always behind, reminders 7th, beaten when pulled up
mid-division, hit 11th, lost place when unseated rider
behind, hit 13th, weakened next and pulled up
mid-division, struggling 18th, soon beaten
tracked leaders, hit 4 out, driven and soon one pace
tracked leaders, hit 22nd, lame and pulled up
mid-division, effort 16th, ridden and weakened 20th, soon beaten and pulled up
in touch, hit 4th, chased winner 5 out, ridden approaching next, headway to challenge when hit 3 out and 2 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden approaching 4 out, weakened next
in touch, weakened 21st and pulled up
mid-division, struggling 18th, soon beaten
always behind and pulled up
mid-division until weakened 17th
blundered and unseated rider
in touch, ridden and weakend 6 out
in touch, ridden and weakened 5 out
mid-division, smooth headway from 6 out, ridden 4 out, kept on to challenge winner approaching 2 out, kept on one pace flat
behind, hampered 2nd, ridden 17th, soon weakened and pulled up
made all, clear from 19th, hit 23rd, ridden and challenged from 3 out, kept on gamely flat
mid-division, ridden and weakened 22nd
tracked winner, hit 12th, ridden 22nd, soon weakened
always towards rear
always behind and pulled up
Nonrunner
Nine De Sivola can step up on his Fairyhouse run to oblige, with Rambling Minster, Parson's Legacy, Napolitain and Idle Talk all to be considered. After looking at the entries earlier this week, we were very keen on the chance of Character Building who was unlucky to come off second best to Butler's Cabin in the four-miler at Cheltenham. However, the prospect of drying ground has forced trainer John Quinn to reconsider his options, and it unlikely that the seven-year-old will now run. If he does, then we will revert to him as the selection, but in his intended absence we shall rely on Nine De Sivola, who by coincidence also played second fiddle to Butler's Cabin on his latest outing, this time in the Irish National at Fairyhouse. Lightly weighted and with time on his side, Ferdy Murphy's six-year-old, also second in the Eider, can outstay them all, including last year's winner Run For Paddy, whose stable is not in the best of form at present. A bigger danger may well be Rambling Minster who never really recovered from a mistake at the first when ninth behind the selection's stablemate Joes Edge at Cheltenham. He will like the ground and should be suited by the trip. Parson's Legacy posted a creditable second in the Kim Muir so is worth a mention along with Napolitain who is surely better than his recent form-figures suggest. Idle Talk unseated at the 20th in the John Smith's Grand National, the third time in succession that he failed to complete. He has plenty of ability though, and a clear round would see him go close despite his big weight. Nine De Sivola has plenty going for him though, and makes most appeal.
Joaaci (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Soon struggling in rear, some headway after 3 out, never troubled leaders, 9th of 20, 26l behind Wichita Lineman (11-7) at Cheltenham 3m nov hdl Grd 2 (1) gs in Mar.
Idle Talk (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Towards rear, blundered and unseated rider at the 20th in race won by Silver Birch (10-6) at Aintree 4m 4f hcp chs Grd 3 (1) gd, 40 ran.
Cornish Rebel (IRE) 20-1 (11-9) Mid-division, mistake 5th, not fluent 15th, never on terms, 12th of 23, 28l behind Joes Edge (10-6) at Cheltenham 3m hcp chs Grd 3 (1) gs in Mar.
Sir Rembrandt (IRE) 40-1 (11-8) In rear, hampered 1st, hit 6th, struggling 10th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Joes Edge (10-6) at Cheltenham 3m hcp chs Grd 3 (1) gs in Mar, 23 ran.
Ballycassidy (IRE) 33-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, led approaching 17th until 18th, remained prominent, hampered 22nd (Becher's) blundered and unseated rider 24th (Canal Turn) unseated rider at the 25th in race won by Silver Birch (10-6) at Aintree 4m 4f hcp chs Grd 3 (1).
Napolitain (FR) 50-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, hampered 12th, headway 15th, stayed on, never reached leaders, 6th of 24, 7l behind Cloudy Lane (10-11) at Cheltenham 3m amt hcp chs 0-140 (2) gs in Mar.
