chased leader from 2nd until 4 out, stayed pressing for 2nd until went right approaching 2 out, weakened between last 2
led until after 1st, stayed chasing leaders, reminder after 5th, ridden 8th, weakened approaching 3 out
in touch, hit 7th, lost place and ridden 4 out, hung left after 3 out but some progress, weakened 2 out
mid-division, blundered 3rd, mistake 4th, lost place, behind when pulled up before 7th
always behind, struggling 4 out
held up, pushed along 6th, struggling before 3 out
always prominent, went narrow 2nd 4 out, still 5 lengths down last, stayed on flat to catch tiring leader near finish
held up, headway on inside when jumped slowly 9th, went 4th approaching 3 out, weakened last
took keen hold, led after 1st, sent clear from 4 out, still 5 lengths ahead last, tied up and caught near finish
raced keenly in mid-division, mistake 8th, progress when mistake 4 out, slightly outpaced after 3 out, stayed on same pace flat
held up towards rear, hit 2nd, ridden before 8th, struggling 4 out
took keen hold, raced on outer in mid-division, headway after 3 out, still 8 lengths down 2 out, kept on flat
Nonrunner
Roznic can prove too good for Nippy Des Mottes, Stan and Allumee. There was a lot to like about the performance of Roznic at Kempton in March when Peter Winkworth's charge disposed of his rivals with ease, and as he still appears to be well handicapped compared to last year, this back-to-form individual is taken to follow up under Leighton Aspell. Nippy Des Mottes was profitable to follow over hurdles, but since being switched to the bigger obstacles has not been the most reliable character, and although he is likely to be there or thereabouts, is definitely worth taking on. Stan has not had the best of luck this season, and a mistake two out cost him in the race won by Bambi De L'Orme at Aintree last week. He turns out again quickly and could make his presence felt along with Allumee who is closely matched with Glengarra whom he beat at Newbury in March. Rapide Plaisir made all in novices company at Ludlow last time but has much more to do in this company, and for the winner we return to Roznic.
Palua 9-1 (11-7) Jumped slightly left throughout, led until 9th, weakened 3 out, behind when mistake, stumbled and unseated rider last unseated rider in race won by Marcel (11-7) at Ascot 2m 1f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gs in Feb, 7 ran.
Figaro du Rocher (FR) 100-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, mistake 11th, ridden and weakened 4 out, 9th of 23, 21l behind Andreas (10-11) at Cheltenham 2m hcp chs Grd 3 (1) gs in Mar.
Nippy Des Mottes (FR) 9-4 (11-6) Tracked leaders, headway 6th, led briefly 8th, soon ridden to chase leaders, outpaced, stayed on to chase winner, held after last, 2nd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Pearl King (11-7) at Ludlow 2m nov chs (3) gf.
Allumee 8-1 (11-6) In touch, close up when blundered 9th, led narrowly 2 out, kept on, driven out, won at Newbury 2m 1f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gd in Mar beating Glengarra (11-2) by 1l, 11 ran.
Flying Spirit (IRE) 20-1 (10-2) Mid-division, hit 1st, headway and close 3rd when hit 11th, soon ridden, weakened after 3 out, 8th of 12, 21l behind Misty Dancer (9-13) at Ascot 2m 3f hcp chs (2) gd in Mar.
Roznic (FR) 5-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, went 2nd 2 out, led approaching last, drew clear run-in, won at Kempton 2m hcp chs 0-120 (3) gd in Mar beating Espoir Du Bocage (11-8) by 4l, 8 ran.
Glengarra (IRE) 7-1 (11-8) Close up, 2 lengths down in 2nd when blundered 2 out, beaten when hit last, 2nd of 12, 11l behind Turgeonev (11-12) at Haydock 2m hcp chs 0-130 (3) gd.
He's The Gaffer (IRE) 4-1 (11-5) Held up, smooth headway to chase winner 11th, ridden after 3 out, one pace from next, 5th of 11, 9l behind Stern (10-12) at Ascot 2m 5f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gd in Mar.
Rapide Plaisir (IRE) 15-2 (11-0) Made all, left clear 4 out, easily, won at Ludlow 2m nov chs (3) gf beating Minouchka (10-7) by 14l, 13 ran.
Lindsay (FR) 10-3fav (11-4) Hit 2nd, tracked leaders, not fluent next, went 2nd and hit 4th, led 7th, headed 3 out, weakened from next, 4th of 8, 8l behind Roznic (11-3) at Kempton 2m hcp chs 0-120 (3) gd in Mar.
Alam (USA) 4-1fav (11-9) Led, blundered and headed 10th, weakened 13th, 7th of 11, 28l behind Ma Furie (11-11) at Ludlow 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Mar.
Nifty Roy 7-1 (10-5) Held up, headway 5th, went 2nd 2 out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure to lead flat, won at Carlisle 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd beating Mighty Fine (11-5) by 5l, 11 ran.
Stan (NZ) 33-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, led after 3 out, blundered 2 out, soon headed, weakened, 6th of 15, 9l behind Bambi De L'orme (10-2) at Aintree 2m hcp chs Grd 3 (1) gd.
