tracked leaders going well, 2nd on bit between last 2, pushed into lead run-in, quickened clear, impressive
raced keenly, chased leaders, pushed along before 2 out, chance when not fluent 2 out, soon ridden, switched right before last, weakened last
mid-division, headway on inside approaching 3 out, kept on in 3rd run-in, never any chance with winner
always towards rear, no chance when blundered 2 out, never a factor
mistake 2nd, always towards rear, no chance when went badly left 2 out, tailed off
held up and always behind, tailed off
chased leader, every chance 2 out, lost 2nd between last 2, chased leaders, kept on towards finish
chased leaders on outside, lost place 4th, towards rear and struggling 4 out, tailed off
mid-division, good headway on outside chasing leaders before 3 out, every chance next, still pressing leaders when not fluent last, weakened run-in
led, joined 2 out, headed and not pace of winner run-in
held up towards rear, headway approaching 2 out, awkward on wide outside last, ridden and kept on run-in
always rear-division, never a factor, tailed off
always rear-division, tailed off
always towards rear, never a factor
mid-division, headway chasing leaders 3 out, soon pushed along, weakened after 2 out
Nicky Henderson is putting together a talented squad of novice hurdlers for the Cheltenham Festival and CHANTRY HOUSE (NAP) is taken to book his place at the big one by remaining unbeaten under Rules. He appeared to score with something up his sleeve at Cheltenham in December and should improve again for that pleasing reappearance. The likes of Mahler's Promise, Java Point and L'Air Du Vent have all revealed promise in novice hurdles and are respected along with Namib Dancer and River Tyne. L'Air Du Vent is especially interesting after wind surgery, whilst it's intriguing to see Alan King pitch Tremwedge in against his elders for this stable debut.
Chantry House (IRE) 5-6fav (10-12) Tracked leader, effort to challenge before last, led flat, ridden out final 120 yards, kept on, won at Cheltenham 2m 1f (3) gs in Dec beating Stolen Silver (11-4) by 1 3/4l, 8 ran.
Mahler's Promise (IRE) 4-1 (11-4) Fell 1st, at Newbury 2m (4) hvy in Jan.
Addis Ababa (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Prominent, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, stayed on same pace, 7th of 19, 7 1/4l behind Dubai Icon (9-2) at York 1m 2f hcp (3) sft in Oct.
Finisher (USA) 33-1 (8-12) Raced wide in mid-division, weakened inside final 4f, 13th of 14, 26 1/4l behind River Dart (9-5) at Kempton 2m hcp (6) pol in Jan.
French Kiss (IRE) 150-1 (11-5) Held up towards rear, took keen hold, closed after 3rd, not fluent 7th, soon weakened, pulled up before last, at Cheltenham 2m 4f (1) sft in Jan.
Gates Pass 125-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, effort before 2 out, no impression, 9th of 17, dist behind Calva D'Auge (11-8) at Wincanton 1m 7f (3) sft in Jan.
Java Point (IRE) 11-2 (11-4) Led, jumped left 3 out, headed next, no impression on winner, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 12, 9l behind Allart (11-4) at Ludlow 2m (4) sft in Jan.
Just In A Muddle (IRE) 66-1 (11-2) Raced keenly towards rear, jumped slowly 4th, never on terms, tailed off, 8th of 10, dist behind Cat Tiger (11-8) at Plumpton 2m 5f (3) sft in Jan.
L'Air Du Vent (FR) 14-1 (11-0) Held up on inside, not fluent 3 out (usual 4 out), chased leaders next, soon outpaced and ridden, weakened before last, 7th of 8, 22l behind Thyme Hill (11-5) at Cheltenham 2m 5f (1) sft in Nov.
Manvers House 6-5fav (11-5) Prominent, led before 2 out, headed approaching last, held towards finish, stayed on, 3rd of 16, 1 1/4l behind Arrivederci (11-5) at Wincanton 1m 7f mdn (5) sft in Jan.
Namib Dancer (IRE) 4-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway on inside after 3 out, chased leaders before next, every chance last, kept on run-in but not pace of winner, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Golden Taipan (11-8) at Kempton 2m (4) gd in Nov.
Pat Kelly 33-1 (11-4) Mid-division, pushed along after 5th, never near leaders, weakened 3 out, 8th of 13, dist behind Ubetya (11-4) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn (4) hvy in Jan.
Quiana (10-9) 2nd of 7, 3l behind Mutamarida (10-8) at Lyon-Parilly 1m 3f stks gd in Jun.
River Tyne 8-1 (10-9) Chased leader until over 2f out, chased leaders, hung left and weakened final furlong, 6th of 14, 8 1/4l behind I Hope Star (10-4) at Lingfield 2m (5) pol in Jan.
Tremwedge 25-1 (10-9) Tracked leader in 2nd, took keen hold, 3rd 3 out, pushed along in 4th entering straight, ridden in 3rd 2 out, no impression in 3rd when bad mistake at last, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 6 1/4l behind Cerberus (10-9) at Fairyhouse 2m (1) Yielding - Soft in Dec.
