tracked leaders, went 2nd after 3 out, led next, ridden and hard pressed last, held on well under pressure flat
tracked leader, driven 3 out, lost place before next, weakening when blundered last
led, driven after 3 out, mistake and headed next, soon ridden and one pace, weakened last
mid-division, mistake 8th(water), not jump well after, lost place 10th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
towards rear of mid-division, pecked 5th, headway and in touch 5 out, outpaced when blundered 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division on outside, reminders from 4th, lost place 10th, soon behind, tailed off
in touch, under pressure when badly hampered 3 out, not recover and soon weakened
held up, always behind, tailed off 3 out
held up towards rear, steady headway 11th, diputed close up 4th and every chance when fell 3 out
in touch on inside, effort 3 out, ridden next, chased leading pair approaching last, no impression flat, lost 3rd towards finish
in touch, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, challenged next, kept on and every chance flat, held towards finish
behind, headway into mid-division 12th, outpaced when hampered 3 out, kept on under pressure from next, went 3rd towards finish, no chance with front pair
mid-division, lost place 5 out, tailed off 3 out, pulled up before next
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, outpaced 4 out, behind when hampered next, tailed off
mid-division, hit 9th, soon under pressure, no impression when hampered 3 out
Little Josh had several of these behind when battling to victory in last month's Paddy Power Gold Cup but he's 9lb higher now and may not be as effective on this better ground. Dave's Dream won well over 2m here latest but there may be a question mark surrounding his stamina over this longer trip, especially if there's a strong pace. That would suit Calgary Bay, who won over 3m on good ground at Doncaster around this time last year and is only a pound higher here. Henrietta Knight's charge has sound each-way prospects, but the handicapper hasn't been as kind to Psycho or the novice Robinson Collonges. GREAT ENDEAVOUR beat Sunnyhillboy over C&D at the Festival in March and will relish conditions today. David Pipe's grey gets the vote as he will have benefited from last month's run behind Little Josh and is fancied to turn that form on its head with those that finished in front.
Poquelin (FR) 14-1 (11-7) Held up in touch, hard driven approaching 3 out, soon under pressure, weakened before last, 5th of 18, 23l behind Little Josh (10-5) at Cheltenham 2m 4f Grade 3 hcp chs (4yo+) (1) gs in Nov.
Mad Max (IRE) 15-2 (11-5) Chased leaders, effort before 2 out, soon no impression, 4th of 18, 17l behind Little Josh (10-5) at Cheltenham 2m 4f Grade 3 hcp chs (4yo+) (1) gs in Nov.
Little Josh (IRE) 20-1 (10-5) Made all, clear 3 out, soon driven, stayed on strongly, ridden out, won at Cheltenham 2m 4f Grade 3 hcp chs (4yo+) (1) gs in Nov beating Dancing Tornado (9-13) by 2 3/4l, 18 ran.
Psycho (IRE) 2-1 (11-10) In touch, 4th 5 out, 3rd next, smooth progress into 2nd after 3 out, brought to stand's side to challenge 2 out, soon led, driven clear from last, easily, won at Naas 2m 3f chs sft in Nov beating Osana (11-10) by 4 1/2l, 5 ran.
Robinson Collonges (FR) Evens0fav (11-7) Tracked leaders, left 2nd 6th, led 8th, soon clear, very easily, won at Hereford 2m 5f nov chs (3) sft in Nov beating Brimley (10-12) by 46l, 3 ran.
Dave's Dream (IRE) 10-3fav (11-5) Chased leading trio, challenged 3 out, led and quickened before 2 out, in command before last, pushed out and kept on strongly flat, won at Cheltenham 2m hcp chs 0-145 (2) gd in Nov beating Grand Lahou (10-4) by 8l, 11 ran.
Northern Alliance (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, no impression from before 2 out, 11th of 25, 24l behind Dolphin Bay (11-2) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft in Nov.
Finger Onthe Pulse (IRE) 18-1 (10-11) Tracked leader, jumped left 5 out, hard driven approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 12th of 18, well behind Little Josh (10-5) at Cheltenham 2m 4f Grade 3 hcp chs (4yo+) (1) gs in Nov.
Noble Alan (GER) 4-1 (11-7) Held up in last pair, steady headway 9th, chased leaders after 3 out, ridden to challenge and hit 2 out, rallied to well held 3rd post, 3rd of 8, 7l behind Woolcombe Folly (11-6) at Ascot 2m 1f hcp chs (2) gs in Nov.
Calgary Bay (IRE) 9-4 (11-8) Tracked leader, pushed along before 3 out, kept on under pressure, no chance with winner, 2nd of 4, 8l behind Fiendish Flame (11-8) at Bangor 2m 1f grad ch (2) sft in Nov.
Great Endeavour (IRE) 5-1 (10-4) Held up in touch, mistake 4th, chased leaders 8th, effort 3 out, soon weakened, 6th of 18, 25l behind Little Josh (10-5) at Cheltenham 2m 4f Grade 3 hcp chs (4yo+) (1) gs in Nov.
Sunnyhillboy (IRE) 12-1 (9-12) Held up in rear, headway 4 out, chased leaders next, never on terms, 7th of 18, 29l behind Little Josh (10-5) at Cheltenham 2m 4f Grade 3 hcp chs (4yo+) (1) gs in Nov.
Gonebeyondrecall (IRE) 11-4 (11-5) Tracked leaders, jumped well until mistake 5 out, dropped to 4th, ridden in moderate 2nd entering straight, kept on one paced, 2nd of 6, 9l behind Beau Michael (11-5) at Tipperary 2m 4f nov chs (1) in Oct.
Duers (IRE) 7-2fav (11-12) Held up early, headway 4th, led after 7th, strongly pressed 3 out, ridden clear before last, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp chs 0-130 gd in Oct beating Old Si (11-3) by 4 1/2l, 9 ran.
Matuhi 3-1 (11-5) Chased leader, led 7th, joined 4 out, headed soon after next, driven before 2 out, no extra last, 2nd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Aigle D'or (11-3) at Newbury 2m 1f hcp chs 0-145 (2) gs in Nov.
Pigeon Island 25-1 (10-0) Raced in rear, struggling 9th, some late headway, never nearer, 9th of 18, 35l behind Little Josh (10-5) at Cheltenham 2m 4f Grade 3 hcp chs (4yo+) (1) gs in Nov.
