led, headed 4th, ridden after 3 out, kept on from last
with leader, led 4th, driven out
mid-division, weakened from 3 out, tailed off
mid-division, weakened quickly and pulled up after 3rd
held up towards rear, effort 3 out, soon weakened
held up, weakened approaching 3 out
mid-division, headway to chase leaders after 3 out, weakened next
in rear, ridden and headway 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway to chase leaders 3 out, weakened last
chased leaders, weakening in 6th when fell 2 out
held up, headway 3 out, one pace when hampered 2 out
in touch, headway to chase leaders after 3 out, went 2nd approaching last, hung right, stayed on towards finish
held up, weakened from 4th, tailed off
held up towards rear, never dangerous
chased leaders, weakened from 3 out
chased leaders, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden to chase winner approaching 2 out, one pace from last
Runthatpastmeagain is an up and coming type and is marginally preferred to First Feerie and Valiant Shadow. There may also be more to come from Red Square Express, who represents shrewd connections and is one to carefully monitor in the betting. Valiant Shadow improved to win here last time and has proven ability to handle cut in the ground. He has to rate as a big threat if he continues to progress. First Feerie gained a deserved success at Ascot last time and has to be considered on these terms. The daughter of Turgeon does need to prove herself against the boys today but has very little to find to make her presence known. However, Runthatpastmeagain edges a slender verdict as he has tons of scope for progress and he can provide Tony McCoy with a nice little fillip en route to Cheltenham.
John Forbes 10-11fav (11-6) Made all, driven between last two, stayed on well, won at Catterick 2m nov hdl (4) sft beating Sculastic (10-8) by 6l, 14 ran.
Valiant Shadow (GER) 11-2 (11-5) In touch, 2nd 3 out, led approaching next, ridden last, stayed on well flat, won at Market Rasen 2m 3f mdn hdl (4) sft in Feb beating Alternator (11-5) by 9l, 11 ran.
Ashstanza 40-1 (9-10) Led early, prominent until weakened over 4f out, 9th of 11, 35l behind Saltrio (11-2) at W'hampton 1m 6f amt hcp (6) pol in Nov (Flat).
Flowerpotman 40-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, lost place halfway, ridden and kept on from 3 out, 5th of 15, 27l behind Gold Thread (11-4) at Musselburgh 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Feb.
High Commission 33-1 (11-0) Held up, hit 3rd, weakened approaching 3 out, 6th of 17, well behind Wizard of Us (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn hdl (5) hvy in Dec.
Last Pioneer (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Held up, always behind, 9th of 14, well behind John Forbes (10-13) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb.
Lord Mayor 6-1 (11-0) Mid-division, hit 7th, outpaced 3 out, behind when fell at the last in race won by Murphys Million (11-0) at Market Rasen 2m 3f mdn hdl (4) sft in Feb, 11 ran.
Mission Man 16-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out, last of 10, 19l behind Flying Bantam (8-6) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Feb (Flat).
Oops (IRE) 14-1 (10-6) Mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, hung right flat, stayed on, 3rd of 14, 8l behind Helen Wood (10-5) at Leicester 2m amt hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Jan.
Primitive Academy 40-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, led approaching 6th, headed 4 out, weakened quickly 2 out, 5th of 14, 36l behind Ring The Boss (11-7) at Catterick 2m 3f nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb.
Red Square Express 4-1fav (11-5) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 3 out, one pace, 2nd of 11, 6l behind Murphys Million (11-0) at Market Rasen 2m 3f mdn hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Runthatpastmeagain (IRE) 15-2 (10-12) Chased leaders, led briefly 2 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 12l behind Oceanos des Obeaux (10-12) at Newbury 2m 3f nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
Swift And Bold 200-1 (11-3) Mid-division, pushed along and lost place 5th, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Ring The Boss (11-7) at Catterick 2m 3f nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb, 14 ran.
Gunnabelil 16-1 (10-10) Lost touch from 4th, 7th of 11, 49l behind Tisseman (11-3) at Hereford 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Swallow Senora (IRE) 16-1 (8-5) Dwelt, soon chasing leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 13, 5l behind Massey (8-12) at Southwell 6f banded stk (7) fbs in Dec (Flat).
Faith And Reason (USA) 16-1 (10-12) Mid-division, some progress after 3rd, ridden and weakened 3 out, 6th of 10, well behind At The Money (10-12) at Warwick 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb.
First Feerie (FR) 9-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, led 4th, headed briefly after 3 out, drew clear approaching last, pushed out, won at Ascot 2m mrs nov hdl (3) gs in Feb beating Inherent (11-2) by 7l, 6 ran.
Matinee Idol 66-1 (9-13) Mid-division, chased leaders 3 out, soon no impression, 4th of 11, 31l behind Valiant Shadow (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 3f mdn hdl (4) sft in Feb.
