in touch until ridden and behind from 8th
led to after 7th, in touch when stumbled and unseated rider before 8th
in touch until weakened after 8th
close up, weakened after 4th, behind when pulled up before 6th
chased leaders, under pressure 7th, hampered next and soon behind
in touch, outpaced before 8th, kept on from 2 out, never going pace to reach leaders
pulled hard, tracked leaders, led after 7th, narrowly headed after 3 out, still challenging and every chance last, no extra flat
behind, steady headway approaching 3 out, never reached leaders
chased leaders until dropped to rear 5th, no chance after
mid-division, steady headway 7th, went 2nd next, led after 3 out, hard pressed and joined last, kept on flat (hand timed)
chased leaders, ridden when pecked badly 8th, weakened before next
held up towards rear, moderate headway after 3 out, never reached leaders
pulled hard, chased leaders, just in touch when hampered and unseated rider after 8th
held up, headway 8th, chased leading pair before 3 out, every chance last, not quicken flat
Nonrunner
Here Comes Harry, Bright Green and Ashgan are three against the field in a wide open finale and the vote is given to Here Comes Harry. The selection disappointed last time out but prior to that he had been in good form. This faster surface should suit and off what looks a handy mark he looks the value bet in an open affair. Bright Green rates the main danger on his latest second behind Festival Flyer. The fitting of first time cheek pieces could also help and he should be noted in the market. Ashgan was a fair fifth behind Kings Castle last time and will appreciate the step up in trip. Fireside Legend would have chances on his best form but he has failed to complete the course in his last two runs so can not be backed with confidence. Of the remainder Newtown was a fair second behind Ask The Umpire last time and is another with place claims but he is far from consistent and in a race where stakes should be kept to a minimum for the winner we return to Here Comes Harry.
Newtown 20-1 (11-9) Held up, headway 5th, every chance 3 out, beaten when mistake last, 2nd of 17, 14l behind Ask The Umpire (11-10) at Towcester 2m 3f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) hvy.
Follow The Bear 28-1 (11-12) Always behind pulled up at the 4th in race won by Festival Flyer (10-13) at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft, 18 ran.
Big Quick (IRE) 50-1 (10-9) Not jumped well in rear, struggling from 9th, soon well behind, 5th of 7, 38l behind Reveillez (11-2) at Folkestone 2m 5f beg chs (4) gs in Feb.
Capricorn 66-1 (10-11) Always behind, tailed off and pulled up at the 12th in race won by Joe Mchugh (10-0) at Warwick 3m nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) hvy, 9 ran.
At The Double 16-1 (11-7) Chased leaders in 4th place, weakened 3 out, 7th of 13, well behind Yes My Lord (11-10) at Folkestone 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Feb.
Here Comes Harry 6-1 (11-7) Held up mid division, blundered 8th, weakened 3 out, behind when pulled up 2 out in race won by Perfect Balance (11-6) at Southwell 3m hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd in Jan, 16 ran.
Monsal Dale (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) In touch until ridden and weakened soon after 3 out, 8th of 12, 41l behind Park City (11-3) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) hvy in Feb.
Fireside Legend (IRE) 50-1 (10-9) Held up towards rear, reminders 4th, tailed off when pulled up 5 out in race won by Oulton Broad (11-12) at Huntingdon 2m 5f sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd, 14 ran.
Ashgan (IRE) 10-1 (11-6) Led to 5th, weakened 3 out, 5th of 11, 20l behind Kings Castle (11-9) at Fontwell 2m 4f sll hdl (5) gs in Jan.
Geography (IRE) 66-1 (10-9) Always behind, 6th of 13, 48l behind Yes My Lord (11-10) at Folkestone 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Feb.
It's Official (IRE) 66-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, weakened 10th, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Perfect Balance (11-6) at Southwell 3m hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd in Jan, 16 ran.
Secret Jewel (FR) 100-1 (10-3) Towards rear, headway approaching 6th, weakened next, tailed off pulled up 3 out in race won by Ask The Umpire (11-10) at Towcester 2m 3f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) hvy, 17 ran.
General Hopkins (IRE) 100-1 (10-2) Led to 4th, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Lady Maranzi (11-1) at Towcester 2m sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) sft in Feb, 16 ran.
Hill Forts Henry 16-1 (9-11) Mid-division, ridden 3 out, kept on one pace from 2 out, 4th of 18, 23l behind Festival Flyer (10-13) at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft.
Bright Green 12-1 (11-5) In touch, plenty to do 3 out, ridden and headway to chase leaders approaching 2 out, hung right approaching last, wandered flat, ran on but not reach winner, 2nd of 18, 3l behind Festival Flyer (10-13) at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-95 (5).
Elle Roseador 100-1 (11-1) Made most until headed after 3 out, soon ridden, one pace from next, 5th of 15, 12l behind Treaty Flyer (11-7) at Fontwell 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Ehab (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Led 2nd to after 4th, weakened 7th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Ask The Umpire (11-10) at Towcester 2m 3f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) hvy, 17 ran.
