led, headed 3rd, stayed prominent until led again 15th, ridden and joined approaching 3 out, headed after 2 out, stayed on well flat
chased leaders, ridden and weakened approaching 15th, tailed off
chased leaders, driven approaching 7th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up after 13th
prominent, led 3rd, headed 15th, soon ridden, weakened approaching 3 out
held up in touch, joined leader approaching 3 out, led after next, soon ridden, kept on, all out close home
in touch, outpaced after 13th, soon behind
Paul Nicholls seems to have found the key to Il Capitano since he stepped him up to a trip of three miles plus over hurdles, and will be hoping a return to Fontwell will pay dividends for his chasing debut. The conditions should suit him and his form over timber reads quite well in the context of this race. Wontcostalotbut and Dear Deal could be the main beneficiaries in the advent of any mishaps.