led, headed 7th, tracked winner until ridden 12th, mistake 2 out, weakened quickly
tracked leaders, went 2nd 12th, ridden and every chance from 2 out, led soon after last, just held on
keen pressed leader, led 7th, ridden 2 out, headed soon after last, rallied to press winner near finish
Nonrunner
Winning hurdler JACK BENE was placed three times over fences in Ireland last season and has also finished second in a couple of point-to-points. This looks a good opportunity to make a winning reappearance though the consistent Earl Grez will no doubt make a race of it again. It's a worry, however, that the latter has yet to win in 22 starts under Rules. Swallows Delight also struggles to get his head in front while the once-useful Mister Chancer appears to be regressing at a rate of knots.
Earl Grez (FR) 7-1 (12-0) Led to 7; chsd ldr 14; kpt on last, 3rd of 16, 1 3/4l behind Boston Article (12-0) at Dubston Harriers 3m ptp gd in Jan.
Jack Bene (IRE) 6-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, dropped to 6th 2 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 6th of 14, 22l behind Double Seven (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f hcp chs 0-116 gf in Jun.
Lang Shining (IRE) 12-1 (12-5) Svs; a last; ur 8, in a race won by Chiquilline (12-5) at Heythrop 3m ptp gd in Jan, 7 ran.
Mister Chancer (IRE) 14-1 (12-5) Led 4 til hdd 15; wknd 2 out, 4th of 13, 22l behind Minella Stars (12-5) at Royal Artillery 3m ptp gd in Jan.
Mr Maybe (IRE) 25-1 (12-0) (cp) (tt) chsd ldrs til ur 13, in a race won by Glint Of Steel (12-0) at Norfolk Harriers 3m ptp gd in Jan, 16 ran.
Swallows Delight (IRE) 10-1 (11-10) Held up towards rear, stayed on from 3 out, went 4th flat, nearest finish, 4th of 14, 17l behind Himalayan Express (11-9) at Cheltenham 2m hts chs (5) gd in May.
