disputed lead, mistake 5th, niggled along after 7th, not fluent 13th, ridden to lead 4 out when blundered, went clear approaching 2 out, eased down from last
disputed lead, not fluent 3rd, took it up after 6th, ridden and headed 4 out, plugged on in distant 2nd from 3 out
tracked leaders, struggling and became detached after 13th, pulled up before 5 out
TIMELY GIFT wasn’t disgraced off his new mark at Taunton after winning at Chepstow and is in receipt of a massive 24lb from last month’s course and distance winner Blade Runner. It’s difficult to make a case for Churchtown Glen.
Blade Runner (FR) 5-2 (11-12) Raced wide prominent, led 7th, headed 11th, led again 3 out, clear next, ridden and ran on(4 out omitted), won at Plumpton 3m 2f hcp (5) gs in Mar beating Le Tueur (11-5) by 6l, 9 ran.
Churchtown Glen (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Mid-division, towards rear from 3rd, well behind 12th, tailed off, 6th of 8, dist behind Aeronisi (11-10) at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp (5) gd in Mar.
Timely Gift (IRE) 13-8fav (10-7) Chased leaders, ridden into 2nd before 3 out, no impression on winner from 2 out, mistake last, 2nd of 8, 7 1/2l behind Cobra Commander (10-2) at Taunton 2m 7f hcp (5) gd in Apr.
