held up, behind when pulled up before 7th
held up, headway after 11th, disputing 4th when fell 14
held up, mistake 5th, ridden after 15th, soon weakened, no chance when mistake 3 out
in touch, went 2nd 5th, left in lead 13th, ridden when left clear after 4 out, stayed on
held up, headway 13th, disputing 2nd and 4 lengths down when lost action and pulled up after 4 out
mid-division, ridden 12th soon weakened
chased leaders to 5th, weakened 14th
jumped left, led, blundered badly and headed 13th, not recover
chased leaders to approaching 7th, behind when pulled up before 12th
held up, headway after 6th, mistake and left 2nd 13th, ridden approaching 4 out, jumped right from 2 out, soon weakened
Nonrunner
A few of these come into the race with something to prove so it may be worth giving another chance to Lotus Des Pictons, who is unexposed over fences and makes slightly more appeal than Scotch Corner, who is capable of going well but has to prove his stamina as he tries this trip for the first time. Another of interest is former pointer Kenzo III, who makes his rules debut for Nicky Henderson. He is one to take notes on for next time whatever happens here. Pollensa Bay put in an improved performance last time out and could also figure strongly if they do not go off at too fast a pace. However, as that cannot be guaranteed he does appear to have a little to find and looks opposable in this company. As does Glacial Evening, who got no further than the sixth fence on his chasing debut and now has a little to prove. Therefore, we return to Lotus Des Pictons who was traveling ominously well before falling at the second-last on his chasing debut. With Martin Pipe sure to have sharpened him up with intensive schooling since then, he is fully expected to gain compensation today.
Glacial Evening (IRE) 5-2 Held up towards rear, mistake and unseated rider at the 6th in race won by Daretobedifferent at Wincanton 3m 1f beg chs (D) gs in Jan, 8 ran.
Glashedy Rock (IRE) 14-1 Held up, jumped slowly 15th, weakened after 3 out, 5th of 10, 22l behind Clever Thyne at Huntingdon 3m nov chs (E) gd in Jan.
Kenzo Iii (FR) 12-1 2nd of 12, 1l behind Beachtime at Charlton Horetho 3m ptp gd in Apr '03.
Lotus des Pictons (FR) 9-4 Held up, took closer order 11th, close 3rd and every chance when fell 2 out in race won by Bubble Boy at Fontwell 2m 6f beg chs (D) sft in Jan, 7 ran.
Pollensa Bay 16-1 In touch, ridden after 15th, stayed on to go 2nd last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 14l behind Bak To Bill at Ludlow 3m nov hcp chs 0-105 (E) gs in Jan.
Scotch Corner (IRE) 4-1 Chased winner to 4 out, weakened quickly, 6th of 9, 33l behind Duncliffe at Kempton 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-130 (C) gs in Dec.
Tom Sayers (IRE) 6-1 Prominent, pecked 1st, soon mid-division, pushed along when not fluent 13th, soon weakened, 6th of 9, 40l behind Bak To Bill at Ludlow 3m nov hcp chs 0-105 (E) gs in Jan.
Dickens (USA) 16-1 In rear, never dangerous, 12th of 15, 34l behind Supreme Serenade at Kempton 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-130 (C) gd in Jan.
