never going well in last pair, reminders after 2nd, ridden and struggling 6th, tailed off
held up in rear, not fluent 7th, some headway when blundered 4 out, never dangerous
behind, not fluent 4th, stayed on from 4 out, never going pace to reach leaders
in touch, blundered 4th, ridden 13th, driven after 3 out, no impression
behind, driven along and blundered 9th, never in contention
raced on outside and always behind
pressed leader, not fluent 13th, ridden when slightly hampered 4 out, weakened next
raced keenly, chased leaders, ridden before 4 out, left chasing winner from 3 out, no impression and lost 2nd before last, just held on for 3rd
in touch, steady headway on inside from 4 out, driven to chase winner before last, kept on under pressure flat
held up, headway 12th, staying on outside and disputing close 5th when blundered and fell 3 out
raced freely, led, hit 5th, hard pressed when blundered and headed 3 out, 9th and weakening when blundered and fell 2 out
always behind, tailed off
patiently ridden, tracked clear leading pair before 6th, not fluent 10th, closing when hit 4 out, led 3 out, driven before last, kept on strongly flat
chased leaders, hit 2nd, mistake 9th, weakened 11th, well behind when blundered and fell 4 out
chased leaders until ridden and lost place from 6th, struggling from 12th, soon well behind
jumped poorly and never going well in last pair, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
behind, headway under pressure approaching 4 out, chased leaders next, kept on flat to challenge for 3rd near finish, no chance with front pair
held up in rear, never in contention
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Nonrunner
A cracking start to the day here with many in with chances but the principals look to be Reveillez, Cornish Sett and Turpin Green to name but three and the vote is given to Reveillez. The selection was a good hurdler at his best and although slightly disappointing over fences so far he won well last time out when beating Pardishar. Granted this is tougher but he remains on a fair mark and under conditions that suit he gets the confident vote. Cornish Sett rates the main danger as he dead heated with Hours last time out. He has plenty of ability and looks sure to have the race run to suit but he looks vulnerable to a better handicapped horse. Turpin Green would be a danger to all on his best form but he nearly refused and threw the race away when second behind Napolitain so can not be put forward with any confidence. Demi Beau won well last time when beating L'orient Express and is a good jumper who could run into a place. Celtic Son is another worthy of respect on his best form but he has not progressed as expected. However he could easily return to form. Of the remainder, Copsale Lad and Bold Bishop have conditions to suit and are others to consider but Reveillez looks well handicapped and will be hard to beat.
Celtic Son (FR) 8-1 (11-10) Held up in touch, hit 15th, headway next, led after 4 out, headed 2 out, faded approaching last, 2nd of 9, 7l behind All In The Stars (10-7) at Wincanton 3m 1f lst hcp chs (1) sft in Feb.
Cornish Sett (IRE) 5-1fav (11-4) Prominent in chasing group, chased leader 3 out, upsides last, driven ahead final 50 yards, joined on line, won at Newbury 2m 4f lst hcp chs (1) gf deadheating with Horus (10-9), 15 ran.
Hors La Loi III (FR) 14-1 (11-2) Behind, hit 12th, some late headway but never in contention, 9th of 15, 15l behind dhtrs Horus (10-9) & Cornish Sett (11-4) at Newbury 2m 4f lst hcp chs (1) gf.
Turpin Green (IRE) 9-4 (11-6) Held up rear, went 2nd after 10th, joined leader 2 out, soon led, tried to refuse last and headed, rallied flat, just failed, 2nd of 4, nk behind Napolitain (10-12) at Sandown 2m 4f nov chs Grd 1 (1) gf in Feb.
Whispered Secret (GER) 7-1 (11-7) Keen hold, headway 3rd to 6th, driven after 7th, not fluent 9th, no impression on leaders when blundered 5 out, lost 3rd run-in, 4th of 5, 24l behind Albuhera (11-0) at Newbury 2m 4f nov chs Grd 2 (A) gd in Nov.
