prominent until approaching 3rd, soon settled in main group, jumped slowly 13th, soon weakened
chased clear leaders, chased winner after 4 out, 6 lengths down 2 out, weakened after last and lost 2 places towards finish
held up, never near leaders, jumped slowly 12th, beaten 3 out
in rear, mistake 11th, never near leaders, weakened approaching 3 out, rider dropped whip after 2 out
held up, mistake 9th, mistake 10th, weakening when mistake 12th, pulled up before 13th
held up, stayed on after 3 out, mistake 2 out, still 4th last, kept on to go 2nd towards finish, never near winner
chased leader, led 3rd and soon clear with winner, headeded 7th, led after 9th, headed approaching 4 out where blundered, soon weakened, behind when blundered and unseated rider 3 out
jumped slow, in rear, reminder after 11th, weakened 13th, pulled up before 14th
not always fluent, led, headed when blundered 3rd, raced in close 2nd after and clear of remainder, led 7th, led approaching 4 out, soon clear, blundered badly 3 out when 12 lengths ahead, stayed on gamely
held up, headway to dispute 2nd after 4 out, never near winner, one pace, stayed on same pace flat
Read All About It gets the nod here ahead of The Ring and Zacharova. The selection has been off the track for 249 days but he comes here seeking the hat-trick. He has been transformed since he came across from Ireland and as long as the ground doesn't deteriorate too much then he should run a big race with the blinkers on once again. The Ring has claims but his strike-rate isn't too hot and his big weight might just find him out as it did the last time he ran over the course and distance. Carry Duff proved disappointing when last seen as he was well fancied at Carlisle, but he remains capable of better especially now encountering slightly better ground. Radnor Lad and Padre both try first-time blinekrs in the hope of bringing about some improvement, whilst Zacharova is very consistent but may well be in the handicappers grip now. At a price Keepatem could hit the frame, however it is Read All About It who gets the nod.
The Ring (IRE) 5-1 (11-11) Held up, headway 6th, mistake 10th, ridden to lead before 2 out, headed flat, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Captain Aubrey (11-12) at Towcester 3m hcp chs 0-100 (4) sft in Mar.
Zacharova (IRE) 5-2fav (11-6) Held up last, headway, ridden 12th, mistake 4 out, kept on to go 2nd approaching last, 2nd of 9, 13l behind Sporting Rebel (11-7) at Exeter 2m 7f nov hcp chs 0-110 (4) sft in Mar.
Keepatem (IRE) 5-2fav (11-12) Led until 8th, led 10th until next, soon ridden, weakened 3 out, 3rd of 5, 31l behind Young Dancer (11-7) at Taunton 2m 7f hcp chs 0-115 (4) hvy in Mar.
Sycho Fred (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Held up, reminders 3rd, closer order 7th, ridden from 11th, blundered 5 out, held from 2 out, 5th of 9, 21l behind Perange (10-2) at Kempton 3m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs in Mar.
Read All About It (IRE) 2-1fav (11-1) In touch chasing group, headway when blundered 13th, led 2 out, stayed on well flat, won at Market Rasen 3m 1f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd in Aug beating Ad Murum (11-1) by 5l, 11 ran.
Carryduff 7-2fav (11-3) Held up in rear, headway 13th, effort approaching 4 out, no impression, 4th of 11, 27l behind Super Road Train (11-3) at Carlisle 3m 2f hcp chs 0-110 (4) sft in Mar.
Padre (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, hit 5th, weakened after 11th, tailed off and pulled up 5 out in race won by Arceye (10-4) at Chepstow 3m hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd, 14 ran.
Nagam (FR) 11-2 (10-12) Led until 2nd, tracked leaders, led after 8th until approaching 14th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Hazeljack (9-7) at Fontwell 3m 4f hcp chs 0-110 (4) hvy in Mar, 10 ran.
Radnor Lad 9-2 (11-2) Held up, headway 4 out, ridden 2 out, chased winner and every chance flat, held up towards finish, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Royal Mackintosh (11-0) at Carlisle 3m nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs in Mar.
Croc An Oir (IRE) 9-2 (11-7) Patiently ridden, held up, headway 16th, close 3rd last, stayed on to go 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind The Ring (11-5) at Warwick 3m 5f hcp chs 0-100 (4) sft in Mar.
