prominent, led before 2 out, driven and headed when mistake last, one pace flat
tracked leaders, ridden after 3 out, close up 2 out, one pace and beaten before last
tracked leaders, took keen hold, slow 1st, ridden after 3 out, challenged from next, stayed on, led close home
jumped right at times, led, ridden after 3 out, headed before next, weakened approaching last
tracked leaders, close up when not fluent 2 out, beaten before last, weakened flat
held up in rear, not fluent 3 out, ridden and weakened before next
mid-division, not fluent 7th, driven and effort on outside to chase leaders after 3 out, close up after next, 4th and beaten when drifted left last
held up in mid-division, ridden and weakened before 2 out
held up in rear, not fluent 5th, headway when not clear run before 2 out, led approaching last, hard pressed, headed close home
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WALT’s victory at Fontwell 11 days ago was not unexpected and he impressed in the way he travelled throughout the race. The second didn’t do much for the form next time but the third is a decent yardstick and Neil Mulholland’s unexposed six-year-old can defy his penalty here. Ardkilly Witness hasn’t raced over hurdles since 2015 but competes off a lower mark than over fences. Wizards Bridge is also better known as a chaser but All For The Best showed he was back on-song at Sedgefield on Boxing day and should give a good account, despite a 6lb higher mark. Mondello and Farm The Rock may be best of the rest.
Walt (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) Held up in mid-division, smooth headway on outside tracking leaders 7th, 3rd travelling well before 2 out, led and hit 2 out, ridden clear from the last, won at Fontwell 2m 3f hcp (3) sft in Jan beating Grand Gold (11-7) by 3 3/4l, 12 ran.
Cadoudoff (FR) 16-1 (11-1) Always behind, slow 2nd, struggling 11th, behind when pulled up before 4 out, at Ludlow 3m hcp (3) gs in Dec.
Chase End Charlie (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) In mid-division until mistake and dropped towards rear 1st, never on terms after, 9th of 12, 30 1/2l behind Kalondra (11-12) at Ascot 2m 6f hcp (3) gs in Dec.
Ardkilly Witness (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Tracked leading trio, went 2nd 4th until 10th, chased leading pair, not fluent 14th, lost 3rd 18th, chased leading trio, pushed along and hit 3 out, rallied into 3rd approaching next where went right, no impression, went badly right last, 3rd of 9, 6 1/2l behind More Buck's (11-12) at Sandown 3m hcp (3) gd in Dec.
All For The Best (IRE) 6-1 (11-10) Mid-division on inside, tracked leaders after 3rd, went 2nd 2 out, soon ridden to challenge, led last, edged right closing stages, kept on, won at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Dec beating Mr Snoozy (11-8) by 3 1/4l, 11 ran.
Quebec 50-1 (10-11) Always in rear, tailed off when pulled up 4 out, at Chepstow 3m hcp (3) gd in Dec.
Doctor Look Here (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, 7th of 11, dist behind Bryden Boy (11-5) at Uttoxeter 2m 7f hcp (4) hvy in Dec.
Istimraar (IRE) 7-2 (11-0) Took keen hold, pressed leader, led over 9f out, headed 8f out, weakened over 5f out, last of 8, dist behind Canadian Diamond (10-13) at Southwell 2m hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Mondello (GER) 7-1 (11-2) Held up in 4th, dropped to last 3rd, smooth headway on inside tracking leading pair and every chance 2 out, no impression and weakened into 4th run-in, 4th of 5, 7 1/2l behind Culm Counsellor (10-0) at Taunton 3m hcp (4) gd in Nov.
Wizards Bridge 50-1 (11-12) Tracked leader to 6th, in touch, driven and outpaced after 3 out, stayed on to take 3rd near finish, no chance with front pair, 3rd of 13, 20l behind Kk Lexion (11-10) at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp (3) sft in Jan.
Farm The Rock (IRE) 9-2 (10-12) Held up, in touch, led 3 out, headed before 2 out, one pace, 4th of 12, 14 1/2l behind Acting Lass (10-12) at Hereford 2m 4f (4) sft in Nov.
