tracked leaders, closed 4 out, led 2 out, drew clear flat, ran on well, easily
led approaching 2nd, headed 7th, led before next, not fluent 3 out, headed 2 out, stayed on same pace flat, no impression on winner
led until approaching 2nd, led again 7th, headed before next, outpaced before 2 out, no impression
tracked leaders, not fluent 9th, outpaced 3 out, soon well beaten
held up in touch in rear, headway approaching 4 out, lost ground on leaders before 2 out, closed when not fleunt last, no impression flat
Jupiter Rex has been very cleverly placed by Venetia Williams to rattle up a five-timer and the runner-up has franked the form of his latest success over hurdles at Taunton last month. He's only 5lb higher in this and Micheal Nolan is one of the more accomplished conditionals around but his steady climb up the weights is going to take its toll at some stage and the mare EGRETTA ISLAND is potentially well treated if she can get her act together. Warren Greatrex' seven-year-old won at Towcester around this time last year and it could be worth risking her stamina over this much longer trip. Master Cardor Visa has gone up 8lb since his second at Ffos Las while it's a long time since Fortification and Sapphire Rouge showed any worthwhile form.
Jupiter Rex (FR) 4-6fav (10-9) Chased leaders, not fluent 4th, hit 4 out, pushed along after 3 out, headway to lead 2 out, stayed on well flat, won at Taunton 3m nov hcp 0-115 (4) sft in Feb beating Decimus (11-12) by 1 3/4l, 6 ran.
Fortification (USA) 20-1 (11-0) Led until 4th, led after next, headed 8th, mistake 10th, not fluent 12th, losing place when blundered 5 out, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Michel Le Bon (11-7) at Newbury 3m 2f hcp chs 0-145 (2) gd, 9 ran.
Sapphire Rouge (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Chased leaders on inside, lost place 4th, mistake 7th, jumped slowly and lost touch next, pulled up before 9th, in a race won by Material Boy (11-3) at Ffos Las 3m nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) hvy in Feb, 7 ran.
Egretta Island (IRE) 8-1 (11-10) Always behind, 8th of 12, 36l behind Midnight Lira (10-11) at Plumpton 2m 5f mrs hcp hdl (0-105) (4) sft in Feb.
Master Cardor Visa (IRE) 14-1 (10-5) Held up, headway on outside after 2nd, lost place next, headway 7th, chased winner before 3 out, every chance flat, held close home, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Barton Gift (10-10) at Ffos Las 2m 6f am hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs.
