midfield, steady headway 13th, ridden 5 out, in touch when hampered by faller and unseated rider 4 out
in touch, relegated to midfield 7th, towards rear 12th, lost touch and pulled up before 13th
towards rear, headway between horses before 19th, ridden and progress before 4 out where hampered, stayed on into distance 2nd before last, kept on but no chance with winner
midfield, not fluent 11th, ridden after 5 out, well beaten 4 out, hit 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
midfield, not fluent 5th, hit 16th, headway on outside before 5 out, ridden before 4 out, kept on
midfield, unseated rider 3rd
held up towards rear, headway 16th, chased leaders 19th, travelled strongly to lead before 4 out, cruised clear before 2 out, won hard held
midfield on outside, awkward 2nd, took closer order 11th, not fluent 14th, chased leader 17th, close up 5 out, ridden after 4 out, weakened before 2 out
held up in rear, some headway before 5 out, plenty to do when forced to switch before 3 out, kept on from before 2 out
midfield, hit 12th, blundered 13th, ridden after 5 out, weakened quickly and pulled up before 4 out
prominent, hit 13th, lost ground before 17th, regained position when hit 18th, chased leader 5 out, weakened before 4 out, beaten when pulled up before 3 out
held up in rear, some headway before 5 out, progress when ridden 3 out, kept on but never dangerous
led, headed 5th, awkward 6th, led 10th, headed 11th, stumbled on landing 13th, ridden and weakened before 5 out where not fluent, pulled up before 4 out
in rear, well adrift 18th, pulled up before 4 out
pressed leader, led 5th, headed 10th, led 11th, headed 13th, not fluent 15th, ridden and lost ground quickly 18th, in rear 5 out, pulled up before 4 out
held up in touch, awkward 16th, headway 18th, ridden before 4 out, driven to chase clear leader 2 out, one pace from last
midfield, awkward 5th and lost place, towards rear 12th, pushed along after 17th, ridden in rear 18th, hit 5 out, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
prominent, lost place 17th, steadily lost ground from 5 out, one pace from 4 out
towards rear, rapid headway on outside 9th, close up 10th, led 13th, not fluent 5 out, ridden and headed when fell 4 out
towards rear, awkward 1st and rider lost iron, regained iron 3rd, hit 11th and 14th, pushed along after 17th, headway into midfield 5 out, hampered 4 out, one pace
midfield, relegated towards rear 11th, ridden after 5 out, lost touch and pulled up before 4 out
prominent, hit 7th, awkward 10th, lost place 16th, towards rear when not fluent 17th, ridden after 5 out, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
prominent, not fluent 3rd and dropped to midfield, towards rear 5th, in rear 6th, lost touch 7th, awkward 8th, ridden after 11th, tailed off when pulled up before 13th
NonRunner
Via Dolorosa was travelling with purpose when hampered and unseating his rider in the Becher Chase at Aintree in December and may have been feeling the effects when pulled up in the Sussex National at Plumpton the following month. He is firmly back on track and merits close inspection here. Last month’s Eider Chase at Newcastle provides several clues with Win My Wings coming out on top and Innisfree Lad and Court Master third and fourth respectively. The winner’s trainer also saddles February’s Kempton runner-up Kitty's Light, who stays well, but last year’s fifth COOL MIX could offer greater value. The grey has been brought along quietly this term by Iain Jardine and is 6lb lower than 12 months ago with Alan Doyle taking off a further 7lb. The Ferry Master was fourth last year and also has a chance in first-time blinkers and Ask A Honey Bee could go well at a price. Jersey Bean and Ashtown Lad are others to consider and Stormy Judge was in good form around this time last year. Fantastikas looks the pick of the remainder.
Hill Sixteen 25-1 (11-0) Chased leaders on inside, lost place at 11th, rallied on inside chasing leaders turning in, switched right and went 3rd before 2 out, driven and went 2nd before the last, every chance when mistake last, driven and stayed on same pace run-in, 2nd of 7, 1l behind Nuts Well (11-6) at Kelso 2m 7f lst (1) sft in Mar.
Vintage Clouds (IRE) 33-1 (10-6) Chased leader until 7th, chased leaders, bad mistake 9th, lost place next, towards rear and never travelling after, tailed off 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Cheltenham 3m 1f hcp (1) gs in Mar.
Kitty's Light 16-1 (11-2) Held up in rear, headway out wide chasing leaders before 3 out, hit next, went 2nd between last two, stayed on same pace, no chance with winner, 2nd of 14, 2 3/4l behind Cap Du Nord (10-3) at Kempton 3m hcp (1) gs in Feb.
Fantastikas (FR) 8-1 (10-6) Chased leaders on inside, switched out before 3 out, not fluent 2 out, weakened approaching the last, 7th of 24, 12 3/4l behind Corach Rambler (10-2) at Cheltenham 3m 1f hcp (1) gs in Mar.
Fidux (FR) 7-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, weakened before 3 out, 5th of 7, 17 1/4l behind Two For Gold (11-12) at Doncaster 3m hcp (2) gs in Dec.
