rear mid-division, hampered and unseated rider 15th
chased leaders, not fluent 9th, pushed along after 17th, ridden run-in, stayed on to take 2nd closing stages, no match for winner
in rear, always behind and tailed off 13th (Valentines)
chased leaders, not fluent 2nd, mistake 14th and pushed along, weakened after 16th
in rear, slow jump 3rd, pulled before 5th
chased leaders, pressed front rank 17th, ridden 18th, keeping on one pace when not much room at elbow, no extra final 110 yards
mid-division, behind when hampered 10th (Bechers), soon beaten
mid-division, dropped to rear before 9th, lost touch before 14th
in rear, always behind, tailed off 9th, soon pulled up
handy, bad mistake and unseated rider 9th
chased leaders, shaken up 17th, good jump and led 18th travelling strongly, ran on and drew clear from elbow, comfortably
led, nodded on landing and unseated rider 7th
mid-division, brought down 9th
towards rear, behind when fell 10th (Bechers)
prominent, left in lead 7th, jumped right throughout, shaken up after 17th, hit 18th and headed, pushed along run-in, no extra closing stages
mid-division, headway to chase leaders after 14th, pushed along 17th, ridden run-in, ran on but always held
front mid-division, prominent 5th, pushed along and weakened before 17th
rear mid-division, behind when hampered 15th, soon pushed along and beaten
chased leaders, steady headway after 16th, soon pushed along and stayed on same pace
mid-division, ridden after 13th (Valentines), soon weakened, tailed off
rear mid-division, unseated rider 5th
towards rear, fell 9th
in rear, mistake 2nd, went mid-division 12th (Canal Turn), hampered 15th and soon tailed off
mid-division, mistake 3rd (The Chair), chased leaders 16th, ridden after next, stayed on and hung left run-in, not pace to challenge
rear mid-division, tailed off from 15th, never a factor
chased leaders on outside, pressed leader after 13th (Valentines), pushed along before 17th, weakened before next
towards rear, well behind from 15th and pulled up
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Bennys King unseated his rider in the race won by the odds-on Famous Clermont at Haydock in February but got back to winning ways at Fakenham, beating Sir Jack Yeats. Famous Clermont went on to finish sixth in the Hunters’ Chase at The Festival but has ground to make up on runner-up ITS ON THE LINE, who finished second ahead of Tuesday’s easy Exeter winner Shantou Flyer. Cousin Pascal won this in 2021, getting the better of Latenightpass. But Gina Andrews’ mount comprehensively reversed the form 12 months ago and has been targeted at the race again. Magic Saint was turned over by Bennys King at Hereford in January but landed the odds at Wincanton subsequently with Envoye Special and Rewritetherules behind, though Winged Leader looks a bigger danger. Just beaten in the Hunters’ Chase at Cheltenham last season, he’s won three times between the flags since the turn of the year and is one of David Christie’s stable stars. Fier Jaguen has won seven points and has only raced twice under Rules so far but this is a big ask.
Ami Desbois (FR) 6-1 (12-2) Chased leaders, not fluent 7th, lost place before 9th, pushed along to close 13th, weakened before 3 out, 4th of 10, dist behind Caryto Des Brosses (11-12) at Southwell 3m (5) gd in Mar.
Bennys King (IRE) 15-8fav (12-2) Always prominent, led 5th, headed 8th, led again 10th, mistake and headed narrowly 13th, led again 4 out, pushed clear 2 out, ran on, won at Fakenham 3m (5) sft in Mar beating Sir Jack Yeats (11-12) by 11l, 7 ran.
Coastal Tiep (FR) 10-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 7th, 4th halfway, 3rd and no impression on leaders before 2 out where slight mistake, soon ridden and no extra, kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, 28l behind Ferns Lock (11-11) at Thurles 3m 1f Yielding in Jan.
Cousin Pascal (FR) 8-11fav (12-4) In rear, pushed along briefly after 8th and 12th, not fluent 14th, went 2nd 4 out, no impression on winner, not fluent 3 out, 2nd of 4, dist behind Espoir De Teillee (12-4) at Leicester 2m 7f (3) gd in Feb.
Dalahast (FR) 15-2 (11-12) Led early, 2nd or 3rd after, not fluent 6th or 13th, no impression on winner 4 out, soon weakened, 3rd of 4, dist behind Espoir De Teillee (12-4) at Leicester 2m 7f (3) gd in Feb.
Dento Des Obeaux (FR) 11-4 (12-0) Made all, increased advantage at 11th, reduced lead before 3 out, asserted after 2 out, clear before last, eased run-in, very easily, won at Thurles 3m 1f mdn sft in Mar beating Carrig Wells (11-7) by 22l, 10 ran.
Dieu Vivant (FR) 7-2 (12-2) Held up in rear, not much room after 8th, headway 12th, chased winner after 14th, driven and every chance last, held flat, 2nd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Caryto Des Brosses (11-12) at Southwell 3m (5) gd in Mar.
Dorking Cock (IRE) 28-1 (12-0) Headway on inside chasing leaders 4th, lost place and towards rear 16th, tailed off and pulled up soon after, at Cheltenham 3m 2f (2) sft in Mar.
