led to after 1st, remained prominet, effort when hung left 3 out, led before next, 5 lengths clear last, ridden and kept on well flat
led after 1st, headed 12th, led again next, headed 16th, weakened, soon lost place, pulled up before 5 out
held up, headway when stumbled 18th, chased leaders 5 out, one pace from next, no impresssion
held up in rear, some headway 16th, soon weakened, pulled up before 20th
mid-division, headway to chase leaders 5 out, ridden and kept on from next, no impression
in touch, effort 5 out, ridden and weakened from next
mid-divison, blundered 10th, headway 17th, weakened 5 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, outpaced 5 out, never on terms
always behind, struggling 11th, tailed off when pulled up before 5 out
chased leaders, lost place 5 out, soon weakened, behind when pulled up before 2 out
mid-divsion, ridden 4 out, never on terms
tracked leaders, blundered 13th, lost place and behind when mistake and unsteated rider 16th
still in touch, led 12th, blundered and headed next, chased leaders until weakened 5 out, tailed off
soon behind, driven 8th, lost place 11th, tailed off and pulled up before 4 out
chased leaders 12th, soon ridden and behind, pulled up after 17th
tracked leaders, close-up when blundered and unseated rider 19th
behind, some headway 5 out, 5th and beaten when blundered 2 out, never on terms
always promient, led 16th, headed and 1 length down when blundered 2 out, ridden and kept on same pace approaching last, no impression flat
Ferdy Murphy's runners always warrant respect, especially over extreme distances like this but his runner here Negus de Beaumont has yet to prove that he stays this far and preference is for Newbay Prop, who gets the vote ahead of Bannister Lane. The last mentioned has been running consistently well and looks worth chancing over this longer trip so has to be respected. David Pipe's Comply Or Die has slipped to a fair mark so has to considered on ground that will suit, while King Killone may appreciate the fitting of blinkers for the first time. Eric's Charm represents a yard that has been in good form of late and is another to consider but it is Newbay Prop that gets the vote. Tony Martin won this event with Hollybank Buck back in 1999 and he looks to have solid claims over a trip that suits, having run a decent third in the Midlands National last term.
Comply Or Die (IRE) 9-1 (11-5) Led, headed soon after last, one pace, 2nd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Cloudy Lane (11-3) at Haydock 3m hcp chs 0-145 (2) sft in Dec.
Eric's Charm (FR) 5-1 (10-11) Led until 17th, soon ridden, weakened approaching 3 out, 5th of 11, 37l behind Gungadu (11-5) at Sandown 3m hcp chs (2) sft.
Newbay Prop (IRE) 5-1fav (10-3) Mid-division, closer order to chase leaders from before 5 out, 3rd 3 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from before last, 3rd of 18, 9l behind Preists Leap (10-2) at Gowran Park 3m hcp chs hvy in Jan.
Negus de Beaumont (FR) 13-8fav (11-0) Jumped slowly and not fluent early, chased leaders, reminders from 6th, hit 9th, no impression from 3 out, 4th of 8, 14l behind Unowatimeen (11-0) at Sedgefield 2m 4f beg chs (4) hvy.
Rimsky (IRE) 6-1 (11-5) Held up in rear, under pressure 4 out, soon beaten, last of 6, 38l behind Gidam Gidam (11-5) at Leicester 2m 7f nov chs (3) gs in Jan.
King Killone (IRE) 8-1 (11-9) Mid-division until outpaced 16th, 5th of 15, 24l behind Lucky Nellerie (9-12) at Catterick 3m 6f hcp chs 0-130 (3) sft in Jan.
Dublin Hunter (IRE) 50-1 (10-0) Prominent, 5th halfway, 8th 4 out, no impression from 2 out, kept on same pace, 9th of 29, 14l behind Newbay Prop (9-10) at Leopardstown 3m hcp chs 0-145 gd in Dec.
Undeniable 14-1 (10-8) Chased leader, joined leader 7th, led next, clear from 11th, stayed on well, won at Kelso 2m 6f amt hcp chs 0-135 (3) sft beating Standin Obligation (11-9) by 7l, 6 ran.
The Outlier (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) With leaders, led 4 out, headed approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 3rd of 7, 14l behind Money Line (10-12) at Folkestone 3m 1f hcp chs 0-130 (3) hvy in Jan.
Aka Jake (IRE) 22-1 (11-4) In touch, ridden to chase leaders 4 out, stayed on from last, 2nd of 19, 5l behind King Harald (11-8) at Doncaster 4m hcp chs 0-140 (2) gd.
Royal Rosa (FR) 8-1 (11-9) In touch early, behind from 17th, tailed off when pulled up in race won by King Harald (11-8) at Doncaster 4m hcp chs 0-140 (2) gd, 19 ran.
Money Line (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Held up, headway 13th, mistake 4 out, led after 3 out, hard ridden next, all out, won at Folkestone 3m 1f hcp chs 0-130 (3) hvy in Jan beating Captain Corelli (11-11) by 2 1/2l, 7 ran.
Bannister Lane 12-1 (11-4) Chased winner from 5th until 17th, railied approaching last, no impression flat, 2nd of 15, 3 1/2l behind Lucky Nellerie (9-12) at Catterick 3m 6f hcp chs 0-130 (3) sft in Jan.
Another Rum (IRE) 5-1 (10-7) Led clear, headed 2 out, soon weakened, 2nd of 5, 8l behind Cloudy Lane (11-12) at Ayr 3m 1f hcp chs 0-145 (2) hvy.
Gritti Palace (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Led to 5th, remained prominent, ridden approaching 12th, weakened approaching 2 out, 3rd of 6, 15l behind Verasi (11-8) at Warwick 3m nov chs (2) hvy in Jan.
Chabrimal Minster 11-4fav (11-4) Held up, headway halfway, led approaching 4 out, kept on well, driven out, won at Cartmel 3m 6f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gd in May beating Forever Eyesofblue (9-11) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.
The Risky Viking (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) In rear, headway when jumped slowly 13th, driven approaching 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 5th of 6, 32l behind Verasi (11-8) at Warwick 3m nov chs (2) hvy in Jan.
Elvis Returns 10-3fav (11-7) Chased leaders to 10th, in touch, hit 14th, headway and went 3rd 17th, stayed on same pace from 4 out, 3rd of 9, 22l behind Harrycone Lewis (11-4) at Newbury 3m 2f amt hcp chs 0-125 (3) gs in Nov.
