chased winner, soon clear of remainder until 11th, weakened 4 out, soon behind, dismounted after finish
led chasing group, left 3rd at 3rd, headway to be in touch 9th, chased winner 11th, ridden and mistake 3 out, challenged and every chance last, driven and stayed on
held up in rear, left 4th at 3rd, headway to be in touch 10th, ridden and went remote 3rd 12th, kept on, no chance with leading pair
made all, set strong gallop and soon clear in leading trio, jumped slowly 13th, pressed from 3 out, driven and stumbled on landing last, rallied and stayed on
soon behind, mistake 4th, never dangerous
chased winner until fell 3rd
Kercabellec comes in great form and is hard to oppose, Insurgent and Dalriath should prove to be the main dangers. Tom Messenger has ridden the selection to his three victories and takes off a valuable five pounds this afternoon. The manor of their Market Rasen success last time sugests the handicapper may still be struggling to get to grips with the six-year-old and a four-timer looks on the cards. Insurgent returned to winning ways last time out and there could be more to come this afternoon, Meanwhile Dalriath has been knocking on the door all season and certainly deserves to pick up a first prize. Day du Roy is not the force of old but could still have a say in the finish, however we cannot ignore Kercabellec in his current mood and he gest a confident vote.
Kercabellec (FR) 4-1fav (10-10) Led from 3rd, clear approaching 2 out, driven out, won at Market Rasen 2m 6f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs in Mar beating Denvale (11-4) by 7l, 11 ran.
Dalriath 9-1 (11-5) Held up, headway when jumped left 3 out, one pace, 5th of 8, 7l behind Clearly In Motion (11-5) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf in Mar.
Insurgent (IRE) 7-1 (10-7) Held up in touch, ridden after 2 out, led last, stayed on well, won at Kelso 2m 1f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs beating Yankee Holiday (10-9) by 3l, 12 ran.
Day du Roy (FR) 9-1 (11-1) Always in rear, ridden and weakened 13th, tailed off when pulled up 4 out in race won by Be Telling (11-12) at Fakenham 3m hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs in Feb, 6 ran.
Roman Rampage 28-1 (10-2) Mid-division, ridden approaching 7th, soon behind, tailed off, last of 10, well behind Delightful Cliche (11-0) at Towcester 3m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Mar.
Spider Boy 4-1 (9-11) Jumped slow 2nd and 3rd, chased winner until 9th, outpaced from 11th, 3rd of 6, 37l behind Be Telling (11-12) at Fakenham 3m hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs in Feb.
