held up, went 11th before straight, one pace approaching last
brought down 1st
pushed along away from start, prominent, slight mistake 4 out, 2nd approaching straight, soon on terms briefly, no extra and one pace approaching last
chased leaders, 10th from 5th, went 3rd travelling smoothly before straight, soon briefly on terms, kept on well without mathcing winner run-in
held up, improved to chase leaders approaching straight, soon on terms and led, stayed on best run-in
mid-division, 10th before straight, ridden to go moderate 4th when mistake last, one pace
prominent, not fluent 3 out and 2 out, dropped to 8th before straight, soon no extra
chased leaders, 7th before straight, one pace approaching last
soon mid-division, 11th from 5th, weakened and eased before straight, tailed off
held up, went 13th before straight, one pace
brought down 1st
soon towards rear, not fluent 2nd, pulled up before 4th
held up, slightly slow 6th when towards rear, went 12th before straight, headway but no impression last, kept on well without threatening run-in
prominent, pushed along from 5 out, slight mistake 4 out and soon weakened, eased 2 out, completely tailed off
led, slight mistake 4th, joined and slight mistake 3 out, mistake 2 out, soon headed and no extra
chased leaders, no extra and one pace approaching last
mid-division, pushed along 4 out, lost place and no danger next
prominent, slight mistake 5th, mistake 5 out and ridden, lost place from next and soon no extra
slight mistake 1st, soon mid-division, 12th from 5th, squeezed for room after 4 out, soon no impression
towards rear for most, never a factor, tailed off
hampered 1st, towards rear for most, never a factor, tailed off
held up, soon towards rear, moderate 14th before straight, no extra
held up, soon towards rear, progress into 9th before straight, no impression when tight for room and switched left approaching last, kept on well without threatening run-in
prominent, slight mistake 1st, a little keen, on terms and slight mistake 3 out, led from next, headed into straight, no extra approaching last
mid-division, fell 1st
Nicky Henderson won this last year and there's a strong UK presence again. Kim Bailey has two runners and Younevercall looked very progressive when landing a tough Kempton handicap when last seen in November. Philip Hobbs' No Comment found this trip to his liking when runner-up to Fountains Windfall at Aintree and had earlier given Harry Fry's MINELLA AWARDS 10lb and a beating at Plumpton though the latter showed massive improvement to land a Grade 3 handicap at Sandown and gets the nod. Oathkeeper had some smart form last year but hasn't run since October while Kate Appleby Shoes makes her handicap debut after landing a Grade 3 at Limerick. Okotoks is taking a huge step-up in trip but looks well handicapped and connections must be confident of his staying, a remark that also applies to the in-form Conduct Yourself, an impressive winner over 2m3f at Cork. Rathpatrick and Oscar Sam, 1-2 over the track and trip in January, are others with claims.
Younevercall (IRE) 15-2 (11-12) In touch, took closer order 4 out, led before 2 out, hung left after last, ran on strongly, won at Kempton 2m 5f hcp (2) gd in Nov beating Duke Street (11-10) by 2 3/4l, 7 ran.
Oscar Sam (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, 7th 5 out, 8th 2 out, soon ridden, went 3rd at last, kept on without threatening leaders run-in, 3rd of 20, 4l behind Isleofhopendreams (9-10) at Punchestown 3m hcp sft in Feb.
Sutton Manor (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd entering straight, 4th 2 out, left 3rd at last, no impression, 3rd of 19, 7 3/4l behind Returntovendor (9-10) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
No Comment 5-1 (10-12) Held up behind, headway before 3 out, ridden before last, soon chased winner, kept on and no impression, 2nd of 22, 8l behind Fountains Windfall (10-12) at Aintree 3m 1f hcp (1) gd in Apr.
Minella Awards (IRE) 8-1 (11-8) Towards rear, pushed along after 3 out, headway 2 out, edged right and led before last, driven and stayed on well flat, won at Sandown 2m 4f hcp (1) sft in Mar beating Prime Venture (11-6) by 1 1/4l, 16 ran.
Woods Well (IRE) 9-1 (11-5) Mid-division, badly hampered 3 out and lost position, pulled up before next, at Fairyhouse 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Skipthecuddles (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) In touch, not fluent 4 out, soon outpaced, well held from next, 8th of 15, 13 3/4l behind Willoughby Court (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m 5f (1) gs in Mar.
Sure Reef (IRE) 40-1 (10-6) In touch, lost place after 3 out, behind from next, 20th of 25, 36 3/4l behind Supasundae (11-4) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (1) gs in Mar.
Gurteen (IRE) 10-3 (11-7) Chased leaders, slight mistake 2nd, 3rd halfway, ridden after 3 out, no extra in 4th next, weakened before last, last of 6, 21 3/4l behind Bonbon Au Miel (11-2) at Cork 2m hvy in Mar.
