Placed in France, IVAR ran fresh here on his debut for Donald McCain and should settle better today. He’s undergone wind surgery since and his yard has won three of the last five renewals. Bubble Dubi faced a tougher task at Ascot last time and can figure while Uncle Bert found only one too good at Sandown on his racecourse debut. Howlingmadmurdock has switched yards since winning a bumper at Fontwell and is related to a winner over timber.
Bubble Dubi (FR) 11-2 (11-2) Held up in rear, jumped left at times, closed from 5th, every chance when not fluent 2 out, no impression when hampered last, 5th of 8, 11l behind Persian Time (11-2) at Ascot 2m (2) gs in Nov.
Haafback 80-1 (10-6) Raced keenly on outside, went handy after 2f, weakened over 4f out, 9th of 10, dist behind Donaire (11-4) at Hereford 2m (4) gs in Feb.
Howlingmadmurdock (IRE) 11-8fav (11-2) Chased leaders, led 4f out, clear inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Fontwell 2m 2f (5) sft in Feb beating Vive De Charnie (10-9) by 5l, 6 ran.
Howyouplaythegame (FR) 100-1 (11-0) Rear of mid-division, not fluent 3rd, well behind from 6th, tailed off, 8th of 9, dist behind Sizing Pottsie (11-0) at Ayr 2m (4) gs in Oct.
Imperial Alex (IRE) 80-1 (11-0) Towards rear, pushed along after 3 out, made no impression, 8th of 16, 26l behind Parramount (11-0) at Hereford 2m (4) gd in Nov.
Ivar (FR) 13-8fav (11-0) Keen led, ridden 2 out, headed approaching next, no extra flat, 2nd of 13, 6l behind Kellahen (11-0) at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 1f (3) sft in Nov.
Mangrove River (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Pressed winner until 5th, weakened before 3 out, last of 7, dist behind Lallygag (11-6) at Exeter 2m 1f (3) gd in Nov.
Night Jet 12-1 (11-6) Held up in mid-division, headway after 6th, kept on, never on terms with leaders,, 5th of 15, 16 1/4l behind Lord Of Cheshire (11-6) at Ludlow 2m mdn (4) sft in Feb.
Out For The Count (IRE) 300-1 (11-0) Towards rear, struggling after 5th, tailed off, 6th of 8, dist behind Pembroke (11-0) at Wetherby 2m (4) hvy in Nov.
Realm Of Glory (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear on outside, headway before 4th, jumped slowly and lost place 5th, well beaten before 3 out, 5th of 9, 23 1/4l behind Marco Island (11-7) at Chepstow 2m 3f mdn (4) hvy in Feb.
Rebel Mc 80-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, last of 9, dist behind Grain D'oudairies (11-0) at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 1f (3) sft in Nov.
Soldier Of Destiny (IRE) 11-4fav (12-0) Led, not fluent 3rd, pushed along before 3 out, headed 3 out, second when fell next, at Wetherby 2m 3f hcp (3) gd in Nov.
Uncle Bert 20-1 (11-4) Mid-division, headway approaching 2 out, went 2nd last but no chance with leader, kept on well flat, promising, 2nd of 11, 7l behind Colonel Harry (11-4) at Sandown 2m mdn (4) hvy in Nov.
Via Dante (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Held up in mid-division, well beaten after 3 out, tailed off, 8th of 11, dist behind Mamoon Star (11-0) at Taunton 2m (4) gd in Nov.
Volatore 66-1 (11-6) Led until 1st, chased clear leader, left in lead 4th, not fluent and headed 6th, soon weakened, 10th of 12, dist behind Zacony Rebel (11-13) at Ludlow 2m (4) sft in Jan.
Lady Berlais 125-1 (10-6) Held up in rear, some headway after 3 out, never any chance, 6th of 13, 34 3/4l behind Theatre Man (11-0) at Hereford 2m 4f (4) sft in Nov.
Libertarian Royale (IRE) 200-1 (11-1) Rear of mid-division, struggling from 5th, pulled up after 4 out, at Hereford 2m 4f mdn (4) gs in Nov.
