tracked leader, led 3rd until 10th, tracked leader, led and hit 14th, drew clear from next, impressive
led until 3rd, tracked winner, led 10th until 14th, soon ridden, no chance with winner from next, blundered 3 out, soon weakened, finished tired
chased leaders, struggling 11th and lost place, stayed on again from 4 out, went left 3 out, took 2nd approaching last, no chance with winner
held up 4th, went 3rd 7th, ridden and beaten from 14th, went 3rd last
Denman, Denman or Denman are the options here and this should be as easy as taking candy from a baby for this awesome chaser. As admirable as Ollie Magern, Celestial Gold and Regal Heights are, none of them can hold a candle to the increasingly popular son of Presenting. He sent the doubting Thomases running for cover with a remarkable display in the Hennessy and didn't need to improve on that performance to follow up in the Lexus. We'll cut this short as I'm in danger of running out of superlatives, suffice to say he could run a stone below his best and still win; bring on Kauto Star. For those who are keen to have an interest, take Ollie Magern to chase him home.
Denman (IRE) 4-9fav (11-10) Led from 3rd, headed briefly 10th, strongly pressed after 2 out, driven clear before last, ridden and stayed on well, comfortably, won at Leopardstown 3m chs Grd 1 (1) gd in Dec beating Mossbank (11-10) by 4l, 6 ran.
Ollie Magern 20-1 (11-7) Led, clear until 8th, headed 5 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 6th of 7, well behind Kauto Star (11-7) at Haydock 3m chs Grd 1 (1) sft in Nov.
Regal Heights (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, headway 10th, led 12th, clear before 2 out, readily, won at Ascot 2m 5f hcp chs (2) sft in Jan beating Patricksnineteenth (11-6) by 15l, 8 ran.
Celestial Gold (IRE) 8-11fav (10-12) Held up, steady headway from 9th, weakened 2 out, behind when pulled up at the last in race won by Super Nick (10-12) at Hereford 3m 2f nov hdl (4) sft in Jan, 15 ran.
