chased leaders, outpaced 13th, rallied approaching 3 out, stayed on to chase winner run-in, no impression
chased leader, hampered 9th, led soon after, headed 2 out, weakened last
held up, went prominent approaching 3 out, weakened flat
in touch, chased leaders 10th, weakened approaching 3 out
always behind, outpaced 11th, jumped slow 5 out, soon pulled up
held up, led briefly after 9th, tracked leaders, weakened 2 out
held up towards rear, headway to go close up 9th, hit 3 out, led next, kept on well
led, fell 9th
mid-division and mistakes, chased leaders 10th, weakened approaching 4 out
Nonrunner
Time Bandit made a highly satisfactory chasing debut at Chepstow when connections exploited what was a lenient mark, issued on the evidence of his novice hurdle form. That said what he beat were a bunch of exposed, staying chasers in very testing conditions and he is opposable today. Red Scally gets the nomination having broke his chasing duck at Fakenham last month in what was admittedly a weak contest. The positives to be taken form the contest are that he raced quite lazily indicating more could be in the offering. He could potentially be well treated, racing off a mark 8lb lower than his last victory over hurdles. The worry would be the drop back in trip. David Pipe does very well with the select team he sends to Scotland and Time Bandit is the obvious danger. Something Silver appeared very one paced when beaten by the exposed Jefertiti on his last two outings. Mr Multifix won a beginners' chase last time, a race remembered more for the exit of his rival than his victory. It is hard to forecast the outcome of the race, had his rival completed but he is an improving sort. Red Scally is not the easiest to predict but gets the vote.
Mr Multifix (IRE) 13-8fav (10-11) In touch, chased leader 10th, ridden, 1 length down and staying on when left distance clear last, eased flat, won at Ayr 2m 4f beg chs (4) hvy in Mar beating Nasrha (10-0) by a distance, 10 ran.
Something Silver 3-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, challenged 4 out, soon ridden, kept on and every chance, held flat, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Jefertiti (11-12) at Ayr 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) hvy in Mar.
Just For Men (IRE) 7-1co-fav (10-7) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 4 out, effort 3 out, weakened after 2 out, eased when beaten flat, 6th of 16, 23l behind Island Flyer (10-12) at Newbury 2m 6f nov hcp chs 0-130 (3) sft in Mar.
La Dame Brune (FR) 20-1 (10-6) Held up towards rear, mistakes 3rd and 6th, headway 12th, mistake 4 out, soon weakened, 8th of 15, 36l behind Strawberry (10-12) at Newbury 2m 6f mrs hcp chs (1) sft in Mar.
Red Scally 6-4fav (11-0) Held up in touch, driven to chase leaders 13th, every chance 3 out, led approaching last, ridden out, won at Fakenham 3m beg chs (4) gd in Mar beating Leopold (10-11) by 4l, 5 ran.
Time Bandit (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Held up and raced wide, pecked 11th, headway 5 out, led soon after 3 out, kept on (green), won at Chepstow 3m hcp chs 0-95 (5) hvy in Feb beating Kiltimoney (10-6) by 2l, 15 ran.
Reap The Reward (IRE) 15-8fav (10-10) Held up, headway 3 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, 4th of 16, 18l behind Noir Et Vert (10-7) at Perth 3m nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Apr '06.
Maura's Legacy (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Prominent, mistake 5th, disputing lead when slow and headed 6 out, soon weakened and pulled up 5 out in race won by Prince Of Leisure (11-12) at Down Royal 3m beg chs hvy in Mar, 13 ran.
Stand On Me 9-2 (11-7) Always towards rear, 7th of 11, 35l behind Barney (9-9) at Carlisle 2m hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs.
Manadam (FR) 8-1 (10-12) Held up in touch, hit 6th, outpaced 4 out, soon no impression, 4th of 7, 37l behind Companero (11-8) at Ayr 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Mar.
