blundered 2nd, chased leaders, challenged 11th, led 12th, hard driven and stayed on from 2 out, caught final 50 yards
mid-division until mistake and lost place 6th, headway 12th, stayed on from 2 out, chased leader last, driven and stayed on gamely flat to lead to final 50 yards
made most to 7th, stayed prominent, ridden from 4 out, weakened approaching 2 out
chased leader, ridden after 4 out, soon weakened
in rear, brief effort 10th, hit 12th, struggling 4 out
in touch, weakened 3 out
chased leaders, lead 7th to 12th, stayed chasing leader until weakened approaching 2 out
blundered 1st and 8th, in rear, headway approaching last, stayed on under pressure flat, never nearer
mistake 1st, in mid-division until driven and weakened after 11th
chased leaders, challenging from 3 out, chased winner 2 out until approaching last, no extra flat
blundered 3rd, behind, driven 11th, tailed off 4 out
Nonrunner
Nozic could be a favourite worth taking on here as he is 15lbs higher than when winning a moderate contest last time out, so we will side with Venetia Williams' Flying Enterprise to land the spoils, with Marcel and Kalca Mome capable of running into a place. The selection was a bit disappointing when dropped in trip last time out, however the step back up to this trip should suit and despite stepping out of novice company today, he holds very solid claims. The stable are in form and he gets the nod. David Pipe has three in with chances in Madison Du Berlais, It Takes Time, and Marcel, with the last-named looking the best of his three. He is on a hat-trick today and with ground conditions to suit, he could be capable of a big challenge. Nozic has hosed up on his last two starts but the form of those races looks very ordinary and even though he has surprised his trainer with his rapid improvement recently, his hike in the weights may see him struggle in this better race. Kalca Mome stays well and will be running on at the death although he may not have the pace to get his head in front, whilst Bold Bishop will need to forget his poor last run when pulled up. If back on song he has place claims at a price, however we will return to Venetia Williams' Flying Enterprise to land the spoils.
Nozic (FR) 11-4fav (11-6) Prominent, led 10th, drew clear from 4 out, hit 3 out, stayed on well, won at Uttoxeter 2m 6f hcp chs (2) hvy in Feb beating Keepatem (10-0) by 13l, 9 ran.
Madison Du Berlais (FR) 11-4 (11-12) In rear, not fluent 4th, soon pushed along, blundered 6th, ridden 3 out, kept on flat, 3rd of 5, 12l behind Regal Heights (10-8) at Haydock 2m hcp chs (2) hvy in Feb.
Supreme Prince (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, struggling 7th, soon behind, 9th of 14, 26l behind Overstrand (11-7) at Ascot 2m 3f hcp hdl (2) gs in Feb.
Fundamentalist (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Always behind, hampered 9th, mistake and struggling 12th, tailed off, 5th of 9, well behind Exotic Dancer (11-6) at Cheltenham 3m 1f chs Grd 2 (1) hvy in Jan.
Kalca Mome (FR) 10-1 (11-12) Held up, stayed on from 4 out, took 2nd last, 2nd of 8, 12l behind Nozic (11-1) at Chepstow 2m 3f hcp chs 0-145 (2) hvy in Feb.
Bold Bishop (IRE) 20-1 (10-8) Always behind, not fluent 4th and 5th, lost touch 13th, tailed off when pulled up 4 out in race won by Little Brick (10-7) at Wincanton 3m 1f lst hcp chs (1) sft in Feb, 5 ran.
Marcel (FR) 5-2fav (11-7) Prominent, led 9th until next, led approaching 2 out, kept on well, eased near finish, won at Ascot 2m 1f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gs in Feb beating Gentleman Jimmy (10-13) by 3 1/2l, 7 ran.
It Takes Time (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Tracked leader, ridden and outpaced 12th, stayed on moderately, 3rd of 6, well behind Tamarinbleu (11-0) at Ascot 2m 5f chs (2) gs in Dec.
Flying Enterprise (IRE) 6-4fav (11-2) Close up, joined winner 8th, every chance 4 out, held when mistake 3 out, 2nd of 4, 4l behind Priors Dale (11-12) at Wincanton 2m nov hcp chs (2) gs in Feb.
No Full (FR) 7-2co-fav (11-0) In rear, ridden from 8th, soon well behind and pulled up at the 11th in race won by Nozic (11-1) at Chepstow 2m 3f hcp chs 0-145 (2) hvy in Feb, 8 ran.
Kelrev (FR) 5-1 (10-12) Held up, headway on inside after 6th, weakened approaching 3 out, 7th of 12, 13l behind Rio De Janeiro (10-7) at Stratford 2m 3f hcp hdl (2) gs in Feb.
Ichi Beau (IRE) 200-1 (11-0) Chased leaders until 4th, gradually lost touch, last of 6, 46l behind Detroit City (11-8) at Sandown 2m lst hdl (1) gs in Feb.
