led, mistake 3 out, ridden and hit next, soon headed, kept on one pace
close up in rear, pushed along 9th, ridden and outpaced soon after 3 out
tracked leader, ridden 2 out, soon led, stayed on
tracked leader, ridden before 3 out, kept on one pace from 2 out
Nonrunner
SHROPSHIRELASS is back on a winning mark and won over this C&D on fast ground around this time last year. Zoe Davison's mare has been slowly recapturing her form since a winter break and looks the one to beat today. De Welsh Wizzard has plenty in his favour, despite being 6lb higher than when successful over C&D last month, and Inner Steel was well backed at Fontwell last time but may find this trip on the short side. Swordsman may need another run to put him straight but Alwaysonthemove wouldn't be without a chance if putting his best foot forward.
De Welsh Wizzard 9-2 (10-9) Raced wide towards rear, ridden after 5th, struggling soon after, tailed off, 6th of 11, 29l behind Devil To Pay (11-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd.
Alwaysonthemove 16-1 (11-0) Prominent, ridden approaching 4 out, weakened next, 5th of 11, 20l behind There And Then (11-0) at Chepstow 2m NH mdn hdl (5) gd.
Prince Pippin (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Mid-division, ridden and lost place 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Pepito Collonges (9-13) at Lingfield 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Mar, 13 ran.
Shropshirelass 9-2 (10-6) In touch, chased leaders before 4 out, soon under pressure and weakened, 3rd of 5, 28l behind Top Smart (11-7) at Plumpton 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf.
Swordsman (GER) 14-1 (10-0) Jumped slowly 1st, rear and ridden along after, headway 5th, lost place when not fluent 7th, mistake 10th, behind from 12th, tailed off, 8th of 10, well behind Simply Smashing (10-4) at Stratford 3m 4f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gf in Sep.
Inner Steel (IRE) 7-2fav (11-3) Pressed leader, narrow lead 6th, joined 3 out, ridden next, headed before last, no impression on winner, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Easement (10-10) at Fontwell 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd.