led until before 2nd, chased winner, ridden and no impression from 2 out, kept on
chased leaders, lost some ground 4th, closed 6th, ridden and no impression on winner in 3rd from 2 out, kept on
took keen hold, led before 2nd, clear next until after 6th, clear again 2 out, not fluent last, easily
chased leaders, shaken up before 2 out, no impression on winner, 4th and no extra last
held up in rear, headway before 3 out, shaken up in 5th when not fluent 2 out, mistake last, kept on, never on terms
always towards rear, well behind 3 out
mid-division, closed 2nd, steadied next, effort 3 out, no impression, weakened before 2 out
always towards rear, well behind 3 out
mid-division, effort 6th, weakened before 3 out
Top-rated Densworth is a non-runner but there are still four previous winners in the line-up. Fortescue Wood was successful over course and distance before finishing third at Kelso but BENASSI (NAP) made all and won as he liked at Uttoxeter on only his second start under Rules and can follow up here ahead of Bingoo and Irish raider L Anamour, who justified favouritism around here at the start of the year.
Benassi (IRE) 15-8fav (11-8) Made all, ridden and clear 2 out, stayed on well from last, always in control, won at Uttoxeter 2m mdn (4) gs in Jan beating Saturday Song (11-8) by 4 1/2l, 13 ran.
Bingoo 9-2 (11-8) Tracked leaders, ridden 2 out, soon outpaced by leading pair, 3rd of 6, dist behind Cerendipity (11-2) at Catterick 2m 3f (4) hvy in Jan.
Fortescue Wood (IRE) 11-4 (11-7) Prominent, pushed along approaching 2 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 8 1/2l behind Carcaci Castle (11-7) at Kelso 2m (4) hvy in Dec.
L Anamour (FR) 13-8fav (11-8) Tracked leaders on outside, challenged 4th, led going well 2 out, not fluent last, driven clear towards finish, won at Ayr 2m mdn (4) hvy in Jan beating Halondo (11-8) by 4l, 11 ran.
Hero (FR) 9-2 (11-4) Mid-division, pushed along before 3 out, weakening and pulled up before 2 out, at Chepstow 2m 3f mdn (4) gs in Nov.
Hombre De Guerra (IRE) 18-1 (11-2) Tracked winner, pushed along and lost places 5f out, weakened 3f out, 8th of 11, 31l behind Booster Bob (11-2) at Ayr 2m (5) sft in Feb.
I Doubt That (IRE) 6-5fav (9-13) Close 3rd, went 2nd after 3f, led over 1f out, soon ridden, headed and not pace of winner final 110 yards, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind At The Double (9-4) at Lingfield 2m hcp (6) pol in Aug.
It's Dan (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) In rear, ridden home turn, no progress, 9th of 14, 13 3/4l behind Long Symphony (11-7) at Wetherby 2m mdn (5) gs in Feb.
Sea Prince (FR) 100-1 (11-9) Towards rear, weakened 3 out, tailed off, 7th of 9, dist behind Langdale Lane (11-9) at Ayr 2m 4f mdn (4) gs in Feb.
Maisie Too 18-1 (11-2) Raced wide in 5th, ridden before 3 out, weakened soon after 3 out, 7th of 8, 37 1/4l behind Windtothelightning (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 4f (4) gs in Jan.
Flash Bulb (IRE) 80-1 (9-5) Never better than midfield, shaken up over 3f out, made no impression, 8th of 9, 21 1/4l behind Dream Harder (9-11) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (5) pol in Dec.
Densworth (IRE) 11-8fav (11-2) Made all, increased tempo 3 out, well clear last, easily, won at Newcastle 2m 1f (4) sft in Jan beating Sageburg County (11-2) by 9 1/2l, 14 ran.
