tracked leaders in 4th, ridden before last, no impression
led, headed and mistake 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
towards rear, headway before 3 out, chased winner before last, kept on and held towards finish
mid-division, headway before 2 out, soon chased winner until before last, one pace
with leader, weakened before 2 out
tracked leaders, led from 3 out, ridden run-in, held on towards finish
towards rear, headway before last, soon went 3rd, kept on
in rear, tailed off 8th
Always a competitive contest but if SURF AND TURF can repeat the performance of his impressive Red Rum Chase success at the Grand National meeting then he'll be a tough nut to crack despite an 8lb higher mark. He's reliable, consistent and will not be inconvenienced should any rain get into the ground. Witness In Court will be a danger after the rediscovery of winning form at Perth and the drop in trip is of little concern to him, whilst the solid My Brother Sylvest should go well again, although the feeling persists he may just be in the grip of the assessor. Anquetta has a chance at his best and do keep an eye on It's A Gimme. He showed nothing on his return from an absence of ten months but has been a very useful tool in the past. The market should be the best guide as to his chances in such a competitive affair.
Witness In Court (IRE) 9-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, went 2nd 8th, closed after 9th, led before 3 out, clear next, blundered last, stayed on, won at Perth 2m 4f hcp chs 0-150 (2) gs in Apr beating Alderbrook Lad (10-2) by 11l, 6 ran.
My Brother Sylvest 7-2 (11-12) Led, headed before 3 out, led again 2 out, ridden and headed after last, kept on, 2nd of 7, 3l behind Le Bacardy (11-7) at Market Rasen 2m 2f hcp chs 0-140 (3) gd.
It's A Gimme (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Held up, struggling after 14th, weakened before 4 out, 6th of 7, 46l behind Big Casino (10-0) at Haydock 2m 6f hcp chs (2) gs.
Surf And Turf (IRE) 33-1 (10-5) Mid-division, headway after 4 out, went 2nd from 2 out, led before last, edged left flat, stayed on, won at Aintree 2m hcp chs G3 (1) gs in Apr beating Darwins Fox (10-13) by 1 1/2l, 17 ran.
Anquetta (IRE) 9-1 (10-12) Held up in touch, weakened before 3 out, 12th of 13, well behind Anay Turge (10-11) at Market Rasen 2m 4f hcp chs (2) gd.
Another Flutter (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Mid-division, in touch after 5 out, effort next, one pace 2 out, ridden and weakened last, 7th of 10, 15l behind Bullet Street (11-0) at Ludlow 2m hcp chs 0-140 (3) gd.
Miss Tenacious 11-4 (11-1) Tracked leaders in 3rd and in rear, chased winner before 9th, no impression from 2 out, 2nd of 3, 13l behind Ulck Du Lin (11-5) at Wincanton 2m hcp chs 0-135 (3) gf in Apr.
Sublime Talent (IRE) 11-4 (11-7) Hung left and raced awkwardly, led until 6th, chased leading pair, 2nd before 4 out, led before 2 out, ridden and headed 2 out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 9l behind Limpopo Tom (11-10) at Ludlow 2m hcp chs 0-120 (4) gd in Apr.
