tracked leaders, ridden 4 out, lost touch next
raced wide keen in touch, tracked leaders 3rd, led approaching 2 out, soon clear, comfortable
in rear, hit 4 out, some headway home turn, never nearer
close up, ridden 2 out, headway to chase clear winner last, kept on one pace
keen in rear, struggling from 4 out, behind next, soon pulled up
in rear, some headway 3 out, weakened soon after next
keen tracked leader until hit rail bend approaching 3rd and lost place, towards rear 6th, pushed along and headway 2 out, no impression after
held up towards rear, headway and close up 3rd, ridden to chase clear winner 2 out until last, kept on same pace
led, headed 4th, tracked leaders, ridden and hit 2 out, kept on same pace
in touch, lost touch 4th, behind from 3 out, tailed off
keen close up, joined leader 3rd, led next, not fluent 3 out, ridden and headed next, soon weakened, hit last
Diocletian, a stayer on the Flat, was taking on some smart novices at Newbury last time but needs to settle better if he is to make a mark over hurdles. First Soldier should improve on his fourth at Southwell and No Anxiety has some scope but this can go to MASTER TEMPLAR, who has been staying on lately over shorter trips. Macfin started favourite for a Bangor bumper and wasn’t beaten far so looks a danger if he takes to hurdles.
Dapa Lad (IRE) 50-1 (10-5) Just worse than midfield, pushed along and weakened quickly approaching 3 out, tailed off, 14th of 16, dist behind Catchmeifyoucan (11-6) at Doncaster 3m hcp (5) gd in Nov.
Diocletian (IRE) 22-1 (10-12) Raced keenly in rear, jumped left 2nd, not fluent 4th, weakening when jumped left 2 out, last of 5, 19 1/4l behind Bravemansgame (11-3) at Newbury 2m 5f (3) gd in Nov.
Elyaqim (FR) 33-1 (11-4) Chased clear leading pair on inside, went 2nd over 5f out until over 3f out, chased leaders, outpaced in home straight, 5th of 7, dist behind Flinteur Sacre (11-4) at Kempton 2m mdn (5) gs in Feb.
First Soldier (FR) 14-1 (10-12) Midfield, headway to chase leaders 3 out, close up jumping last, faded flat, 4th of 13, 5l behind Get Your Own (10-12) at Southwell 2m mdn (4) gs in Nov.
Gatillo 9-4fav (9-7) Slowly away, soon chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 12, 28 1/2l behind Sonnet Rose (9-1) at Southwell 1m mdn hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Grandee (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Held up early, headway before 3 out, no impression from 2 out, 7th of 12, 36 3/4l behind No Risk Des Flos (11-7) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn (4) sft in Dec.
Macfin (IRE) 2-1fav (11-0) Midfield, pushed leaving back straight, ridden in 5th after 3f out, 3rd entering final furlong, stayed on well, 3rd of 7, 1/2l behind Flann (11-0) at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 1f (5) sft in Nov.
No Anxiety (IRE) 18-1 (10-12) In rear, pushed in 4th after 3 out, 3rd jumping last, kept on behind front pair, 3rd of 5, 18l behind Stoner's Choice (11-10) at Market Rasen 2m 3f (4) gd in Nov.
One Handsome Dude (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, outpaced over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 14, dist behind Supamouse (11-2) at Wincanton 1m 7f (5) hvy in Dec.
Getaway Suzy (IRE) 4-1 (11-11) Chsd ldrs, 4th 1/2way, slw jmp 5out & drpd to 6th, regnd lost ground in 4th 4out, nt qckn 3out, tired, 4th of 10, dist behind Madera Express (11-11) at Ballinaboola 3m mdn Yielding - Soft in Feb.
Sopat (IRE) 4-1 (11-2) Set strong pace, 3 lengths clear over 2f out, increased lead approaching final furlong, ran on, won at Fakenham 2m mdn (4) gf in Apr beating Dancing Doris (10-11) by 4 1/2l, 9 ran.
Master Templar (IRE) 18-1 (10-12) Slightly better than mid-division, hit 1st, briefly pushed after 5th, outpaced and ridden after 2 out, kept on well, 3rd of 12, 10 3/4l behind Witness Protection (10-12) at Stratford 2m 3f (4) gs in Nov.
