Top weight LORD BASKERVILLE is thought good enough to win in this company with both Last Pioneer and Bold Policy worth noting in the betting market. The selection won in this grade over course and distance last month. He was not discredited when tried back in a more competitive handicap last time out finishing third in the process. Now back at this grade he should be difficult to beat if back to his best. Last Pioneer is seven pounds better off with the selection for a two length beating on their last meeting over course and distance. You could say that the turn around in the weights is sufficient enough to reverse the placings but the selection looked to have a little extra up his sleeve that day and looks good enough to overcome the difference in the weights. Bold Policy won a maiden hurdle at Fontwell in December but has really struggled to recapture that form of late. He is tried in cheek pieces for the first time to enhance his enthusiasm and this drop in grade will also be a welcome scenario so he should be monitored in the betting market. Lord Baskerville is the form horse in the race and is taken to overcome his seven pound penalty.
Lord Baskerville 9-2 (11-8) Tracked leader, mistake and reminder 5th, ridden and effort after 3 out, outpaced when mistake next, no impression approaching last, 3rd of 6, 11l behind Come Out Firing (11-12) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gf in Jun.
Bold Policy (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Always in last pair, but close enough, hit 2nd, not fluent 6th, hit 9th, soon weakened, 5th of 6, 46l behind Archie Boy (11-8) at Newton Abbot 2m nov stks (3) gd in Jun.
Capo Di Capi (IRE) 9-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, led after 4 out, ridden next, headed approaching last, soon weakened, 4th of 13, 8l behind What's Up Doc (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m Conditional Selling Hurdle (4-8yo) (5) gd in Jun.
General Mayo (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, raced keenly, not fluent 4th, mistake 6th, headway to go 4th approaching 3 out where jumped slowly and rider lost iron briefly, soon weakened, 5th of 8, 30l behind Any Given Day (11-1) at Uttoxeter 2m nh nov hdl (4) gf in Jun.
Gozome (IRE) 150-1 (10-12) Held up and keen, weakened 4 out, 8th of 12, well behind Sambulando (11-5) at Uttoxeter 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Jun.
Gracechurch (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Took keen hold, steadied into mid-division 2nd, headway approaching 6th, 2nd briefly before 2 out, weakened last, 6th of 10, 6l behind Iffy (11-2) at Stratford 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gf in Jun '08.
Heathyards Flyer 33-1 (10-10) Pushed along over 5f out, always in rear, 13th of 14, 45l behind Pure Faith (10-10) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn NH flat (6) gd in Jun.
High Standard (NZ) 16-1 (11-3) Chased winner to 3rd, one pace from 2 out, 6th of 10, 13l behind Sky Calling (11-2) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in May.
Honour's Dream (FR) 25-1 (11-12) Prominent, ridden approaching 6th, weakened before next, 10th of 14, 39l behind Bathwick Man (11-7) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Jun.
Last Pioneer (IRE) 8-1 (10-5) Chased leader to 4th, remained prominent, pecked 6th, soon led, headed last, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Lord Baskerville (10-9) at Uttoxeter 2m sll hdl (4-8yo) (5) gd in Jun.
Layed Back Rocky 150-1 (11-0) Badly hampered 1st, mistake 3rd, always behind, tailed off 5th, 12th of 13, well behind Oddshoes (11-0) at Hereford 2m 1f mdn hdl (5) gd in Mar.
Psychiatrist 11-4 (11-0) Tracked leader, hit 3 out, led soon after, clear next, ridden out, won at Fontwell 2m 2f nov hdl (4) gd in Apr '08 beating Tampa Boy (11-2) by 7l, 10 ran.
Send For Tim (IRE) 150-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 5th, weakened after 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Bring It On Home (10-13) at Stratford 2m 3f sll hdl (4) gs in Mar, 9 ran.
Pecavi (IRE) 33-1 (10-9) Led, soon clear, reduced advantage after 5th, headed 3 out and soon weakened, 9th of 16, well behind Moonlight Sapphire (10-11) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f 4yo mdn hdl gs in Apr.
Smart Pick 150-1 (10-4) Always behind, tailed off 4 out, 10th of 14, well behind Night Cru (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gd in Jun.
Villochely (FR) 8-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, blundered 2nd, clear 4th after 3 out, outpaced by front trio, 4th of 16, 9l behind Edgefour (11-3) at Uttoxeter 2m nov hdl (4) gd in May.
Papuan Prince (IRE) 4-1 (10-11) Held up well in rear, slightly hampered 2nd, headway on outside when hampered 2 out, shaken up approaching last, soon beaten and eased, 5th of 16, 9l behind Garafena (10-7) at Hereford 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gf in Jun.
Ladette To Lady (IRE) 50-1 (10-7) In touch, lost place before 4th, rallied 3 out, weakening when mistake 2 out, 10th of 16, 50l behind Garafena (10-7) at Hereford 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gf in Jun.
