always behind
in touch, under pressure after 7th, weakened before 4 out
prominent, joined leader 3 out, soon slight lead, pressed 2 out, in command last, driven out run-in
held up, headway to chase leaders from 6th, ridden and weakened soon after 3 out
always behind
led, clear 4th, joined 3 out, soon headed, stayed challenging, upsides but ridden when mistake 2 out, no impression before last, weakened and lost 2nd run-in
chased clear leader to 6th, weakened quickly after next
held up in mid-division, in touch when blundered and weakened 4 out, soon tailed off, blundered last
chased leaders, driven after 7th, one pace under pressure after 3 out, weakened after next
towards rear, mistake 6th, headway approaching 4 out, ridden to dispute 2nd 2 out, weakened run-in
held up towards rear, headway approaching 4 out, stayed on from 2 out, kept on well to take 2nd run-in, not reach winner
lost place after 4th, effort and ridden after 4 out, one pace and no impression when hit 2 out and last
behind when fell 3rd
Nonrunner
There is unlikely to be much between Kjetil and Pretty Star if they run up to form. But the former was arguably given a little bit too much to do the last time they met and he is fancied to reverse the form today. Bold Investor is well treated in comparison to his rating over fences and is another to monitor in the betting. Jonjo O'Neill's problems have been well documented, so the market is expected to give us the best indication towards his chance after 131 days out of action. Similar comments apply to Milford Lescribba, who was badly in need of the run on his reappearance but is in the right hands to be produced fit and bouncing this time around. However, he will do well to concede the selection 10lb this afternoon and he may have to wait for another day to get back to winning ways. Especially if Kjetil shows the level of commitment anticipated from him when he enters the closing stages today
Count Tony 33-1 Mid-division, weakened 4 out, tailed off, 11th of 18, well behind Sungates at Chepstow 3m hcp hdl 0-125 (D) gs in Feb.
Young American (IRE) 25-1 Held up, hit 7th, never dangerous, 14th of 15, well behind The Bajan Bandit at Haydock 2m 7f hcp hdl (B) sft in Feb.
Pretty Star (GER) 11-2 Prominent, chased leader after 3 out, led narrowly last, driven and held on under pressure flat, won at Sandown 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-120 (D) gs in Feb beating Kjetil by a hd, 15 ran.
Milord Lescribaa (FR) 4-1 Chased leader, ridden 4 out, soon weakened, tailed off 3 out, 5th of 7, well behind Genghis at Exeter 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-120 (D) gs in Feb.
Bold Investor 14-1 Held up behind, blundered 6th, weakened 5 out, fell 3 out fell 3 out in race won by Farmer Jack at Aintree 2m 4f hcp chs Grd 2 (A) sft in Oct, 7 ran.
Tacin (IRE) 11-1 Tracked leader, not fluent 8th (water), mistake and lost 2nd at 9th, lame and pulled up at the 11th in race won by Ballycassidy at Newbury 3m nov chs Grd 2 (A) gs in Nov '03, 6 ran.
Mister Felix (IRE) 9-4jt-fav Held up, pushed along 11th, hit 12th, some headway, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out, 5th of 7, 21l behind Callmecozmo at Doncaster 3m beg chs (E) gd in Jan.
Kyper Disco (FR) 25-1 Close up, driven after 6th, weakening when badly hampered 2 out, 15th of 20, well behind Cornish Sett at Cheltenham 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-120 (D) gd in Jan.
Hashid (IRE) 8-1 Chased leaders, not fluent 5th, pushed along after 7th, went 2nd approaching 2 out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 21l behind Mr President at Leicester 2m 4f nov hdl (C) sft in Dec.
Apollo Theatre 10-1 In touch to 6th, tailed off 3 out and pulled up 3 out in race won by Anatar at Sandown 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (D) gs in Feb, 8 ran.
Bohemian Boy (IRE) 5-1 In touch until weakened after 7th, tailed off when pulled up 4 out in race won by Victory Gunner at Chepstow 3m hcp hdl 0-140 (B) hvy in Dec, 10 ran.
Kjetil (USA) 11-1 Held up, steady headway before 2 out, every chance last, just held, 2nd of 15, hd behind Pretty Star at Sandown 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-120 (D) gs in Feb.
Galaxy Sam (USA) 9-2 Prominent, led 6th, blundered 9th, headed next, chased winner when blundered badly and weakened 2 out, 7th of 12, 34l behind I Hear Thunder at Folkestone 2m 5f beg chs (E) gs in Feb.
Mylo 9-4fav Held up in rear, effort 7th, ridden and weakened approaching 4 out, 7th of 10, 41l behind Carlys Quest at Chepstow 3m hcp hdl 0-130 (C) sft in Dec.
