tracked leaders, hit 2nd, lost place 3rd, behind when slightly hampered 6th, ridden and stayed on from 4 out to take 3rd but mistakes 3 out and last
prominent when mistake and unseated rider 6th
led and keen, headed 4th, lost place next, ridden from 6 out, rallied 4 out, soon beaten
keen hold, in touch, led briefly 7th, stayed prominent, ridden to chase winner from 4 out but not reach
held up rear, headway 10th, led approaching 4 out, kept on well
tracked leaders, hit 6th, lost place and weakened next, behind when pulled up before 10th
keen in mid-division, pulled up before 10th
in touch, headway 5th, weakened 11th, behind when pulled up before 4 out
always in rear, behind from 7th, pulled up before 9th
in touch, led 8th, ridden when headed after 5 out, weakened 3 out, pulled up before last
soon prominent, led 4th, headed 7th, weakened 10th, tailed off when pulled up before 12th
Nonrunner
Gentlemans Relish has leading claims in this company and can follow up, with Mullensgrove, Phoenix Flyer and Twilight Dancer the ones to perhaps give him most to do. Experience over fences counts for a lot, and with that in mind, Gentlemans Relish should be capable of adding to his recent Leicester victory in which he got the better of a sustained battle with Mr Splodge. The rider of the latter that day, James Tudor, was obviously impressed as he now switches to the selection, and with the two and a half mile trip in his favour, Gentlemans Relish is the one to be on. Our confidence is also boosted by the fact that the form of his previous fourth at Sandown has worked out well, with the third home Red Brook Lad obliging since. That Sandown contest was run in a good time as well. Mullensgrove beat Phoenix Flyer 25 lengths in this race last year, but has lacked his old sparkle this term, while the latter has been confined to point-to-points and was a beaten favourite at Black Forest Lodge last time. The switch back to fences may rekindle his enthusiasm, but he still looks to have it to do. Twilight Dancer has been in great form between the flags, and this one-time Milton Bradley inmate has the assistance of regular pilot Fiona Wilson. At the age of seven, he has the scope to progress in hunter-chase company and can go well against mainly exposed rivals. However, he will do well to beat Gentlemans Relish who has plenty going for him.
Mullensgrove 6-1 Tracked leader, ridden 11th, soon behind, 5th of 9, 22l behind Cobreces at Ludlow 3m hts chs (H) gs.
Enitsag (FR) 6-1 Held up towards rear, headway 12th, ridden after 4 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 17l behind Sporting Chance at N Abbot 2m 5f hts chs (H) gd in May.
Gentlemans Relish 5-2fav Keen, chased leaders, led 9th, headed briefly 11th, ridden 2 out, driven out, won at Leicester 2m 4f mdn hts chs (H) sft beating Mr Splodge by 1l, 8 ran.
Nousayri (IRE) 10-1 Held up, headway 4th, ridden approaching 3 out, 4th and held when left in clear lead last, won at Leicester 2m hts chs (H) sft beating Call Me Jack by a distance, 10 ran.
Phoenix Phlyer 11-10fav 2nd of 7, 1l behind Colquhoun at Black Forest Ldg 3m ptp frm in Feb.
Caher Society (IRE) 11-1 Held up and keen, headway to lead 2nd, mistake 6th, headed next, mistake 11th, not fluent 12th, weakened 2 out, last of 4, 48l behind Toms Gone Grey at Leicester 2m 4f amt hcp chs 0-110 (E) sft.
Phildari (IRE) 10-3 Led to 2nd, chased winner, every chance 3 out, soon ridden, weakened next, last of 4, 21l behind Arctic Spirit at Towcester 2m hcp chs 0-115 (D) gf in May.
Lord Youky (FR) 8-1 With leader, led 11th, hit 12th, headed 4 out, weakened last, 5th of 10, 10l behind Cobreces at Ludlow 3m 1f hts chs (H) gd.
