in touch, blundered 2 out, soon weakened
led, headed before 2 out, weakening when fell 2 out
with leader, every chance 3 out, ridden and weakened before last
towards rear, pushed along before 3 out, never dangerous
behind, effort after 3 out, never dangerous
mid-division, lost place after 3rd, tailed off 4 out
mid-division, pushed along 5th, weakened from 4 out, tailed off, pulled up before 3 out
held up towards rear, ridden before 3 out, never dangerous
towards rear, headway before 3 out, ridden to lead narrowly last, soon left clear, kept on well
with leaders, reminders after 4th, soon lost place, tailed off 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
held up in touch, led before 2 out, headed narrowly when fell last
towards rear, headway 4 out, chased leaders before 3 out, went 2nd before 2 out, no extra last
chased leaders, pushed along 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, headway 6 out to chase leaders, challenged 3 out, weakened from 2 out
prominent, pushed along and weakened before 3 out
mid-division, headway to chase leaders before 3 out, ridden before last, kept on same pace
in touch, headway before 3 out, ridden before last, hampered soon after last, weakened run-in
towards rear, headway 3 out, switched right before 2 out, ridden before last, left 2nd last, kept on and no chance with winner
held up mid-division, headway on outer before 3 out, left 3rd place after last, soon ridden, kept on
Born Survivor has top weight in this but a fast pace will bring his stamina into a play and he’s no forlorn hope. Irish raider Wakea ran well in the county Hurdle and his partner, Donagh Meyler, is one of only two riders in this to have ridden out out his claim. David Noonan is the other and he may have picked up the plum ride in SO CELEBRE (NAP), a fast-improving four-year-old who showed a fine turn of foot to beat a decent field at Ascot last weekend - he only has a 5lb penalty. Donald McCain would love to have a winner on the card and is double-handed with the hat-trick seeking Cousin Oscar preferred to Raise A Spark. Highland Fling is another seeking a treble and Flat winner Master Of Finance gets good ground for the first time over hurdles. Chesterfield can reverse Newbury running with Remiluc and Darebin was a close third in the Imperial Cup last month on his return to jumping and is also worth considering.
Born Survivor (IRE) 33-1 (11-8) Held up in mid-division, headway after 3 out, travelling strongly before 2 out, driven approaching last, no extra final 50 yards, 6th of 23, 6l behind Champagne Classic (11-3) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp (2) gd in Mar.
Wakea (USA) 33-1 (10-10) Led, clear when not fluent 3rd, 10 lengths clear 2 out, headed before last, weakened towards finish, 11th of 25, 4 3/4l behind Arctic Fire (11-12) at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp (1) gd in Mar.
Remiluc (FR) 50-1 (11-4) In touch in mid-division on inside, hit 2 out, soon beaten, 15th of 23, 27 1/4l behind Champagne Classic (11-3) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp (2) gd in Mar.
Robinshill (IRE) 100-1 (10-9) Mid-division, lost place 3 out, soon behind, tailed off, 23rd of 25, dist behind Supasundae (11-4) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (1) gs in Mar.
Vosne Romanee 18-1 (10-7) In touch until 3 out, soon dropped out, 22nd of 25, dist behind Arctic Fire (11-12) at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp (1) gd in Mar.
Aminabad (FR) 12-1 (11-5) With winner, weakened before 3 out, 3rd of 4, dist behind Zamdy Man (11-8) at Newcastle 2m (2) sft in Feb.
Jacks Last Hope 25-1 (10-8) Rear of mid-division, headway after normal 3 out, 3rd before omitted last, no impression on winner, 3rd of 15, 7l behind Massini's Trap (10-2) at Aintree 2m 4f hcp (2) gd in Oct.
Curious Carlos 8-1 (11-12) Held up in last pair, headway chasing leaders 3 out, every chance next, weakened run-in, 6th of 7, 10 3/4l behind Cool Sky (10-7) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp (3) gs in Mar.
Chesterfield (IRE) 9-2 (11-5) Held up in touch, headway into 3rd approaching 2 out, driven into 2nd between last 2, one pace and no impression on winner, 2nd of 8, 2 3/4l behind Remiluc (11-8) at Newbury 2m hcp (3) sft in Mar.
Cousin Oscar (IRE) 1-7fav (11-6) Made all, pushed clear approaching 2 out, very easily, won at Bangor 2m 1f (4) gs in Mar beating Hes Our Robin (11-0) by 23l, 4 ran.
John Constable (IRE) 10-1 (10-10) Always towards rear, 10th of 14, 23l behind William H Bonney (10-11) at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp (2) sft in Jan.
Raise A Spark 6-5fav (11-12) Took keen hold, tracked leading pair, left in close 2nd 4th, led after 3 out, ridden before 2 out, headed and hit 2 out, no chance with winner, lost 2nd approaching the last, weakened badly run-in, just held on for 3rd, 3rd of 5, 14l behind Highland Fling (10-13) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp (4) sft in Mar.
The Grey Taylor (IRE) 9-2 (10-12) Led, ridden and headed after 3 out, weakened before last, 5th of 6, 25l behind San Benedeto (11-12) at Doncaster 2m hcp (2) sft in Mar.
Master Of Finance (IRE) 15-8 (11-6) Tracked leaders, effort 3 out, every chance next, ridden and stayed on to chase winner flat, always held, 2nd of 7, 2 1/4l behind Blue Hussar (11-0) at Wetherby 2m (4) gs in Mar.
Darebin (GER) 25-1 (10-11) Prominent, led before 2 out, headed soon after last, lost 2nd and stayed on same pace, 3rd of 13, 4 1/2l behind London Prize (11-2) at Sandown 2m hcp (1) sft in Mar.
So Celebre (GER) 9-1 (11-4) Took keen hold, tracked leaders on inside, travelling well after 3 out, 2nd between last 2, led approaching last, driven out, won at Ascot 2m hcp (2) gd in Apr beating Dolos (11-11) by 2 3/4l, 8 ran.
Highland Fling (IRE) 7-2 (11-0) Off the pace in 4th, closer before 3 out, 2nd before 2 out, led last, kept on well run-in, won at Fakenham 2m hcp (3) gd in Mar beating Star Foot (10-12) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
Chieftain's Choice (IRE) 10-1 (10-9) Held up in rear, shaken up before 2 out, hampered last, never dangerous, 9th of 13, 12 1/2l behind London Prize (11-2) at Sandown 2m hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Zalvados (FR) 5-2fav (11-7) Held up in last trio, mistake 5th, headway before 2 out, 2nd last, held by winner inside final 100 yards, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 8, 3/4l behind Gregarious (11-0) at Sandown 2m hcp (3) sft in Mar.
