chased leaders, 4th from 5th, under pressure in 4th before straight, no impression approaching 2 out, one pace
soon led and clear, jumped well, reduced lead approaching 5 out, slight mistake 2 out, asserted and kept on well run-in, eased close home
mistake 1st, chased leaders, 3rd from 5th, pushed along and lost place approaching 4 out, soon no impression, weakened and pulled up before last
chased leader, slight mistake 7th, pushed along 8th, 3rd before straight, no impression approaching 2 out where mistake, no extra
held up, 8th from 5th, not fluent 4 out, soon no impression, jumped right last, no extra
slightly slow 2nd, soon chased leaders, 5th and pushed along briefly from 5th, pushed along again 7th, moderate 8th and under pressure 8th, soon no extra, pulled up before 2 out
held up, soon in rear, not fluent 6th and pushed along, behind next, pulled up before 4 out
held up, not fluent 3rd, 6th from 5th, chased winner approaching straight, no impression and kept on same pace run-in
held up, 7th from 5th, slight mistake 3 out, soon no impression, weakened straight
Nicky Richards sends Un Noble over from Cumbria and the progressive grey has jumped and stayed well for his two victories. He's probably reasonably treated and should make a bold bid to complete a hat-trick. Vicangelome has won two of his four starts over fences and stayed on strongly when scoring over 2m2f last time so the longer trip should suit. Walk To Freedom beat McKinley at Navan and has come up against useful opposition in his remaining three starts over fences but this can go to NET D'ECOSSE. Willie Mullins' charge landed a beginners' event at Punchestown before finding three miles and Grade 1 company at Kempton too much for him on Boxing Day and this looks much more his level. Marlbrook looked a progressive chaser when scoring at Fairyhouse and a mark of 132 may prove to be lenient so he rates a big threat in a tight handicap.
Captain Von Trappe (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Chased leader, ridden in 4th after 4 out, no impression in 3rd 2 out, no extra entering straight, 5th of 9, dist behind Bonny Kate (10-1) at Punchestown 3m 4f hcp sft in Jan.
Marlbrook (IRE) 7-2 (11-3) Led, travelling smoothly from 3 out, asserted from next, hit last, soon pushed out briefly, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hvy in Jan beating Balnagon Boy (11-7) by 3 1/2l, 7 ran.
Mr Diablo (IRE) 3-1 (11-12) Prominent, disputed lead from 3rd, headed 3 out, ridden in close 2nd next, close 2nd and ridden entering straight, kept on same pace in 2nd run-in, 2nd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Measureofmydreams (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f hvy in Jan.
Wrath Of Titans (IRE) 25-1 (11-10) Led, jumped right 8th and 9th, headed 12th, dropped to rear and ridden entering straight, no extra before last, last of 4, 27 1/2l behind No More Heroes (11-10) at Leopardstown 3m (1) hvy in Dec.
Queens Wild (IRE) 6-1 (10-13) Raced in 2nd, closer order approaching straight, pushed along from 2 out, dropped to 3rd and one pace from before last, 3rd of 4, 12l behind Gitane Du Berlais (11-7) at Naas 2m lst (1) sft in Feb.
Un Noble (FR) 2-1fav (11-11) With leaders, led 9th, headed before 5 out, led 4 out, blundered last, kept on driven out, won at Ayr 2m 4f hcp (4) hvy in Jan beating Kilbree Chief (11-12) by 3 1/4l, 8 ran.
Salsa Sensation (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Soon settled behind leaders, mistake 8th, 5th at 9th, pushed along in 6th after 5 out, no impression next, weakened, 6th of 9, dist behind Pont Alexandre (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 6f hvy in Dec.
Vicangelome (FR) 9-4jfav (11-3) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, slight mistake 5 out, closer entering straight, ridden before 2 out, disputed 2 out, led before last, kept on well run-in, won at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp hvy in Feb beating Goulane Chosen (11-7) by 2 1/4l, 7 ran.
Marvellous Moment (IRE) 16-1 (10-7) Held up, close 8th after 2nd, 5th approaching straight and pushed along, disputed 5th at last, kept on without reaching winner run-in, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Rogue Trader (11-3) at Naas 2m hcp sft in Feb.
Walk To Freedom (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Chased leader, slight mistake 1st, 3rd halfway, mistake 8th, slight mistake in 4th 4 out, soon pushed along and no extra after 2 out, 4th of 5, 29 1/2l behind Killultagh Vic (11-5) at Leopardstown 2m 3f (1) sft in Jan.
Net D'Ecosse (FR) 16-1 (11-7) Raced wide, prominent, led 4th, headed 10th, tracked leader until ridden 3 out, soon weakened, 5th of 7, 25 3/4l behind Tea For Two (11-7) at Kempton 3m (1) gs in Dec.
Aunt Nora (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and no impression 4 out, went 2nd entering straight, ridden and 4 lengths down before last, under pressure and kept on well run-in to lead close home, won at Thurles 2m 4f (1) sft in Jan beating Queens Wild (11-3) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
