mid-division, ridden and weakened 7th, lost touch from 4 out
tracked winner, ridden 3 out, hampered next, gradually weakened
mid-division, ridden 4 out, blundered badly 2 out, one pace after
tracked leaders, reminder approaching 7th, soon weakened, ridden approaching 4 out, kept on one pace from 2 out
mid-division, ridden 4 out, hampered 2 out, weakening when jumped badly left and unseated rider last
made virtually all, driven out from 2 out and kept on gamely
always towards rear
held up, ridden approaching 3 out, went 2nd next, kept on one pace
prominent, ridden 4 out, weakened from next
The Wicketkeeper, Lofty Leader and No Greater Love are the three that are shortlisted here, with impressive last time out scorer The Wicketkeeper taken to collect. Lofty Leader was getting reward for some consistent efforts when scoring over the course and distance last time, although he was a little fortunate to do so, as he was left in the lead at the last. He is taken to confirm the form with the runner-up, Shares, despite slightly worse terms. A winner of a Southwell maiden on the Flat, No Greater Love has run well in all three of his chasing efforts to date, finally scoring at Huntingdon last time. He should not be disregarded off his low weight. The Wicketkeeper stepped up on hurdling form when making a winning chasing debut at Towcester. He was always going well in that contest and won easily. Raised twelve pounds for that success, he will find things tougher in this more competitive contest, but The Wicketkeeper can run them into the ground.
Jefertiti (FR) 14-1 (11-1) In touch, outpaced 3 out, weakened next, 7th of 13, well behind Terlan (11-2) at Perth 2m hcp chs 0-120 (3) sft in Apr.
The Wicketkeeper (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Held up, blundered 5th, headway 8th, led going well throughout, soon clear, easily, won at Towcester 2m hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd in May beating Radbrook Hall (11-0) by 9l, 10 ran.
Lofty Leader (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, ridden approaching 4 out, kept on to lead approaching 2 out, left clear last, kept on, won at Perth 2m hcp chs 0-120 (3) gd in May beating Shares (11-0) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Jallastep (FR) 12-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, weakened next, 4th of 15, 23l behind Leg Spinner (11-5) at Perth 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in May.
Yankee Holiday (IRE) 85-40fav (10-10) Tracked leaders, lead 7th, headed next, led again approaching 2 out, headed approaching last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 9, 3l behind Royal Glen (10-0) at Hexham 2m hcp chs 0-110 (4) gf in May.
No Greater Love (FR) 4-1 (10-0) Held up in rear, headway from 3 out, chased clear leader approaching last, ridden to lead final 100 yards, won at Huntingdon 2m hcp chs 0-110 (4) gf in May beating Dalriath (10-4) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Royal Glen (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Held up in rear, headway approaching 2 out, led approaching last, ran on strongly, won at Hexham 2m hcp chs 0-110 (4) gf in May beating Yankee Holiday (10-10) by 3l, 9 ran.
Shares (IRE) 5-1 (11-0) Held up, headway to chase leaders 3 out, soon ridden and one pace, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Lofty Leader (9-9) at Perth 2m hcp chs 0-120 (3) gd in May.
