tracked leaders, led 5th, headed when ridden after 3 out, weakened from next
tracked leaders, outpaced 3 out, weakened before next
not fluent 2nd, always behind, tailed off 3 out
mid-division, lost place 6th, soon struggling, no danger after
mid-division, ridden and weakened after 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before next
held up mid-division, in touch, tracked leaders after 5th, went 2nd before 2 out, shaken up to challenge between last 2, led approaching last, ridden out flat
tacked leaders, outpaced 6th, weakened 3 out
mid-division, headway 3 out, driven to chase clear pair before next, kept on same pace, never on terms, lost 3rd last
mid-division, lost place 6th, outpaced 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off
made most to 5th, with leader, led again after 3 out, ridden and hard pressed between last 2, headed approaching last, kept on, no impression with winner flat
with leaders on outside, outpaced in 4th before 2 out, stayed on to take 3rd when not fluent last, no chance with front pair
not fluent, always behind, tailed off 4 out
always behind, tailed off before 2 out
FRAMPTON is the selection but with a degree of caution as he takes on a host of unexposed and interesting types from good yards. The topweight will benefit from the 5lb claim of the talented Charlie Deutsch and will hopefully find this company more to his liking after seemingly having his limitations exposed in a far better contest at Cheltenham last month. He may also represent a touch of value. Three last-time point-to-point winners are on show, notably It's A Close Call who represents the champion trainer, whose yard is now in full flow. The market may prove the best guide to his chances as there have still been a number of Ditcheat inmates who have needed the run. He's an interesting hurdling recruit most certainly. Mr Cardle returns after a lengthy absence and is respected along with Well Regarded and Wingers Diggers, both of whom showed promise on their sole bumper outings in the spring. Perhaps the main danger though could prove to be Velvet Cognac, who shaped well enough over this trip on his first run for the in-form Greatrex yard and should come on plenty for the run.
Frampton (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, challenged after 4 out, every chance 2 out, soon ridden and weakened, 4th of 6, 26l behind Vicente (10-12) at Cheltenham 2m 5f nh nov hdl (2) gd in Oct.
Boardwalk Empire (IRE) 4-1 (12-0) Made all; drvn out, won at Avon Vale 3m ptp in Mar beating Cottstown Gold (11-7) by 2 1/2l, 6 ran.
Bridal Suite (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Always behind, 6th of 11, 47l behind Super Sam (11-0) at Chepstow 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) sft.
Candide (IRE) 4-1 (12-0) Ap; led 12; rdly, won at North Herefordshire 3m ptp gs in May beating Rainbow Haze (12-0) by 15l, 10 ran.
Darloa (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, mistake and stumbled 2nd, soon lost place, behind from 4th, 9th of 17, 44l behind Master Malt (11-0) at Exeter 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gd in May.
It's A Close Call (IRE) 6-4 (11-7) (tt) hdwy 6; led app 2 out; v easy, won at Berkeley 3m ptp gs in Apr beating My Alfie (12-0) by 20l, 9 ran.
Mister Trebus (IRE) 9-4fav (11-2) Chased leaders, outpaced over 6f out, soon lost place, weakened over 3f out, tailed off, 8th of 11, well behind Weststreet (11-2) at Fontwell 2m 2f NH flat (6) hvy.
Mr Cardle (IRE) 3-1fav (10-12) Held up towards rear, outpaced from 4 out, stayed on from 3 out, 4th of 14, 12l behind Theatrebar (10-12) at Ludlow 2m 5f NH nov hdl 4-6yo (4) gs in Nov '13.
The Cider Maker 50-1 (10-12) Held up, mistake 5th, well behind 7th, tailed off, last of 10, well behind Minella Present (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Oct.
Velvet Cognac 17-2 (11-0) Chased leaders, not fluent 3rd, every chance 2 out, 3rd and no impression before last, one pace, 3rd of 13, 13l behind Native River (10-13) at Stratford 2m 6f mdn hdl (5) gd in Oct.
Well Rewarded (IRE) 8-1 (10-10) Mid-division in touch, ridden over 6f out, lost place over 4f out, 8th and plenty to do over 2f out, rallied 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong to take 3rd near finish, not reach front pair, 3rd of 14, 6l behind Broughtons Rhythm (11-3) at Stratford 2m NH flat (5) gs in Mar.
Wingers Diggers 14-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders on outside, pushed along 4f out, ridden and edged left from over 2f out, went 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 7, 16l behind Leaderofthedance (10-8) at Worcester 2m cond NH flat (6) sft in May.
Milan Of Crystal (IRE) 100-1 (10-3) Behind most of way, tailed off, 8th of 11, well behind Tara Point (10-10) at Exeter 2m 3f mrs nov hdl (4) hvy.