Oathkeeper (IRE) 9-4fav (11-8) Mid-division, 5th halfway, closer before 2 out, progress to lead last, under pressure and kept on run-in, no extra and headed close home, 2nd of 9, nk behind She's A Star (10-9) at Galway 2m 4f Yielding in Oct.
Rathpatrick (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Mid-division on outer, not fluent 6th, progress in 3rd before 2 out, pushed along to challenge last, under pressure and kept on well run-in to lead final 100 yards, won at Naas 2m 3f hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar beating Carrig Cathal (11-6) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Kate Appleby Shoes (IRE) 6-4fav (10-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, slight mistake at 4th, 3rd at 5th, 2nd at 8th, on terms 4 out, soon led, pushed along run-in, comfortably, won at Limerick 2m 6f (1) hvy in Mar beating The Green Lady (10-12) by 5l, 9 ran.
Screaming Rose (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Rear of mid-division on outer, ridden in 9th entering straight, no impression, 8th of 19, 23 1/2l behind Returntovendor (9-10) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Thebarrowman (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Soon led, slight mistake 7th, joined 3 out, soon led again and ridden before straight, headed before last, soon no extra and one pace, 5th of 17, 5 1/2l behind Showem Silver (10-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Ah Littleluck (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Led and disputed, led after 3 out, soon ridden, headed 2 out, held in 2nd when fell at last, at Fairyhouse 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Billy's Hope (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Mid-division, closer in 4th 3 out, ridden in 3rd 2 out, 3rd and left 2nd at last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 19, 4 1/2l behind Returntovendor (9-10) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Captainofthefleet (IRE) 6-1 (11-10) Held up in rear, progress entering straight, close 3rd and slight mistake 3 out, ridden before next where 2nd, under pressure and slight mistake last, kept on run-in without reaching winner, 2nd of 8, 2 3/4l behind Westerner Point (10-3) at Cork 3m hcp hvy in Mar.
Abbreviate (GER) 5-1 (11-0) Not fluent 3rd, always towards rear, 12th of 13, dist behind Gayebury (11-1) at Chepstow 3m hcp (2) sft in Feb.
Our Man Zebo (IRE) 9-2 (11-7) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th entering straight, stayed on into 2nd and slight mistake 2 out, kept on same pace from last without matching winner, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Giant's Quest (11-9) at Killarney 2m 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Art Of Security (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Held up in mid-division, dropped towards rear and pushed along 4 out, ridden and no impression next, 7th of 9, dist behind Bleu Berry (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m (1) Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Okotoks (IRE) 33-1 (10-5) Held up, soon towards rear, progress to chase leaders straight, slight mistake last, kept on same pace closing stages, 4th of 20, 1 3/4l behind That's A Wrap (10-2) at Leopardstown 2m hcp Yielding in Dec.
Conduct Yourself (IRE) 25-1 (10-5) Soon mid-division, 12th from 6th, closed up 4 out, led after 2 out, pressed and stayed on well run-in, won at Cork 2m 3f hcp gd in Apr beating Miles To Memphis (10-5) by 2 1/4l, 19 ran.
Showem Silver (IRE) 10-1 (10-1) Held up, 12th from 5th, headway and impeded before straight, ridden to challenge before last, soon led, asserted and stayed on best run-in, won at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr beating Black Zero (9-10) by 4 1/4l, 17 ran.
Hunters Call (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Held up in touch behind leaders, a little keen, closed up 8th, 2nd approaching straight, soon pushed along, 3rd before 2 out, soon no impression, one pace, 3rd of 5, 12 1/2l behind Runfordave (11-8) at Clonmel 2m 2f hvy in Feb.
Bob Mahler (IRE) 4-11fav (11-2) Led until narrowly headed 2nd, chased winner, led again after 4 out, ridden and joined when veered left approaching 2 out, asserted after last, ridden when veered badly left and unseated rider inside final 150 yards, at Ffos Las 2m 4f (4) hvy in Mar.
Sadler's Risk (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Ran 5th, pushed along before 2 out and no impression in 4th approaching last, kept on one pace run-in, 4th of 7, 7 1/4l behind Open Eagle (11-10) at Thurles 3m sft in Mar.
Ballyegan Hero (IRE) 11-4fav (11-12) Raced 4th, 6th at 3rd, 5th at 8th, headway to 3rd before 2 out, led after 2 out, soon ridden and asserted, kept on well, won at Tramore 2m 5f mdn Yielding in Apr beating Torrent Des Mottes (11-4) by 2 1/4l, 12 ran.
Returntovendor (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Led and disputed, ridden and headed after 3 out, regained lead 2 out, stayed on well under pressure run-in, won at Fairyhouse 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr beating Billy's Hope (10-11) by 4 1/2l, 19 ran.
