held up in rear, steady headway approaching 3 out to track leaders next, led before last, quickened clear
close 4th when fell 2nd
took keen hold, in touch until mistake and weakened 7th
held up towards rear, slightly hampered 2nd, effort under pressure after 3 out, soon weakened
held up in rear, no impression leaders from 7th
took keen hold, led chasing group in 4th, weakened after 3 out
mid-division, headway to track leaders 7th, weakened before last
chased leader to 7th, weakened rapidly
led, not fluent 5th, ridden and headed before last, weakened flat
held up in rear, slightly hampered 2nd, headway 7th, tracked leaders approaching 2 out, ridden and one pace before last
held up in rear, struggling 7th, tailed off when mistake 2 out
Not disgraced when fourth behind Arcalis in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle here last month, Prins Willem has to be respected but is not certain to appreciate the step up in trip and preference is for Alderburn, who is preferred to Mr Dinglawi. The last mentioned has a progressive profile having won three of his last four starts, latterly when taking a handicap at Chepstow last month. This looks tougher though and the four-year-old would need to improve again to win once more. Mark Pitman's Without A Doubt has claims on his best but is strictly held by the selection on running behind Julius Caesar at Sandown and disappointed in the three-miler at the festival last time. Bengo is likely to struggle under his penalty, while Martin Pipe's Bannow Strand would need to step up on previous form to trouble Alderburn. Henry Daly's gelding missed the festival so comes here fresher than some, stays well and on the pick of his form holds solid claims. His proven ability over the trip makes Alderburn the choice over Prins Willem.
Alderburn 33-1 Held up in mid-division, headway under pressure before 2 out, weakened between last two, 6th of 18, 11l behind Julius Caesar at Sandown 2m 4f nov hcp hdl Grd 3 (A) gs in Mar.
Prins Willem (IRE) 20-1 Held up towards rear, headway approaching 2 out, stayed on flat, never reached leaders, 4th of 20, 11l behind Arcalis at Cheltenham 2m nov hdl Grd 1 (A) gd in Mar.
Tomina 3-1fav Held up in touch, driven to chase leaders 4 out, chased leader 3 out, led approaching last, ran on, won at Newbury 2m 3f cnd nov hcp hdl (E) gs beating Harley by 6l, 9 ran.
Wenceslas (IRE) 14-1 Took keen hold, tracked leaders until mistake 3rd, brief effort under pressure before 2 out, soon beaten, 7th of 9, 38l behind Mighty Man at Sandown 2m nh nov hdl (D) gd in Mar.
Without A Doubt 66-1 Behind, ridden and headway approaching 2 out, never near leaders, 7th of 18, 23l behind Moulin Riche at Cheltenham 3m nov hdl Grd 2 (A) gd in Mar.
Ballistigo (IRE) 25-1 In touch for 10f, 10th of 15, 41l behind Mendo at Sandown 2m nhf (H) gs in Feb.
Bannow Strand (IRE) 5-1 Held up, late headway from approaching 2 out to go 3rd, 3rd of 14, 19l behind Nycteos at Chepstow 2m mdn hdl (E) sft in Mar.
Barclay Boy 16-1 Took keen hold, held up in rear, steady headway from 7th, one pace under pressure before 2 out, 5th of 16, 18l behind Victom's Chance at Folkestone 2m 4f mdn hdl (F) gs in Feb.
Strong Magic (IRE) 13-2 Tracked leader, led 2nd, headed after 5th, outpaced approaching 4 out, kept on but no impression from next, 4th of 6, 7l behind Wildfield Rufo at Wetherby 3m 1f hcp chs 0-120 (D) gs in Mar.
Mr Dinglawi (IRE) 11-2 Made all, clear from 3 out, eased flat, won at Chepstow 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (D) sft in Mar beating Jonanaud by 15l, 10 ran.
Common Girl (IRE) 15-2 Mid-division, headway after 5th, ridden and one pace from 3 out, 4th of 17, 10l behind Rash Moment at Huntingdon 2m 5f mdn hdl (E) gf in Mar.
Memories of Gold (IRE) 80-1 Tracked leaders, ridden after 4 out, one pace, 4th of 10, 20l behind Roi De L'odet at Ludlow 3m nov hdl (D) gs in Mar.
Bengo (IRE) 6-1 In touch, headway approaching 9th, led 3 out, ridden when headed and not fluent 2 out, stayed on, 4th of 17, 9l behind Halcon Genelardais at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nov hdl (E) gs in Mar.
