chased leaders until 10th, behind 12th, stayed on again from 4 out, went 3rd flat
mid-division, blundered 3rd, headway 6th, went 2nd and travelling well when fell 12th
mistake 1st, always behind, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
held up towards rear, headway and hampered 12th, went 2nd 4 out, soon ridden, weakened next
jumped right, chased winner, hit 9th, lost 2nd and mistake 12th, ridden after next, chased winner 3 out, finished well
mid-division until weakened 13th
mid-division, hit 2nd, fell 12th
mid-division until hampered and fell 12th
pecked 1st, made all, mistake 4 out, clear next, ridden out
held up towards rear, ridden and some headway 13th, weakened next, pulled up before 3 out
held up towards rear, mistakes 3rd and 6th, headway 12th, mistake 4 out, soon weakened
chased leaders until 6th, behind from 10th
in touch, reminders after 3rd, headway and left 2nd 12th, ridden approaching 4 out, weakened 2 out
always behind, tailed off and pulled up before 13th
Nonrunner
Sponsors will be delighted with the cracking turnout for this prize and there are plenty in here with live claims. We like the look of Souri Des Champs, La Grande Villez and Miss Mitch whilst Classic Fiddle should go well if back to her best but no one has successfully carried more than 11-1 in nine renewals so we'll look to those at the bottom of the weights. Symbiosis gets the vote from Truckers Lady. The selection has proved pretty moderate since finishing second to Amaretto Rose but there was plenty to like about her maiden success at Market Rasen earlier in the month. She travelled sweetly, jumped well throughout and won with plenty to spare. The handicapper was certainly impressed, raising her mark by 20lbs, but that puts her in on a nice weight here and she doesn't have much to find with the Macaire runner on their running in February. Truckers Lady looks sure to go well but stamina has always looked to be her strong suit and this trip could be on the short side. She's closely matched with Scarvagh Diamond who is one of many that merits serious consideration but Symbiosis appeals as a value option.
Back On Line (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) In touch, mistake 19th, ridden 3 out and not fluent, led 2 out, headed soon after, one pace, 3rd of 20, 12l behind Old Benny (11-7) at Cheltenham 4m nov amt chs (2) gs.
Miss Mitch (IRE) 7-2 (10-7) Held up behind leaders, outpaced 4 out, stayed on from 2 out, never troubled leaders, 4th of 6, 15l behind Mister Quasimodo (11-7) at Kempton 2m 4f Grad Ch (2) gs in Feb.
Souri Des Champs (FR) 3-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, led 6th, headed 4 out, led again after 2 out, stayed on well, won at Market Rasen 2m 4f mrs nov chs (3) sft in Feb beating Theatre Diva (11-4) by 6l, 5 ran.
Helen Wood 7-1 (11-5) Held up in touch, lost place and under pressure 5th, jumped slowly next, tailed off from 8th, 4th of 5, well behind Gentle John (10-10) at Kempton 2m nov hcp chs (2) gd.
Classic Fiddle 11-10fav (11-3) In rear, blundered 5th, reminders after 7th, behind from 8th, tailed off when pulled up 4 out in race won by Templer (11-3) at Kempton 2m 4f nov chs (3) gd, 5 ran.
Scarvagh Diamond (IRE) 7-1 (10-11) In touch, headway 12th, led approaching 3 out, headed towards finish, no extra, 2nd of 10, nk behind Crackadee (10-9) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd.
La Grande Villez (FR) 5-2fav (11-6) Chased leader, ridden 4 out, no extra flat, 3rd of 6, 15l behind Miss Mitch (11-0) at Wincanton 2m 5f mrs nov chs (4) gs in Nov.
Theatre Diva (IRE) 5-2fav (9-12) In touch, mistake 11th, ridden to lead approaching 3 out, kept on under pressure flat, won at Exeter 2m 3f nov chs (3) sft beating Cathedral Rock (10-12) by 2 1/2l, 6 ran.
Strawberry (IRE) 7-2 (10-7) Tracked leaders, led 3rd, headed after 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 5, 3l behind Templer (11-3) at Kempton 2m 4f nov chs (3) gd.
Bonchester Bridge 5-4fav (11-10) Tracked leader, shaken up 2 out, led approaching last, ridden out, won at Sandown 2m amt hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd beating Danse Macabre (10-7) by 1l, 5 ran.
La Dame Brune (FR) 11-4 (10-7) Held up behind leaders, jumped left 7th, headway 10th, went 2nd 13th, went badly left 4 out, soon no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 26l behind Double Dizzy (11-0) at Taunton 2m 7f beg chs (4) hvy.
Gaelic Gift (IRE) 20-1 (10-5) Held up, detached 10th, hit 11th, kept on, 3rd of 4, 20l behind Oscar Park (11-4) at Fontwell 2m 6f nov chs (3) gd in Feb.
Truckers Lady (IRE) 2-1jt-fav (10-2) Held up towards rear, ridden to chase leaders when mistake and unseated rider 3 out in race won by Gypsy George (11-0) at Ayr 3m 1f beg chs (4) hvy, 6 ran.
Symbiosis 14-1 (10-4) In touch, headway 7th, led last, ridden and kept on well flat, won at Market Rasen 2m 2f nov chs (3) gs beating Caraman (11-0) by 5l, 6 ran.
Lady Racquet (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Mid-division, ridden after 4 out, weakened 3 out, 7th of 8, 31l behind Magical Legend (11-8) at Ludlow 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft in Feb.
Methodical 16-1 (10-13) Close up until driven 5th, weakened, 8th of 9, well behind Trigger Guard (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Feb.
Colorado Pearl (IRE) 11-1 (10-10) Chased leader, not fluent 11th, lost 2nd before blundering 12th, weakened 4 out, 6th of 10, 44l behind Beesneez (10-0) at Ludlow 2m 4f hcp chs 0-130 (3) gd.
