prominent, mistake 8th, ridden after, chased leaders after 3 out, kept on same pace from 2 out
mid-division, hampered 6th, ridden 8th, weakened 2 out, pulled up before last
in touch, not fluent 7th, ridden and weakened 3 out
chased leader, joined leader approaching 8th, ridden after 3 out, still every chance approaching last, no extra flat
mid-division, mistake 5th, weakened 3 out
towards rear, reminder 3rd, headway approaching 8th, behind from 3 out
mid-division, ridden and headway after 3 out, chased leaders approaching 2 out, weakened last
prominent, ridden and lost place 8th, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out
towards rear, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
made all, ridden approaching 3 out, stayed on gamely from 2 out, readily
in touch, ridden and effort approaching 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
held up last, ridden approaching 3 out, no impression
EARTH DREAM can land this at the principal expense of Richard's Sundance and Major Malarkey. Paul Nicholls' charge cocked a snoop at the handicapper at Kempton when disposing of a decent field with contempt. A 10lb rise looks harsh on paper but that figure might still not be enough to prevent a follow up. Richard's Sundance is unproven on the surface. That said, he has kept company with some very high class novices in the past. Major Malarkey has some fairly unpromising form figures this term. That said, his yard have hit a little form of late. Similar comments apply for the Andy Turnell trained, Lordsbridge. Rider, Edward Cookson appears to be performing with much more competence these days. Pourdel sneaks in off a light racing weight. The step up in trip shouldn't be too much of a problem on what we have seen thus far. The former Hobbs inmate, Presentandcorrect has offered little for Carl Llewellyn though better ground could make a difference. Connections of Mister Wiseman have evidently been waiting for better ground so his last outing can be safely ignored. Or Sing About held every chance when capsizing at Kempton last month. It will be a tough ask to give weight all around. Earth Dream could still be well treated and is accordingly nominated.
Or Sing About (FR) 16-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, mistake 4 out, led approaching 2 out, narrowly headed when fell last, in a race won by Patsy Finnegan (11-11) at Kempton 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Mar, 7 ran.
Presentandcorrect (IRE) 18-1 (11-12) In rear when brought down 4th, in a race won by Stagecoach Opal (10-12) at Doncaster 3m hcp chs 0-120 (3) gd in Dec, 16 ran.
Mister Wiseman 12-1 (11-9) Mid-division, headway after 3 out, soon ridden, weakened next, 4th of 15, 40l behind Aux Le Bahnn (11-8) at Sandown 2m 4f cond hcp hdl 4yo+ (3) gs in Nov.
Richard's Sundance (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 12, 17l behind Alfie Sherrin (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gd in Feb.
Winsley Hill 6-1 (11-3) Led, ran wide and headed bend approaching 5th, weakened 3 out, last of 3, well behind Spanish Conquest (10-0) at Taunton 2m 1f nov hcp hdl (2) fm in Mar.
Major Malarkey (IRE) 10-1 (11-10) Prominent when blundered 1st, held up, headway 10th, chased winner approaching 3 out, 3 lengths down when fell last, in a race won by College Ace (11-8) at Stratford 2m 7f hcp chs 0-120 (3) gs in Mar, 9 ran.
Lordsbridge (USA) 14-1 (10-9) Always mid-division, 8th of 20, 18l behind Gala Evening (10-12) at Newbury 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Feb.
Portland Bill (IRE) 28-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, weakened 4 out, pulled up and dismounted before next, in a race won by Gala Evening (10-12) at Newbury 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Feb, 20 ran.
Earth Dream (IRE) 11-2 (9-12) Held up behind strong pace, closed on leaders 3 out, challenged before next, led before and mistake last, driven out flat, won at Kempton 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Mar beating Mendo (11-5) by 7l, 12 ran.
Wun Chai (IRE) 66-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, driven and weakened quickly 5th, soon in rear, tailed off, 13th of 14, well behind Eleazar (11-2) at Kempton 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gs in Feb.
Pourdel (FR) 10-1 (10-10) Behind, headway 5th, stayed on approaching last, kept on flat, went 3rd near finish, 3rd of 11, 17l behind Darstardly Dick (11-9) at Newbury 2m 3f cnd nov hcp hdl (0-120) (3) gd in Mar.
Prince De Lacour (FR) 66-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, not fluent 11th, jumped right and weakened 12th, last of 8, well behind Greenbridge (11-0) at Fontwell 2m 4f beg chase (4) gd in Mar.
