mid-division, blundered 14th, ridden approaching 4 out, weakening when blundered 2 out
mid-division, ridden approaching 4 out, weakened approachiong 2 out
mid-division, ridden and chased winner approaching 4 out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 15th, soon beaten
in touch, effort approaching 12th, soon ridden, beaten 4 out
made all, ridden 3 out, kept on well
always behind, blundered 1st and 4th, soon lost touch, fell last
Some progressive chasers in opposition but Mighty Montefalco has looked a smart performer over the larger obstacles and gets the vote to defy an absence. Jonjo O'Neill's charge has been impressive over fences with wide margin victories at Stratford and Cheltenham and can make light of top weight. The son of Mtoto goes well fresh and is best on a sound surface so, with plenty of improvement still to come from this unexposed sort, he should take plenty of beating with Tony McCoy on board. Il Capitano enjoyed a confidence booster at Taunton last time but made several mistakes when 17 lengths behind the selection at Prestbury Park and is unlikely to turn the tables on just 3lb better terms. The Rile took advantage of a straight forward opportunity last time but has shown all his best form with plenty of cut in the ground and is passed over while recent Newcastle winner Keiran has more to do following a subsequent 7lb rise in this better grade.
