tracked leaders, every chance 2 out, soon one pace
mid-division, headway 3 out, soon chasing leaders, weakened before last
mid-division, headway 3 out, soon lost place
led, jumped left throughout, 6 lengths clear before 3rd, headed after 3 out, soon weakened
reluctant to go to post, behind, headway 2 out, chased winner approaching last, never able to challenge
in touch, smooth headway 3 out, led next, forged clear last, easily
mid-division, under pressure halfway, never dangerous
held up in rear, headway 2 out, never on terms
in touch, outpaced 2 out, stayed on before last, never able to challenge
tracked leader, led after 3 out, headed next, faded before last
mid-division, mistake 3rd, never a factor
FAIR TRADE will surely be good enough to land this opener as he was on the short-list for the Supreme Novices' at Cheltenham until beaten in a Grade 2 at Kempton in February. Suerte Al Salto has already been beaten in a handicap but looks guaranteed to make the frame again while Mount Gunnery has hinted at ability, though his best form is over further. Bois Des Aigles may be improving and looks the pick of the remainder.
Mount Gunnery 6-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, not fluent 7th, mistake 3 out, challenged 2 out, soon edged right, not fluent last, no extra towards finish, 4th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Loudmouth (11-2) at Fontwell 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Mar.
Next Oasis (IRE) 80-1 (10-9) Held up in rear, headway after 5th, ridden before 2 out, no impression approaching last, 5th of 11, 19l behind Minella Definitely (11-9) at Wincanton 2m nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb.
Onedin Line 50-1 (11-5) In touch in mid-division, headway 6th, weakened 2 out, tailed off, 6th of 13, well behind Saphir Du Rheu (10-7) at Taunton 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Picklegend 66-1 (10-10) Led, mistake 3rd, headed after 3 out, weakened before next, tailed off, 10th of 15, well behind Chemistry Master (10-12) at Wincanton 2m mdn hdl (4) gs in Mar.
Somchine 33-1 (11-0) Towards rear and keen, headway before 2 out, stayed on well from last, nearest at finish, 4th of 13, 5l behind Looking On (11-0) at Plumpton 2m mdn hdl (5) gs in Mar.
Suerte Al Salto (IRE) 3-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, headway approaching 2 out, not much room soon after hurdle, close 3rd last, unable to quicken flat, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Jumps Road (11-2) at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gs in Mar.
Sweet Boy Vic (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, pushed along 4f out, weakened 3f out, 7th of 14, 41l behind West Wizard (10-11) at Kempton 2m mdn NH flat (4) sft in Mar.
Bois Des Aigles (FR) 9-2 (10-7) Held up in mid-division, not fluent 1st, headway to chase leading pair 3rd, pushed along and one pace before 2 out, soon no chance with leading duo, went left and hit last, 3rd of 10, 17l behind Quick Decisson (11-0) at Wincanton 2m nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Mar.
Just When 12-1 (10-5) In toouch until jumped slowly and lost place 4th, never able to get back on terms after, 9th of 14, 22l behind Leo Luna (10-12) at Newbury 2m 4yo hdl (4) gs in Mar.
Shivsingh 16-1 (10-7) Held up mid-division, ridden before 2 out, soon weakened, 6th of 13, 18l behind Looking On (11-0) at Plumpton 2m mdn hdl (5) gs in Mar.
Voltchesko (FR) 25-1 (10-7) Held up in last pair in touch, not fluent 3rd, outpaced on long run between last 2, ridden before last, kept on same pace, never on terms, 5th of 7, 12l behind Virak (10-13) at Newton Abbot 2m 3f nov hdl (4) sft in Mar.
Whileaway (USA) 40-1 (10-8) Took keen hold, prominent in chasing group, weakened 5f out, tailed off, last of 13, well behind Tradewinds (11-4) at Kempton 2m mdn NH flat (5) gs in Feb.
Fair Trade 9-2 (11-2) Took keen hold early, held up in 4th, effort to dispute 3rd between last two, weakened before last, 4th of 5, 13l behind Forgotten Voice (11-6) at Kempton 2m nov hdl G2 (1) gd in Feb.
Lanarkshire (IRE) 100-1 (10-4) Always in last pair, tailed off, 9th of 13, well behind Karinga Dancer (11-6) at Taunton 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gf.
