in touch, 5th when blundered and unseated rider 4th
prominent, outpaced 14th, rallied approaching 2 out, kept on, one pace
with leaders, led 11th, headed next, outpaced 14th, left 2nd 4 out when blundered and nearly unseated rider, pressed leader 2 out, led flat, ridden out
keen prominent, led 5th, headed 11th, led again next, fell 4 out
in touch, joined leaders 12th, left in lead 4 out, clear next, reduced lead 2 out, headed flat, kept on
in rear, bludered 2nd, mistake and unseated rider 4th
led, headed 5th, remained prominent, ridden 13th, outpaced next
Nonrunner
A rejuvenated MASTER D'OR won at Uttoxeter last month and nearly caught Tuskar Rock over 3m at Lingfield three weeks ago. He revels in soft ground, will stay today's longer trip and has won off a higher mark in the past. Sophie Leech's gelding is preferred to Strongbows Legend who is dropped in class after a respectable effort at Doncaster, but Western Whisky will relish this test of stamina and looks a threat. Gentleman Jimmy has won a hurdle race here over today's distance and should go well back over the larger obstacles.
Double Pride 4-1 (11-4) Prominent, blundered 2nd, weakening when blundered 11th, pulled up before 4 out, tailed off, in a race won by Mostly Bob (11-12) at Doncaster 3m nov hcp chs (0-125) (3) gd in Jan, 11 ran.
Rebel Melody (IRE) 9-2 (11-6) Chased leaders, led 6th until 11th, stayed close up until weakened before 3 out, 6th of 12, 21l behind Sea Saffron (10-10) at Wincanton 3m 1f cnd hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs.
Deep Pockets (IRE) 8-1 (11-8) With leader until 8th, ridden and lost place before next, 12th of 17, well behind Snake Charmer (11-1) at Warwick 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gs.
Strongbows Legend 8-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, hit 10th, ridden and some headway before 5 out, went remote 3rd 2 out, kept on, no impression, 3rd of 11, 18l behind Mostly Bob (11-12) at Doncaster 3m nov hcp chs (0-125) (3) gd in Jan.
Western Whisky (FR) 12-1 (11-5) Towards rear, ridden and behind after 7th, stayed on from 3 out, went 4th after 2 out, kept on flat to take 3rd post, 3rd of 12, 10l behind Brenin Cwmtudu (10-8) at Hereford 2m 5f hcp chs 0-115 (4) sft in Jan.
Ya I Know (IRE) 16-1 (9-12) Mid-division, reminders before 8th, soon struggling, tailed off 18th, pulled up before 5 out, in a race won by General Hardi (10-11) at Catterick 3m 6f hcp chs 0-130 (3) gs in Jan, 14 ran.
Gentleman Jimmy 8-1 (11-3) Tracked leader, lost place 4 out, soon weakened, 8th of 12, 28l behind Gilwen Glory (10-11) at Ffos Las 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Jan.
Master d'Or (FR) 7-2 (11-11) Held up, mistake 12th, in rear and still plenty to do 4 out, stayed on fom next, went modest 3rd 2 out, strong run final 110 yards, finished well and closed on leading duo close home, 3rd of 7, 1/2l behind Tuskar Rock (11-2) at Lingfield 3m hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft.
