with leader, led 4th, headed last, no extra towards finish
prominent, mistake and unseated rider 6th
prominent, went 2nd after 3 out going well, ridden when hampered by loose horse and switched right before 2 out, weakened approaching last
confidently ridden in rear, steady headway 7th, hit 3 out, went 2nd approaching 2 out, led last, went slightly left, ran on
mid-division, never near to challenge
raced keenly, led to 4th, weakened after 3 out
prominent, ridden approaching 2 out, weakening when mistake last
in touch, mistake 2nd, lost place 5th, stayed on from 2 out, went 3rd soon after last
held up towards rear, behind 7th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
took keen hold towards rear, modest 9th when fell 3 out
held up towards rear, pushed along after 6th, behind from next, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
reluctant to race, very slowly away and detached, caught up with rear group before 5th, no chance after 6th, tailed off
mid-division, headway 5th, weakened after 3 out
in touch, weakened approaching 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, raced keenly, headway 5th, weakend approaching 2 out, mistake and unseated rider last
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Nonrunner
THEDREAMSTILLALIVE lived the dream when being gifted a race over fences last time, and he can continue in dreamland by following up here over hurdles from what looks a lenient mark. His hurdles mark is 12lb lower than that over fences, he stays very well, and soft ground suits, and in such a poor race the fact that he is in form is a major positive, so we will stick with him. Low Delta acts on any ground and also appreciates a stiff test of stamina, though he remains a maiden after 20 starts and will probably find at least one too good. Blue Hills is an interesting contender. Peter Hiatt's gelding stays well on the flat, where he races mainly on artificial surfaces. As a Southwell winner then he may be able to handle softer ground, and if the market speaks positively of his chance then he would look worth an interest. Little Rort needs a favour from the handicapper, while Yellow Jersey needs the ground to dry out significantly before racing, and we will oppose them all with Thedreamstillalive.
Ramvaswani (IRE) 10-3 (10-2) Behind, mistake 2nd, tailed off when unseated rider at the 10th in race won by Mattaking (10-5) at Fakenham 2m 5f amt hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd, 8 ran.
Mistified (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Mid-division, headway after 6th, no extra from 3 out, 8th of 17, 44l behind Deep Pockets (11-7) at Exeter 2m 5f amt hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Dec.
Thedreamstillalive (IRE) 4-1 (11-6) Led, hit 10th, ridden and strongly pressed after 3 out, already headed when left clear 2 out, hit last, won at Folkestone 3m 1f hcp chs 0-110 (4) sft in Dec beating Jades Double (11-5) by 18l, 5 ran.
Low Delta (IRE) 7-1 (10-7) Held up last, headway 6th, chased leaders 3 out, led approaching 2 out, headed last, not pace of winner, 2nd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Acosta (11-0) at Exeter 2m 7f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd.
Could Be Alright (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) In touch, slow jump and reminder 6th, soon well behind, tailed off 3 out, 6th of 8, well behind Little Josh (10-12) at Lingfield 2m 3f nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Carrickmines (IRE) 7-2 (10-13) Mid-division, ridden and weakened after 5th, 12th of 17, well behind Deep Pockets (11-7) at Exeter 2m 5f amt hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Dec.
Blue Hills 8-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders and keen, weakened approaching 3 out and pulled up 3 out in race won by High Jack (11-8) at Towcester 2m 3f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Apr, 16 ran.
Arabian Sun 40-1 (10-12) Always behind, 7th of 15, 48l behind Mount Benger (11-7) at Folkestone 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs.
Mapledurham (IRE) 200-1 (10-9) Always in rear, 13th of 15, well behind Hibiki (10-13) at Ludlow 2m nov hdl (4) gd in Feb.
Winning Show 20-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, mistake 6th, soon ridden, kept on under pressure after 2 out, 5th of 14, 13l behind Rosoff (10-9) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy in Dec.
Wiesenfurst (GER) 7-2fav (10-8) Held up in rear, jumped left and hit 3rd, jumped left 5th, plugged on under pressure after 3 out, never in contention, 6th of 14, 17l behind Rosoff (10-9) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy in Dec.
General Alarm 100-1 (9-10) Held up in rear, under pressure 12th, tailed off when tried to refuse last and fell at the last in race won by Ferimon (11-8) at Fakenham 3m hcp chs 0-120 (3) gs, 12 ran.
Pelo Du Bief (FR) 33-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened 6th, 9th of 18, 33l behind Lady Pilot (11-7) at Huntingdon 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Dec.
Vanormix (FR) 50-1 (10-4) Towards rear, ridden 6th, soon weakened, 7th of 17, 36l behind Deep Pockets (11-7) at Exeter 2m 5f amt hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Dec.
Yellow Jersey 16-1 (10-10) Mid-division, headway on bit approaching 3 out, ridden 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 13, 16l behind Hearty Dove (10-4) at Wincanton 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Dec.
Little Rort (IRE) 10-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, lost place 5th, ridden 8th, plugged on, 3rd of 10, 26l behind Tastes Like More (10-2) at Hereford 3m 2f sll hdl (5) gs in Dec.
Optimum (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Led until mistake and headed 3 out, soon under pressure and weakened, 11th of 19, 28l behind Lordsbridge (10-11) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Feb.
Custers Last Stand (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Took keen hold, mid-division, headway to track leaders 2nd, weakened after 3rd, tailed off, 12th of 16, well behind Belcantista (10-12) at Exeter 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
