led, hit and headed 4 out, hit 3 out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, stayed on after 3 out, kept on well flat, not reach front pair
held up, headway from 5th, went 2nd 9th, hit 10th, led 4 out, ridden after 2 out, went left last, headed flat, stayed on until no extra towards finish
prominent, not fluent 10th, blundered 3 out, outpaced approaching 2 out, stayed on from last until no extra final 100 yards
held up, pushed along after 5th, behind 8th, hit 10th, soon lost touch
mid-division, blundered badly 5th, not recover, pulled up before 6th
held up, effort after 10th, soon pushed along and no impression, weakened after 3 out
mid-division but in touch, jumped left 1st, hit 7th, not fluent 3 out, kept on same pace from last
chased leader until 9th, went 2nd again when hit 3 out, soon ridden, led flat, stayed on well, driven out
Tramantano, Crozan and Saintsaire all look to have formbook claims and we are with Tramantano. The selection carries the Mould colours and would be a truly apt winner of the prize. He can be forgiven a beating at Aintree as that race probably would have not suited him and having beaten Marodima at the track, earlier in the season, he should not be discared as a consequence. Crozan is a classy individual and will certainly make that ability count. This trip is someway short of his optimum and he may be worth a watching brief today. Saintsaire has had a few names called in the past. That said, he did nothing wrong at Newbury. O'Toole steps up in grade following two facile victories against modest opposition. Hasty Prince looks thoroughly exposed. Tramantano is not without questions but can provide the answers on this occasion.
Crozan (FR) 12-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, led 3 out, soon ridden, headed approaching last, weakened, 8th of 20, 19l behind L'Antartique (10-13) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp chs Grd 3 (1) gd in Nov.
Kalca Mome (FR) 9-4 (10-0) Led, headed 6th, (water), 4 lengths down 2 out, ridden to close before last, stayed on well flat to lead towards finish, won at Cheltenham 2m hcp chs (2) sft in Nov beating Voy Por Ustedes (11-12) by a nk, 5 ran.
Saintsaire (FR) 7-1 (10-11) Close up, tracked leader 6th, led narrowly 8th, drew clear after 3 out, very easily, won at Newbury 2m 1f hcp chs 0-145 (2) gs beating Bohemian Spirit (10-13) by 12l, 8 ran.
Bambi de L'Orme (FR) 50-1 (10-7) Held up towrds rear, headway approaching 4 out, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 9th of 20, 31l behind L'Antartique (10-13) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp chs Grd 3 (1) gd in Nov.
Hasty Prince 6-1 (11-6) Behind, headway under pressure 9th, driven after 3 out, one pace, 4th of 10, 25l behind Hoo La Baloo (11-7) at Ascot 2m 1f hcp chs (2) gd in Nov.
Tramantano 1-1 (11-7) Tracked winner, effort between last 2, ridden and no impression last, last of 2, 2l behind Cedrus Libani (11-7) at Aintree 2m nov chs (2) gd in Nov.
All Star (GER) 10-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, 7th after halfway, progress into 4th 4 out, ridden and no impression from next, 5th of 16, 12l behind Royal County Star (9-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp chs 0-150 gd in Apr.
Maljimar (IRE) 6-4fav (10-10) Badly hampered and unseated rider in race won by Kelrev (10-11) at Newbury 2m 4f hcp chs 0-145 (2) gs, 11 ran.
O'Toole (IRE) 2-5fav (11-4) Chased leader, mistake 3rd, led 4 out, left clear 2 out, won at Lingfield 2m hcp chs 0-125 (3) gf in Nov beating Glengarra (11-7) by 25l, 3 ran.
