towards rear, fell 8th
towards rear on inner, headway before 11th, in 6th before 2 out, chased leaders in 3rd before last, kept on from elbow, one pace
held up mid-division, headway from 7th, went 2nd at 11th, led before 2 out, ridden and headed before elbow, kept on same pace, no chance with winner
held up mid-division, towards rear when fell 10th
held up mid-division, in touch when fell 15th
chased leaders to 5th, lost place from 7th, tailed off
held up towards rear, some headway before 3 out, blundered 2 out, never dangerous
chased leaders early, mid-division, weakened before 15th
held up towards rear, headway before 14th, ridden before 2 out, never dangerous
in touch, pecked badly 9th, went 4th from 11th, blunderd badly 14th, weakened 3 out
mid-division, headway on outer 10th, chased leaders before 3 out, outpaced before 2 out, plugged on
tracked leaders on inner, left 2nd from 8th untill 11th, ridden and one pace from last, no impression
with leader, led 3rd, left clear after 8th, ridden and headed before 2 out, weakened last
held up towards rear, ridden and some headway before 2 out, no impression
held up towards rear, fell 8th
held up mid-division, blundered and unseated rider 6th
towards rear, blundered and unseated rider 1st
held up towards rear, mistake 7th, brought down 8th
mid-division, fell 1st
held up mid-division, headway before 12th, chased leaders next, weakened before 2 out
mid-division, blundered 8th, headway 12th, effort before 2 out, soon weakened
towards rear, headway before 10th, chased leaders 3 out, went 2nd last, led before elbow, kept on well, driven out
behind, mistake 1st, pecked badly 9th, mistake 2 out, never dangerous
held up towards rear, fell 2nd
mid-division, fell 10th (bechers)
chased leaders, disputing 3rd when pecked badly and unseated rider 8th
chased leaders on inner, lost place 8th, hampered 12th (canal turn), tailed off
led to 3rd, in 2nd when fell 8th
towards rear, hampered and unseated rider 2nd
held up towards rear, mistake 2nd, mistake 5th, fell 8th
ALFA BEAT completed a five-timer last summer and was kept fresh for Cheltenham's National Hunt Chase by Charles Bryrne. He failed to last out that four-mile trip and finished fourth but can gain compensation here. Shakalakaboomboom scored over three miles at Taunton before finding 2m5f too sharp on his next two starts. He's lurking at the bottom of this handicap and could spring a surprise, especially as Barry Geraghty chooses him over the progressive Forzy Origny. Frankie Figg blazed a trail to land the Grand Sefton here in November and conditions will suit but the biggest threat should emerge from Mon Parrain, who made a spectacular start for Paul Nicholls at Sandown though the handicapper has reacted accordingly with a 16lb rise. Fine Parchment and Dev are others to look out for in a wide-open contest.
Siegemaster (IRE) 9-2 (11-8) Led, mistake 3 out, strongly pressed and disputed, headed entering straight, no extra in 4th 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 9, 21l behind The Midnight Club (11-3) at Fairyhouse 3m 1f chs Grd 2 (1) hvy in Feb.
Scotsirish (IRE) 5-2 (11-8) Held up towards rear, headway into 4th 4 out, ridden and no impression before straight, kept on one pace, 4th of 6, 29l behind Rubi Light (11-6) at Gowran Park 2m 4f chs Grd 2 (1) hvy in Feb.
Mon Parrain (FR) 9-2 (11-8) Tracked leading pair, went 2nd going well 4 out, challenged next, led on bit before 2 out, came clear between last 2, unextended, won at Sandown 3m hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd in Mar beating Appleaday (10-6) by 22l, 8 ran.
Free World (FR) 33-1 (11-5) Always in rear, tailed off when pulled up 3 out, in a race won by Quinz (11-0) at Kempton 3m hcp chs G3 (1) gs in Feb, 16 ran.
Alfa Beat (IRE) 11-2 (11-6) In touch on outside, ridden and effort after 3 out, every chance next, one pace approaching last, no impression flat, 4th of 16, 16l behind Chicago Grey (11-6) at Cheltenham 4m am nov chs (2) gd in Mar.
Consigliere (FR) 20-1 (11-10) Mid-division, headway and in touch 12th, effort 2 out, switched left to chase leading pair approaching last, soon ridden and one pace, no impression when lost 3rd flat, 4th of 20, 10l behind Holmwood Legend (10-6) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp chs G3 (1) gd in Mar.
Ballyholland (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Settled in 5th, slight mistake 3 out, ridden from next, no impression approaching last, kept on one pace, 4th of 6, 11l behind Canaly (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f hdl in Mar.
Edgbriar (FR) 14-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced after 4 out, kept on under pressure until weakened before last, 9th of 20, 25l behind Holmwood Legend (10-6) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp chs G3 (1) gd in Mar.
Forzy Origny (FR) 5-1 (11-1) Led, ridden and headed last, one pace, 2nd of 12, 6l behind Auroras Encore (11-1) at Uttoxeter 3m lstd hcp chs (1) sft in May.
