in rear, jumped right 2nd, mistake next, headway 7th, soon ridden, weakened approaching 10th, mistake 12th, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
mistake 1st, in rear, blundered 4th, never really going, mistake 7th, no chance from 12th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
stumbled 1st, in rear, mistake 4th, headway 10th, 4th when mistake 3 out, jumped right 2 out, soon hung left and weakened
in rear, ridden 9th, headway 14th, 5th 3 out, stayed on flat
held up in rear, ridden 8th, mistake 11th, struggling 12th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
chased leader until 6th, blundered 7th, lost place after 10th, mid-division when slipped up on bend after 11th
led, clear 14th, ridden approaching 3 out, headed approaching 2 out, no extra last
mid-division, headway 9th, went 2nd approaching 12th, mistake 3 out, led approaching 2 out, 4l clear last, idled, joined flat, just prevailed
chased leaders, lost place 3rd, mistakes 5th and 6th, no chance from 10th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, went 2nd approaching 7th until 11th, soon ridden, outpaced 14th, plugged on
prominent, mistake 1st, lost place 10th, no impression after
mid-division, headway approaching 8th, mistake 11th, ridden approaching 14th, went 2nd approaching last, joined winner flat, just denied
chased leaders, lost place approaching 10th, weakened 14th
Nonrunner
The solid claims of Arceye win the day but there are a number of potential dangers lurking in the field. The selection had proved rather inconsistent in the past but he's turned over a new leaf of late and was only denied a four-timer by a short-head. He has been handed another 6lbs for that and is a whopping 34lbs higher than when his run started but he may not be done with yet and has plenty to recommend him. Paddy's Tern is a winner here over hurdles but has stamina issues to resolve on his chase debut whilst Toni Alcala didn't appear too willing at Huntingdon earlier in the week. Chopneyev and Mister Apple's may feature whilst support for either of the lightly raced pair Would You Believe or Bergerac may provide a clue as to their chances. In truth, not too many can be confidently dismissed but Arceye has solid claims and, as such, deserves the nomination.
Paddy's Tern 16-1 (10-13) Took keen hold, soon steadied towards rear, not fluent 5th, headway 7th, every chance approaching 2 out, soon beaten, 2nd of 9, 10l behind Phardessa (10-10) at Worcester 3m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Apr.
Toni Alcala 3-1 (10-11) In rear, ridden 5th, behind from 7th, 3rd of 5, 22l behind Orfeo Conti (11-5) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd.
Superrollercoaster 14-1 (11-9) Prominent to 8th, in touch until 10th, soon behind, 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.
Mister Apple's (FR) 11-2 (10-12) Mid-division, ridden and lost touch 15th, weakened next, took poor 3rd close home, 3rd of 9, 23l behind Colorado Pearl (11-2) at Wincanton 3m 1f hcp chs 0-120 (3) gf.
Would You Believe 10-1 (10-1) Hampered 1st, chased leaders, weakened approaching 2 out, tailed off, 6th of 12, 32l behind Cruising River (11-5) at Ascot 3m hcp chs 0-130 (3) gs in Nov.
Arceye 15-2 (11-3) In touch, reminders 13th, soon went handy, led 3 out, headed near finish, 2nd of 10, shd behind Lucky Luk (10-11) at Towcester 3m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Apr.
Bergerac (NZ) 9-1 (11-12) In touch, chased leaders 5 out, soon weakened, behind when pulled up 3 out in race won by Captain Aubrey (11-1) at Towcester 3m hcp chs 0-100 (4) sft in Nov, 15 ran.
Nevada Red 7-1 (11-0) Led 2nd, headed 11th, weakened approaching 3 out, 6th of 9, 15l behind Mistress Nell (10-7) at Bangor 3m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs in Apr.
Blaze Ahead (IRE) 16-1 (10-5) Led until 10th, soon weakened, 9th of 12, well behind Cava Bien (10-6) at Exeter 3m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gf.
Ever So Slightly (IRE) 5-1 (11-7) Held up mid-division, blundered 4th, weakened from 7th, tailed off, 7th of 13, well behind Alam (11-8) at Market Rasen 2m 4f cnd hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Apr.
Willie John Daly (IRE) 25-1 (11-10) Mid-division, ridden 4 out, weakened from next, 4th of 12, 22l behind High Five (10-0) at Kelso 3m 1f cnd hcp chs (5) hvy in Jan.
Acertack (IRE) 8-1 (10-10) Chased leader until 2 out, soon ridden, stayed on towards finish to regain 2nd at post, 2nd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Carryduff (11-11) at Towcester 3m hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf.
Jacarado (IRE) 33-1 (10-8) Prominent, hampered 1st, not fluent 4th, challenged 11th, led 12th to 4 out, still every chance 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 6th of 15, 24l behind Earcomesannie (9-9) at Towcester 3m hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf.
Follow The Flow (IRE) 11-2jt-fav (11-1) In rear, mistake 2nd, plugged on, 4th of 14, 45l behind Arceye (11-10) at Towcester 3m hcp chs (5) gs in Apr.
Chopneyev (FR) 10-3 (11-7) Prominent, led 7th to 4 out, one pace, 2nd of 11, 8l behind Sparkling Taff (11-6) at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs in Apr.
