in rear, unseated rider after 3rd
mid-division, mistake 9th, headway to track leaders 13th, held when mistake last
towards rear, headway 12th, plugged on
always in rear, pulled up before 2 out
led, headed after 7th, led again 12th, ridden when headed 3 out, held from last
tracked leaders, ridden 13th, weakening when mistake 2 out
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 3 out
lost touch, pulled up before 8th
tracked leader, led after 7th, headed 12th, weakened 5 out
tracked leaders, mistake 10th, went 2nd 5 out, led 3 out, pushed clear last
always in rear, pulled up after 13th
mid-division, ran in snatches, weakened 4 out
in rear, stayed on through beaten horses 5 out
held up, headway 5 out, ridden 4 out, soon held
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A number of these, including Prince De Bersy and Fighting Chance, have possibilities whilst Ballyvadden and Iris's Prince have pretty solid claims but we'll take a chance with INCENTIVISE. Craig Roberts has a decent strike rate over fences at this track and it's not beyond belief that this former Irish point winner will be able to show improved form over fences. He was 100-1 and bigger for all four starts over hurdles and performed accordingly but begins his handicap career from a lowly mark as a result. Ballyvadden is the obvious starting point but he has a higher mark to overcome and has yet to win away from Leicester; that said he finished over twenty lengths in front of Mr Big on his penultimate start and could be progressive. Iris's Prince certainly isn't that but he has reached a decent level of form for this yard and has been pretty consistent; those credentials make him worthy of a place on the short-list. There may be more to come from Faneuil Hill and Samsbro whilst Le Briar Soul, Prince De Bersy and Fighting Chance can all have cases made for them but we'll take a chance with Incentivise.
Hivikos (FR) 5-2 (11-9) Held up, ridden and lost place after 10th, behind when pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Picts Hill (11-8) at Wincanton 2m 5f nov hcp chs 0-120 (3) sft in Mar, 5 ran.
Ballyvaden (IRE) 4-5fav (11-9) In touch and keen, hit 9th, pushed along next, ridden to go 2nd approaching 2 out, led approaching last, driven out, won at Leicester 2m 7f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs in Mar beating Sea Cadet (11-0) by nk, 11 ran.
Plum Pudding (FR) 12-1 (10-12) Mid-division, ridden after 13th, soon behind, pulled up after 15th, in a race won by Teeming Rain (11-1) at Exeter 3m 6f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gd in Mar, 14 ran.
Faneuil Hall (IRE) 11-1 (10-13) Not fluent, always in rear, ridden 9th, lost touch 13th, tailed off, 8th of 9, well behind Very Cool (10-8) at Newbury 2m 6f nov hcp chs (0-125) (3) gd in Feb.
Samsbro (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Prominent until weakened after 13th, pulled up before next, in a race won by Teeming Rain (11-1) at Exeter 3m 6f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gd in Mar, 14 ran.
Prince De Bersy (FR) 100-1 (11-0) Mid-division, weakened 3 out, 20th of 23, well behind Andytown (11-2) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp (2) gs in Mar.
Desert Secrets (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, lost place 11th, hampered 13th, plugged on, 4th of 9, 39l behind Free Gift (11-3) at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Mar.
Wild Ground (IRE) 9-2 (10-12) Chased leaders until lost place after 10th, soon ridden, went 4th approaching 4 out, no further impression from 3 out, 4th of 9, 8l behind Cava Bien (11-7) at Taunton 2m 7f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs in Mar.
Junctiontwentyfour 20-1 (11-6) Held up in touch, weakened 4 out, last of 11, well behind Ballyvaden (11-9) at Leicester 2m 7f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs in Mar.
Mr Big (IRE) 11-2 (11-7) Raced in 3rd, pushed along after 11th, blundered next, left 2nd at 17th, hit next, no chance, 2nd of 8, 38l behind Oakfield Legend (11-7) at Sandown 3m am chs 0-130 (3) gs in Mar.
Le Briar Soul (IRE) 3-1 (11-10) Always in rear, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Hazeljack (10-2) at Fontwell 3m 4f hcp ch 0-110 (4) gd in Mar, 7 ran.
Iris's Prince 2-1fav (11-0) Mid-division, headway 12th, ridden after 4 out, stayed on same pace from 2 out, 3rd of 15, 4l behind Solid As A Rock (10-2) at Taunton 2m 7f hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft in Dec.
Incentivise (IRE) 100-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, ridden after 8th, soon weakened, 4th of 10, 46l behind Giles Cross (11-9) at Exeter 2m 7f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Ashwell Lad (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, not fluent 7th, headway after 3 out, went 3rd approaching last, kept on flat, 3rd of 17, 2 1/2l behind Heir To Be (11-12) at Hereford 3m 2f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Mar.
Twilight Eagle (IRE) 11-10fav (10-13) Close up when blundered badly 2nd, in touch when blundered and unseated rider 6th, in a race won by Victor Daly (11-12) at Southwell 3m hcp chs 0-125 (3) gd in Mar, 6 ran.
Georges Boy (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Led from 2nd, headed 10th, reminders next, weakened 15th, behind when mistake 4 out, 4th of 5, 32l behind Hazeljack (10-2) at Fontwell 3m 4f hcp ch 0-110 (4) gd in Mar.
Fighting Chance (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Led to 2nd, chased leader, regained lead before 6th, headed well before 3 out, driven after 3 out, soon weakened, 5th of 7, 36l behind Definity (11-8) at Newbury 3m nov hdl (3) gd in Feb.
Mort De Rire (FR) 14-1 (11-1) In touch, jumped slowly, lost place 5th, headway after 9th, weakened approaching 11th, 12th of 18, well behind Kitski (11-11) at Huntingdon 3m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs in Feb.