Drop Flight (FR) 9-2 (12-6) Held up off the pace in last pair, headway chasing leaders before 9th, stayed on into 2nd final 100 yards, not quite pace to challenge, 2nd of 7, 1l behind Lift Me Up (11-12) at Newbury 2m 7f (5) sft in Mar.
Envoye Special (FR) 4-1 (12-6) Chased leaders, went second 2nd, lost second 5th, went second before 4 out, hit 3 out, soon pushed along, kept on one pace from 2 out, just failed to grab second post, 3rd of 7, 13l behind Magic Saint (11-12) at Wincanton 2m 4f (5) gd in Mar.
Famous Clermont (FR) 13-2 (12-0) Mid-division, headway on inside chasing leaders 3 out, pushed along in 3rd before next, went 2nd at the last, no chance with winner, weakened badly run-in, finished tired, 6th of 23, 10l behind Premier Magic (12-0) at Cheltenham 3m 2f (2) sft in Mar.
Fier Jaguen (FR) 4-7fav (12-5) (tt) made all; unchall, won at Ston Easton 3m gd in Mar beating Notre Pari (12-0) by 25l, 5 ran.
I K Brunel 80-1 (12-0) Held up towards rear, bit closer out wide in mid-division when mistake and unseated rider 10th, at Cheltenham 3m 2f (2) sft in Mar.
Its On The Line (IRE) 28-1 (12-0) Held up in mid-division on inside, outpaced 3 out, only 7th jumping the last, ran on strongly run-in, went 2nd final 100 yards and closed, not reach winner, 2nd of 23, 1 3/4l behind Premier Magic (12-0) at Cheltenham 3m 2f (2) sft in Mar.
Latenightpass 2-13fav (11-0) Jmpd rt; led 1st circ; mist 3 out; drvn to ld cl home, won at Charm Park 3m gd in Mar beating Royal Chant (11-0) by nk, 3 ran.
Lough Derg Spirit (IRE) 28-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 4th approaching straight, went 2nd 3 out, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, kept on one pace, no threat to easy winner, 2nd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Ferns Lock (12-0) at Gowran Park 3m 1f hvy in Mar.
Magic Saint (FR) 8-11fav (11-12) Chased leaders, went second 5th, joined leader 7th, led next, headed before 9th, disputed lead next, led outright 12th, went clear approaching 2 out, ran on well from last, won at Wincanton 2m 4f (5) gd in Mar beating Diligent (12-6) by 13l, 7 ran.
Matts Commission (IRE) 15-8 (11-2) (5a) (tt) a.p; led 13; clr 3 out; comf, won at Dalton Park 3m gs in Mar beating Minella Fair (11-2) by 12l, 7 ran.
Not That Fuisse (FR) 5-4fav (12-6) Held up in rear, hit 4 out, soon not clear run, closed on outside 3 out, went 2nd from last, ran on, no impression on winner, 2nd of 8, 5 1/2l behind I K Brunel (12-6) at Taunton 2m 7f (5) gd in Feb.
Reikers Island (IRE) 3-1 (11-7) (tt) lost tch 13; t.o, last of 4, 37l behind Ragnar Lodbrok (11-10) at Brafield-on-the-green 3m gd in Mar.
Rewritetherules (IRE) 33-1 (12-6) Held up in rear, driven and outpaced before 4 out where pulled up, at Ludlow 2m 4f (4) gs in Mar.
Sixteen Letters (IRE) 4-9fav (11-0) (tt) went 2nd aft 6; led 3 out; easy, won at Cotley 2m 4f gs in Mar beating Field Exhibition (10-2) by 3/4l, 3 ran.
Step Back (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Led, headed 5th, led again going out on final circuit, ridden and headed 3 out, still every chance at last, kept on one pace, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Billy Bronco (11-12) at Carlisle 3m (5) hvy in Mar.
Time Leader (IRE) 6-5fav (12-2) Wide in touch, headway to track leaders 8th, ridden 3 out, weakened and jumped slow next, pulled up before last, at Carlisle 3m (5) hvy in Mar.
Wagner (IRE) 7-4fav (11-10) (tt) led to 3 & 11-14; wknd app 2 out, 4th of 7, 19 3/4l behind Grageelagh Girl (11-0) at Larkhill 3m gf in Feb.
Winged Leader (IRE) 2-7 (12-2) Made all, 5l adv 1/2way, redcd adv 4out, gd jmp 3out to go 2l clr, 4l adv 2out, sn in command, easily, won at Portrush 3m Soft - Heavy in Mar beating Saint D'Oroux (12-2) by shd, 3 ran.
Write It Down (IRE) 2-1 (11-7) (cp) hdwy 7; led 13 til hdd bet last 2; no ex flat, 2nd of 6, 5l behind Encounter A Giant (11-7) at Bangor-on-dee 3m gs in Mar.
Sir Jack Yeats (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Raced wide, tracked leaders, led 8th, headed 10th, led again 13th, ridden and headed 4 out, chased winner, kept on one pace, 2nd of 7, 11l behind Bennys King (12-2) at Fakenham 3m (5) sft in Mar.
