always prominent, mistake 4 out, ridden next, chased winner approaching last, no impression
with leader, led 8th, mistake 10th, clear from 3 out, eased towards finish
led, headed 8th, ridden approaching 4 out, weakened next
tracked leaders and keen, weakened approaching 7 out, tailed off, pulled up before 4 out
always behind, pushed along after 7th, pulled up before 3 out
behind and soon pushed along, never dangerous
mid-division, effort when hit 6th out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, chased leaders approaching 8th, chased winner approaching 3 out until approaching last, no extra
held up towards rear, headway to go mid-division approaching 9th, weakened from 5 out
held up in touch, chased leaders when mistake 9th, weakened from 4 out
chased leaders, pushed along after 8th, outpaced, plugged on from 4 out
always towards rear, pushed along from 7th, soon struggling
Nonrunner
Another very competitive heat with most of these exposed performers and we will take NACARAT to land the prize, while Our Jasper, stablemate Corlande and Beggars Cap are all respected. Tony McCoy partners the selection, who was last seen out running into the frame behind Private Be at Exeter on the testing ground he loves. This trip is ideal for him, any more rain would definitely be to his advantage, and the champ can hopefully help to get him home on front. Our Jasper and Corlande both represent the in-form yard of Donald McCain and both have claims here. The former has winning course form to his name, albeit over shorter, and while he is competitive from this mark he might just find a couple too good over this far unless the ground dries out. Corlande won't have any problems getting home in these conditions and has a nice racing weight here, and although he won from the same mark of 119 over hurdles he is 9lbs higher than his best winning mark over fences so he has a bit to do. Beggars Cap handles soft ground but looks better when he can hear his hooves rattle and he has so far been unconvincing over this trip so we will take him on. Edmo Yewkay has his conditions and is looking better handicapped now, so don't rule him out at a decent price, Rebel Rhythm seems to have lost his way but would be thrown in on his best form, while both Lord Jay Jay and Its Crucial need the handicapper to relent. Nacarat can come home in front.
Yes Sir (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, weakened soon after 2 out, 7th of 14, 21l behind Stan (10-11) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp chs Grd 3 (1) gs.
Nacarat (FR) 11-2 (11-7) Led, ridden approaching 4 out, headed 3 out, no chance with winner when hit 2 out, 2nd of 6, 9l behind Private Be (11-7) at Exeter 2m 1f Grad Ch (2) sft in Dec.
Dev (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) Chased leader until after 3 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace from next, 5th of 13, 15l behind Master Medic (11-5) at Ascot 2m 1f hcp chs 0-140 (2) gs in Dec.
Lord Jay Jay (IRE) 14-1 (11-1) Led to 5 out, hit next, weakened after 3 out, 7th of 9, 33l behind Santa's Son (11-6) at Wetherby 2m hcp chs (2) sft in Dec.
Milan Deux Mille (FR) 125-1 (10-9) Led 1st to 4th, led 6th until headed approaching 16th, soon weakened, finish tailed off, 15th of 40, well behind Comply Or Die (10-9) at Aintree 4m 4f Grand National (1) gd in Apr.
Nirvana Swing (FR) 20-1 (11-2) Jumped right, led 4 out, ridden to lead again 2 out, headed last, no extra flat, 3rd of 12, 6l behind Akilak (11-4) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp chs (2) sft in Dec.
Edmo Yewkay (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) Prominent, led 4 out, headed 2 out, no extra approaching last, 5th of 12, 9l behind Akilak (11-4) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp chs (2) sft in Dec.
Our Jasper 7-2fav (11-2) Chased leader, took closer order 6th, ridden approaching 3 out, kept on from last, 3rd of 11, 7l behind Laskari (11-5) at Doncaster 2m 3f hcp chs 0-140 (2) sft in Dec.
Its Crucial (IRE) 11-2 (10-13) Held up, headway after 7th, ridden to dispute 4th 2 out, switched left approaching last, kept on same pace, 4th of 13, 13l behind Master Medic (11-5) at Ascot 2m 1f hcp chs 0-140 (2) gs in Dec.
Corlande (IRE) 4-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge 2 out, every chance last, no extra close home, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Ellerslie George (11-9) at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp chs 0-125 (3) sft in Dec.
Le Roi Rouge (FR) 18-1 (10-8) In touch, not fluent 1st, mistake and lost place 11th, no danger after, 7th of 12, 12l behind Akilak (11-4) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp chs (2) sft in Dec.
Rebel Rhythm 9-1 (10-10) Led, ridden and headed 4 out, beaten when fell 2 out in race won by Polar Gunner (9-11) at Wetherby 2m hcp chs 0-130 (3) sft in Dec, 8 ran.
Otage De Brion (FR) 9-1 (11-0) Led to 6th, hit 5 out, weakened after 3 out, 3rd of 11, 13l behind Pop (11-0) at Doncaster 2m 3f beg chs (4) sft in Dec.
Beggars Cap (IRE) 10-1 (11-10) Held up in touch, ridden 3 out, kept on to challenge last, led and driven out flat, won at Musselburgh 2m hcp chs 0-120 (3) gf in Nov beating Moor Spirit (10-7) by 2l, 7 ran.
