prominent, led after 12th, not fluent 19th, ridden after 3 out, headed approaching last, kept on
held up, went 4th 17th, soon ridden, hit 19th, kept on same pace from 3 out, went 3rd final stride
led until after 12th, hit 14th and next, weakened from 17th
close up, ridden after 19th, headway next, led approaching last, idled towards finish, driven out
tracked leaders, went 2nd 15th, ridden after 19th, kept on same pace from 2 out, lost 3rd final stride
jumped left throughout, chased leaders until mistake 8th, lost touch 12th, tailed off
Nonrunner
Millards Lad is a model of consistency and he can win this at the main expense of Jaunty Times and Without A Doubt. The selection was not beaten far by Irish Raptor last time and that was his best run to date. He is clearly going the right way and he looks to have everything in his favour here for a big run. Jaunty Times was returning from a break last time at Kempton but still ran respectably and he should strip fitter today. Without A Doubt was a little disappointing at Ascot last time and he still has to prove that he can see out this trip, so on that basis he looks opposable today. The Luder will have no problems seeing out this trip but this 7-year-old has not won since 2006 amd he may have to settle for a minor role today. All of which returns us to Millards Lad who should prove tough to beat.
Without A Doubt 14-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, mistake 1st, joined leaders before 6th, not fluent next, hampered 11th, weakened 5 out, 4th of 8, 22l behind Regal Heights (11-12) at Ascot 2m 5f hcp chs (2) sft in Jan.
Jaunty Times 11-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, reminders after 4th, ridden and prominent 11th, weakened approaching 3 out, 4th of 14, 19l behind Yardbird (10-13) at Kempton 3m hcp chs 0-140 (2) gs in Dec.
Bubble Boy (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Chased leader until lost place 13th, tailed off when pulled up at the 14th in race won by Kilbeggan Blade (11-1) at Sandown 3m 5f hcp chs 0-145 (2) sft in Dec, 7 ran.
The Luder (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Held up, blundered 13th, headway 16th, ridden after next, weakened approaching 5 out, well behind when pulled up 4 out in race won by Victory Gunner (10-10) at Chepstow 3m 2f hcp chs 0-125 (3) hvy in Jan, 8 ran.
Millards Lad (IRE) 7-2fav (10-3) Held up, headway 12th, close up and ridden 2 out, switched right approaching last, kept on flat, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Irish Raptor (10-12) at Cheltenham 3m 2f hcp chs 0-145 (2) gs in Jan.
Dream Falcon 66-1 (11-0) Towards rear, reminder 3rd, soon behind and pulled up at the 10th in race won by Crystal d'Ainay (11-7) at Exeter 2m 7f Grad Ch (2) gs, 10 ran.
Alright Now M'Lad (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Held up, headway 8th, ridden in close 5th approaching 4 out, weakened after 3 out, virtually pulled up run-in, 7th of 12, well behind Ballyfoy (10-13) at Newbury 2m 6f hcp chs 0-135 (3) sft in Jan.
