in touch, headway, went 2nd 3 out, disputing 5 lengths 2nd, ridden when fell 2 out
held up, headway to chase leaders 9th, left disputing 5 lengths 2nd when blundered, unseated rider 2 out
chased leaders, not fluent 9th, mistake, lost place next, well behind when blundered, unseated rider 13th
chased leaders, lost place 10th, tailed off 13th, pulled up approaching 4 out
behind, blundered 11th, tailed off when pulled up before 14th
blundered 2nd, behind, driven along 14th, tailed off 3 out, pulled up before last
prominent, weakened 13th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, went 2nd 13th, left 15 lengths ahead 2 out
held up in rear, headway 7th, went prominent 9th, chased leader 11th, led 13th, about 5 lengths when blundered, unseated rider 2 out
held up, under pressure 12th, soon well behind, tailed off when pulled up before 14th
behind, headway 10th, chased leaders 4 out, left poor 2nd 2 out
chased leaders, lost place 10th, tailed off
led, headed 13th, outpaced 14th, 3rd, no chance when blundered last
Celebrity Call can overcome top weight at this level and is selected ahead of Hazeljack and Walton Way. The last named should get the trip and arrives here on the back of a solid effort at Chepstow earlier in the month. However, he is exposed as ordinary and needs everything to fall into place for him. Hazeljack loves a stamina test and has to merit serious consideration if the market speaks in his favour. Even in the twilight of his career, the 13-year-old seems to be thriving on his racing and is in with a major shout in this grade. El Batal is another to note with interest in the betting, as he has room for improvement from his current mark. Like the selection, his rider takes 7lb off his back with a claim and his task at the weights is not as arduous as appears on first glance. However, there can also be plenty of mileage to be gained in siding with Celebrity Call, who is open to far more improvement than the rest and, as he took to these fences well on his chasing debut, the Oliver Sherwood-trained gelding looks worth a punt in a weak contest like this.
Celebrity Call (IRE) 9-4fav (10-7) Mid-division, mistake 9th, headway 14th, chased winner from 4 out, close up 2 out, ridden approaching last and not quicken, 2nd of 7, 8l behind Georges Boy (10-7) at Plumpton 3m 2f amt hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Feb.
El Batal (IRE) 12-1 (11-8) Held up, mistake 4th, behind 11th, kept on one pace from 3 out, 3rd of 10, 15l behind Captain Aubrey (11-12) at Towcester 3m hcp chs 0-100 (4) sft in Mar.
Historic Place (USA) 11-1 (10-2) Mid-division, mistake 1st, hit 8th, lost touch 11th, tailed off, 11th of 16, well behind Island Flyer (10-12) at Newbury 2m 6f nov hcp chs 0-130 (3) sft in Mar.
Hazeljack 4-1 (11-3) Tracking leaders and going well, close up when unseated rider 5 out in race won by Amoreigh (11-10) at Plumpton 3m 2f hcp chs 0-90 (5) hvy in Mar, 7 ran.
Croc An Oir (IRE) 7-2fav (10-13) Held up, headway after 4 out, one pace from 2 out, 3rd of 10, 12l behind Radnor Lad (11-0) at Towcester 3m hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd.
Sycho Fred (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) In rear, mistake 11th, weakened approaching 3 out, 6th of 10, 46l behind Radnor Lad (11-0) at Towcester 3m hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd.
Sabreflight 9-1 (11-4) Prominent, led approaching 5 out, headed 4 out, every chance next, weakened approaching last, 4th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Dere Lyn (10-12) at Chepstow 3m hcp chs 0-110 (4) sft in Mar.
Walton Way 12-1 (10-10) Mid-division, headway 11th, ridden to lead approaching 2 out, headed last, kept on, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Arceye (10-4) at Chepstow 3m hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd.
Victree (IRE) 7-1 (11-10) Hit 7th and 10th, always towards rear, 9th of 14, 35l behind Boardroom Dancer (10-1) at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp chs 0-90 (5) gd.
One Step Closer (IRE) 28-1 (10-8) Held up, weakened 8th, behind from 10th, 5th of 10, well behind Chopneyev (11-9) at Folkestone 2m 5f cnd hcp chs 0-105 (4) hvy in Jan.
Roddy The Vet (IRE) 8-1 (10-7) Mid-division, headway after 14th, close 5th and ridden after 18th, weakened after 4 out, 5th of 12, well behind Classic Clover (11-12) at Wincanton 3m 3f hcp chs 0-95 (5) sft in Mar.
Tallow Bay (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, outpaced 10th, no chance after, 5th of 8, 23l behind Present M'lord (11-6) at Plumpton 3m 2f hcp chs 0-105 (4) hvy.
Miss Doublet 9-2 (10-4) Tracked leader, reminder 3rd, led 8th, headed after 3 out, rallied flat, not reach winner, 2nd of 7, 3l behind Amoreigh (11-10) at Plumpton 3m 2f hcp chs 0-90 (5) hvy in Mar.
Almizan (IRE) 16-1 (10-8) Mid-division, mistake 4th, blundered 7th, behind from next, tailed off, 7th of 11, well behind Kew Jumper (11-2) at Lingfield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Mar.
