeter 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Nov, 14 ran.
