jumped right at times, bad mistake went badly right cannoned into rival who unseated rider 9th, soon headed, left in lead next, hit 4 out and headed, weakened next
pulled hard, held up, not much room 2nd, good headway tracking leaders 9th, went 2nd 3 out, dropped to 3rd between last two, no extra
chased leaders on inside, left in lead 9th, hampered by loose horse and headed next, soon lost place, rallied into 3rd 3 out, 2nd on inside between last two, strong challenge run-in, always held
chased leader until jumped slowly 4th, 2nd again 10th, led 4 out, good jump last, battled on gamely run-in
chased leaders, went 2nd 4th, badly bumped and unseated rider 9th
off the pace in last pair, jumped slowly 8th, mistake 10th, never on terms, tailed off
NonRunner
Doyannie has been beaten since winning over a shorter trip here when The Cathal Don finished runner-up. The latter re-opposes on much more favourable terms and is fancied to turn the tables but DINDIN makes most appeal. David Pipe’s charge took advantage of a slide down the weights when successful at Wincanton last month and remains on a winning mark despite a 3lb rise. Big 'n Better won at Fontwell when last in action back in 2021 and may prove best of the rest.
The Cathal Don (IRE) 7-2 (12-0) Led until 2nd, chased leader until 2 out, went 2nd again approaching the last, no chance with easy winner, 2nd of 7, 2 3/4l behind Doyannie (11-0) at Plumpton 2m 1f hcp stks (5) gd in Feb.
Doyannie (IRE) 11-8fav (11-9) Rear of mid-division, smooth headway to track leader approaching 3 out, led 2 out, ridden and idled last, headed final 100 yards, kept on, 2nd of 10, hd behind Fanzio (11-12) at Taunton 2m hcp (5) gs in Mar.
Dindin (FR) 11-4 (12-0) In touch, slow and dropped to last 10th, headway to go prominent 12th, led before 3 out, ridden approaching next, kept on well from last, won at Wincanton 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in Mar beating Broadoak (10-7) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Ramore Will (IRE) 4-1 (11-10) Towards rear, pushed along and headway 4 out, no impression 2 out, slowed to a walk run-in, 4th of 8, dist behind Gold Clermont (11-6) at Plumpton 3m 2f hcp (5) sft in Mar.
Conceal (IRE) 12-1 (11-6) Pressed leader, led 4th, headed next, chased leader until 9th, weakened before 2 out, 6th of 10, 34 1/4l behind Supasunrise (10-11) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp (5) gs in Dec.
Kilfords Queen (IRE) 100-1 (10-2) Jumped moderately in rear, outpaced and struggling 7th, tailed off when went badly left 4 out, 6th of 7, 21 3/4l behind Doyannie (11-0) at Plumpton 2m 1f hcp stks (5) gd in Feb.
Big 'n Better 11-1 (11-4) Jumped well, made all, went clear after 10th, in no danger after, unchallenged, won at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp (4) gf in May beating Arc Of Bubbles (10-5) by 11l, 7 ran.
