mid-division, ridden and outpaced 4 out, 6th approaching last, stayed on well to go 2nd flat, no chance with winner
mid-division, blundered 3rd, ridden and lost pace 10th, soon behind
behind when pulled up before 5th, dismounted
mid-division, effort 10th, outpaced 3 out, weakened next
chased winner to 9th, outpaced 4 out, soon behind
held up, hit 10th, headway to chase leaders when hampered 3 out, kept on same pace, no impression
in touch, chased winner when hit 9th, lost place when mistake 3 out, soon weakened
made all, quickened 8th, drew clear after 4 out, mistake last, eased flat easily
mid-division, headway 7th, headway to chase winner 3 out, weakened approaching last
tracked leaders, outpaced 4 out, stayed on to chase winner approaching last, lost 2nd, no extra flat
mid-division, headway 4 out, chased leaders after next, kept on same pace
held up in touch, ridden 4 out, weakened next
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
always towards rear, never dangerous
Nonrunner
Yes Sir, Tevere and Inch Pride are the three to look at most closely in this feature contest, and Yes Sir is taken to continue his winning run with Tony McCoy on board. Tevere scored impressively on his British bow at Southwell, and this French recruit has only been raised nine pounds for that comfortable win. He can go well here. Stable companion Inch Pride made no mistake at Stratford last time having disappointed at Hereford the time before. This is a step up from novice company however, and his overall form does not look strong enough. Yes Sir has rattled up a five timer and will be a popular choice with McCoy riding. He was not at all fluent when registering his most recent win, but his record is impressive, and he can continue his winning run in this highly competitive affair. Yes Sir gets the nod.
Ballycassidy (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Prominent, hampered and unseated rider at the 17th in race won by Mckelvey (10-10) at Uttoxeter 4m lst hcp chs (1) gf, 15 ran.
Tikram 16-1 (11-6) Mid-division, ridden after 11th, weakened 13th, 8th of 18, well behind State of Play (10-2) at Aintree 3m 1f hcp chs (2) gd in Apr.
Full House (IRE) 11-4fav (11-7) Held up in touch, headway 8th, tracked leader next, led approaching 3 out, drew readily clear 2 out, unchallenged, won at Sandown 2m 4f hcp chs 0-145 (2) gd in Apr beating Winsley (10-4) by 15l, 6 ran.
Sweet Diversion (IRE) 10-3fav (11-8) Held up, headway 18th, led 4 out to 3 out, soon ridden, weakening when not much room approaching last, 4th of 15, 10l behind Mckelvey (10-10) at Uttoxeter 4m lst hcp chs (1) gf.
Celtic Boy (IRE) 5-1jt-fav (11-12) Mid-division, ridden and chased leaders approaching 4 out, no extra from 2 out, 5th of 10, 9l behind Ball O Malt (10-11) at Perth 2m 4f hcp chs 0-140 (2) gf.
Fool On The Hill 8-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, not fluent 9th, headway 12th, led approaching 2 out, left clear last, won at Stratford 2m 5f hcp chs 0-140 (2) sft in May beating Ticket To Ride (10-7) by 14l, 8 ran.
Calatagan (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Chased leader, led 10th, headed 4 out, led again 3 out, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, weakened flat, 4th of 11, 13l behind Bronzesmith (11-2) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd in May.
Yes Sir (IRE) 5-6fav (11-8) Made all, not fluent 2nd, clear approaching 2 out, not fluent last, driven out, won at Stratford 2m 1f nov chs (3) gd beating Wiscalitus (11-4) by 4l, 6 ran.
Tevere (FR) 10-1 (11-7) Mid-division, headway 10th, mistake 3 out, led 2 out, drew clear after last, eased towards finish, won at Southwell 2m 4f hcp chs 0-130 (3) gf in Jun beating Flight Command (11-4) by 3 1/2l, 13 ran.
Mr Fluffy 10-1 (11-4) Tracked leader, led 4 out, soon ridden, joined when blundered and unseated rider 3 out in race won by Goblin (11-0) at Market Rasen 2m 6f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gf in Jun, 5 ran.
Bohemian Spirit (IRE) 13-2 (10-2) Tracked leaders, ridden and led 2 out, kept on until headed and no extra flat, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Ball O Malt (10-11) at Perth 2m 4f hcp chs 0-140 (2) gf.
Inch Pride (IRE) 5-2 (10-7) Tracked leaders, led 8th, hit 14th, clear from 3 out, comfortably, won at Stratford 2m 7f nov chs (4) gf in Jun beating September Moon (10-7) by 8l, 9 ran.
Luneray (FR) 11-2 (11-12) Held up in mid-division, mistake 14th, not fluent 15th, weakened 16th and pulled up 5 out in race won by Lahinch Lad (9-8) at Wincanton 3m 1f hcp chs 0-120 (3) gf in May, 7 ran.
Joey Tribbiani (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Held up in rear, pushed along 10th, plugged on from 3 out but never in contention, 5th of 11, 15l behind On The Outside (10-8) at Stratford 2m 7f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd.
Duke of Buckingham (IRE) 11-2 (11-8) Towards rear, blundered badly 11th, ridden after 4 out, one pace from 2 out, 3rd of 10, 8l behind Ball O Malt (10-11) at Perth 2m 4f hcp chs 0-140 (2) gf.
