chased leader, led 9th, came clear before 3 out, pushed out run-in, kept on strongly
held up in last trio, pushed along disputing 5th when fell 9th
led until mistake and headed 9th, weakened quickly, tailed off and eased after 4 out, soon pulled up
raced wide chasing leaders, ridden and no impression when mistake 3 out, weakened to 4th at the last
chased leaders, ridden and weakened 9th, tailed off and pulled up after 4 out
held up in last pair, blundered 5th and next, ridden and struggling after 7th, tailed off and pulled up after 4 out
chased leaders on inside, not fluent 3rd, pushed along in 4th after 4 out, went 3rd and stumbled badly last, closed on well held 2nd, no chance with easy winner
held up in last pair, headway before 9th, went 2nd approaching next, ridden after 4 out, no chance with winner before next, just held on for 2nd
Capisci was all out to hold off Wicklewood over a shorter trip here last month and the runner-up is a couple of pounds better off today. But he's since finished well beaten behind Malibu Sun at Fontwell, though the top weight has a penalty to carry here. Ali Brewer is a shrewd handler and her SI BIEN is thrown in here on his best form over fences. It's a while since he appeared over the larger obstacles but market support would make him a very interesting candidate. Redlynch Rock hasn't shown a great deal over fences so far but looks best of the rest.
Malibu Sun 9-4fav (11-1) Led to 7th, led 5 out, clear before 3 out, kept on well, eased towards finish, won at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp chs 0-100 (5) gs in Mar beating Morestead (11-1) by 11l, 9 ran.
Wah Wah Taysee (IRE) 13-2 (11-3) Held up, jumped right 3rd, hampered 6th, mistake next, effort before 4 out, lost place next, well beaten before 2 out, 6th of 9, 46l behind Sonofagun (11-6) at Stratford 2m 1f nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) sft in Mar.
Capisci (IRE) 3-1fav (11-7) Given easy lead, raced keenly and soon clear, 6 lengths ahead 2 out, 4 lengths ahead and travelling best when blundered last, tiring final 100 yards, held on, all out, won at Taunton 2m hcp chs 0-100 (5) sft in Mar beating Wicklewood (10-1) by nk, 8 ran.
Redlynch Rock (IRE) 50-1 (10-8) Prominent, took keen hold, every chance 3 out, stayed on same pace last, 3rd of 9, 8l behind Generous Ransom (11-12) at Exeter 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Mar.
Si Bien (FR) 7-2fav (10-0) Always in rear, ridden 3 out, never on terms, 10th of 12, 37l behind Hold The Bucks (10-12) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (5) sft in Mar.
Ashcott Boy 5-1 (11-4) Soon well off the pace, mistake 3rd, pushed along and struggling after 5th, poor 6th and no chance before 2 out, left distant 4th at the last, went 3rd close home, 3rd of 8, 24l behind Capisci (11-7) at Taunton 2m hcp chs 0-100 (5) sft in Mar.
Wicklewood 16-1 (10-0) Towards rear, pushed along after 7th, hit 6 out, plugged on from 3 out, went 4th towards finish, 4th of 9, 26l behind Malibu Sun (11-1) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp chs 0-100 (5) gs in Mar.
Finch Flyer (IRE) 10-1 (10-7) Mid-division, outpaced 9th, well beaten from 11th, last of 8, well behind Mr Bachster (10-10) at Leicester 2m 4f cnd hcp chs (0-95) (5) gf in Nov.
