refused to race
always behind
tracked leaders, headway 3 out, led next, ridden last, stayed on well flat
mid-division, outpaced 3 out, never on terms
chased leaders on inside, hit 9th, lost place after 4 out, soon outpaced, kept on from 2 out, never on terms
mid-division, outpaced 3 out, never on terms
jumped right, led 1st to 5th, chased leader, lost place 8th, weakened 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
led until blundered 1st, tracked leader, led again 5th, headed after 3 out, soon outpaced, mistake and weakened next
tracked leaders on outside, lost place 3 out, soon weakened
soon behind, weakened 5 out, tailed off when pulled up before2 out
behind, headway on inside approaching 3 out, switched outside to chase leaders before next, soon ridden, stayed on to go 3rd at last, no impression
held up towards rear, headway after 4 out, chased leaders under pressure after next, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure flat to go 4th near finish, never reached leaders
always prominent, chased leader 10th until hit 4 out, stayed on to challenge and every chance 2 out, soon ridden, one pace and no impression with winner flat
chased leaders outpaced 4 out, weakend from next
mistake 1st and 2nd, behind, outpaced 4 out, never on terms
mistake 1st, tracked leaders, joined leader 8th, lost place 10th, 5th and outpaced when hit next, weakening when fell 2 out
tracked leaders, went 2nd 4 out, led after 3 out to before next, soon ridden, weakened last
mistakes, mid-division, lost place when hampered 5 out, outpaced when mistake next, weakened 3 out
mid-division in touch, driven and outpaced after 4 out, no impression when mistake next, soon weakened
mid-division, mistake 2nd, chased leaders under pressure 3 out, went 4th next, soon ridden, one pace when hit and lost place last, no impression flat
held up behind, outpaced 4 out, never dangerous
mid-division, outpaced 3 out, soon weakened, no impression when jumped left next
chased leasders on inside, 7th and in touch when blundered and unseated rider 5 out
Nonrunner
Nicky Henderson always has a strong hand in this and Tanks For That, the choice of Barry Geraghty and runner-up to Woolcombe Folly here in December, could prove the pick over the improving Anquetta. Pepe Simo finished last in a three-runner race at Sandown last month but is much better than that and isn't badly treated while the 2009 winner Oh Crick has been given a chance by the handicapper after a couple of moderate efforts and is reported in good form by his trainer. Shoreacres is progressing at a rate of knots and with AP McCoy on board will attract plenty of support. Brendan Powell's charge has run well over timber here in the past and though his inexperience may count against him he should get involved at the business end. Ferdy Murphy has already had his usual Festival success and De Boitron, a winner here last April, will have been given a typical preparation for this by his astute handler and looks a big threat but it's I'MSINGINGTHEBLUES who gets the vote. David Pipe's classy performer has somehow managed to find himself 10lb lower than when last in a handicap when falling while still in with a shout in a Grade 2 won by Monet's Garden at Aintree in October and looks remarkably well treated.
Chaninbar (FR) 25-1 (11-7) Led at start, led until 2nd and dropped to 5th, headway to 3rd at 6th, mistake next and lost position again, went right 9th, left distant 3rd and hampered 3 out, weakened to 4th last stride, 4th of 6, 22l behind Master Minded (11-11) at Ascot 2m 3f Grade 2 chs (4yo+) (1) gs in Nov.
Sports Line (IRE) 7-2 (11-4) Raced keenly, tracked leaders on inside, chased leading pair before 4 out, soon outpaced, no impression when mistake 2 out, lost well beaten 3rd and weakened between last 2, 5th of 7, 28l behind French Opera (11-5) at Newbury 2m 1f chs Grd 2 (1) gs in Feb.
Oiseau de Nuit (FR) 33-1 (11-4) Held up in 6th, blundered 6th, soon behind and struggling, stayed on to go well beaten 3rd after 2 out, no chance with leading pair, 3rd of 7, 13l behind French Opera (11-5) at Newbury 2m 1f chs Grd 2 (1) gs in Feb.
Oh Crick (FR) 9-1 (10-13) Held up, not fluent 4 out, headway from 4 out, went 3rd approaching last, stayed on under pressure flat, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Cornas (11-2) at Sandown 2m hcp chs (2) sft in Jan.
I'msingingtheblues (IRE) 9-1 (11-0) Held up behind in touch, driven and outpaced in 6th after 8th, never on terms, 6th of 7, 29l behind French Opera (11-5) at Newbury 2m 1f chs Grd 2 (1) gs in Feb.
