tracked leader and keen, led from 2nd, made rest, clear before last, kept on well
tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner before last, kept on and always held
in touch in 4th, ridden and one pace from after 2 out
in rear, effort from 2 out, no extra
led to 2nd, chased winner until before last, kept on same pace
towards rear, outpaced after 3 out, soon detached, tailed off
NonRunner
Manvers House ran a nice race behind Supreme Novices’ third Chantry House at Newbury and has a leading chance on that form. But Nicky Henderson should know where he stands with the progressive FUGITIVES DRIFT, who beat a good yardstick at Huntingdon on only his second run over hurdles. Fidelio Vallis landed the odds at Wincanton without coming of the bridle to may not be able to dominate this field as easily. Global Society didn’t last home over 2m5f here last month but a return to 2m will suit. Golden Taipan likes it here but is giving 12lb and upwards to his rivals less his rider’s claim.
Fidelio Vallis (FR) 5-6fav (11-2) Made all, jumped left 1st, drew clear 2 out, very easily, won at Wincanton 1m 7f (4) sft in Feb beating Finisher (11-2) by 12l, 17 ran.
Fugitives Drift (IRE) 11-8fav (11-2) Kept wide, led until after 3rd, in front again 4 out, ridden before last, stayed on well run-in, won at Huntingdon 2m (4) hvy in Feb beating Mickey Buckman (11-2) by 3 1/2l, 10 ran.
Global Society 5-2 (11-6) Raced on inside and keen, headway to lead 2nd, mistake and headed 6th, chased leaders, weakened after 3 out, pulled up before next, at Kempton 2m 5f (4) gs in Feb.
Kap Auteuil (FR) 6-1 (10-12) Pressed leader, lost place well over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 7, 18 3/4l behind Benson (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f (5) sft in Nov.
Manvers House 7-1 (11-2) Led, joined 2 out, headed and not pace of winner run-in, 2nd of 15, 4 1/2l behind Chantry House (11-8) at Newbury 2m (3) gd in Feb.
Serjeant Painter 40-1 (9-5) Pressed leader, driven and lost place well over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 13, 27 1/4l behind Astonished (9-0) at Kempton 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Dec.
Golden Taipan (IRE) 11-2 (11-10) Tracked leading pair, pushed along on long run after 3 out, soon weakened, behind and pulled up before 2 out, at Sandown 2m (3) hvy in Feb.