held up in rear, blundered 11th, ridden 4 out, no impression, modest 7th when fell 2 out
led until blundered 12th, soon beaten, plugged on flat
chased leader until after 5th, slow 10th, ridden 3 out, lost place before 2 out
chased leaders, went 2nd after 5th, slow 9th, led 12th, headed 4 out, no extra from 2 out
chased leaders, lost place after 5th, jumped right and not much room next, headway 12th, 3rd and one pace 2 out, hanging right flat
jumped slowly at times in rear, behind 9th, tailed off 12th
soon in mid-division on inside, closed before 6th, not fluent 12th, led next, clear last, easily
held up towards rear, not much room 6th, headway after 3 out, chased winner before not fluent next, no impression
in touch, slipped badly 2nd and lost place, closed when blundered 6th, blundered 10th, pulled up before 11th
Withdrawn
Peur De Rien looks like making a much better chaser than hurdler judged on a comfortable victory at Uttoxeter but is 8lb higher here and this looks a competitive affair. Flight Deck was lightly raced over timber but won at Newbury in February. Oscar Robertson is another who is completely unexposed and a case can also be made for Dublin Four and Guy while New Quay started favourite at Uttoxeter last time, though again found 3m too far. CAPTAIN WOODIE (NAP) didn’t win over hurdles but is a half-brother to winning chasers Coverholder and Angus Milan so a switch to fences will suit. He could be well treated and can give the Henderson stable a quick double.
Flight Deck (IRE) 11-2 (11-7) Held up towards rear, closer in mid-division 6th, headway on outside chasing leaders between last 2, switched left and stayed on well extended run-in to lead final 120 yards, won at Newbury 2m 5f hcp (4) sft in Feb beating Iconic Muddle (11-8) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Oscar Robertson (IRE) 3-1 (11-4) Led, joined 4 out, ridden and headed narrowly next, still every chance next, not fluent last, one pace and lost 3rd close home, 4th of 12, 9 1/4l behind Young Bull (11-4) at Wetherby 2m 5f (4) sft in Dec.
New Quay (IRE) 5-1fav (11-12) Close up in 5th, headway chasing leaders 8th, hit 12th, ridden and weakened before 2 out, 5th of 11, 21l behind Follow The Swallow (11-0) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Special Acceptance 20-1 (11-8) Mid-division, not much room after 2 out (normal 3 out), ridden in 5th before the last, modest 4th after the last, 4th of 9, 15l behind Stick With Bill (11-12) at Sandown 2m 4f hcp (3) hvy in Feb.
Captain Woodie (IRE) 9-4fav (11-9) Raced wide chasing leading pair until mistake and lost 3rd briefly 3 out, 2nd before next where not fluent, ridden and no impression between last 2, 2nd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Enfin Phil (11-10) at Catterick 2m 3f hcp (4) sft in Jan.
Chesterfield King (IRE) 50-1 (12-0) Towards rear, some headway 5 out, 7th when hampered on inner and unseated rider after next, at Thurles 2m 6f Yielding - Soft in Mar.
Guy (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) In touch, ridden before 3 out, soon one pace, no impression after, 5th of 18, 18 1/2l behind Sporting John (11-4) at Exeter 2m 1f (4) sft in Dec.
Ebony Gale 9-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, closer on inside chasing leaders at 5th, pushed along after 3 out, weakened before next, 10th of 15, 26 1/4l behind Annsam (10-10) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp (3) sft in Dec.
Peur De Rien (FR) 14-1 (11-8) Mid-division, headway on inside 8th, led 4 out, clear flat, stayed on well, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in Sep beating Go As You Please (10-7) by 5 1/2l, 12 ran.
Dublin Four (IRE) 3-1 (11-2) Close up, tracked leaders after 3rd, led approaching 2 out, soon clear, increased lead at last, comfortable, won at Southwell 2m 4f mdn (5) sft in Mar beating Willie Butler (11-2) by 15l, 7 ran.
