fell 1st
in touch, mistakes 4th and 9th, closed on leader on wide outside approaching 3 out, hard ridden between last 2, soon weakened
led, briefly headed after 8th, headed 3 out, weakened quickly and pulled up before last
chased leaders, ridden 9th, outpaced before next, well behind when hit last
hampered 1st, held up in rear but in touch, closed on leaders from 9th, led 2 out, driven, stayed on well flat
chased leaders, led briefly after 8th, close up until ridden and weakened 3 out, beaten when blundered 2 out
always behind, slow jump 8th, no chance when mistake 3 out
keen hold, tracked leader, ridden 9th, weakening when not much room on bend approaching after 3 out
in touch, good headway on outside to chase leaders after 3 out, chased winner from 2 out, effort under pressure early flat, well held towards finish
held up in rear but in touch, pushed along 8th, closed on leaders from next, led 3 out until 2 out, stayed on same pace under pressure
Eljutan makes plenty of appeal from a punting perspective and heads the shortlist over the penalised Geography and course specialist Carly Bay. There may also be more to come from Random Quest now that has hinted at a revival and he is worth monitoring in the betting. Carly Bay has had numerous chances to add to her tally at this course and has to be respected at this level. However, winning does not come naturally to her and she needs a little luck on her side to end her three-year drought. Geography is sure to be popular on these terms, as he showed plenty of determination to win at Fontwell eight days ago. He has to be respected on that form but, as he is not noted for absolute consistency, he is not one to be taking too short a price about. Eljutan makes more appeal on that score and, as he still has scope to improve, he looks a worthy contender to side with if the fitting of blinkers has the desired effect today.
Jaloux d'Estruval (FR) 50-1 (11-2) Behind, under pressure after 5th, mistake 8th, stayed on approaching 2 out, left poor 3rd at last, 3rd of 13, 27l behind Kipsigis (11-4) at Sandown 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft.
Bright Green 12-1 (11-5) In touch, plenty to do 3 out, ridden and headway to chase leaders approaching 2 out, hung right approaching last, wandered flat, ran on but not reach winner, 2nd of 18, 3l behind Festival Flyer (10-13) at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-95 (5).
Makeabreak (IRE) 11-4jt-fav (11-3) In touch, ridden after 3 out, weakened next, 5th of 10, 21l behind Philomena (11-3) at Fontwell 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb.
Eljutan (IRE) 16-1 (10-8) Mid-division, hampered 6th, ridden next, soon weakened, 5th of 13, 23l behind Old Feathers (11-4) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Feb.
Carly Bay 7-2 (11-12) In touch, chased winner 3 out, stumbled on bend after 3 out, no impression, 2nd of 6, 6l behind Up At Midnight (11-11) at Plumpton 2m 5f mrs hcp hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Zeloso 11-2 (11-5) In rear, ridden and outpaced 6th, stayed on from 3 out, never troubled leaders, 4th of 14, 7l behind Oulton Broad (11-12) at Huntingdon 2m 5f sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd.
Myson (IRE) 16-1 (10-5) Keen in touch, weakened 8th and pulled up 3 out in race won by Umbrella Man (11-2) at Stratford 3m hcp chs 0-120 (3) gs, 15 ran.
Geography (IRE) 16-1 (10-4) Mid-division, steady headway 7th, led after 3 out, hard pressed and joined last, kept on flat, won at Fontwell 2m 6f cnd hcp hdl (5) gd beating Hill Forts Henry (10-2) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
