mid-division, behind 14th, tailed off when pulled up before 17th
soon behind, stayed on into modest 5th after last, never near leaders, tailed off
with leaders, led 8th, headed 20th, regained lead 22nd, hit 2 out, soon headed, ridden and rallied flat, every chance towards finish, just held
behind most of way, tailed off
mid-division, tracked leaders 18th, left 3rd 4 out, lost place before 2 out, soon weakened, tailed off
held up behind, headway and in touch 17th, driven to chase leaders 3 out, stayed on next, ridden to lead narrowly flat, just held on
mid-division when blundered and unseated rider 12th
led narrowly to 7th, in touch, tracked leader 5 out, close up when fell next
in touch, mistake 14th, soon lost place and behind, tailed off 18th, soon pulled up
chased leaders to 16th, soon behind, no danger after, tailed off
with leaders, led 7th to next, in touch, mistake and unseated rider 20th
soon mid-division, tracked leaders 17th, left 2nd 4 out, led between last 2, ridden and headed narrowly flat, kept on, held towards finish
prominent, mistake 8th, led 20 to 22nd, lost place 5 out, weakened 3 out, tailed off
tracked leaders, reminders 20th, weakened 5 out, soon pulled up
mistakes, always behind, pulled up before 18th
Withdrawn
Charles Bruce, the winner in 2013, and Special Portrait, successful 12 months earlier, try to win this marathon for a second time but others are preferred this year. Sheila Crow has brought Connies Cross along quietly but he's now starting to fulfill his potential. Pentiffic was third in this last year while there are possibilities about Alskamatic and Bradley Brook. Ace High and reliable Richie could also figure if lasting home but we'll take a chance that MAJOR MALARKEY is still in the mood after his fine run at Aintree. He doesn't always put his best foot forward but he's a dour stayer and was second in a handicap here just over a year ago on similar going. With the experienced Harry Bannister in the saddle, he will have no excuses today.
Jim Job Jones 66-1 (11-10) Soon of fthe pace in 5th, towards rear before 8th, in last pair when fell next, in a race won by Bobs Law (11-12) at Chepstow 3m hts chs (6) gs in Mar, 10 ran.
Pentiffic (NZ) 10-1 (11-11) Chased leaders on outside, not fluent 7th, lost place and not much room after 11th, outpaced in last when fell next, in a race won by Tugboat (11-3) at Ludlow 3m hts chs (5) sft, 6 ran.
Alskamatic 10-11 (11-0) Led to 13; led 15; all out, won at North Warwickshire Hunt Club 3m ptp gd beating Sharp Suit (11-0) by nk, 5 ran.
Bradley Brook (IRE) 4-5 (12-0) Held up; gd hdwy 4 out; led last; pushed out, won at Eggesford 4m ptp gs beating Reliable Richie (12-0) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Gale Force Oscar (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Prominent, ridden and outpaced before 3 out, 4th of 8, 24l behind Tugboat (11-7) at Stratford 2m 7f hts chs (6) gd.
Major Malarkey (IRE) 40-1 (12-0) Behind, badly hampered 1st, carried wide after 12th(Canal Turn), headway before 4 out, in 5th place from 2 out, kept on to take 4th place towards finish, 4th of 29, 22l behind On The Fringe (12-0) at Aintree 2m 5f hts chs (2) gs.
Special Portrait (IRE) 4-1 (11-11) Held up towards rear, chased leaders 7th, led 5 out, headed before last, still every chance until held near finish, 2nd of 8, hd behind Beggar's Velvet (11-11) at Hexham 3m 1f hts chs (6) gd.
Ace High 5-2 (12-0) Ap; went 2nd 17; ev ch last; no ex cl home, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Kirkleigh (12-7) at Four Burrow 3m 4f ptp gd.
Ben's Folly (IRE) 3-1 (11-0) (cp) chsd wnr; sust chall 3 out; kpt on one pce, 2nd of 4, 2l behind Trop Fort (11-0) at Vale of Lune 3m ptp sft.
Bubbly Breeze (IRE) 2-1 (12-0) (cp) led aft 6 til hdd 11; wknd 13; to & pu 3 out, in a race won by Swift Escape (12-0) at North Ledbury 3m ptp gs in Mar, 10 ran.
Charles Bruce (IRE) 8-1 (12-0) Tracked leader from 2nd, led after 14th, went right last, headed close home (disqualified, failed to draw correct weight), in a race won by Special Portrait (11-7) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hts chs (6) gs, 8 ran.
Findlay's Find (IRE) 4-6fav (12-0) Strugg 16; wl bhnd 20; stayed on 3 out, last of 5, 9l behind Cheyanwe (11-7) at Kimblewick 4m ptp gf.
Reliable Richie (IRE) 5-1 (12-0) Ap; led 15 til hdd last; one pce, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Bradley Brook (12-0) at Eggesford 4m ptp gs.
Tarquinius (FR) 8-1 (12-0) (tt) hdwy aft 11; jnd ldr 14; wknd qckly 3 out, 3rd of 4, 37l behind Ice Cool Benny (12-7) at North Cotswold 3m ptp gs.
Midnight Haze 5-1 (12-6) Led to 2; led 13; comf, won at Teme Valley 3m ptp gd beating Irish Anthem (12-3) by 2l, 4 ran.
