held up, effort 9th, weakened after 3 out, tailed off when pulled up
held up, mistake 1st, headway 6th, led 3 out, headed approaching 2 out, 2nd and 2 lengths down when fell
in touch, headway 5th, led 7th to 8th, ridden to lead approaching 2 out, left clear last, driven out
prominent, led approaching 3rd to after 4th, led again 8th to 3 out, every chance 2 out, left 2nd last, one pace flat
prominent, pushed along when pecked 8th, weakening when mistake 10th, tailed off when pulled up
raced keenly in touch, headway after 2nd, led after 4th to 7th, ridden 8th, weakened approaching 2 out, left 3rd last
led to approaching 3rd, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
in touch, ridden after 7th, weakened 10th, tailed off when pulled up
held up, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up
Jordans Lad looks to have plenty in his favour and he is taken to get his head in front with Brigadier du Bois and Paddy The Optimist rated as the main dangers. The selection is in good form and he shaped well on his British debut when beating King On The Run at Towcester. He has a penalty for that success but he won by a distance and with his stable in good form it is difficult to look beyond him. Brigadier du Bois ran well when second behind Julies Boy at Hereford but his stamina seemed to give way that day so it is doubtful that this step up in trip will suit. Paddy The Optimist ran his best race for some time when third behind Tanterari at Hereford last time and with conditions in his favours he is another to consider for a place. Ibal has failed to complete on four of his last five starts but he is from a leading yard so is entitled to respect. However, for the winner we will return to Jordans Lad.
Major Euro (IRE) 20-1 In touch, ridden 4 out, soon weakened, 4th of 11, 16l behind Graphic Approach at Hereford 2m 3f beg chs (E) sft in Jan.
Ibal (FR) 14-1 In touch, losing place when mistake and pulled up 5 out in race won by Batswing at Plumpton 2m 1f hcp chs 0-120 (D) sft in Jan, 11 ran.
Impertio 40-1 Mid-division, headway 7th, outpaced 14th, rallied approaching 2 out, weakened flat, 7th of 13, 33l behind Gun'N Roses II at Haydock 2m 6f hts chs (H) gs in Feb.
Adalie 40-1 Mistakes, blundered 13th, always behind, 7th of 11, 19l behind News Maker at Kempton 3m cnd hcp chs 0-115 (E) gs in Feb.
Paddy The Optimist (IRE) 9-1 Mid-division, mistake 3rd, headway 8th, weakened 3 out, 3rd of 12, well behind Tanterari at Hereford 3m 1f hcp chs 0-100 (F) hvy in Feb.
Mulkev Prince (IRE) 16-1 Held up, ridden and hit rail before 4 out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 48l behind Lauderdale at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (F) hvy in Feb.
Advance East 13-2 In touch, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened flat, 4th of 10, 13l behind Jericho III at Towcester 2m hcp chs 0-100 (F) sft in Feb.
