tracked leaders, challenged going well over 2f out, shaken up over 1f out, soon ridden and one pace, no impression with front pair when lost 3rd inside final furlong
made most, driven and headed over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, one pace
mid-division, outpaced over 3f out, never on terms, weakened over 1f out, tailed off
mid-division, tracked leaders over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to challenge on inside over 1f out, led inside final furlong, held on
tracked leaders, challenged 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
towards rear, outpaced over 4f out, soon weakened, tailed off
behind and pushed along after 4f, well behind 4f out, stayed on through beaten horses from over 1f out, never nearer
mid-division on outside, outpaced over 3f out, never on terms
tracked leaders, effort over 3f out, soon driven and one pace, weakened over 1f out
disputed lead to halfway, lost place over 6f out, soon behind and lost touch, tailed off
held up in rear, headway over 3f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, edged right, kept on, not reach front pair
in touch on outside, driven over 3f out, weakened 2f out, tailed off
in touch, outpaced over 3f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace under pressure final 2f, not reach leaders
mid-division, ridden and lost place halfway, soon behind, tailed off 6f out, eventually completed
mid-division, ridden over 4f out, never near leaders, weakened over 1f out, tailed off
towards rear, outpaced over 4f out
mid-division on inside, outpaced over 3f out, never on terms, weakened over 1f out
Nigel Twiston-Davies has won two of the last four renewals and allows Champion Bumper winner Ballyandy takes his chance under a penalty. But that extra 4lb could be all-important as Cheltenham second and third, Battleford and Bacardys, have every chance of turning the tables and Pride Of Lecale wasn't beaten far despite only finishing 13th. Utility is one of the least exposed and the Uttoxeter winner is held in high regard while Any Drama was an impressive winner at Thurles in January. WILLOUGHBY COURT is two from two on soft going and his yard won this last year. He's had a break since his latest success and looks a value alternative against those with apparently stronger form.
Ballyandy 5-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, rallied over 1f out, stayed on to challenge inside final furlong, led narrowly inside final 100 yards, just held on, won at Cheltenham 2m (1) gd in Mar beating Battleford (11-5) by ns, 23 ran.
Any Drama (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Led and disputed, led after 4f, ridden clear 2f out, kept on strongly from over 1f out, won at Thurles 2m hvy in Jan beating Sutton Manor (11-12) by 22l, 16 ran.
Atomix (GER) 6-4fav (11-7) Held up in touch, headway to challenge over 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on to lead towards finish, won at Musselburgh 2m mdn (6) sft in Feb beating Moonman (11-7) by 1l, 11 ran.
Bacardys (FR) 16-1 (11-5) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, soon chased leaders, ridden and one pace over 1f out, stayed on to take 3rd inside final 100 yards, no impression with front pair, 3rd of 23, 2l behind Ballyandy (11-5) at Cheltenham 2m (1) gd in Mar.
Battleford 25-1 (11-5) Led early, tracked leaders, led again over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, hard pressed inside final furlong, headed narrowly inside final 100 yards, kept on, just held, 2nd of 23, shd behind Ballyandy (11-5) at Cheltenham 2m (1) gd in Mar.
Bolving (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, driven to challenge over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on strongly, won at Kempton 2m (5) gs in Feb beating Templeross (11-9) by 3l, 11 ran.
King Uther 6-1 (11-3) Made all, driven well over 3f out, clear well over 1f out, stayed on strongly, won at Fontwell 2m 2f mdn (6) gs in Feb beating Crank Em Up (11-3) by 23l, 6 ran.
Manhattan Spring 8-1 (11-9) Held up in touch on outside, took keen hold, went 2nd 11f out, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, not pace of winner, 2nd of 9, 4l behind Peggies Venture (10-9) at Lingfield 2m (6) hvy in Mar.
Pride Of Lecale 50-1 (11-5) Towards rear of mid-division, headway on outside 4f out, chased leaders over 2f out, soon outpaced, no impression final furlong, 13th of 23, 7 1/4l behind Ballyandy (11-5) at Cheltenham 2m (1) gd in Mar.
Red Six (IRE) 11-1 (11-9) Tracked winner until over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 5th of 11, 31l behind Savoy Court (11-2) at Ffos Las 2m (6) gs in Mar.
The Minch (IRE) Flemensfirth gelding out of Akayid.
Utility (GER) Evensfav (11-0) Tracked leaders on inside, went 2nd over 4f out, led over 2f out, clear over 1f out, easily, won at Uttoxeter 2m (6) hvy in Dec beating Boatswain (11-0) by 11l, 7 ran.
Willoughby Court (IRE) 6-4fav (11-7) Made all, clear final 2f, stayed on well, won at Warwick 2m (6) sft in Dec beating Infinityandbeyond (11-0) by 8l, 7 ran.
Cheque En Blanc (FR) (10-1) won at Seiches-Sur-Le-Loir 1m 5f sft in Feb beating Cool de Touzaine (10-1) by 2l, 12 ran.
Jam Session (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, went 2nd going well 2f out, led 1f out, wandered inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Capeland (10-12) at Cheltenham 1m 6f lst (1) hvy in Jan.
Rodneythetrotter 11-4 (10-12) Chased leaders, led 4f out, clear over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Huntingdon 1m 6f (6) sft in Nov beating Shining Romeo (10-12) by 5l, 8 ran.
Zipple Back (IRE) 4-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, headway over 5f out, went 2nd and edged right over 1f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, dropped to 3rd and stayed on same pace, 3rd of 13, 4 1/4l behind Bags Groove (11-4) at Huntingdon 1m 6f (6) gs in Jan.
Competition 16-1 (10-9) Prominent, led over 1f out, kept on and headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Happy Hollow (11-2) at Wetherby 2m (6) gs in Mar.
