led or disputed lead until headed 4 out, lost place before next, weakened 2 out
tracked leaders, went 2nd after 13th, led narrowly 4 out, ridden before next, tired when blundered and headed last, rallied to regain lead briefly flat, kept on
behind, weakened after 13th, pulled up before next
tracked leaders, ridden to chase leading pair before 2 out, stayed on to challenge and every chance flat, held towards finish
with leaders, disputed lead until lost place after 13th, behind from 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
tracked leaders, hampered 8th, outpaced 4 out, soon ridden, no impression from next
chased leaders, blundered 9th, dropped towards rear 13th, 6th and still plenty to do 3 out, headway under pressure approaching last, ridden and stayed on well on outside to lead flat
led or disputed lead until fell heavily 8th
always behind, struggling when hampered 8th, lost touch and pulled up after 13th
held up behind in touch, close up 13th, went 2nd before 3 out, soon challenged, every chance when blundered next, led when hit last, ridden and headed flat, no extra
This will be a real test of stamina but that won't faze Oncle Kid, who won over C&D on similar ground last month. Paul Henderson's charge is 8lb higher today but can't be ignored while it would be no surprise to see the consistent Sir Winston in the firing-line on his return to action, though he doesn't win as often as he should. Billy Murphy finished behind Hobb's Dream at Lingfield in January but can reverse the placings on better terms here though we are giving REYMISTERIO a final chance to get off the mark under Rules as he would probably have won at Folkestone last time had his rider gone for home earlier. The 10-year-old races of the same mark here.
Oncle Kid (FR) 12-1 (11-7) Held up in 5th, headway to join leaders 3rd, went 2nd after 13th, pushed along to challenge 3 out, led next, in command last, came clear and stayed on well flat, won at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gs in Nov beating Delgany Gunner (10-12) by 8l, 5 ran.
Sir Winston (IRE) 11-4fav (9-11) Chased leaders, mistake 12th, ridden 14th, went 2nd and hit 3 out, lost 2nd next, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 12, 8l behind Sea Saffron (10-10) at Wincanton 3m 1f cnd hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs in Feb.
Hobb's Dream (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, 6th of 8, well behind Mr Chow (11-5) at Taunton 2m 7f hcp 0-100 (5) gd in Nov.
Current Climate (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 6th until approaching 13th, last when mistake 4 out, weakened well before 2 out, left 4th last, tailed off, 4th of 5, 38l behind Run To Fly (10-8) at Folkestone 3m 1f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf in Nov.
Amazing Valour (IRE) 8-1 (11-11) Soon tracking leader, lost 2nd 6th, chased leading pair, pushed along before 10th, struggling next, tailed off and pulled up before 14th, in a race won by Wherrimon (11-12) at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp chs 0-95 (5) sft in Oct, 6 ran.
Billy Murphy 11-1 (11-10) Made most, narrowly headed 13th, chased winner until approaching 16th, one pace and no chance with leading duo 3 out, 3rd of 6, 22l behind Hever Road (10-4) at Warwick 3m 2f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd in Nov.
Bring It On Home 14-1 (11-12) Mid-division, pushed along 5th, one pace and no impression after 3 out, 6th of 16, 27l behind Caheerloch (11-2) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd in Aug '10.
Reymysterio (IRE) 3-1 (10-4) Led, clear 3 out until approaching next, ridden and hit 2 out, soon pressed, headed flat, kept on, 2nd of 5, nk behind Reblis (11-7) at Folkestone 3m 1f hcp 0-100 (5) gf in Nov.
Brushford (IRE) 14-1 (10-3) Towards rear, in touch, behind leaders when fell 10th, in a race won by Sole Agent (11-6) at Lingfield 3m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs in Mar, 8 ran.
Caspar of Tarsus (IRE) 4-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders on inside, challenged 10th, lost place when hit 4 out, weakened from next, 5th of 7, 40l behind Spot The Ball (10-7) at Towcester 2m 6f cnd hcp chs (0-95) (5) gd in Nov.