Fistral Beach (IRE) 9-2fav (10-10) Held up in touch, mistake 1st, weakened before 5 out, behind when pulled up approaching 3 out, in a race won by Quinz (11-0) at Kempton 3m hcp chs G3 (1) gs in Feb, 16 ran.
Swing Bill (FR) 14-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, blundered 11th, lost place 4 out, soon beaten, 7th of 20, 10l behind Divers (11-4) at Cheltenham 2m 4f Listed Novice Handicap Chase (0-140) (5yo+) (1) gd in Mar.
Gonebeyondrecall (IRE) 50-1 (10-0) Mid-division, lost place 5 out, tailed off 3 out, pulled up before next, in a race won by Poquelin (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m 5f Grade 3 hcp chs (4yo+) (1) gs in Dec, 16 ran.
Frankie Figg (IRE) 13-2 (11-8) Led, hampered by loose horse approaching 8th, soon headed, blundered badly and unseated rider 8th, in a race won by Crescent Island (11-3) at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp chs 0-150 (2) gs in Feb, 10 ran.
Chasing Cars (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, 8th and mistake 7 out, weakened next, 12th of 16, well behind Carrigmartin (9-10) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp chs sft in Feb.
Passato (GER) 22-1 (11-6) Chased leading pair until not fluent and ridden 7th, weakened from 4 out, poor 5th when blundered last, 5th of 10, 21l behind Aigle D'or (11-3) at Newbury 2m 1f hcp chs 0-145 (2) gs in Nov.
Fine Parchment (IRE) 12-1 (10-4) Chased leaders, went 2nd 4 out, led 2 out, ridden 3 lengths clear last, hard riven and hung right flat, held on, all out, won at Newbury 2m 4f hcp chs G3 (1) gs in Mar beating Tail Of The Bank (10-10) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Gansey (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, led 4 out, headed after next, soon ridden and lost place, weakened after 2 out, 12th of 20, 34l behind Holmwood Legend (10-6) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp chs G3 (1) gd in Mar.
Nevada Royale (FR) 8-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, led 4th, stumbled 3 out, headed before 2 out, no extra from last, 3rd of 7, 7l behind Gansey (11-7) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-135 (3) hvy in Feb.
Postmaster 33-1 (11-9) Held up in rear, headway approaching 4 out, effort approaching 2 out, stayed on strongly after last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Bellflower Boy (10-10) at Ffos Las 3m hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd in Mar.
Shakalakaboomboom (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Mid-division, headway to chase leaders 4 out, outpaced next, weakened 2 out, 9th of 20, 12l behind Divers (11-4) at Cheltenham 2m 4f Listed Novice Handicap Chase (0-140) (5yo+) (1) gd in Mar.
Stormin Exit (IRE) 2-1 (11-12) Tracked leader, led 3rd, mistake and headed narrowly 9th, led again after 4 out, driven and drew clear from 2 out, stayed on well, won at Ayr 2m 4f hcp chs 0-125 (3) hvy in Mar beating Locked Inthepocket (10-11) by 12l, 4 ran.
Always Waining (IRE) 6-1 (11-11) Tracked leader until after 8th, every chance 4 out, no extra 2 out, 4th of 8, 17l behind Gilwen Glory (10-10) at Chepstow 3m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Mar.
Sagalyrique (FR) 16-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, under pressure 13th, weakened approaching 5 out, pulled up 4 out, in a race won by Quinz (11-0) at Kempton 3m hcp chs G3 (1) gs in Feb, 16 ran.
Polyfast (FR) 16-1 (10-4) Mid-division, weakened 11th, pulled up 4 out, in a race won by Quinz (11-0) at Kempton 3m hcp chs G3 (1) gs in Feb, 16 ran.
Pickamus (FR) 14-1 (11-12) Led until 3rd, stayed close 2nd, hit 14th, ridden approaching 4 out, soon weakened, 6th of 9, 45l behind Isn't That Lucky (11-1) at Ludlow 3m hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd in Mar.
Buffalo Bob (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Led until after 1st, chased leader until 8th, stayed close 3rd, chased leader again 18th until 4 out, weakened soon after, tailed off, 5th of 10, well behind Qhilimar (11-2) at Sandown 3m hcp chs 0-135 (3) gs in Feb.
Isn't That Lucky 11-4fav (11-3) Held up in touch, effort when jumped left 2 out, soon outpaced, rallied flat, kept on well towards finish, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Bellflower Boy (10-10) at Ffos Las 3m hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd in Mar.
Dev (IRE) 6-1 (10-2) Mid-division, moderate 10th 5 out, soon no impression, 2nd of 16, 2l behind Ponmeoath (10-9) at Cork 2m 4f Handicap Chase (9yo+) in Mar.
Calusa Caldera (IRE) 11-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 5th, led 3 out, ridden clear approaching last, ran on well, won at Newbury 2m 6f hcp chs 0-130 (3) gd in Mar beating Ravethebrave (11-12) by 13l, 8 ran.
Bible Lord (IRE) 20-1 (10-5) Not fluent 1st, tracked leader, ridden and outpaced after 4 out, kept on under pressure until weakened before 2 out, 8th of 20, 20l behind Holmwood Legend (10-6) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp chs G3 (1) gd in Mar.
