held up, not fluent 3rd, headway after 6th, ridden approaching 2 out, one pace approaching last
tracked leaders, mistake 2nd, led approaching 3 out, soon ridden, ran on well flat
led, reminders after 3rd and 6th, headed 7th, weakening when mistake 8, tailed off and pulled up before 9th
mid-division, headway 8th, ridden after 3 out, weakened approaching last
in touch, prominent when pulled up after 9th, lame
held up, ridden 8th, soon well behind, tailed off
held up, headway after 8th, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened approached 2 out
with leader, led 7th, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, weakening when hit last
chased leaders until after 8th, tailed off
held up and behind, steady headway after 9th, mistake 3 out, ridden approaching 2 out, chased winner and hit last, one pace flat
held up, reminders after 6th, lost touch after 9th
took keen hold, mid-division, jumped right 1st and 2nd, headway after 6th, ridden after 3 out, no impression approaching last
Nonrunner
In a very modest event Alagon appeals as the safest choice, with Bengo and Thyne For Intersky recommended as the main dangers. The Ian Williams trained five-year-old hit winning form last time following some promising efforts in better company. He appreciated the step up in trip when beating Castlemore in that Bangor contest and has plenty going for him again today. Thyne For Intersky hasn't raced since refusing in a decent event at Cheltenham back in November. His previous form puts him in with strong claims here, but as with all Jonjo O'Neill runners, you have to tread carefully. Bengo hit winning form when dead-heating with Il Duce at Newbury last month. He wasn't disgraced last time when fourth to Halcon Generlardais and he will be difficult to keep out of the frame. Alfie's Son appears to be the best of the others, but Alagon is expected to make it back to back victories.
