chased leaders until 1st, mid-division, closed 3 out, ridden after 2 out, weakened before last
took keen hold, held up in rear, mistake 3rd, headway 3 out, stayed on same pace approaching last, lost 3rd flat
prominent, not fluent and outpaced 2 out, kept on before last, went 3rd flat, no impression on front pair
chased leaders, closed 3 out, slow 2nd, led final bend, ridden and joined last, soon headed and beaten
not always fluent, towards rear, never dangerous, weakened after 2 out
prominent, led after 2 out, ridden and headed final bend, fell last
mid-division, struggling from 5th, well behind 3 out
held up towards rear, 8th when mistake 2 out, no impression
led until after 2 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, closed to take 2nd after last bend, challenged last, soon led, stayed on well
held up towards rear, took keen hold, pulled up before 3rd
CHAMPAGNESUPEROVER was fancied for a much stronger contest at Cheltenham last week but withdrawn when the ground deteriorated. Connections wouldn’t want any further rain here but he is hard to oppose if allowed to take his chance given his form in bumpers. Balleticon has a very long absence to overcome and also makes his hurdling debut but When You're Ready has already shown ability over timber and Kevin Brogan takes off 7lb. Global Effect has scope and may be best of the rest
Aeronisi (IRE) Kalanisi gelding out of Carrigeen Lonicera.
Bring The Bacon 12-1 (11-1) Raced keenly, tracked winner until 5f out, chased leaders, weakened over 3f out, 5th of 6, dist behind Anythingforlove (11-1) at Catterick 2m (5) sft in Mar.
Brother Pat 100-1 (10-12) Disputed early lead, pushed along and headed 3 out, ridden and weakened 2 out, one pace, 7th of 12, 21 1/2l behind Wilde About Oscar (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m (4) gs in Oct.
Champagnesuperover (IRE) 2-1fav (11-3) Held up, closer 12f out, tracked leaders going well over 3f out, every chance over 2f out, chased winner 2f out, until over 1f out, plugged on in 3rd, 3rd of 9, 10l behind Ocean Wind (10-7) at Newbury 2m lst (1) gd in Feb.
El Tornado (FR) 12-1 (11-0) Held up, never dangerous, 9th of 13, 27 3/4l behind Soaring Glory (11-4) at Ascot 2m (4) sft in Nov.
Global Effect (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Raced keenly, held up in mid-division, outpaced final 2f, 9th of 10, 10 1/4l behind Conceroe (11-0) at Warwick 2m (5) gd in Oct.
God Knows Why (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, headway 4 out, no impression before 2 out, 5th of 9, 16 1/4l behind Press Your Luck (10-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f (4) gs in Oct.
Mawlood (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, weakened after 6th, tailed off when blundered next, pulled up before last, at Fakenham 2m (4) gd in Oct.
Troed Y Parc 100-1 (11-4) Led and set steady pace, quickened home turn, headed entering final 2f, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 12l behind Hoi Polloi (11-4) at Kempton 2m mdn (5) gs in Feb.
When You're Ready (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Soon towards rear, plugged on in 5th from 2 out, went 4th run-in, never a threat, 4th of 13, 13l behind Masters Legacy (10-12) at Taunton 2m (4) gs in Dec.
Delgany Dancer 200-1 (10-5) Held up towards rear, not fluent 3 out, no impression, 10th of 15, dist behind Prince Escalus (10-12) at Huntingdon 2m (4) gd in Oct.
Balleticon (IRE) 2-1fav (11-5) In touch, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, never able to challenge, 5th of 13, 9 3/4l behind Catch The Swallows (11-5) at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 1f (5) gs in Jan.
Ewood Park (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway over 5f out, ridden and one pace over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 8 3/4l behind Onemorefortheroad (11-0) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f (5) gs in Oct.
