disputed lead, reminder after 4 out, lost place before next, weakened 2 out
tracked leaders, driven before 3 out, ridden after next, went 2nd and stayed on towards finish, always held, flattered by proximity to easy winner
tracked leaders, effort 3 out, every chance next, soon ridden and edged left, gradually weakened flat
held up behind on outside, struggling after 4 out, never involved
mid-division, pushed along after 4 out, never on terms, weakened 2 out
always behind, weakened before 3 out
made most, hard pressed 3 out, not fluent next, soon ridden and edged left, headed last, one pace flat, no impression when lost 2nd towards finish
prominent on outside, outpaced 2 out, no impression before last
never better than mid-division, lost place 4 out, soon behind
towards rear, not fluent 5th, pushed along after 4 out, weakened next
mid-division, ridden before 3 out, kept on same pace, never threatened leaders
mid-division, ridden after 3 out, kept on same pace, never a threat
tracked leaders, went 2nd and poised to challenge before 3 out, led going well last, unextended flat, pushed out briefly near finish, easily
mid-division, headway after 4 out, chased leaders before next, ridden before last, stayed on to take 4th near finish, no impression
mid-division, driven and some headway on outside after 4 out, never reached leaders, weakened from next
NIGHT EDITION’s second in a Cheltenham Grade 2 last month is the stand-out piece of form in this and the Pipe gelding is likely to start a warm favourite. Grand Slam has hinted at ability but may do better in handicaps. Rhosneigr’s second at Wincanton was a big improvement on his first run over timber and Kilpin also took a step forward when third at Huntingdon, though was still beaten 17 lengths. Zarafshan never threatened when fifth at Kempton but should be capable of better.
Big Data (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened before 3 out, 5th of 10, dist behind Oscar Asche (11-5) at Ludlow 2m 5f mdn (4) sft in Jan.
Forever Des Long (FR) 33-1 (11-2) Chased leaders in 3rd, ridden before last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 17, 14 1/4l behind Calva D'Auge (11-8) at Wincanton 1m 7f (3) sft in Jan.
Funambule Sivola (FR) 11-1 (11-4) Raced wide, tended to jump right, tracked leading pair, went 2nd briefly 3 out, hung right home turn, 4th and weakening when fell 2 out, at Plumpton 2m mdn (4) hvy in Jan.
Grand Slam (IRE) 4-1 (11-2) Chased leaders on inside, outpaced before 2 out, plugged on in 4th between last 2, 4th of 8, 11 1/2l behind Beaufort West (11-9) at Fontwell 2m 2f (4) sft in Jan.
Kilpin (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Mid-division, not fluent 1st, headway approaching 2 out, went 3rd towards finish, no impression, 3rd of 13, 17l behind West Cork (11-10) at Huntingdon 2m (4) sft in Jan.
Letsbe Avenue (IRE) 25-1 (10-1) Raced wide in touch, weakened 3f out, 7th of 8, 37 3/4l behind Dutch Uncle (10-8) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Rhosneigr (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Held up in touch, pushed along after 3 out, closed 2 out, challenged last, every chance when swerved left flat, held after, stayed on, 2nd of 16, 1 1/4l behind Arrivederci (11-5) at Wincanton 1m 7f mdn (5) sft in Jan.
Black Kalarosa (IRE) 100-1 (10-5) Jumped left and behind, mistake 5th, tailed off next, pulled up after, at Ludlow 2m 5f (4) sft in Nov.
Hello Bob 50-1 (10-10) Towards rear, jumped right and not fluent 2nd, some headway before omitted 2 out, no impression, 8th of 18, dist behind Buzz (11-10) at Doncaster 2m 1f (4) gd in Feb.
Lady Sally (IRE) 5-2 (11-7) Gd hdwy 3 out; led flat; r.o wl, won at Barbury Racecourse 2m 4f mdn fll sft in Dec beating So Socksy (11-7) by 1 3/4l, 11 ran.
Lex Eleven (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Mid-division, jumped left and not fluent 2nd, headway after 6th, not fluent and no impression 3 out, 6th of 11, 34 1/4l behind Emmas Joy (11-6) at Wetherby 2m (4) sft in Feb.
Giga White (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Held up last, never on terms, 6th of 8, 25 1/2l behind Cawthorne Lad (10-12) at Catterick 2m (4) sft in Jan.
Memphis Bleek 33-1 (10-7) Mid-division on outside, outpaced after 4 out, weakened after next, 9th of 14, dist behind Polish (11-4) at Ludlow 2m 5f mdn (4) gs in Feb.
Night Edition (FR) 22-1 (11-0) Held up, headway 3 out, ridden to lead last, edged left and headed flat, edged right and held towards finish, 2nd of 6, 1l behind Galahad Quest (11-0) at Cheltenham 2m 1f (1) sft in Jan.
Zarafshan (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Held up in 6th, bit closer at 4th, headway tracking leaders before 2 out, 5th and no impression when hit 2 out, soon weakened, 5th of 9, 16 3/4l behind Goa Lil (10-12) at Kempton 2m (4) gs in Jan.
Fayetta 12-1 (8-9) Led early, tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 18 3/4l behind Ghost Serge (9-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