Chilling Place (IRE) 15-8fav (11-8) Held up in touch when fell at the 6th in race won by Kasthari (11-2) at Doncaster 2m 3f nov chs (C) gd in Dec, 6 ran.
Kasthari (IRE) 5-2 (11-12) Close up in 2nd when blundered and unseated rider 5 out in race won by Wild Cane Ridge (11-8) at Ayr 2m 4f nov chs (3) sft in Feb, 9 ran.
Tumbling Dice (IRE) 2-1co-fav (11-9) Close 2nd, led 5th, headed 7th, led again 4 out, ridden and headed before 2 out, rallied under pressure, regained lead close home, won at Clonmel 2m 4f chs gs in Feb beating Joueur D'Estruval (11-4) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Copsale Lad Evensfav (11-6) Tracked leader, rider lost iron 8th, led 4 out, going well when left clear 2 out, eased run-in, won at Lingfield 2m 4f nov chs (C) sft in Dec beating Phone Back (11-0) by a distance, 5 ran.
Le Volfoni (FR) 1-7fav (11-3) Made all, clear from 3 out, hit last, eased flat, won at Fontwell 2m 4f nov chs (3) hvy in Feb beating Lago d'Oro (10-7) by 18l, 4 ran.
Demi Beau 4-1 (11-12) Took keen held, held up, went prominent 2nd, led 4th, headed 9th, led 3 out, readily, won at Ludlow 2m hcp chs 0-125 (D) gd in Dec beating Lorient Express (10-11) by 4l, 9 ran.
Garde Champetre (FR) 10-3 (11-5) Prominent, ridden and mistake 4 out, weakened before 2 out, 5th of 8, 6l behind Cornish Sett (11-5) at Newbury 2m 1f beg chs (D) gd in Nov.
Reveillez 3-10fav (11-2) In touch, effort on bit 2 out, led last, not extended, won at Folkestone 2m 5f beg chs (4) gs in Feb beating Pardishar (11-2) by 2l, 7 ran.
Preacher Boy 9-1 (11-8) Led to 10th, blundered 11th, mistake next and soon lost place, headway after 5 out, blundered 4 out, stayed on from last to take 2nd close home, 2nd of 5, 15l behind Halcon Genelardais (11-10) at Wetherby 3m 1f nov chs Grd 2 (1) sft in Feb.
Idole First (IRE) 11-4jt-fav (11-10) In rear, weakened 5 out, 4th of 8, 44l behind Sharp Rigging (11-0) at Huntingdon 2m nov chs (3) gs in Feb.
Stance 16-1 (11-6) Took keen hold, tracked leader soon after 10th, stayed prominent, ridden 14th, weakened from 3 out, 3rd of 4, 21l behind Napolitain (10-12) at Sandown 2m 4f nov chs Grd 1 (1) gf in Feb.
Direct Flight (IRE) 11-2 (10-6) Held up, mid-division, ridden and weakened 3 out, 12th of 15, well behind Hoh Viss (10-11) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gs in Jan.
No Full (FR) 12-1 (11-1) Held up, headway to track leaders 4 out, went 2nd 2 out, led approaching last, ridden clear and hung left flat, won at Haydock 2m 4f nov hcp chs (2) hvy in Feb beating Lord Olympia (11-9) by 6l, 7 ran.
Bold Bishop (IRE) 7-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, headway on inside after 12th, ridden to chase leaders soon after, narrow leader last, kept on well, won at Newbury 2m 4f hcp chs 0-145 (B) gd in Nov beating Europa (10-12) by 3/4l, 16 ran.
Black Apalachi (IRE) 8-1 (10-5) Close up and disputed, led briefly 3 out, 3rd and ridden after 2 out, no extra approaching last, 6th of 12, 12l behind What A Native (9-10) at Leopardstown 3m hcp chs hvy in Jan.
