prominent, ridden before 3 out, unseated rider 2 out
close up, outpaced from 10th
led, ridden from 2 out, kept on and headed towards finish
held up towards rear, headway before 2 out, ridden before last, kept on to lead towards finish
towards rear, fell 3rd
held up towards rear, headway before 5 out, every chance last, kept on
in touch, in rear and pushed along from 7th, soon struggling
tracked leaders, every chance 3 out, ridden before 2 out, kept on same pace
Withdrawn
We'll take the view that THREE MUSKETEERS just needed his run in a Grade 2 at Aintree last month. He was well backed that day and can recoup losses here as his best form last season stands up to scrutiny, including a victory on this card 12 months ago. Double Shuffle didn't handle conditions in the BetVictor Gold Cup Cheltenham and better is expected here. Roman Flight is capable on his day but is probably due a break while Tenor Nivernais makes his reappearance under a welter burden. Splash of Ginge is well treated but has become a little disappointing while Stilletto has his first run for a new yard and this company may be too hot for novice San Benedeto.
Three Musketeers (IRE) 7-4fav (10-9) Tracked leaders, 2nd 11th, every chance 2 out, weakened before last, 6th of 7, 14l behind Third Intention (10-7) at Aintree 2m 4f hcp (1) gd in Oct.
Double Shuffle (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Held up, mistake 11th, weakened 4 out, behind when pulled up before 2 out, at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp (1) sft in Nov.
Red Spinner (IRE) 8-1 (10-2) Prominent, led after 5th, blundered next, soon headed, mistake next, weakened quickly, behind when pulled up before 4 out, at Chepstow 2m 3f hcp (2) gd in Oct.
Roman Flight (IRE) 14-1 (11-8) Held up, towards rear, mistake 5th, headway approaching 2 out, stayed on well after last, never nearer, 4th of 11, 7 1/2l behind Quite By Chance (11-1) at Ascot 2m 1f hcp lst (1) gd in Oct.
Stilletto (IRE) Evensfav (11-8) Led until 4th, led after next, headed 6th, led 8th until not fluent 4 out, beaten next, weakened before 2 out, last of 3, 25 1/2l behind Hollywoodien (10-11) at Warwick 2m hcp (2) gd in Apr.
San Benedeto (FR) 9-2 (11-6) Tracked leader, took keen hold, ridden to challenge after 2 out, kept on well closing stages, never reached winner, 2nd of 5, 3/4l behind Master Dee (11-8) at Ascot 2m 3f hcp (3) gd in Oct.
Splash of Ginge 4-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, lost place before 7th, closed approaching 9th, hampered 4 out, one pace 3 out, weakened next, 4th of 9, 32 3/4l behind Thomas Brown (10-13) at Aintree 2m 4f hcp (2) gs in Nov.
Aerlite Supreme (IRE) 4-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, in 3rd, went 2nd before 4 out, led before 2 out, kept on and headed towards finish when no extra, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Wells De Lune (11-10) at Wetherby 2m 3f hcp (3) gs in Nov.
Tenor Nivernais (FR) 15-2 (10-11) Led until after 4 out, weakened before 2 out, 5th of 8, 18l behind Voix D'eau (10-4) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (1) gs in Apr.