held up mid-division, steady headway after 3 out, chased leaders turning in, ridden to challenge before last, led flat, kept on well
led after 1st, headed when stumbled on landing 2 out, soon lost place, weakened before last
tracked leaders on inside, driven and lost place after 3 out, soon weakened and behind, tailed off when pulled up before last
tracked leaders, every chance 2 out, ridden and one pace between last 2, lost place before last, weakened flat
led to after 1st, pressed leader, not fluent 6th, led again narrowly 2 out, driven and headed turning in, soon ridden, weakened before last
mid-division, tracked leaders from 4th, challenged going well after 2 out, led narrowly before last, headed flat, kept on, held towards finish
mid-division, chased leaders 2 out, soon driven and outpaced, ridden before last, stayed on into 5th closing stages, never able to challenge
held up in touch, chased leaders after 3 out, driven to lead narrowly turning in, ridden and headed before last, soon no extra, weakened flat
in touch, challenged after 2 out, ridden and every chance before last, kept on but no impression in clear 3rd flat
mid-division, outpaced on outside 2 out, ridden between last 2, never threatened leaders
tracked leaders, lost place 3 out, behind when ridden after next, weakened before last
slowly away, always behind
slowly away, mid-division, ridden after 2 out, stayed on same pace, never able to get on terms
slowly away, behind, headway on outside after 3 out, came towards stands side turning in, soon ridden and every chance, outpaced in 4th when not clear run and switched left before last where not fluent, well held when lost place flat
refused to race
mid-division on inside, outpaced 2 out, weakened before last
behind, reminders and struggling after 5th, never able to get involved
held up mid-division, tracked leaders before 3 out, driven and outpaced turning in, lost place and beaten when fell last
never better than mid-division, behind and struggling from 6th, no danger after
held up behind, headway on inside after 2 out, soon chased leaders, ridden and unable to quicken between last 2, well held before last
in touch on outside, outpaced after 2 out, never able to get back on terms
mid-division on outside, headway after 3 out, driven to chase leaders after next, ridden and outpaced between last 2, weakened last
tracked leaders, pushed along after 3 out, weakened next
mid-division, driven after 2 out, ridden to chase leaders between last 2, stayed on into well held 4th flat, never pace to get on terms
Punters behind the curve are going to struggle to recoup losses in this new finale. The Gigginstown colours have been carried to victory in four of the last seven years, including the last two, and their DALLAS DES PICTONS is on a hat-trick and may well be capable of holding his own in better company in the future – Donal Meyler’s mount is preferred to Defi Bleu. If You Say Run is talented but a bit of a madam and 10lb higher than when last seen in a handicap but Pym could go well with Richard Patrick an interesting jockey booking for Nicky Henderson’s novice, though he is closely matched with Coolanly on their run together here in November. Le Musee rarely runs a bad race and wasn’t winning out of turn at Taunton last time, though that was over 3m. Doctor Dex is on an upward curve and makes his handicap debut, as does Clonmel winner Daybreak Boy who still has some potential.
Early Doors (FR) 22-1 (11-10) Held up, 6th halfway, moderate 4th before 2 out where left 3rd, soon ridden and no impression, stayed on into 2nd run-in, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 26l behind Apple's Jade (11-3) at Leopardstown 3m (1) Good - Yielding in Dec.
Acapella Bourgeois (FR) 9-10fav (11-7) Tracked leader in 2nd, dropped to 3rd at 8th, under pressure next, weakened from 3 out, behind when pulled up before 2 out, at Fairyhouse 2m 1f hcp sft in Jan.
If You Say Run (IRE) 7-4fav (11-0) Led, soon pressed, headed before 2nd, led again after 4th, strongly challenged from 2 out and throughout run in, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 5, nk behind Jester Jet (11-4) at Haydock 2m 3f lst (1) gs in Feb.
Mr Antolini (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Mid-division on inside, pushed along before 2 out, soon weakened, pulled up before the last, at Sandown 2m 7f hcp (1) sft in Feb.
Getareason (IRE) 16-1 (11-10) Waited with, soon towards rear, closed to chase leaders after 9th, kept on same pace from before straight, 7th of 16, 18 1/4l behind Commander Of Fleet (11-8) at Leopardstown 2m 6f (1) Good - Yielding in Feb.
Dallas Des Pictons (FR) 7-2jfav (10-12) Mid-division, headway into 5th 3 out, improved to lead entering straight, soon ridden, strongly pressed inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, won at Leopardstown 3m hcp gd in Feb beating Calie Du Mesnil (10-9) by nk, 12 ran.