Pepe Simo (IRE) 5-4fav (11-3) Held up in 3rd, not fluent 5th, not much room on inside and switched left before 3 out, soon outpaced by leading duo, last of 3, 17l behind Dan Breen (11-3) at Sandown 2m nov chs (2) sft in Feb.
Fiendish Flame (IRE) 10-1 (11-9) Raced keenly, led or disputed lead and clear to 6th, went on after 3 out, headed next, soon ridden, kept on same pace, 3rd of 12, 6l behind Pegasus Prince (10-9) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gs in Feb.
Tanks For That (IRE) 8-1 (11-6) Raced wide, chased leader, led 4th, headed soon after 3 out, weakened quickly next, soon behind, tailed off, 12th of 16, well behind Art Professor (10-5) at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp hdl (2) gs in Jan.
Santa's Son (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Tracked leader, led 4th, ridden before 2 out, kept on well, pushed out, won at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft in Feb beating Pokfulham (11-1) by 3l, 13 ran.
Nomecheki (FR) 40-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, chased winner 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure flat, 2nd of 13, 2l behind Anquetta (10-3) at Sandown 2m hcp chs 0-145 (2) gd in Feb.
Leo's Lucky Star (USA) 5-1 (10-8) Held up in rear, headway 8th, going well 3 out, ridden after 2 out, no extra last, 5th of 9, 10l behind Cornas (11-2) at Sandown 2m hcp chs (2) sft in Jan.
De Boitron (FR) 17-2 (11-12) Held up towards rear, headway 4 out, chased winner approaching last, stayed on, no impression, 2nd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Pret A Thou (11-3) at Catterick 2m 3f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gs in Feb.
Askthemaster (IRE) 12-1 (10-8) Prominent, 4th 3 out, 2nd approaching 2 out, soon ridden and one pace, 6th of 19, 12l behind Peak Raider (9-3) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl 0-140 hvy in Feb.
Shoreacres (IRE) 7-4 (11-0) Jumped well, disputed close 2nd, pressed leader after 7th, led 9th, came clear well before 3 out, easily, won at Taunton 2m 3f nov chs (4) sft in Feb beating Qozak (11-7) by 28l, 5 ran.
Pigeon Island 9-1 (11-11) In rear, headway 12th, mistake next, outpaced 15th, rallied from 2 out, went 3rd flat, stayed on, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Isn't That Lucky (11-1) at Ludlow 3m hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd.
Grand Lahou (FR) 6-1 (11-2) Made all, not fluent 2 out, stayed on, driven out, won at Hereford 2m 3f hcp chs 0-135 (3) sft in Jan beating Saphir Des Bois (11-11) by 1l, 9 ran.
Anquetta (IRE) 6-1 (10-3) Tracked leaders, led 6th, in command last, hung left and swished tail flat, driven out, won at Sandown 2m hcp chs 0-145 (2) gd in Feb beating Nomecheki (11-7) by 2l, 13 ran.
Keki Buku (FR) 4-7fav (11-0) Close 4th on outside when fell 3rd, in a race won by Pascha Bere (11-0) at Plumpton 2m 1f beg chase (4) hvy in Feb, 5 ran.
Film Festival (USA) 8-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders and keen, led 7th, pressed from 2 out, headed narrowly flat, rallied to lead again final 100 yards, kept on gamely, won at Doncaster 2m 3f nov chs (3) gd beating Sir Tantallus Hawk (11-4) by nk, 7 ran.
Quito Du Tresor (FR) 9-2 (11-11) Led to after 4 out, outpaced next, lost 2nd 2 out, kept on same pace, no impression, 3rd of 6, 16l behind Devotion To Duty (11-3) at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) sft in Feb.
Riguez Dancer 8-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, ridden 6th, behind 8th, 10th of 13, 39l behind Anquetta (10-3) at Sandown 2m hcp chs 0-145 (2) gd in Feb.
Mister Stickler (IRE) 7-1 (11-8) Tracked leader, led narrowly 9th, headed 2 out, soon ridden, no chance with winner approaching last, lost 2nd flat, 3rd of 4, 9l behind Starluck (10-12) at Huntingdon 2m nov chs (3) sft in Feb.
Beggars Cap (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) Held up towards rear and keen, headway 5 out, ridden after 3 out, in 4th and held when mistake 2 out, weakened before last, 7th of 11, 22l behind Elite Land (10-9) at Doncaster 2m hcp chs 0-145 (2) gd.
Cadoudalas (FR) 10-11fav (11-8) Tracked leader, challenged before 4 out, led before 3 out, hard ridden and pressed after last, kept on, all out, won at Carlisle 2m nov chs (3) hvy in Feb beating Indian Groom (10-12) by nk, 5 ran.
