mid-division, headway 5th, ridden to chase leading pair after 2 out (usual 3 out), 4th and weakened before last
prominent on inside, lost place 4th, behind from next, tailed off 2 out (usual 3 out), soon pulled up
held up towards rear, struggling 5th, tailed off
held up in rear, headway 5th, went 2nd on long run between last 2, led last, ridden clear flat
led, headed before 5th, outpaced when switched outside approaching 2 out (usual 3 out), soon weakened
tracked leaders, led before 5th, driven and headed on long run between last 2, no impression in 3rd before last
chased leaders on outside, weakened 2 out (usual 3 out), soon pulled up
in touch on outside, lost place 4th, behind from next, tailed off 2 out (usual 3 out), soon pulled up
held up in touch, went 2nd before 5th, led on long run between last 2, ridden and headed last, no extra in clear 2nd flat
chased leader, lost place after 4th, weakened 2 out (usual 3 out), soon pulled up
tracked leaders, outpaced 2 out (usual 3 out), soon weakened
Ruttan Lake won twice over fences last year and, though beaten twice off similar marks over hurdles in the autumn, must have every chance here if fully wound-up. Majestic Bull landed a gamble at Bangor in December and hinted at a revival at Chepstow three weeks ago, though still looks to be a few pounds too high. Aureate has ability but is a law unto himself and more interesting is Revaader, beaten less than a length at Taunton last time and only a couple of pounds higher now. QUALITEE has never won over hurdles but has scored off a higher mark over fences in the past and did enough at Southwell last time to suggest she'll go close in this modest affair.
Kruseman 20-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, ridden on outside 4th, weakened well before 2 out, 9th of 13, well behind Goochypoochyprader (10-6) at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gs in Feb.
Sir Benfro 100-1 (10-10) Prominent on outside, weakened well before 3 out, tailed off, 11th of 15, well behind Moorlands Mist (11-0) at Chepstow 3m NH mdn hdl (5) sft.
Majestic Bull (USA) 9-2 (10-13) Mid-division, headway after 4th, ridden approaching 2 out, stayed on same pace before last, 3rd of 9, 7l behind Molon Labe (11-5) at Chepstow 2m nov hcp hdl 0-100 (5) sft.
Cladding 100-1 (10-7) Jumped left, led until after 3rd, prominent until 3 out, soon weakened, 12th of 15, well behind E Street Boy (11-9) at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Feb.
Qualitee 10-1 (11-12) Led, headed after 8th, went 3rd before 2 out, ridden before last to chase winner, kept on and held run-in, 2nd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Zelos Diktator (10-9) at Southwell 3m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) hvy.
Revaader 8-1 (10-9) Took keen hold, held up in rear, hit 4th and next, headway on outside approaching 4 out, ridden and pressing leaders last, stayed on to press for 2nd final strides, 3rd of 7, 1l behind Scales (11-7) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft.
Notcantdoit (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Held up in last trio, mistake and reminders 5th, mistake and struggling 7th, tailed off 9th, soon pulled up,in a race won by Brunette'sonly (10-6) at Exeter 2m 7f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft, 9 ran.
Generalise 28-1 (10-3) Chased clear leader, hit 3rd, mistake and ridden 8th, lost 2nd 3 out, soon weakened, mistake next, 5th of 8, 45l behind Call Me Sir (10-9) at Wincanton 2m 6f NH Novice Handicap Hurdle (0-105) (3yo+) (4) sft in Dec.
Ledbury Star (IRE) 150-1 (10-7) Behind, ridden after 5th, never dangerous, 10th of 17, well behind Brick Red (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn hdl (5) sft in May.
North London 7-1 (10-8) Chased leader until 5th, chased leaders, pushed along after 4 out, ridden before 2 out, soon outpaced, plugged on, 5th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Scales (11-7) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft.
Aureate 16-1 (10-6) Mid-division, mistake 5th, struggling 3 out, headway 2 out, never nearer, 5th of 11, 14l behind Chilbury Hill (10-1) at Towcester 2m sell hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Feb.
Ruttan Lake (IRE) 13-8fav (9-12) Tracked leaders, mistake 1st, pressed winner from 6th, pushed along after 3 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 11, 17l behind Hit The Switch (10-13) at Sedgefield 2m 5f cnd nov hcp hdl (5) gd in Oct.
