held up mid-division, headway before 3 out, led last, held on well
in rear, headway from 3 out, led soon after, ridden and headed last, kept on and held towards finish
tracked leaders, ridden before last, kept on same pace
tracked leader, weakened from 3 out
held up in touch, weakened before 3 out
towards rear, reminders 6 out, weakened from 3 out
mid-division, ridden and weakened after 3 out
in rear, effort before 2 out, kept on same pace
towards rear, weakened from 3 out
led, mistake 3 out, headed after 3 out, weakened before last
tracked leaders, weakened before 2 out
held up towards rear, headway after 3 out, went 3rd from 2 out, no impression
NonRunner
Soulsaver had a hard race when second yesterday at Hereford and this can go to BODES WELL. Though only a three-year-old, Warren Greatrex’ charge has plenty of experience and has been carrying penalties since scoring at Fontwell. Here's Herbie would have a chance with a clear round while Darling Maltaix probably needed his fourth at Ascot, his first run since May. High Command makes his handicap debut but Fakenham winner Jacbequick couldn’t cope with a weight rise at Cheltenham. Court Royale wasn’t disgraced off this mark at Hereford, however, having won a novice event at Ludlow last month.
Court Royale (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Held up towards rear, headway after 3 out, stayed on same pace approaching last, 4th of 9, at Hereford 2m hcp (4) gd in Nov.
Darling Maltaix (FR) 7-1 (11-10) Held up in rear, pulled hard, headway 3 out, chased leaders next, kept on same pace approaching last, 4th of 14, 12 1/4l behind New Quay (11-8) at Ascot 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Nov.
Jacbequick 20-1 (11-4) Led, hit 4 out, headed 2 out, ridden and no extra before last, weakened flat, 12th of 20, 14 1/4l behind Red Hot Chilly (11-1) at Cheltenham 2m hcp (3) gd in Nov.
Here's Herbie 20-1 (10-9) Blundered and unseated rider 1st, at Wincanton 2m 4f hcp (3) gf in Nov.
High Command (IRE) 9-4 (11-2) Keen early, tracked leader, driven to challenge 2 out, stayed on into 2nd after last, not pace of winner, 2nd of 6, 17l behind Darlac (11-2) at Fontwell 2m 3f mdn (5) gf in Oct.
Picture Painter (IRE) 40-1 (11-6) Led 1st, mistake 4 out, jumped left 3 out, soon headed, weakened after next, 9th of 14, 31l behind Samson's Reach (10-12) at Hereford 2m 6f hcp (4) gd in Nov.
Cool Macavity (IRE) 28-1 (11-12) Mid-division, headway 4 out, weakened after next, 6th of 8, 18 1/2l behind Mead Vale (11-6) at Taunton 2m hcp (4) gf in Nov.
Hazamar (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Always towards rear, last of 11, 33 1/4l behind William H Bonney (11-12) at Hereford 2m hcp (3) gd in Nov.
Maraakib (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Held up in touch, chased leaders after 3 out, ridden before next, kept on same pace, never able to challenge, 5th of 8, 15 1/2l behind Shiroccan Roll (10-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f (4) gs in Sep.
Bodes Well (IRE) 11-1 (11-4) Led, driven after 3 out, headed turning into straight, ridden and no chance with front pair after next, 3rd of 9, 25l behind Elysees (10-12) at Warwick 2m (4) gd in Nov.
Candyman Can (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Mid-division, never really threatened, 7th of 13, 14 1/4l behind Cosmic King (11-8) at Huntingdon 2m hcp (4) gd in May.
Serveontime (IRE) 7-1 (10-12) Mid-division, not fluent 2nd or 3rd, ridden and effort when not fluent 2 out, never on terms, 7th of 10, 13 1/4l behind Demon Fou (10-12) at Taunton 2m 3f mdn (4) gf in Nov.
Soulsaver 11-2 (11-11) Made most, driven clear after 3 out to next, ridden and headed between last 2, kept on same pace, no impression with front pair when lost 3rd flat, 4th of 12, 10 1/2l behind Royal Hall (11-8) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp (4) gd in May.
