pulled hard, held up, headway 7th, went 2nd approaching 3 out, ridden to lead flat, ran on
held up, headway after 7th, weakened 3 out
chased leaders, jumped right 7th, weakened approaching 3 out
mid-division, driven along and in rear after 4th, never on terms
chased leaders, mistake 2nd, ridden approaching 5th, weakened 7th, tailed off
held up, headway 5th, led 7th, mistake 3 out, headed flat, not quicken
mid-division, reminders after 1st, headway after 4th, lost place approaching 6th, headway again 7th, weakened 3 out
held up towards rear, headway after 4th, mistake 6th, soon ridden, weakened next, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
chased leader until after 5th, weakened next, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, ridden when mistake 7th, weakened approaching 3 out
took keen hold mid-division, headway after 4th, weakened approaching 3 out
in rear, reminders after 4th, mistake 6th, never dangerous
prominent until pulled up after 4th (bbv)
behind, mistake 3rd, headway approaching 3 out, never nearer
led to 7th, soon ridden, weakened approaching 3 out
Nonrunner
City Affair, City of Manchester and Corso P)alladio look the principals here, with City Affair getting the vote. City of Manchester was placed in selling grade three runs ago, but he was well beaten last time, finishing last of four. This is a weak contest but a place may be the best he can hope for. After some moderate efforts, Corso Palladio was given a break and ran very well on his return to be a good second. If he can reproduce that effort he can go well, especially with McCoy on board again. City Affair is yet to win in over 30 attempts, but he has hit the frame in his last three starts. He is a consistent if one paced type, but this represents a good opportunity for him and City Affair can lead them home.
Wichway Now (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, weakened approaching 2 out, 5th of 7, 20l behind Zilcash (10-9) at Towcester 2m nov hdl (4) gf in Apr.
Sun Hill 8-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, no impression, 9th of 15, 10l behind Pocket Too (10-9) at N Abbot 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf in Apr.
City of Manchester (IRE) 15-2 (10-9) Close up, outpaced 7th, never a danger after, last of 4, 21l behind Hawadeth (11-1) at Fontwell 2m 4f clm hdl (5) gf.
City Affair 3-1fav (11-3) Led to 2nd, led 6th, ridden and headed 2 out, one pace, 3rd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Miss Rideamight (11-12) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in Apr.
Hardybuck (IRE) 9-2 (10-13) In touch, ridden and weakened 4 out, 13th of 16, well behind Go Harvey Go (10-13) at Towcester 2m 3f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Mar.
St George's Day 20-1 (11-1) Always behind, 13th of 19, 48l behind Wotashambles (10-10) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Feb.
Members Only 8-11fav (12-0) Held up; hdwy 8; rdn to ld 3 out; hdd aft nxt; one pce flat, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Bella Haze (11-0) at Howick 3m ptp gd in Mar.
Corso Palladio (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Towards rear, headway 4th, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, under pressure and keeping on when mistake last, took 2nd line, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Kaparolo (9-12) at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft.
