made all, pushed along 2 out, ridden last, kept on
held up towards rear, headway and in touch 10th, disputing 3rd when blundered and unseated rider 4 out
towards rear, headway 8th, chased winner 11th to 3 out, soon no extra
held up in rear, soon struggling, tailed off when pulled up before 12th
towards rear, outpaced 6 out, rallied after 2 out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, chased winner 8th to 11th, weakened between last 2
held up towards rear, headway 6 out, chased winner 3 out, effort approaching last, kept on
tracked winner to 8th, weakened 5 out, behind when pulled up before 3 out
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Despite winning twice over hurdles last season, Reigning Supreme has always looked a chaser in the making. Nicky Henderson also saddles the equally-unexposed Wenyereadyfreddie, who is another who should do well over the larger obstacles. Hell’s Kitchen looks a real chasing type but didn’t get far last time at Newbury. Touch Kick and Mister Whitaker will be hoping to add to recent victories while Theo’s Charm is consistent though is scheduled to make a quick reappearance. Beggar’s Wishes is best over 2m and Bad Boy Pouldu is climbing the weights despite not winning. PRIVATE MALONE’s Fontwell conqueror Markov has won again since while the third was unlucky not to beat Touch Kick next time. Emma Lavelle’s charge may be the value in this.
Hell's Kitchen 5-2fav (11-6) Keen, soon tracking leading trio, blundered and unseated rider 4th, at Newbury 2m hcp (3) gs in Dec.
Reigning Supreme (IRE) 7-4 (11-6) Tracked leaders, 2nd after 3 out, ridden to challenge last, soon led, edged left flat, in command towards finish, won at Newbury 2m 5f (3) gs in Mar beating Strong Pursuit (11-12) by 1l, 4 ran.
Touch Kick (IRE) 5-2fav (11-6) Jumped at times, raced wide close up, led omitted pond fence (3 out), ridden 2 out, founded extra when pressed flat, won at Sandown 2m 4f hcp (3) gs in Dec beating Lithic (11-6) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Wenyerreadyfreddie (IRE) 7-2fav (11-11) Hit 1st, mid-division, outpaced after 3 out, soon behind, ridden before next, kept on under pressure before last, went 4th flat, never reached leaders, 4th of 12, 18 1/2l behind Maria's Benefit (10-13) at Sandown 2m hcp (3) gs in Nov.
Beggar's Wishes (IRE) 10-3 (11-12) Held up in touch when stumbled on landing 1st, ridden on long run to 2 out, never a factor, 5th of 8, 10l behind Workbench (11-10) at Sandown 2m hcp (3) gs in Dec.
Private Malone (IRE) 3-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, led before 8th, headed briefly 6 out, headed last, kept on, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Markov (10-11) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp (3) gs in Nov.
Mister Whitaker (IRE) 7-1 (10-6) Tracked leaders, ridden after 3 out, led approaching last, clear when edged right flat, stayed on well, won at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp (3) gs in Nov beating Solstice Star (11-3) by 2l, 13 ran.
Bad Boy Du Pouldu (FR) 7-1 (10-12) In touch, went 2nd before 5 out, challenged 3 out, every chance before last, kept on and well held run-in, 2nd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Nightfly (10-6) at Southwell 2m hcp (3) gd in Dec.
Theo's Charm (IRE) 4-1jfav (11-2) Held up, badly baulked and brought down 1st, at Ascot 2m 3f hcp (2) gs in Dec.
