led to 5th, led again narrowly before next, headed 7th, remained prominent, ridden after 3 out, no impression from next, weakened flat
mid-division, hit 4 out, outpaced before next, soon weakened, pulled up before last
raced keenly, mid-division on inside, headway to join leaders on outside after 5th, lost place 7th, weakened and pulled up after 4 out
held up behind, not fluent 7th, headway before 3 out, chased leaders next, ridden and stayed on to challenge and every chance between front pair after last, no extra in 3rd final 110 yards
tracked leaders on outside, ridden and lost place after 4 out, behind from next, tailed off
raced keenly, in touch on inside, led 5th to before next, led again 7th, hard pressed after 3 out, ridden and headed between last 2, no extra flat, just held on for 4th
held up behind, some headway into mid-division after 4 out, never threatened leaders, weakened and pulled up before last
held up behind, headway on inside when not clear run and switched right after 3 out, ridden after next, kept on, not reach leaders, just failed for 4th
always towards rear, pushed along 7th, beaten when blundered 3 out
tracked leaders, driven into close 2nd before 3 out, upsides when not fluent next, ridden to lead narrowly between last 2, kept on until headed and no extra inside final 100 yards
held up, always towards rear
mid-division, chased leaders after 5th, outpaced after 3 out, never on terms, weakened before last
in touch, pushed along when lost place 7th, headway under pressure before 3 out, ridden to chase leaders next, stayed on to lead inside final 100 yards, going away towards finish
prominent to 3rd, mid-division, lost place and behind from 6th, pulled up before 4 out
held up, always behind
in touch, outpaced 3 out, never on terms, weakened before last
tracked leaders, ridden after 3 out, one pace when not fluent next and again last, never able to challenge
mid-division on outside, lost place before 3 out, soon beaten
pressed leader, ridden after 3 out, lost place next, no impression before, weakened flat
mid-division, chased leaders when mistake 3 out, switched inside next, soon ridden, kept on same pace, never getting to leaders
towards rear, outpaced when blundered 3 out, soon weakened
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BRIO CONTI was a 25/1 chance when winning at Ascot in February but showed that was no fluke with a fine fourth off a 5lb higher mark in last month’s Coral Cup. He’s been raised a further 2lb but looks the one they all have to beat in this with the sharper track in his favour. Canardier was only half-a-length behind at Cheltenham and is a pound better off so rates the danger while Admiral Barratry could go well at much bigger odds nearer the foot of the handicap. Apart from when finding 3m too far in a Grade 2 at Haydock, Lucy Wadham’s novice has been running well since opening his account at Huntingdon on Boxing Day. Esprit Du Large looks to be on an upward curve and Push The Tempo would have each-way claims on the pick of his form. The selection’s stablemate Mont Des Avaloirs also warrants a mention but this is a big ask for Kobrouk after nearly two years on the sidelines. Sternrubin should be prominent and is preferred to Wait For Me of the two Hobbs runners.
Mohaayed 40-1 (11-12) Led, headed before 2nd, pressed leader until led again before 2 out, headed last bend, stayed on same pace flat, 7th of 24, 8 3/4l behind Ch'tibello (11-5) at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp (1) gs in Mar.
Brio Conti (FR) 10-1 (11-5) Mid-division, smooth headway to track leaders after 4 out, challenged after next, led briefly before last, ridden and no extra flat, 4th of 25, 2 1/4l behind William Henry (11-10) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Kobrouk (FR) (11-0) 6th of 7, dist behind Saint Lino (10-12) at Auteuil 2m 6f hvy in May.
Canardier (FR) 14-1 (11-0) Held up behind, headway after 4 out, hampered next, chased leaders 2 out, ridden and every chance before last, one pace flat, 5th of 25, 2 1/2l behind William Henry (11-10) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Mister Fizz 100-1 (11-3) Prominent, ridden after 2 out, weakened before last, 16th of 24, 14 3/4l behind Ch'tibello (11-5) at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp (1) gs in Mar.
