held up in last, not fluent 7th or 8th, went 4th from next, outpaced before 2 out, no impression
chased leaders, jumped right 1st, ridden before 2 out, edged left and went 2nd last, no impression on winner
went right start, led, clear until before 4th, ridden and headed after 2 out, lost 2nd last, no extra flat
held up in 4th, took keen hold, not much room 1st, shaken up after 9th, soon weakened, pulled up after 3 out
chased leader, closed before 4th, challenged 2 out, soon led, clear last, ran on
Nonrunner
Moidore will have to cope with much quicker going if he is to complete his hat-trick and has only managed third in four previous runs around here. Lady Of Longstone did well last season but she remains on a career-high mark and it proved too much last time. Party Rock is a danger to all, however, if Sean Quinlan can conserve his stamina, though a strong pace could be on the cards. MR SHANTU performed with credit when fourth at Warwick considering that was his first start since November. The better ground here will help and he may be ready to pick up the winning thread again as Western Way looks in the handicapper's grip and Bon Chic has been chasing and is better over shorter.
Moidore 11-1 (11-12) Held up in touch in rear, headway to track leaders 4 out, went 2nd going well after next, led after 2 out, soon clear, easily, won at Bangor 2m 7f hcp (4) hvy in Apr beating Lower Hope Dandy (11-11) by 15l, 7 ran.
Mr Shantu (IRE) 7-1 (11-6) Held up towards rear, headway 8th, driven to chase leaders after 3 out, outpaced in 4th before next, never on terms, 4th of 8, 9l behind The Tourard Man (11-12) at Warwick 3m 1f hcp (3) gs in May.
Lady Of Longstone (IRE) 8-1 (11-9) Led, ridden and headed 2 out, soon beaten, weakened well before last, 11th of 13, dist behind Briery Belle (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp lst (1) gd in Apr.
Western Way (IRE) 9-1 (11-9) Held up towards rear, headway 2 out, soon ridden and outpaced, well held last, 7th of 11, 25l behind Leave At Dawn (11-3) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (3) gs in Nov.
Bon Chic (IRE) 11-8fav (11-7) Close up, tracked leaders 5th, mistake 10th, joined winner 2 out, ridden to lead approaching last, pecked on landing and soon headed, stayed on, 2nd of 5, 1l behind Mercers Court (11-7) at Fakenham 2m 5f hcp (3) gd in May.
Party Rock (IRE) 6-1 (11-1) Prominent, ridden 3 out, went 2nd last, no impression on winner, stayed on, 2nd of 10, 2 3/4l behind Nathans Pride (10-0) at Aintree 2m 4f hcp (2) gf in May.
