mid-division, headway 7th, led next to 2 out, soon ridden, kept on flat
in touch, headway 6th, weakened 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before last
always behind tailed off when pulled up before 6th
mid-division, headway 5th, weakened 7th, tailed off when pulled up before last
prominent, ridden and lost place after 6th, soon behind
tracked leaders to 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
held up and behind, headway 7th, led on bit 2 out, ridden and headed approaching last, hung right and weakened flat
mid-division, headway 6th, weakened 8th, tailed off when pulled up before last
behind from 3rd, tailed off when pulled up before last
mid-division, headway 6th, ridden approaching 2 out, soon weakened
held up and behind, headway 6th, ridden 2 out, kept on one pace
led to 3 out, weakened next, behind when pulled up before last
towards rear, hung left bend after 5th, headway 8th, weakened next, tailed off when pulled up before last
held up, headway 6th, led approaching last, stayed on well
tracked leaders to 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 7th
always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up before last
mid-division, headway 6th, weakened next, tailed off when pulled up before last
prominent to 3rd, tailed off when pulled up before 6th
prominent, mistakes 3rd and 4th, soon lost place, tailed off when pulled up before 6th
Hanover Square may supplement recent gains at the expense of Jaloux d'Estruval, Dantes Venture and Camross in the opening event on the card. The Nigel Twiston-Davies-trained eight-year-old came good at Huntingdon 10 days, when his battling qualities came into play, as he repelled his rivals. He has shaped well since reverting back to the smaller obstacles, and despite a rise in the weights, is worth supporting if in the same mood. Jalou d'Estruval is back over hurdles for the first time since 2001, hopefully to get his confidence back after unseating in the Agfa Diamond Chase. His target is the Grand Military Gold Cup in March so connections will be hoping that he improves by then. Dantes Venture has the assistance of Sam Thomas so despite his weight, should not be overlooked, while Camross bids to repeat his Boxing Day course win and will not mind the step up in trip. However, he does have more on his plate here, and will do well to master our idea of the winner, Hanover Square.