wore hood to post, mid-division, pushed along and lost place approaching 5th, soon towards rear, tailed off
off the pace in last trio, never a factor, tailed off 4 out, pulled up before the last
held up off the pace towards rear, headway chasing leaders approaching 2 out, some late minor headway,
raced wide chasing leaders, every chance 2 out, weakened run-in
chased leaders, ridden and weakened after 2 out
off the pace and always towards rear
off the pace and always rear-division, outpaced and struggling 4 out, never a factor, tailed off
off the pace in last trio, never involved
mid-division, pushed along and outpaced before 3 out,
mid-division, headway chasing leaders 3 out, every chance 2 out, went 2nd soon after 2 out until before the last, hung left and weakened run-in
held up in mid-division, headway out wide chasing leaders before 2 out, ridden and weakened turning in
never closer than mid-division, weakened after 2 out
fractious before start, raced keenly, led, hit 3 out, headed 2 out, lost 2nd soon after, weakened quickly home turn,
held up in mid-division, headway chasing leaders approaching 3 out, 2 lengths 2nd at the last, stayed on strongly run-in, led towards finish
raced wide, held up in mid-division, headway chasing leaders before the last, stayed on well run-in, went 5th towards finish
off the pace towards rear, tailed off when went badly left 2 out, never a factor
never closer than mid-division, lost place and towards rear after 4 out behind and pulled up before the last
tracked leading pair, went 2nd at 5th, challenged and hit 3 out, led and hit next, ridden 2 lengths ahead when hit the last, headed final 100 yards, lost 2nd close home
never closer than mid-division, lost place 3 out, towards rear, tailed off and pulled up before the last
held up in rear, never involved
held up in mid-division, headway out wide chasing leaders going well approaching 3 out, ridden in 3rd before the last, stayed on strongly run-in, went 2nd close home, just held
held up off the pace towards rear, tailed off and pulled up before the last
chased leader until 5th, chased leaders, weakened after 3 out, tailed off and pulled up before the last
held up in mid-division, headway chasing leaders after 4 out, pushed along on inside turning in, soon ridden, weakened before the last
held up in mid-division, headway chasing leaders approaching 3 out, weakened home turn
behind when jinked right and unseated rider 1st
Call Me Lord ended a long losing run over this trip at Kempton on his reappearance and has run well in defeat over longer distances since. Red Risk is also in good form, following up a win at Newbury with a close second at Kempton, but Benson is penalised after completing a double in the Morebattle at Kelso 11 days ago. Camprond is 2lb lower than when fourth in this last year and later won a hot handicap at Punchestown. He looks to have been primed for another stab at this big prize and has attracted market interest along with Cesarewitch winner Run For Oscar, who has had a very light campaign but has placed the last twice. GOOD RISK AT ALL was behind the latter over 3m at Haydock in November but pulled much too hard. This is his trip and he is a real mudlark with a high cruising speed. San Salvador and Captain Conby finished 1-2 in a Grade B handicap at Punchestown in December and also go on the shortlist with Navan winner HMS Seahorse looking the pick of a trio of five-year-olds facing the starter. Langer Dan has twice run well at The Festival but needs everything to go his way to get his head in front.
Fil Dor (FR) 4-1 (11-10) Led, reduced lead 4 out, joined 3 out, soon headed, led narrowly before last, ridden and kept on best run-in, won at Gowran Park 2m (1) Soft - Heavy in Feb beating Sharjah (12-0) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Sporting John (IRE) 9-1 (10-12) Towards rear, pushed along and went 4th before 4 out, weakened next, 5th of 7, 23 1/2l behind Moroder (10-2) at Doncaster 3m 2f hcp (2) gd in Mar.
Run For Oscar (IRE) 11-4 (11-6) Tracked leader, 3rd before 4th, took closer order in 2nd before 7th, closed 3 out, not fluent 2 out and under pressure, no impression on leader before last, no extra close home and dropped to 3rd, 3rd of 10, 7l behind Saint Sam (11-6) at Punchestown 2m 4f Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Scaramanga (IRE) Evensfav (12-0) 2nd of 16, 2l behind The Very Man (12-6) at Punchestown 2m Yielding in Feb.
Red Risk (FR) 25-1 (11-9) Mid-division, hampered by faller 2nd, headway chasing leaders from 4 out, ridden after next, hit 2 out, went 2nd and every chance last, sustained challenge run-in, just failed, 2nd of 20, shd behind West Balboa (10-11) at Kempton 2m 5f hcp (2) sft in Jan.
Beacon Edge (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Prominent, improved to dispute lead entering straight, ridden after 3 out, headed after 2 out, 3rd at last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 8, 6 1/2l behind Blazing Khal (11-8) at Navan 2m 5f (1) Good - Yielding in Feb.
