tracked winner, one length down going well when blundered and fell 4 out
made all, ridden 3 out, all out, (limited visibility)
close up in 5th, pushed along and headway 4 out to go 3rd, ridden next, weakened soon after 2 out, clambered over last, walked over the line
close up early, tracked winner 4 out, ridden and every chance last, stayed on
keen tracked leaders, pushed along and outpaced 4 out, ridden and rallied run in, closing on first two close home
NonRunner
The Toojumpa has only completed once in her last five starts though won at Worcester on that occasion and can figure with a clear round. GOLDEN ROBIN is of more interest having won off a higher mark over hurdles and finishing third over track and trip on a recent chasing debut. Sue Smith’s mare gets the vote given Leicester runner-up Top And Drop hasn’t raced since February and Whatsdastory looks no nearer winning over fences and is fitted with blinkers.
Whatsdastory (IRE) 11-4jfav (11-4) Led, jumped right and reminder 3rd, pushed along briefly and reminder 13th, driven along after 4 out, pressed 2 out, ridden and headed before last, hit last, no extra run-in, 3rd of 5, 5 3/4l behind Schiaparannie (11-4) at Southwell 3m hcp (4) gd in Nov.
Top And Drop 14-1 (11-9) Held up behind leading trio, took closer order 7th, almost upsides 4 out, led travelling strongly before last, driven and headed flat, no extra close home, 2nd of 8, 6 1/2l behind Overworkdunderpaid (11-5) at Leicester 2m 7f hcp (4) hvy in Feb.
Golden Robin (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Raced wide held up, headway 4 out, ridden 2 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 10, 7 1/2l behind Sidi Ismael (11-11) at Wetherby 3m hcp (4) gs in Dec.
The Toojumpa 3-1 (10-4) Headway and close up 3rd, tracked leaders when unseated rider 14th, at Hereford 3m 1f hcp (2) gd in Dec.
Raddle And Hum (IRE) 14-1 (11-6) In rear, ridden and headway 4 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 22l behind Elixer (10-0) at Musselburgh 2m 6f hcp (5) gs in Dec.
Stop Talking (IRE) 22-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, some headway 3 out, no impression, soon weakened, 7th of 9, dist behind Could Be Trouble (11-12) at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Oct.