chased leaders, pushed along and outpaced before 4 out, weakened soon after
chased leaders, went 2nd 7th, led before next, clear when hit 2 out, 7 lengths ahead and good jump last, tired/idled run-in, headed towards finish
held up in last pair, headway on outside approaching 11th, 3rd before 3 out, plugged on, lost modest 3rd run-in
chased leaders, awkward and reminder 4th, pushed along and outpaced 7th, behind and pulled up after 10th
mostly chased leader until 7th, chased leaders, mistake 9th, jumped slowly and lost place next, tailed off when mistake 11th, kept plugging on, went modest 3rd run-in
led in start, led until before 8th, chased leader, pushed along after 4 out, lost 2nd before blundered and almost unseated rider 3 out, no chance after
chased leaders, pushed along after 4 out, weakened before 2 out
awkward 1st, held up in last pair, mistake 6th, headway chasing leaders 9th, 2nd before 3 out, driven and 7 lengths down last, closed on tiring/idling leader to lead towards finish
NonRunner
There seems little between many of these in a tricky affair but THE BROTHERS surely has room for improvement after only four starts over fences against predominantly exposed opponents. He has shaped quite nicely on all four outings over the larger obstacles and looks fairly treated off a mark of 103, whilst the application of first-time blinkers could well aid his cause further. Lickpenny Larry was way below his best last time but his overall profile brings him bang into the picture and a prominent showing should be forthcoming. Bermeo hasn't been at his best the last twice but would contend on the best of his form and is respected along with Sonoftheking.
Bermeo (IRE) 20-1 (10-5) Prominent, led 5 out to next, soon ridden, lost place 3 out, weakened from next, 6th of 11, 20 3/4l behind Worthy Farm (11-12) at Wincanton 3m 1f hcp (3) hvy in Dec.
Lickpenny Larry 5-1 (10-10) Chased winner to 11th, weakened approaching 4 out, 4th of 5, dist behind One Style (11-7) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (4) hvy in Dec.
The Brothers (IRE) 2-1fav (11-12) Held up in rear, headway on outside chasing leaders 8th, pushed along before 4 out where mistake, ridden and plugged on in 4th before next, 4th of 10, 9l behind Inspireus (10-8) at Lingfield 2m 4f hcp (5) hvy in Jan.
Sonoftheking (IRE) 5-1 (10-13) Jumped slowly on occasions, led and disputed, outright lead at 10th, mistake 4 out, joined next, headed 2 out, weakened before the last, 3rd of 7, 24l behind Hugo's Reflection (11-7) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp (4) sft in Dec.
Arquebusier (FR) 12-1 (11-1) Made most until 4th, chased leader until 10th, chased leaders mistake and weakened 12th, behind and pulled up before 4 out, at Warwick 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Dec.
This Breac (IRE) 11-2 (10-13) Behind, outpaced 5 out, headway 3 out, never nearer, 5th of 10, 16 1/2l behind Hit The Highway (11-8) at Wincanton 3m 3f hcp (5) gd in Dec.
Soarlikeaneagle (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, blundered 4 out, weakened after next, hung left and plugged on in run-in, went 3rd post, 3rd of 8, 10 3/4l behind Ramore Will (11-11) at Plumpton 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Jan.
Chain Smoker 8-1 (10-5) Held up, headway 3 out, weakening when mistake last, 5th of 8, 24l behind Crossley Tender (11-8) at Plumpton 3m 2f hcp (4) hvy in Nov.
Redmond (IRE) 6-1 (10-13) Raced wide, chased leaders until weakened quickly before 11th, tailed off 13th, pulled up before next, at Warwick 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Dec.