Character Building (IRE) 7-1 (12-0) Prominent, left chasing winner 2 out, every chance last, edged right under pressure flat, held near finish, 2nd of 19, 3/4l behind Butler's Cabin (12-0) at Cheltenham 4m 1f nov amt chs (2) gs in Mar.
Parsons Legacy (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Mid-division to rear, stayed on from 3 out, strong run flat, took 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 24, 3/4l behind Cloudy Lane (10-11) at Cheltenham 3m amt hcp chs 0-140 (2) gs in Mar.
Run For Paddy 11-2 (11-12) Towards rear, headway 16th, ridden to chase leaders 4 out, weakened next, 5th of 6, well behind Baron Windrush (10-12) at Warwick 3m 5f hcp chs 0-135 (3) hvy in Feb.
Le Duc (FR) 66-1 (10-2) Chased leaders until blundered and unseated rider at the 7th in race won by Silver Birch (10-6) at Aintree 4m 4f hcp chs Grd 3 (1) gd, 40 ran.
L'Aventure (FR) 20-1 (10-9) In rear, pushed along after 7th, struggling 14th, well adrift 17th, stayed on from 3 out, never nearer, 4th of 18, 24l behind Baron Windrush (10-9) at Uttoxeter 4m 1f lst hcp chs (1) sft in Mar.
Rambling Minster 8-1 (10-8) Not always fluent, held up, mistake 1st, some headway, not on terms when hampered 2 out, never dangerous, 9th of 23, 18l behind Joes Edge (10-6) at Cheltenham 3m hcp chs Grd 3 (1) gs in Mar.
A New Story (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Mid-division, ridden 6 out, no impression from 4 out, badly hampered and brought down in race won by Butler's Cabin (10-4) at Fairyhouse 3m 5f hcp chs gd, 29 ran.
Classic Capers 11-4fav (11-12) Held up in rear, pushed along after 8th, headway 10th, effort when not fluent 4 out, kept on from 2 out, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Little Big Horse (11-3) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-130 (3) hvy in Feb.
Another Rum (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) 4th early, soon raced 3rd, left 2nd 8 out, ridden and no impression before 4 out, stayed on to take closer order in 3rd before 2 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, 6l behind Dun Doire (11-0) at Down Royal 3m 2f chs gs in Mar.
Ross Comm 9-4fav (10-11) Held up when unseated rider at the 8th in race won by Nice Try (10-11) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd in Mar, 9 ran.
Nine De Sivola (FR) 12-1 (10-0) Towards rear, headway on outer 4 out, 5th after 3 out, 2nd after last, kept on well, 2nd of 29, 1l behind Butler's Cabin (10-4) at Fairyhouse 3m 5f hcp chs gd.
Sybellius D'artaix (FR) 250-1 (11-10) Always in rear, tailed off, 14th of 18, well behind Kauto Star (11-10) at Cheltenham 3m 2f chs Grd 1 (1) gs in Mar.
Hot Weld 14-1 (11-8) Held up in rear, headway 10th, ridden and kept on from 3 out, no impression, 6th of 13, 19l behind Elvis Returns (10-9) at Carlisle 3m hcp chs 0-130 (3) gd.
Catch The Perk (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Led, ridden approaching 4 out, headed before 3 out, weakened approaching last, 4th of 5, 13l behind Bill's Echo (11-10) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gd in Mar.
Strong Resolve (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, outpaced 14th, soon ridden, kept on same pace, no impression, 5th of 13, 13l behind Elvis Returns (10-9) at Carlisle 3m hcp chs 0-130 (3) gd.
High Cotton (IRE) 9-2 (9-13) Jumped left throughout, chased leaders, struggling and lost place 14th, headway 18th, disputed 2nd from 3 out, stayed on flat, 3rd of 8, 1l behind Martha's Kinsman (11-0) at Ascot 3m 6f hcp chs 0-140 (2) gd in Mar.
Prince of Slane 15-2 (10-7) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway 12th, kept on from 3 out, no impression, 4th of 13, 12l behind Elvis Returns (10-9) at Carlisle 3m hcp chs 0-130 (3) gd.
Zabenz (NZ) 66-1 (10-8) Chased leaders early, behind when pulled up at the 7th in race won by Silver Birch (10-6) at Aintree 4m 4f hcp chs Grd 3 (1) gd, 40 ran.
