never a factor
mid-division, lost place 10th, headway approaching 3 out, weakened last
mid-division, ridden and headway 3 out to chase leading trio, mistake 2 out and held
mid-division, effort 3 out, weakened 2 out
mid-division, lost place 8th, hit 12th, stayed on from 2 out, never dangerous
held up mid-division, ridden and headway 3 out, chased leaders 2 out, all out to lead close home
always in rear
in touch, left in lead 3 out, all out when headed close home
tracked leader, led 4th, hit 5th, ridden when unseated rider 3 out
led and set quick pace, headed 4th, weakening when fell 3 out
mid-division, headway 12th, tracked leaders 3 out, ridden and every chance last, edged right flat, rallied close home
tracked leaders, lost place 4th, tailed off when pulled up before 10th
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 3 out
mid-division, mistake and lost place 9th
always in rear
always in rear, reminders from 9th
towards rear, never a factor when hampered 3 out
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 3 out
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
LIMERICK BOY is the selection in the finale with both Tikram and Chilling Place worth noting. Limerick Boy was at one point a high class race horse winning the Lanzarote Hurdle at Kempton in 2004. Since then he went on to a successful chase career earning himself a mark off 143 at his best. He continues to thrive on his racing and won back to back hunter chases at Bangor and Newbury this winter but was not match for Cappa Bleu in the Cheltenham Foxhunters at The Festival. If recapturing his best he is sure to go close. Tikram was another high class individual with his highlight being victorious at the Festival. He won between the flags last time out and it will be interesting to see how he runs now sent back under rules. Chilling Place was a good hores while trained by Philip Hobbs. He has been winning points this winter and ran with respect in the Fox Hunters here at The Festival so any market moves should be noted.
Armoury House 11-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, not fluent 4 out, led after 2 out, jumped right last, ridden clear flat, won at Towcester 2m 6f hts chs (6) gd in Apr beating Sleep Bal (11-12) by 15l, 7 ran.
Ballybough Jack (IRE) 40-1 (12-0) Mid-division, headway 4 out, in touch approaching 2 out, soon ridden and effort, no extra flat, 7th of 29, 23l behind Trust Fund (12-0) at Aintree 2m 5f hts chs (2) gd in Apr.
Jurado Express (IRE) 20-1 (12-0) Always behind, 10th of 29, 34l behind Trust Fund (12-0) at Aintree 2m 5f hts chs (2) gd in Apr.
Limerick Boy (GER) 12-1 (12-0) Mid-divison, hit 15th, blundered 16th, struggling from 4 out, 9th of 24, 37l behind Cappa Bleu (12-0) at Cheltenham 3m 2f hts chs (2) gs in Mar.
Tikram 2-1 (11-7) Led 2-6; led 11; ro str, won at Penshurst 3m ptp in Apr beating Leatherback (11-0) by 5l, 6 ran.
Craiglands (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) In touch, led after 3 out, clear when swerved right flat, ridden out, won at Sedgefield 2m 4f nov hts chs (6) gf in Apr beating Paradise Bay (11-12) by 3 1/2l, 11 ran.
Lindsay (FR) 10-1 (12-5) Went 2nd 12 til wknd 2 out, last of 3, 17l behind Itsalf (12-5) at Clifton-on-dunsmore 3m ptp in Apr.
Rowdy Yeats (IRE) 9-4fav (11-7) Tracked leader, led 4 out to next, soon one pace, no impression, 2nd of 12, 16l behind Simonsberg (11-1) at Perth 2m 4f hts chs (5) gd in Apr.
Strong Weld 9-4 (11-7) Led, headed briefly 8th, ridden 4 out, headed 3 out,led again 2 out, headed last, weakened flat, 3rd of 14, 9l behind Bob Hall (11-10) at Ludlow 2m 4f amat chs (5) gd in Apr.
All Things Equal (IRE) 16-1 (12-0) Made all; unchall, won at Chaddesley Corbett 3m ptp in Apr beating Lindbergh Law (12-0) by well, 9 ran.
Chilling Place (IRE) 33-1 (12-0) Prominent, mistake 6th, ridden before 17th, hit 4 out, weakened after 3 out, 7th of 24, 32l behind Cappa Bleu (12-0) at Cheltenham 3m 2f hts chs (2) gs in Mar.
Croix de Guerre (IRE) 10-11 (11-0) Ap; led 11 til hdd app last; nt ro, 2nd of 3, 1 1/2l behind Rye Brook (11-7) at Kingston St Mary 3m ptp in Apr.
Even Homer Nods (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Mid-division, ridden after 10th, weakened after next, 6th of 14, 32l behind Rien A Perdre (11-5) at Newton Abbot 2m 5f nov hts chs (6) gf in Apr.
Nippy Des Mottes (FR) 13-2 (11-11) Towards rear, hampered 7th, headway, well in touch 10th, weakened before 13th, 4th of 12, 16l behind Jurado Express (11-11) at Kempton 2m 4f hts chs (4) gd in Mar.
Spike Jones (NZ) 6-4 (12-5) Led 4-8 & 14-15; led 4 out til hdd aft nxt; wknd qckly 2 out, 2nd of 6, 25l behind Cowboyboots (12-5) at Andoversford 3m ptp in Apr.
Tighe Caster 14-1 (11-3) Held up, weakened 10th, 7th of 14, 49l behind Bob Hall (11-10) at Ludlow 2m 4f amat chs (5) gd in Apr.
Walcot Lad (IRE) 5-4 (12-0) Led 12; drvn out, won at Hackwood Park 3m ptp in Apr beating New Time (12-0) by 1 1/2l, 3 ran.
Lile Na Casca (IRE) 3-1 (11-7) Made all; clr 13; easy, won at Larkhill 3m ptp in Apr beating General Blackthorn (12-7) by 30l, 4 ran.
Wild Is The Wind (FR) 11-4 (12-1) Led, raced keenly, headed 12th, led again 13th, kicked on after 3 out, headed flat, not quicken, 2nd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Master John (12-1) at Bangor 3m hts chs (6) gd in Apr.
Young Collier 4-6 (12-4) Lft in ld 4; qcknd clr aft 2 out; rdn out, won at Charing 3m ptp in Apr beating Lord Atterbury (12-0) by 5l, 5 ran.