Jersey Bean (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Prominent throughout, pressed leader before 4 out, led 4 out, pushed along before 3 out, hit 3 out, headed narrowly 2 out, ridden before last, 3 lengths down run-in, stayed on strongly to lead final strides, won at Haydock 3m 4f hcp (3) gs in Nov beating Furius De Ciergues (10-0) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Win My Wings (IRE) 11-2fav (11-0) Mid-division, headway to chase leaders 21st, led 3 out, went clear approaching last, ridden flat, stayed on well, won at Newcastle 4m 1f hcp (2) gs in Feb beating Eclair Surf (11-11) by 1 3/4l, 16 ran.
Ashtown Lad (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Chased winner before 2nd, led 7th until 9th, no impression from 3 out, lost 2nd flat, 3rd of 4, 7l behind Ahoy Senor (11-5) at Wetherby 3m (1) gd in Feb.
The Wolf (FR) 3-1 (11-0) In rear, in touch, not fluent 9th, hit 19th, ridden after 5 out, headway into 4th 4 out, went 2nd 2 out, stayed on resolutely from before last, gaining but not reach winner, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Captain Cattistock (10-1) at Musselburgh 3m 7f hcp (2) gd in Feb.
Stormy Judge (IRE) 8-1 (10-7) Held up in rear, progress into 5th 3 out, challenged entering straight, disputed travelling well before 2 out, ridden and headed after 2 out, no extra in 5th last, 5th of 12, 22l behind Diol Ker (10-5) at Naas 3m 1f hcp hvy in Mar.
Via Dolorosa (FR) 11-4 (11-5) Made all, clear 2 out, unchallenged, won at Fakenham 3m hcp (3) gs in Mar beating Potters Legend (11-3) by 20l, 5 ran.
Prime Venture (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Towards rear, outpaced before 4 out, rallied from 2 out, went 3rd last, stayed on, no impression, 3rd of 7, 12 1/2l behind Indy Five (10-5) at Newbury 3m 2f hcp (2) sft in Mar.
Chirico Vallis (FR) 5-2 (10-13) Close up, ridden and under pressure at 3 out, outpaced and rallied before 2 out, every chance at final fence, weakened close hone, 3rd of 5, 1 1/4l behind Up Helly Aa King (10-0) at Doncaster 3m hcp (2) sft in Feb.
Innisfree Lad (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Midfield, headway to chase leaders 17th, prominent 19th, pushed along before 3 out, ridden approaching next, kept on from last, 3rd of 16, 8 1/4l behind Win My Wings (11-0) at Newcastle 4m 1f hcp (2) gs in Feb.
One More Fleurie (IRE) 125-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, jumped slowly 3rd and next, pushed along after 4 out, pushed along and weakened before next, 17th of 24, 33 1/2l behind Corach Rambler (10-2) at Cheltenham 3m 1f hcp (1) gs in Mar.
Major Dundee (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, jumped right 5th, ridden 4 out, challenged last, every chance when switched right to get round elbow flat, held towards finish, 2nd of 5, 1 1/4l behind Fuji Flight (11-0) at Newbury 2m 7f hcp (3) sft in Mar.
History Of Fashion (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Rear of mid-division, hampered 4 out, ridden in 8th 3 out, went 6th next, improved into 3rd at last, kept on without threatening leaders, 3rd of 11, 6l behind Velvet Elvis (11-7) at Navan 3m hcp sft in Mar.
Court Master (IRE) 11-1 (10-12) Prominent, led 3rd, headed after 6th, pushed along 20th, ridden and every chance 3 out, kept on one pace from 2 out, 4th of 16, 12 1/2l behind Win My Wings (11-0) at Newcastle 4m 1f hcp (2) gs in Feb.
Ask A Honey Bee (IRE) 11-8 (11-4) Jumped right at times, led sole rival, driven along after 4 out, headed before 2 out, soon beaten, last of 2, 4 3/4l behind Champagnesuperover (10-12) at Catterick 3m 1f (3) gs in Mar.
The Ferry Master (IRE) 10-11fav (10-13) Close up, mistake 5 out, led after 4 out, ridden after 2 out, 3 lengths ahead last, ran on but tired and headed final strides, 2nd of 3, nk behind Geryville (10-4) at Newcastle 2m 7f hcp (3) gs in Mar.
El Paso Wood (FR) 80-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, headway 16th, led 21st, headed 3 out, lost 2nd and fading before last, 4th of 18, 19 1/2l behind Screaming Colours (10-9) at Uttoxeter 4m 2f hcp lst (1) sft in Mar.
Cool Mix 5-2fav (11-9) Led, jumped left on occasions, pressed 4 out, headed after 3 out, ridden 2 out, stayed on but no match for winner, 2nd of 8, 5l behind Glen Forsa (11-12) at Musselburgh 2m 6f hcp (3) gd in Feb.
Strong Economy (IRE) 11-2 (11-8) Led until 1st, led 2nd, headed next, chased leader, mistake 10th, ridden after 15th, every chance when fell 4 out, at Ayr 3m hcp (4) sft in Mar.
Streets Of Doyen (IRE) 150-1 (11-4) Not fluent in rear, mistake 7th, ridden 10th, behind 13th, pulled up after next, at Cheltenham 3m (1) sft in Mar.