Call Me Lord (FR) 11-1 (12-0) In touch in mid-division, effort from 3 out, challenged 2 out, disputing lead before last, held flat, kept on, 2nd of 14, 3l behind Green Book (11-4) at Sandown 2m 7f hcp (1) gs in Feb.
Icare Allen (FR) 12-1 (11-12) Off the pace and always towards rear, tailed off, 14th of 16, dist behind Aucunrisque (11-4) at Newbury 2m hcp (1) gd in Feb.
Grand Roi (FR) 14-1 (11-3) Rear of mid-division, improved to track leaders at 4th, 3rd at halfway, ridden in 4th 3 out, 5th next, weakened, 7th of 8, 16 1/4l behind Blazing Khal (11-8) at Navan 2m 5f (1) Good - Yielding in Feb.
Captain Conby (IRE) 4-1 (11-5) Held up towards rear, headway after 7th, went 6th after 2 out, pushed along in 2nd entering straight, no impression in 2nd when not fluent last, ridden and kept on, held, 2nd of 19, 1 3/4l behind San Salvador (10-10) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Good Risk At All (FR) 4-1 (11-10) Mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, ridden before next, no extra before last, 6th of 13, 20 1/4l behind Botox Has (11-11) at Haydock 3m hcp (1) sft in Nov.
Hms Seahorse (IRE) 15-2 (11-0) Tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd before 2 out, 3rd at last, improved to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Navan 2m 4f hcp sft in Jan beating Felix Desjy (11-8) by 2 1/4l, 13 ran.
Watch House Cross (IRE) 9-2 (11-10) Led, slight mistake 1st, 2 lengths lead halfway, pushed along after 2 out, ridden and headed when mistake last, no extra run-in, 5th of 14, 12 1/2l behind Winter Fog (11-8) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Langer Dan (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, jumped left 4th, shaken up after 2 out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 34 1/2l behind Marie's Rock (10-13) at Cheltenham 2m 4f (1) sft in Jan.
Bold Endeavour 4-9fav (11-2) Led, jumped well, shaken up and faced challenge before 2 out, headed narrowly 2 out and ridden, kept on, no extra from last, 2nd of 3, 7 1/2l behind Oscar Elite (11-2) at Ascot 3m (1) gs in Feb.
The Very Man (IRE) 5-2 (12-6) won at Punchestown 2m Yielding in Feb beating Scaramanga (12-0) by 2l, 16 ran.
Benson 11-1 (11-5) Held up in rear, ridden and outpaced before 3 out, stayed on to chase leader approaching last, kept on well to lead close home, won at Kelso 2m hcp (2) gs in Mar beating Colonel Mustard (12-0) by 2l, 16 ran.
Camprond (FR) 14-1 (12-0) Mistake 1st, chased leaders, mistake 4th, outpaced and struggling towards rear after 4 out, tailed off, 8th of 10, 22 3/4l behind Collingham (10-7) at Musselburgh 2m hcp (2) gs in Feb.
San Salvador (IRE) 11-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders on inner, 4th when not fluent 6th, disputed 2 out, soon led, asserted entering straight, pushed along in 5 lengths lead last, ridden and reduced lead closing stages, held on well, won at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec beating Captain Conby (11-5) by 1 3/4l, 19 ran.
Tax For Max (GER) 12-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, travelling well on inner entering straight, pushed along in 2nd before last, 3rd at last, ridden run-in, no extra, 6th of 17, 7 3/4l behind Gaelic Warrior (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m hcp Yielding in Feb.
An Epic Song (FR) 80-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, never a factor, slightly hampered 3rd, ridden and no impression entering straight, no extra, 13th of 17, 19 1/2l behind Gaelic Warrior (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m hcp Yielding in Feb.
Sa Fureur (IRE) 5-6fav (11-3) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd 3 out, pushed along to challenge 2 out, led narrowly approaching last, edged right early run-in and kept on well, just held on, won at Thurles 2m 5f (1) gd in Feb beating Buddy One (11-0) by shd, 8 ran.
Riaan (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Disputed lead, a little keen, led before 5th, reduced lead before 2 out, pressed last, ridden and kept on best under pressure run-in, won at Thurles 2m 4f Good - Yielding in Feb beating Spanish Harlem (11-8) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Nells Son 6-1 (11-12) Held up in midfield, still to be asked for effort when fell 3 out, at Kelso 2m 5f hcp (2) gs in Mar.
Off Your Rocco (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Prominent, tracked leaders after 1st, 3rd halfway, pushed along in 3rd 2 out, no impression in 5th entering straight, weakened before last, 12th of 19, dist behind San Salvador (10-10) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Elvis Mail (FR) 7-4 (11-4) Chased winner, ridden after 3 out, lost 2nd and mistake 2 out, well held when not fluent last, last of 3, 16 1/4l behind Minella Drama (12-0) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp (2) gd in Feb.
