tracked leaders, close 3rd 4 out, led last, driven clear
chased leader, led 8th until 13th, ridden and weakened next
held up in last trio, some headway before 4 out, 5th and outpaced after 4 out, one pace into modest 4th next, no impression when mistake and dropped to 5th 2 out, weakened
never fluent, mistake 6th, behind, plugged on before 2 out, never on terms
chased leaders, badly bumped and rider lost iron briefly 1st, pushed along in 4th after 4 out, weakening in 5th when stumbled next, modest 4th again 2 out
mid-division, headway after 10th, 2nd 4 out, every chance from next, pushed along before 2 out, 3rd and looking held when blundered and rider lost reins last
led, went badly right 1st, headed 8th, lost place 10th, behind from next, tailed off 4 out, soon pulled up
chased leaders, 2nd after 8th, led 13th, slight lead and pressed from 3 out, ridden and headed last, kept on same pace run-in
held up in last pair, tailed off when went badly left and stumbled 13th, pulled up before next
Saint Roque has had just the two runs over fences and fitness is unlikely to be an issue. He's well treated on his hurdles form but his completion rate is a worry. Gentleman Jon fell in a Grade 2 at Wincanton last time but still appeared to be travelling well at the time and will appreciate the drop in grade. By The Boardwalk has also been struggling to get round lately while Royalraise has his first start since June and makes his chasing bow, though has won a point-to-point. KILMURVY hasn't done much wrong so far over the larger obstacles. He came up against a well-handicapped Nicholls runner last time at Kempton earlier this month and, though 4lb higher, should give another good account.
Saint Roque (FR) 10-11fav (11-0) Tracking leader, fell 2nd, at Kempton 2m 4f (3) gd in May.
No No Mac (IRE) 6-4fav (11-8) Tracked leaders, tracked winner when landed awkwardly 9th, weakened before 3 out, tailed off, 4th of 5, dist behind Kingswell Theatre (11-1) at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp (3) sft in Nov.
By The Boardwalk (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Took keen hold in rear, headway when fell 6 out, at Kempton 3m hcp (3) gd in Nov.
Kilmurvy (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway 3 out, chased leaders next, kept on under pressure, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Port Melon (11-6) at Kempton 3m hcp (3) gd in Nov.
Gentleman Jon 16-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, 2nd 5th, led briefly 8th, 1/2 length down when fell 11th, at Wincanton 2m 4f (1) sft in Nov.
Rydon Pynes 4-1 (11-3) Held up in mid-division, headway 10th, not much room 4 out, one pace next, no extra when not fluent 2 out, 5th of 9, 18 3/4l behind Wizards Bridge (10-10) at Exeter 3m hcp (3) sft in Nov.
Boardwalk Empire (IRE) 40-1 (11-12) Led to 4th, tracked leaders, blundered next, lost place 3 out, behind next, 17th of 19, dist behind Roll On Ruby (10-3) at Cheltenham 3m hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Royalraise (IRE) 2-1fav (11-5) Led until 6th, led next, not fluent and headed 4 out, led again after 3 out, driven and headed when mistake last, no impression on winner, stayed on same pace flat, 2nd of 10, 9l behind Vivant Poeme (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 6f (4) gd in Jun.
Ballyadeen (IRE) 11-4fav (11-4) Chased leaders, jumped left, 4th at 3rd, moderate 4th 3 out, soon no impression, 6th of 13, 22 1/4l behind Westerner Point (11-4) at Clonmel 2m mdn sft in Mar.
