held up, headway 9th, tracking leaders when mistake 16th, soon lost place, stayed on from 2 out, went 3rd flat, no chance with front pair
held up, in rear 15th, some headway on inside approaching 3 out, never involved and well held before 2 out, pulled up before last
tracked leaders, mistake 2nd, about 4 lengths off lead when mistake 3 out, soon weakened, blundered and unseated rider 2 out
mid-division, mistake 2nd, headway 9th, hampered 14th, not fluent 17th, pecked 4 out, 6th and one pace when blundered badly 2 out, soon weakened
led 1st, headed 4th, stayed prominent, pecked 8th, ridden and disputing 5th when fell 4 out
tracked leaders, lost place when mistake 8th, not fluent 15th, mistake next, soon struggling, stayed on flat, no threat
mid-division, headway on inside 15th, tracking leaders 4 out, ridden before 2 out, disputing 3rd and beaten when blundered badly last, weakened flat
held up, headway going well before 4 out, went 2nd next, produced to challenge when blundered and lost momentum last, unable to recover, rallied towards finish
in rear, mistake 8th, struggling 11th, pulled up before 5 out
slowly away, in rear, some headway on outside 9th, never got much closer and outpaced and no impression from 16th
with leader, led 4th, pecked 4 out, pressed when rival blundered and left clear last, driven out
tracked leaders, mistake 12th, challenged after 15th, every chance before 2 out, disputing 3rd and beaten last, weakened flat
mid-division, in rear when mistake 8th, last after 11th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
in rear, ridden after 11th, behind 16th, pulled up before next
slowly away, soon mid-division, chasing leaders 9th, struggling after 15th, pulled up after 3 out
soon prominent on outside, not fluent 9th, every chance when blundered 3 out, one pace in 5th 2 out, weakened last
held up, not fluent 9th, never involved, well beaten 17th, pulled up before 3 out
held up, blundered 8th, mid-division 11th, no impression when pecked 4 out, no chance when mistake 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
led until 1st, prominent, mistake 2nd, blundered and unseated rider 14th
held up, headway 8th, mistake 9th, in touch before 4 out, soon ridden, weakened after 2 out
mid-division, mistake 7th, pushed along and struggling after 10th, blundered badly and well behind 16th
in touch, lost place 3rd, behind after, hampered 4 out, pulled up before next
tracked leaders, lost place 4th, modest headway when mistake 3 out, no impression and soon well beaten
Nonrunner
Indian Castle looks a useful novice and showed he handles the course when successful over 2m5f here in January. The return to a longer trip isn't a problem and Derek O'Connor is among the best amateur riders around. Tranquil Sea won a veterans' handicap at Doncaster last month with the minimum of fuss and also warrants respect while Nina Carberry partners Cause Of Causes, looking to end a frustrating run, for Gordon Elliott. There's No Panic should give Will Biddick a good ride as he won over a marathon trip at Sandown before Christmas, though had finished behind Night Alliance at Ascot earlier. Buddy Bolero was fourth in the National Hunt Chase at last year's Festival and got back to winning ways over hurdles last time but might be a tricky ride for an amateur. David Pipe tries a pair of blinkers on OUR FATHER and we fancy the talented grey to put recent disappointments behind him and come good. The fact that he was sent off joint favourite for the Hennessy in November off a 5lb higher mark suggests he could be well treated today and he's handled these fences well in earlier visits.
Roberto Goldback (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, effort 5 out, plugged on, no impression, 6th of 15, 16l behind The Rainbow Hunter (10-9) at Doncaster 3m listed hcp chs (1) sft in Jan.
Tranquil Sea (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, headway before 4 out, challenged 3 out, led before next, clear before last, eased towards finish, won at Doncaster 3m hcp chs 0-150 (2) gs in Feb beating Time For Rupert (11-4) by 2l, 10 ran.
Twirling Magnet (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) In rear, pushed along in modest 7th before 2 out, went left 2 out and last, 7th of 16, 22l behind Houblon Des Obeaux (11-3) at Ascot 3m Grade 3 hcp chs (4yo+) (1) gs in Nov.
Our Father (IRE) 5-1 (11-8) Mid-division, headway before 5 out, went 2nd before 4 out, in 3rd and one pace 3 out, weakened and lost 3rd before 2 out, left 3rd last, lost 2 places run-in, 5th of 14, 44l behind Rigadin De Beauchene (10-5) at Haydock 3m 5f hcp chs G3 (1) hvy in Feb.
Buddy Bolero (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, not fluent 4th, lost place 6th, rallied 2 out, challenged last, led flat, drew clear final 200 yards, stayed on well, won at Chepstow 3m hcp hdl (2) hvy in Feb beating Kris Spin (11-6) by 10l, 9 ran.
