held up mid-division, mistake 5 out, soon weakened
always towards rear
tracked leaders, led 4 out, blundered 3 out, kept on strongly
led and keen, headed 4 out, kept on and no chance with winner from 2 out
tracked leaders, weakened from 4 out
held up mid-division, headway 5 out, blundered next, went 3rd 2 out, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, effort 5 out, never dangerous
always towards rear
towards rear, mistake and unseated rider 2nd
towards rear, weakened from 5 out
tracked leaders in 4th, mistake 1st, disputing 3rd when mistake 4 out, kept on
in rear, tailed off from 7 out, soon pulled up
Some powerful yards have runners in this and the form should be worth following in the months ahead. All of Wincanton winner Sirabad's form in this country is on right-handed tracks and he won't be allowed as much rope as on his reappearance. Carlisle and Wetherby winner Double W's is conceding plenty of weight to some potentially useful novices and Valseur Du Granval is also on a roll. Suit Yourself will likely thrive over longer trips but Winner Massagot and What's The Scoop were lightly raced over hurdles. IMPERIAL PRESENCE would have beaten Old Guard at Exeter had he jumped the last cleanly. That was an impressive start to his chasing career and he should have plenty more to offer.
Double W's (IRE) Evensfav (11-3) Tracked leader, led 4th, made rest, hit 3 out, ridden after next, stayed on well from last, won at Wetherby 1m 7f hcp (3) gd in Oct beating Fou Et Sage (11-3) by 1 3/4l, 4 ran.
Winner Massagot (FR) 7-4fav (11-12) Held up in rear, something amiss when pulled up after 1st, at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp (3) sft in Feb.
Knockgraffon (IRE) 11-4fav (11-7) In touch, chased winner 3 out, one pace before before last, never on terms, lost place flat, 3rd of 12, 7 1/2l behind Gurkha Brave (11-1) at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp (3) gs in Oct.
Sirabad (FR) 11-4jfav (11-8) Made all, well clear from 3rd, pecked 3 out, not fluent next, unchallenged, won at Wincanton 2m hcp (3) gd in Nov beating Red Devil Star (11-4) by 9l, 8 ran.
Imperial Presence (IRE) 9-5 (11-2) Led, joined when left with clear advantage 4 out, 3 lengths clear when mistake 2 out, soon ridden, kept on when hard pressed closing stages, headed narrowly final strides, 2nd of 4, nk behind Old Guard (11-2) at Exeter 2m 1f (4) gd in Oct.
Valseur Du Granval (FR) 5-4fav (11-5) In rear, headway before 5 out, went 2nd before 3 out, led before last, kept on well, won at Chepstow 2m hcp (3) gd in Nov beating Yes Daddy (10-8) by 5l, 5 ran.
What's The Scoop (IRE) 10-11fav (11-2) Took keen old, held up towards rear on inside, headway approaching 4 out, chasing leaders before 2 out where not fluent, ridden and found nil between last two, 5th of 13, 25 3/4l behind Dark Flame (11-2) at Ascot 2m 3f mdn (4) gs in Apr.
Maxanisi (IRE) 7-4 (11-6) Tracked leader until 1st, raced on 3rd after, went 2nd again after 4th, ridden and no impression on winner after 2 out, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 6, 5l behind Vinciaettis (11-0) at Chepstow 2m (4) hvy in Mar.
Suit Yourself (IRE) 3-1fav (10-13) Chased leaders, not fluent 5th, challenged 3 out, led before next, headed last, edged left and held close home, 2nd of 7, 1l behind Driftwood Haze (11-2) at Ffos Las 2m 6f hcp (3) sft in Apr.
Authorized Too 11-8fav (11-5) Tracked leader, hit 6th, led after 4 out, headed next, soon led again, driven out, won at Lingfield 2m hcp (3) gf in Nov beating Theatre Mill (11-2) by 1 1/4l, 4 ran.
Remiluc (FR) 4-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, headway to lead 2 out, clear last, driven out flat, comfortably, won at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp (3) sft in Nov beating Gassin Golf (11-12) by 12l, 8 ran.
After Eight Sivola (FR) 4-1 (11-1) Held up in rear, hit 3rd and 9th, shaken up 3 out, never threatened, 6th of 7, 8 1/2l behind I'dliketheoption (11-1) at Ludlow 2m hcp (3) gf in Oct.
