behind, mistake 14th, never on terms
held up, headway tracking leaders after 13th, hit 19th, went 2nd and pecked 2 out, challenged last, led run-in, driven out
chased leaders, weakened 20th
held up towards rear, some headway on inside 16th, hit next, weakened 18th
chased leader, led 10th until blundered 15th, chased leader until before 3 out, weakening when blundered 3 out
tracked leaders until fell 9th
held up towards rear, never involved
mid-divsiion, headway chasing leaders 19th, not clear run and switched right approaching last, went 2nd run-in, kept on, always just held
mid-division, headway chasing leaders 7th, ridden and weakened after 4 out
held up and behind, blundered badly 16th, raiiled before 3 out, outpaced next, kept on run-in, went 4th final 100 yards
held up towards rear, headway 9th, chased leaders approaching 17th, ridden and one pace in 4th at the last, weakened final 100 yards
led until 10th, chased leader, led again 15th, blundered last, headed and dropped to 3rd run-in
chased leaders, challenged 3 out, ridden between last two, weakened run-in
chased leaders, lost place and towards rear 13th, tailed off and pulled up before 15th
in touch, headway 12th, outpaced 15th, soon behind, never involved after
Nonrunner
Tales Of Milan bids to follow up last year's victory off a 2lb higher mark but he's been well below his best so far this season. Restless Harry finished ahead of Silver Man when third at Bangor but isn't getting any younger. Just A Par returns to the scene of his triumph in the bet365 Gold Cup in April but he's 8lb higher. Count Guido Deiro could be interesting after a pipe-opener over hurdles but the fitness of Ballyheigue Bay, Summery Justice, Relax and Grandads Horse will have to be taken on trust. Carole's Destrier and mud-lover Leo Luna could figure but MOUNTAINOUS is now on a lower mark than when winning the Welsh National in 2013 and looked to be on the way back here last time. A stamina test on soft going is ideal and Kerry Lee's stayer can pick up the winning thread again.
Just A Par (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Mid-division, mistake 12th, ridden and no impression 3 out, soon behind, 13th of 17, 35 3/4l behind Sausalito Sunrise (11-3) at Cheltenham 3m 3f hcp (1) gs in Nov.
Carole's Destrier 8-1fav (11-12) Mid-division, steady headway approaching 13th (water), chased leaders 15th, pushed along before 4 out, no extra before 2 out, 5th of 12, 27 1/2l behind Drop Out Joe (11-6) at Wincanton 3m 1f hcp lst (1) sft in Nov.
Restless Harry 9-1 (11-7) Prominent, ridden 3 out, effort next, kept on one pace, 3rd of 13, 10 1/4l behind What A Good Night (10-4) at Bangor 3m hcp (2) sft in Nov.
Grandads Horse 40-1 (10-3) Chased leaders, weakened 3 out, 9th of 20, 25 1/4l behind Just A Par (10-3) at Sandown 3m 5f hcp (1) gd in Apr.
Relax (FR) 5-1fav (11-11) Tracked leaders, not fluent 2nd, blundered 3rd and 4th, lost place 9th, blundered 12th and 13th, pulled up before next, at Ascot 3m hcp (2) gs in Mar.
Silver Man 8-1 (10-9) Prominent, ridden before 2 out, kept on run-in, 6th of 12, 4 1/4l behind Whats Happening (10-8) at Cheltenham 3m 1f hcp (2) gd in Oct.
Leo Luna 22-1 (10-6) In rear, tailed off 3 out, soon pulled up, at Ascot 3m hcp (1) gd in Oct.
Summery Justice (IRE) 40-1 (10-0) Behind, blundered 13th, unseated rider 18th, at Ayr 4m hcp (1) gd in Apr.
Godsmejudge (IRE) 28-1 (10-12) Prominent, not fluent 18th, weakened before 3 out, 15th of 17, dist behind Sausalito Sunrise (11-3) at Cheltenham 3m 3f hcp (1) gs in Nov.
Bertie Boru (IRE) 11-1 (10-12) Took keen hold early and jumped poorly in rear, mistake 3rd, blundered 12th and 17th, never a factor, 6th of 12, 31 1/2l behind Drop Out Joe (11-6) at Wincanton 3m 1f hcp lst (1) sft in Nov.
Mountainous (IRE) 4-1fav (11-3) Tracked leaders, challenged in 3rd 3 out, ridden after 2 out, one pace before last, no impression when hung right run-in, 3rd of 7, 8 3/4l behind Vino Griego (11-3) at Sandown 3m hcp (2) gs in Nov.
Ballyheigue Bay (IRE) 9-2 (11-11) Led, pecked 5th, narrowly headed approaching 13th, pressed winner, pecked again 17th, every chance 3 out, soon ridden along, driven and one pace between last two, dropped to 3rd run-in, 3rd of 6, 2l behind Financial Climate (11-2) at Sandown 3m hcp (3) gd in Mar.
Super Duty (IRE) 9-2fav (11-7) Prominent, lost place 11th, reminders before 5th, behind 3 out, 7th of 12, 22 1/2l behind Knock House (11-12) at Cheltenham 3m 1f hcp (3) gs in Nov.
Count Guido Deiro (IRE) 7-2fav (11-1) Led early, led again 2nd, clear 5th until after 7th, 5 lengths clear again 3 out, reduced lead last, driven flat, headed close home, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Molly's A Diva (11-12) at Ffos Las 3m hcp (3) hvy in Nov.
Tales Of Milan (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Prominent, ridden after 9th, lost place 3 out, well beaten next, 8th of 14, 23 1/4l behind Presence Felt (11-6) at Huntingdon 3m 1f hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Dont Do Mondays (IRE) 14-1 (11-1) In touch in 4th, reminders before 4 out, one pace in 3rd and pecked 2 out, no impression, 3rd of 13, 18 1/4l behind Golden Chieftain (10-9) at Fontwell 3m 3f hcp (3) sft in Nov.
