mid-division, mistake 10th, weakened 4 out, in 5th and beat when fell 2 out
led to 3rd, weakened 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
mistakes, mid-division, weakened from 11th, pulled up after 12th
held up, headway 7th, went 2nd 14th, weakened 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
held up, headway approaching 6th, weakened 11th, pulled up after 12th
held up towards rear, reminders approaching 10th, lost place 13th, never dangerous
tracked leaders, jumped slowly 14th, soon lost place, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
close up, led 3rd, clear 4 out, hard-ridden from last, all out
tracked leaders, weakened 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
behind, ridden and stayed on from 3 out, no impression
in rear, lost place 6th, headway approaching 14th, chased winner 4 out, hit next, hard ridden approaching last, stayed on towards finish
Nonrunner
Jack Martin has to shoulder top-weight here but could be capable of landing first prize, while Lazy But Lively and Recent Edition have to be considered live dangers. The selection reverts to fencing following an excellent effort when chasing home Clan Royal over the smaller obstacles. He was a faller in a much better chase than this the time before and with his confidence restored he is weighted to go very close in this company. At the other end of the handicap we have Lazy But Lively who was a game winner at Newcastle last time. However that was on heavy ground and unless the heavens open it is hard to see this one following up, although he could manage to reach the frame. Recent Edition is another mudlark who won well last time out. He remains on a fair mark and once again the better ground is a slight concern but he should still be in the shake up. Old favourites Heidi and Hawk's Landing are both capable on their day and it would be no surprise if either of these were to go close, but on this occasion we will take a chance with Jack Martin.
Jack Martin (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance approaching 2 out, switched left approaching last, kept on flat, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Clan Royal (11-7) at Market Rasen 3m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) hvy.
Interdit (FR) 9-1 (11-0) In touch, weakened after 4 out pulled up 4 out in race won by Skenfrith (10-0) at Ayr 3m 1f hcp chs 0-125 (3) sft, 9 ran.
Celioso (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, well behind before 9th, 10th of 13, well behind Eric's Charm (11-12) at Sandown 3m hcp chs 0-135 (3) sft.
Hawk's Landing (IRE) 2-1fav (11-12) Jumped right, chased leaders, ridden after 2 out, weakened last, 3rd of 6, 13l behind Young Lorcan (10-13) at Leicester 2m 4f hcp chs 0-110 (4) hvy.
Heidi III (FR) 33-1 (11-12) Pressed leader, led 14th, headed 16th, weakened before 3 out, 5th of 12, 28l behind Inca Trail (12-2) at Sandown 3m amt chs (3) sft.
D J Flippance (IRE) 50-1 (10-0) Mid-division, reminders and lost place 14th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up 4 out in race won by Philson Run (11-6) at Newcastle 4m 1f hcp chs (2) hvy in Feb, 17 ran.
Graceful Dancer 9-1 (10-8) Promient, lost place 6th, ridden and headway 16th, kept on flat, 3rd of 7, 6l behind Coursing Run (11-2) at Warwick 3m 5f hcp chs 0-125 (3) hvy.
Bang And Blame (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Close up until steadily lost place after 13th, tailed off, 11th of 12, well behind Inca Trail (12-2) at Sandown 3m amt chs (3) sft.
Briar's Mist (IRE) 11-1 (11-12) With leaders, lost place after 8th, tailed off when pulled up at the 10th in race won by Recent Edition (10-5) at Carlisle 3m 2f hcp chs 0-110 (4) hvy, 8 ran.
Runaway Bishop (USA) 10-1 (11-7) Mid-division, headwayr 8th, led 10th to 11th, ridden 3 out, one pace flat, 4th of 14, 5l behind Shrove Tuesday (9-11) at Towcester 3m hcp chs 0-95 (5) hvy.
Lazy But Lively (IRE) 13-8fav (10-0) Tracked leader, challenged 12th, driven and outpaced 4 out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure to lead close home, won at Newcastle 3m hcp chs 0-110 (4) hvy beating Dead Mans Dante (11-10) by 1/2l, 4 ran.
Recent Edition (IRE) 5-1 (10-5) Made all, ridden 4 out, kept on well from last, driven out, won at Carlisle 3m 2f hcp chs 0-110 (4) hvy beating Matmata de Tendron (11-0) by 4l, 8 ran.