Same Difference (IRE) 12-1 (11-6) In rear, not always fluent, mistake 10th, struggling 15th, tailed off 4 out, soon pulled up, in a race won by Shotgun Paddy (11-7) at Warwick 3m 5f hcp chs G3 (1) sft in Jan, 15 ran.
Indian Castle (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) In touch main group, close up 7th, went 2nd 2 out, led last, ridden flat, held on under pressure towards finish, won at Cheltenham 2m 5f nov chs (2) hvy in Jan beating Annacotty (11-12) by 1 3/4l, 11 ran.
Cause Of Causes (USA) 6-1fav (10-11) Held up, closer order 4 out, 7th approaching 2 out, stayed on well under pressure from last, not quite get to winner, 2nd of 28, shd behind Rockyaboya (10-3) at Leopardstown 3m hcp chs 0-145 sft in Dec.
Lost Glory (NZ) 16-1 (11-9) Soon in rear and struggling, tailed off and pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Night In Milan (10-11) at Doncaster 3m hcp chs 0-150 (2) gd in Dec, 8 ran.
Swing Bill (FR) 10-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, headway 6th (chair), went 2nd 10th until before 2 out, no extra in 4th when not fluent last, 5th of 22, 16l behind Chance Du Roy (10-6) at Aintree 3m 2f hcp chs G3 (1) sft in Dec.
Spring Heeled (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Soon mid-division, kept on same pace under pressure straight, 10th of 28, 26l behind Rockyaboya (10-3) at Leopardstown 3m hcp chs 0-145 sft in Dec.
Balnaslow (IRE) 8-1 (10-11) Mid-division, progress into 6th 4 out, closer 3 out, ridden in 3rd 2 out, no impression winner in 2nd last where slight mistake, no extra in 3rd run-in, lost 3rd close home, 4th of 18, 8l behind On His Own (11-6) at Gowran Park 3m 1f hcp chs in Jan.
Saint Are (FR) 20-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, under pressure 4 out, weakened after next, 4th of 12, 9l behind Sydney Paget (10-13) at Haydock 3m 1f hcp chs 0-145 (2) sft in Nov.
Mumbles Head (IRE) 11-4 (11-7) Tracked leaders, bumped raid before 3 out, led before 2 out, kept on well from last, won at Perth 3m hcp chs 0-140 (3) gs in Jul beating Quito Du Tresor (10-9) by 5l, 5 ran.
Fine Parchment (IRE) 3-1 (10-13) Jumped left at times, led, not fluent 10th, headed after 4 out, weakened 2 out, very tired last, last of 5, well behind Aachen (10-8) at Sandown 2m 4f hcp chs 0-150 (2) hvy in Feb.
Pickamus (FR) 14-1 (11-1) Led until after 10th, 4th and one pace after last, no extra final 150 yards, 4th of 7, 18l behind Double Ross (11-5) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp chs G3 (1) sft in Jan.
There's No Panic (IRE) 9-1 (10-7) Held up toward srear, steady headway 17th, chased leaders before 3 out, went 2nd before last, led last, hard ridden and stayed on flat, all out, won at Sandown 3m 5f hcp chs 0-150 (2) gd in Dec beating Court By Surprise (10-8) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Night Alliance (IRE) 8-1 (10-4) In touch, weakened after 5 out, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Wychwoods Brook (9-11) at Haydock 3m 1f hcp chs G2 (1) hvy in Jan, 10 ran.
Tabhachtach (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Close up and disputed lead from 2nd, slight mistake 7th, led before 3 out, pressed and bad mistake last, stayed on well run-in, headed near line, 2nd of 12, hd behind Wrong Turn (11-4) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp chs 0-123 hvy in Jan.
Gas Line Boy (IRE) 5-1 (11-1) Last pair, not fluent 4th, hampered 10th, blundered 14th, poor 4th before 4 out, jumped slowly next, never on terms with leaders, 4th of 7, well behind Benvolio (11-0) at Newbury 3m (3) gs in Dec.
Quinz (FR) 25-1 (11-10) Held up in touch, not fluent 2nd (water) or 4th, struggling when mistake 10th, well beaten after, 5th of 13, 33l behind Mendip Express (11-7) at Cheltenham 3m 2f hcp chs 0-145 (2) sft in Jan.
Hunting Party (IRE) 10-1 (10-6) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 6 out, weakened and tailed off, 11th of 18, well behind On His Own (11-6) at Gowran Park 3m 1f hcp chs in Jan.
Problema Tic (FR) 16-1 (10-0) Not jump well, chased leaders, mistakes 9th and next, not fluent and reminders 11th, soon lost place, dropped in rear and struggling 13th, mistake next, tailed off, 5th of 7, 37l behind Houblon Des Obeaux (11-6) at Ascot 3m listed hcp chs (1) sft in Dec.
Dursey Sound (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) In rear, outpaced 3 out, never dangerous, tailed off, 15th of 19, well behind Present View (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m 4f (1) gs.
