held up, steady headway from 14th, still going well 2 out, ridden approaching last, found little
jumped erratically, mid-division, in touch 14th, outpaced from 5 out, tried to close again approaching 3 out, soon no impression
led to 3rd, remained handy, ridden approaching 4 out, soon weakened, behind when pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders early, dropped to mid-division 4th, behind from 12th
chased leaders, ridden after 5 out, slightly outpaced between last 2, stayed on flat to take 3rd post
chased leader after 3rd, ridden 3 out, lost 2nd between last 2, weakened from last
chased leaders early, lost place 3rd, soon in rear, struggling after 11th, tailed off when pulled up before last
held up, mistake 5 out, switched right before 4 out, headway approaching 3 out, went 2nd just after last, tried to challenge flat, soon held
led 3rd, tendency to jump left from 12th, headed last, no extra flat, lost 3rd post
mid-division, headway 15th, challenged from 2 out, led last, stayed on well under pressure flat
mid-division, ridden and struggling 14th, tailed off when pulled up before last
prominent, blundered 3rd, mistake 9th, lost place 16th, soon struggling
held up, blundered 13th, never dangerous
Hidden Bounty may be able to make the most of the weight he receives and is selected ahead of Tana River and Too Forward. There's a slight concern as to how well Too Forward will see out this trip but he's just one pound higher than when last successful and looks to have retained his form. Tana River seems sure to give his running but others could be better handicapped. Briery Fox also looks handicapped to the hilt but Tango Royal is back on a winning mark, has won here and would be of interest if the vibes were positive. Kandjar D'Allier may find this trip beyond him and Royal Auclair is of more appeal but this race looks ideal for Hidden Bounty who has had just 9 starts over fences in a relatively light career. His Doncaster fourth to King Harald was as good a race as he has run despite him getting loose at the start. The application of blinkers is a slight concern but he's no problems with trip or ground and Hidden Bounty is taken to plunder this prize.
Too Forward (IRE) 20-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, ridden 12th, outpaced 3 out, kept on, 4th of 14, 12l behind Vodka Bleu (10-13) at Cheltenham 2m 5f lst hcp chs (1) gs in Jan.
Sir Rembrandt (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Held up mid-division, hit 13th, soon under pressure, behind when pulled up 4 out in race won by Miko de Beauchene (10-5) at Chepstow 3m 5f hcp chs Grd 3 (1) sft in Dec, 18 ran.
Tana River (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Led, ridden after 4 out, joined 3 out, soon headed, weakened flat, 2nd of 7, 20l behind Kilbeggan Blade (11-1) at Sandown 3m 5f hcp chs 0-145 (2) sft in Dec.
Royal Emperor (IRE) 28-1 (11-2) Led, headed after 6th, mistake next, weakened approaching 3 out, 10th of 18, 39l behind Ballyfitz (10-6) at Haydock 3m hcp hdl (2) gs in Feb.
Royal Auclair (FR) 7-1 (11-2) Mid-division until badly hampered and dropped rear 11th, stayed on again from 3 out, never nearer, 3rd of 10, 16l behind Fundamentalist (11-12) at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp chs 0-145 (2) gs in Jan.
Ossmoses (IRE) 6-1 (11-1) With leader, ridden approaching 3 out, led last 75 yards, headed towards finish, 2nd of 9, nk behind Amstecos (11-5) at Ayr 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) sft.
Ballycassidy (IRE) 40-1 (10-10) Soon behind, tailed off when pulled up at the 9th in race won by Mr Pointment (11-5) at Aintree 3m 2f lst hcp chs (1) gs in Nov, 19 ran.
Briery Fox (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Held up, headway 12th, pressed leader 3 out, ridden to lead briefly approaching last, no extra flat, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Herecomestanley (11-7) at Kempton 3m hcp chs 0-135 (3) gs in Feb.
Kandjar d'Allier (FR) 11-2 (11-8) Led until 11th, tracked leader, ridden approaching 4 out, kept on same pace from 2 out, 4th of 12, 12l behind Ballyfoy (10-13) at Newbury 2m 6f hcp chs 0-135 (3) sft in Jan.
Tango Royal (FR) 7-1 (10-6) Chased leaders until 12th, soon behind, 6th of 10, well behind Fundamentalist (11-12) at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp chs 0-145 (2) gs in Jan.
Mr Ed (IRE) 16-1 (10-5) Behind untill pulled up at the 11th in race won by D'Argent (11-7) at Warwick 3m 5f hcp chs Grd 3 (1) hvy in Jan, 13 ran.
Mr Fluffy 8-1 (10-6) Chased leaders until hit 8th, disputing 6th when blundered and unseated rider 5 out in race won by Herecomestanley (11-7) at Kempton 3m hcp chs 0-135 (3) gs in Feb, 10 ran.
Hidden Bounty (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Held up towards rear, headway 5 out, chased winner 2 out, no extra approaching last, 4th of 19, 6l behind King Harald (11-8) at Doncaster 4m hcp chs 0-140 (2) gd in Feb.
