led, niggled along over 3 out, pushed along over 2 out, headed before last, outpaced by winner flat and eased closing stages
tracked leader, niggled along after 12th, going best over 2 out, led before last, ridden clear flat
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NonRunner
All three make their chasing debuts though a couple would prefer faster going. Imperial Alcazar has recorded all three wins so far on testing ground and the same comment applies to The Cob, who also has a bit to find on these terms. But SILVER FOREVER has won on good going here and landed a Listed hurdle at Sandown when last in action. She returns from a lengthy absence but has the advantage of a 7lb mares' allowance and Paul Nicholls’ half-sister to a couple of winning chasers gets the nod.
Imperial Alcazar (IRE) 11-2 (11-8) Held up towards rear, some headway on inside when hit 2 out, hung right and weakened soon after, tailed off and eased, 16th of 22, 24 1/4l behind Mrs Milner (10-9) at Cheltenham 3m hcp (1) gs in Mar.
Silver Forever (IRE) 6-5 (11-0) Held up in 4th, closer at 5th, edging right but going well when switched left into 2nd approaching 2 out, challenged between last 2, led on bit approaching last, quickened clear, easily, won at Sandown 2m 4f lst (1) sft in Jan beating Copper Gone West (11-0) by 6 1/2l, 4 ran.
The Cob (IRE) 28-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, tailed off, 12th of 16, dist behind Vanillier (11-5) at Cheltenham 3m (1) gs in Mar.
Flowing Cadenza 7-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, jumped right 1st, awkward 3rd, hampered 7th and 12th, lost touch 14th and ridden, tailed off from 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Ffos Las 3m hcp (4) gs in Apr.
