mid-division on outside, dropped towards rear after 4th, struggling 3 out, weakened before next, soon pulled up
held up behind, ridden after 3 out, never near leaders, weakened before next, soon pulled up
tracked leaders, ridden before 2 out, kept on same pace, no impression between last 2, weakened last
mid-division, mistake 8th, tracked leaders 4 out, driven to chase winner between last 2, ridden after last, no extra in 3rd when left clear 2nd closing stages
mid-division on inside, lost place 7th, soon pushed along and behind, tailed off when pulled up after 3 out
led, ridden and headed turning in, soon weakened, tailed off
tracked leaders, driven and lost place approaching 2 out, no impression between last, plugged on into modest 4th flat
held up behind, ridden and headway under pressure before 2 out, stayed on into modest 3rd flat, no chance with front pair
in touch on outside, pressed leader after 6th, led turning in, shaken up between last 2, hit last, soon ridden, one pace and pressed when left 3 lengths clear closing stages
mid-division, headway before 2 out, chased leaders between last 2, not fluent last, soon ridden, went 2nd and closing on winner when rider became unbalanced and unseated closing stages
pressed leader to after 6th, in touch, driven to challenge turning in, soon ridden, no extra and lost place before last, weakened flat
LORD OF THE ISLAND is on a career-high mark and rising 12 but looked as good as ever when making a winning reappearance over 2m4f here and he’s already scored over course and distance – his yard continues in fine form. Silva Eclipse took advantage of a drop in grade to score at Uttoxeter but is only 3lb higher and a rare runner here for his stable. Eur Gone West ran well on his reappearance last season and won at Exeter and Taunton in the spring while Go Whatever is improving with experience under Rules and a step up in trip will suit. Boyhood is a decent stayer but Flemcara might need this and stablemate Fortunate George has become expensive to follow.
Boyhood (IRE) 4-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, ran in snatches, driven int 2nd 5 out, no extra after 3 out, 3rd of 5, 12 3/4l behind Virginia Chick (11-1) at Exeter 3m (2) sft in Nov.
Flemcara (IRE) 16-1 (10-10) Held up in rear, pushed along after 7th, well beaten before 3 out, 15th of 21, dist behind Aux Ptits Soins (11-8) at Aintree 3m 1f hcp (1) gd in Apr.
Lord Of The Island (IRE) 4-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, shuffled back and lost place after 3 out, soon rallied, led approaching and strongly challenged from 2 out, stayed on well towards finish (1 hurdle omitted), won at Sandown 2m 4f hcp (3) hvy in Nov beating Star Of Lanka (11-7) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Dream Berry (FR) 3-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, slow 2nd, not fluent 9th, went modest 5th when not fluent 2 out, no chance with leaders, 7th of 8, dist behind Abolitionist (10-0) at Aintree 3m 1f hcp (2) gd in Nov.
Taj Badalandabad (IRE) 11-1 (11-3) Held up, mid-division 4th, headway on outside when mistake 2 out, 2nd briefly before last, stayed on same pace flat, lost 3rd towards finish, 4th of 23, 5 3/4l behind Monbeg Theatre (10-4) at Cheltenham 3m hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Eur Gone West (IRE) 9-4 (11-0) Jumped right throughout, led, hit 6th, ridden and headed before last, soon lost place, behind and weakened from last, last of 6, 26 1/2l behind Go Another One (11-5) at Perth 3m lst (1) gd in Apr.
Silva Eclipse 4-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, pushed along before 3 out, switched right before 2 out, soon closed, led before last, ridden out, won at Uttoxeter 2m 7f hcp (3) hvy in Nov beating River Arrow (10-11) by 1l, 6 ran.
Fortunate George (IRE) 3-1fav (11-12) Prominent on outside to 3rd, behind from next, reminders after 6th, no danger after, 7th of 10, 26 1/4l behind Hygrove Percy (11-5) at Fontwell 2m 3f hcp (3) sft in Oct.
Go Whatever (IRE) 2-1jfav (10-12) Made all, not fluent 3 out, pressed next, in command when not fluent last, stayed on strongly, won at Plumpton 2m 5f (4) sft in Nov beating Fort Denison (10-12) by 6l, 9 ran.
Special Acceptance 11-1 (11-13) With leader, saddle slipped and rider lost irons 7th, gradually lost place, pulled up before 2 out, at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Crystal Lad (FR) 8-1 (11-7) Led, went left and mistake 6th, headed 8th, soon lost place, 6th of 9, dist behind Sammy Bill (11-0) at Kempton 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Nov.
