jumped left most of way, led, headed 2 out, soon ridden, readily outpaced approaching last, no match for winner flat
tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced when mistake 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off
held up in touch, tracked leader after 4th, led 2 out, drew readily clear approaching last, in no danger after
with leader to 3rd, tracked leaders, ridden and readily outpaced by front pair 2 out, no danger after
Kentford Mallard has won over fences but, along with Everlanes, has plenty to find with the remaining pair on today’s terms. Annie Mc has a leading chance if taking to the larger obstacles on her hurdling form but IF YOU SAY RUN has the advantage of experience over fences. She scored at Worcester on her chasing bow before finding only the smart Reserve Tank, rated 151, too good over track and trip so Paul Nicholls’ mare makes most appeal having also won in heavy going over hurdles.
If You Say Run (IRE) 3-1 (10-9) Jumped left at times, tracked clear leader, closer at 10th, 2nd after 3 out, stayed on same pace, no chance with winner, 2nd of 5, 3 3/4l behind Reserve Tank (11-2) at Wincanton 2m 4f (1) gs in Nov.
Kentford Mallard 12-1 (11-9) In touch, headway 3 out, soon no impression, 5th of 10, 21l behind Kilbrew Boy (12-1) at Wincanton 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Dec.
Annie Mc (IRE) 11-4 (11-1) Held up last, went modest 4th towards finish, 4th of 6, 17 3/4l behind Papagana (11-0) at Kempton 3m lst (1) gs in Nov.
Everlanes 25-1 (11-3) Blundered 1st, held up, headway 2 out, no impression, 6th of 14, dist behind Nifty At Fifty (11-7) at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in Dec.