Coolanly (IRE) 8-15fav (11-9) Led until approaching 5th, remained well there, led again before 3 out, ridden and headed run-in, kept on, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Schiehallion Munro (11-3) at Wetherby 2m 4f (4) gd in Feb.
Style De Garde (FR) 10-11fav (11-2) Jumped left at times, took keen hold, tracked leader, led 5th, clear 8th until after next, joined last, ridden and headed flat, found little, 2nd of 4, 2 1/4l behind Louis' Vac Pouch (10-12) at Ludlow 2m (4) gs in Feb.
Defi Bleu (FR) 7-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, 6th approaching halfway, slight mistake 8th, no extra approaching final hurdle, 11th of 16, dist behind Commander Of Fleet (11-8) at Leopardstown 2m 6f (1) Good - Yielding in Feb.
Pym (IRE) 8-13fav (11-8) Raced keenly, tracked leaders, led before 2 out, joined 2 out, pressed last, all out, won at Kempton 2m 5f (4) gs in Jan beating The Cashel Man (11-1) by nk, 9 ran.
Daybreak Boy (IRE) 13-8fav (11-9) Chased leaders, closed up from 3 out, gained narrow lead approaching straight, went on from between last 2, stayed on well run-in, comfortably, won at Clonmel 2m 4f Yielding in Jan beating Count Simon (11-7) by 9l, 7 ran.
Garo De Juilley (FR) 25-1 (11-9) Held up behind, pushed along before 2 out, kept on approaching last, never nearer, 5th of 14, 10 1/4l behind Capitaine (11-0) at Taunton 2m hcp (2) gd in Feb.
Discordantly (IRE) 3-1fav (11-10) Tracked leaders, closer in 2nd 3 out, ridden to dispute lead briefly at last, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace close home, 2nd of 20, 2 1/2l behind Take Revenge (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn gd in Feb.
Cartwright 20-1 (10-11) Raced in 13th early, pushed along briefly 5th, soon headway, kept on same pace straight, 12th of 19, 9 1/4l behind Off You Go (11-5) at Leopardstown 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Feb.
Mount Mews (IRE) 9-4 (11-5) Held up in rear, not fluent 8th, headway into 2nd 2 out (usual 4 out), ridden approaching omitted 2 out, kept on same pace, no threat to easy winner, 2nd of 4, 20l behind Dimple (10-3) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp (2) gd in Jan.
Big Time Dancer (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Held up towards rear, steady headway 4 out, tracked leaders going well after next, led 2 out, came clear from last, ran on strongly, won at Kempton 2m 5f hcp lst (1) gd in Jan beating Solomon Grey (11-7) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Le Musee (FR) 3-1 (12-1) Tracked leader until 3rd, chased leaders, rallied into close 3rd at 7th, challenged soon after 3 out, led before next, soon clear, easily, won at Taunton 3m hcp (4) sft in Feb beating Rosemary Russet (11-8) by 12l, 7 ran.
Not That Fuisse (FR) 11-2 (11-7) Raced keenly, held up towards rear, steady headway on inside approaching 2 out, soon chasing leaders, went close 2nd at the last, ridden to lead narrowly run-in, headed and lost 2 places close home, 4th of 13, 1/2l behind Erick Le Rouge (11-12) at Kempton 2m 5f hcp (3) gd in Feb.
Sakhee's City (FR) 10-1 (11-10) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, not fluent and chased winner from 2 out, no impression, kept on, 2nd of 10, 4l behind Teescomponents Lad (11-6) at Carlisle 2m 3f hcp (3) gs in Feb.
Doctor Dex (IRE) 13-8fav (11-9) Tracked leaders, led 3 out, hard pressed from last, held on well towards finish, won at Doncaster 2m 3f (4) gd in Feb beating Daario Naharis (11-3) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Burrows Park (FR) 6-1 (10-7) Held up in rear, headway 5 out, chased leaders next, hit 2 out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 13, 3 3/4l behind Sykes (11-8) at Haydock 3m hcp (2) gd in Feb.
Casa Tall (FR) 16-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 3rd until next, led before 2 out, headed between last 2nd, no impression on winner, kept on, 2nd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Highest Sun (11-10) at Chepstow 2m hcp (3) gs in Feb.
Kapgarry (FR) 12-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, outpaced 3 out, soon lost place, weakened next, 6th of 7, 30 1/4l behind Thosedaysaregone (11-1) at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in Jan.
Champagne Court (IRE) 5-4fav (11-9) Prominent, pushed along after 3 out, led before next, headed approaching last, stayed on one pace flat, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 11, 8 3/4l behind Hill Sixteen (11-3) at Carlisle 2m 3f (4) gs in Feb.