Sternrubin (GER) 25-1 (10-13) Prominent, every chance last bend, disputing 4th when mistake last, kept on same pace flat, 6th of 24, 8 3/4l behind Ch'tibello (11-5) at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp (1) gs in Mar.
Mont Des Avaloirs (FR) 7-1 (11-9) Held up in rear, some late headway, never a factor, 7th of 14, 15l behind Al Dancer (11-8) at Ascot 2m hcp (1) gs in Feb.
Knight In Dubai (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) In touch on outside, tracked leaders 4 out, upsides next, led narrowly before 2 out, driven and headed turning in, lost place before last, soon weakened, 13th of 25, 11 1/4l behind William Henry (11-10) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Mount Mews (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Refused to race, at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp (2) gs in Mar.
Point Of Principle (IRE) 9-2 (11-7) Chased leaders, lost place 6th, ridden after 4 out, weakened before next, 9th of 12, dist behind Ballyandy (11-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (2) sft in Jan.
Project Bluebook (FR) 9-2 (8-11) In touch in mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon outpaced, no impression after, 9th of 10, 5 3/4l behind Ravenous (8-7) at Chester 1m 6f hcp (3) sft in Sep.
Push The Tempo (IRE) 9-1 (12-2) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner 2 out, no impression and lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 6, 4 1/4l behind Myplaceatmidnight (11-9) at Plumpton 2m 5f (4) sft in Mar.
Three Musketeers (IRE) 9-1 (10-6) Mid-division on outside, close up 10th, reminders after 14th, lost place 5 out, behind from 4 out, tailed off, 8th of 11, 35 3/4l behind Wakanda (10-10) at Haydock 3m 2f hcp (1) gs in Jan.
Brecon Hill (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Led, 2nd, hit 4th, pushed along and headed 3 out, lost 2nd on long run before next, weakened, 4th of 7, 26 3/4l behind Southfield Stone (11-2) at Kempton 2m (1) gd in Feb.
Joke Dancer 5-1 (11-7) Mid-division, headway after 5th, weakened after 2 out, 11th of 12, 18 1/2l behind Winston C (11-12) at Kelso 2m hcp (2) gd in Mar.
Esprit Du Large (FR) 9-4 (11-8) Always prominent, led after 3 out, clear last, easily, won at Hereford 2m 4f (4) gs in Mar beating Newtown Boy (11-8) by 10l, 13 ran.
Tedham 4-1fav (11-11) Mid-division, headway 3 out, challenged 2 out, pressed leader last, soon led, kept on, won at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp (3) gd in Jan beating Tight Call (11-3) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
Admiral Barratry (FR) 12-1 (11-5) Mid-division, pushed along chasing leaders before 2 out, plugged on, 6th of 18, 5 1/2l behind Third Wind (11-5) at Sandown 2m 4f hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Caltex (FR) 9-2 (10-9) In touch, tracked winner after 4th, outpaced after 4 out, ridden next, no chance after, lost modest 2nd near finish, 3rd of 4, 16 1/4l behind Crucial Role (11-8) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f hcp (3) gd in Feb.
Doctor Dex (IRE) 33-1 (10-8) Held up behind, headway on inside after 2 out, soon chased leaders, ridden and unable to quicken between last 2, well held before last, 7th of 24, 16 1/2l behind Early Doors (11-10) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp (2) gs in Mar.
Landsman (IRE) 6-1 (11-8) Led, jumped left 3 out, edged right and badly bumped before 2 out, soon headed, every chance last, held by winner flat, kept on, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Musical Slave (11-0) at Ludlow 2m hcp (3) gs in Mar.
Wait For Me (FR) 33-1 (11-0) Held up rear of mid-division, not much room 2nd, closed 7th, ridden and weakened after last bend, well held when mistake and unseated rider last, at Cheltenham 3m hcp (1) gs in Mar.
