held up, towards rear, headway approaching when mistake 3 out, soon lost place, rallied to chase leaders before last, kept on same pace closing stages
chased leaders, blundered 7th, effort on inside when short of room after 2 out, never on terms
held up, towards rear, weakened before 4 out, behind when pulled up approaching last
tracked leaders, led 6th, headed after 2 out, soon weakened
mid-division when blundered and unseated rider 2nd
held up, in rear, struggling after 7th, soon beaten
chased leaders, not fluent 3 out, led after next, ran on well (1 fence omitted)
led until approaching 6th, remained prominent, effort 2 out, stayed on same pace
mid-division, headway to chase leaders 7th, mistake 4 out, went 2nd before last, kept on under pressure
Nonrunner
Foxtail Hill got his act together at Worcester last week and pulled well clear. It's no surprise that Nigel Twiston-Davies is turning him out again quickly under a penalty as the handicapper is likely to take a dim view of that performance. This track suits speedy types, however, and CRICKEL WOOD was no slouch over hurdles. If he can translate his ability to fences, he could be one to follow this season. The Fresh Prince has already won between the flags and is another interesting chase debutant, though may do better over a bit further. Satanic Beat has won on the Flat and over hurdles but is probably best watched today as he's on the small side for jumping fences. Bladoun was flattered by his Newton Abbot second and Magic Music Man needs to bounce back from a poor run at Market Rasen.
Foxtail Hill (IRE) 9-2 (11-9) Towards rear, headway before 4 out, every chance 2 out, led last, kept on strongly, won at Worcester 2m hcp (4) gd in Oct beating Kitchapoly (11-6) by 9l, 10 ran.
Crickel Wood (FR) 3-1 (11-11) Chased leaders, 2nd and every chance 2 out, 3rd and one pace when went left last, 3rd of 7, 7 1/2l behind Barman (11-12) at Warwick 2m hcp (3) gd in Sep.
Satanic Beat (IRE) 5-1 (11-11) In touch, headway 3 out to chase leaders, ridden in 3rd before last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 5 3/4l behind Furiously Fast (11-2) at Hereford 2m hcp (4) gd in Oct.
The Fresh Prince (IRE) 10-11fav (11-1) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, led 3 out, clear next, stayed on, won at Kelso 2m (4) sft in Mar beating Grexit (11-1) by 7l, 7 ran.
Goohar (IRE) 5-1 (11-6) Mistake 1st, chased leaders, jumped slowly and lost place 6th, behind when mistake 8th, never on terms after, last of 6, 14l behind Cold Knight (10-4) at Stratford 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in May.
Bladoun (FR) 33-1 (11-0) Tracked leading pair, left in 2nd place 1st, dropped to 3rd 6th, pushed along after 3 out, stayed on into 2nd run-in, no chance with very easy winner, 2nd of 4, 3l behind After Eight Sivola (11-0) at Newton Abbot 2m (3) gd in Oct.
Smoking Jacket (IRE) 11-1 (11-0) Held up in touch, driven to chase leaders 3 out, left 3rd next, no chance with front pair before last, lost modest 3rd flat, 4th of 7, 15 1/2l behind Blandfords Gunner (11-8) at Leicester 2m hcp (4) gd in Dec.
Fouburg (FR) 9-4 (10-12) Took keen hold, held up in rear, rapid headway to chase leader 3rd, led next, clear after 5th, headed before 2 out where mistake, weakened last, 5th of 8, 16l behind Excellent Result (10-12) at Huntingdon 2m (4) gd in Oct.
The Coffee Hunter (FR) 11-1 (10-7) In rear, went poor 4th from 3 out, never dangerous, 4th of 7, 28l behind Stowaway Magic (10-12) at Warwick 2m 3f (4) gd in May.
Magic Music Man 9-2 (11-8) Led, ridden and headed before 2 out, weakened flat, 6th of 9, 25 3/4l behind Frederic (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Sep.
