prominent, ridden before last, soon weakened
close up, weakened from 2 out
mid-division, lost place after 3rd, soon behind
held up mid-division, headway before 2 out, ridden and every chance before last, kept on and held by winner run-in
towards rear, hampered 1st, never dangerous
always towards rear, ridden before 2 out, never dangerous
always towards rear, weakened before 2 out
led before 2nd, headed before 2 out, weakened before last
held up in touch, headway before 3 out, one pace
prominent, led before and blundered 2 out, soon headed and no extra
hampered 1st, always behind, pulled up before 2 out
close up, weakened before 2 out
in touch, ridden before 2 out, soon weakened
mid-division, fell 1st
behind, hampered 1st, headway before 2 out, ridden before last, kept on run-in
led to 2nd, chased leaders, led again last, kept on well run-in
held up behind, hampered 1st, fell 4 out
held up mid-division, effort before 2 out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, chased leaders 3 out, led before last, headed last, no extra
mid-division, headway after 3 out, ridden before last, kept on run-in
Tamaroc Du Mathan was a staying-on fifth in the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury and may enjoy the extra distance. Downtown Getaway returned from a break to land a gamble over course and distance three weeks ago and a 5lb rise is not excessive. Cervaro Mix had plenty in hand at Huntingdon but has been raised 6lb. THE BUTCHER SAID rattled up a four-timer last summer over this sort of trip. He’s had two runs over 3m this winter on going that would have been softer than ideal but hasn’t been disgraced. Olly Murphy’s charge has solid claims in this if wind surgery has had the desired effect. It would be no surprise to see Smarty Wild bounce back to form but Bullionaire was a disappointing favourite at Exeter having bolted up at Uttoxeter previously. Anytime Will Do may be the pick of the remainder as he’s been struggling to last home over 3m and is now fitted with cheekpieces.
Who's My Jockey (IRE) 20-1 (11-10) Mid-division, struggling 3 out, well beaten next, mistake last, 11th of 14, 25 1/2l behind Phoenix Way (11-4) at Huntingdon 3m 1f hcp (2) sft in Jan.
Downtown Getaway (IRE) 7-2fav (11-8) Led, joined 2 out, joined and mistake last, ridden and narrowly headed run-in, rallied gamely to lead again last 100 yards, won at Kempton 2m 5f hcp (3) gs in Feb beating Palmers Hill (11-10) by nk, 17 ran.
Shantou Village (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) In touch, ridden and lost place after 2 out, pulled up before last, at Cheltenham 3m hcp (2) sft in Jan.
The Butcher Said (IRE) 3-1fav (10-8) Held up behind on outside, headway before 2 out, driven to chase leaders turning in, ridden and kept on same pace flat, no impression with front pair, lost 2 places near finish, 5th of 10, 4 3/4l behind Golan Fortune (10-7) at Cheltenham 3m hcp lst (1) sft in Nov.
The Vollan (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Raced keenly, chased leaders, weakened after 3 out, 8th of 11, 21 1/2l behind Fleur Irlandaise (11-1) at Kempton 2m 5f hcp (2) gd in Nov.
Air Horse One 10-1 (11-4) Raced wide chasing leaders, ridden and weakening when badly impeded 2 out, 6th of 15, 22l behind Nordano (10-0) at Ascot 2m 3f hcp (2) sft in Feb.
Goodbye Dancer (FR) 7-1 (11-8) Held up in rear, struggling when mistake 3 out, soon behind, 13th of 14, dist behind Phoenix Way (11-4) at Huntingdon 3m 1f hcp (2) sft in Jan.
Cervaro Mix (FR) 8-1 (10-9) Made all, ridden before last, kept on well, won at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp (2) gs in Feb beating Tea Clipper (10-12) by 1 3/4l, 10 ran.
Tamaroc Du Mathan (FR) 50-1 (10-3) Held up towards rear, headway on inside after 3 out, kept on run-in, 5th of 24, 1 1/4l behind Pic D'Orhy (11-5) at Newbury 2m hcp (1) gd in Feb.
Coeur de Lion 10-1 (9-11) Prominent on outside, pressed leader final circuit, ridden 2f out, lost place over 1f out, outpaced inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 5 1/4l behind All Yours (9-7) at Kempton 2m hcp (3) pol in Feb.
Bullionaire (IRE) 4-6fav (11-9) Led until 3 out, well held next, no chance with easy winner, finished tired, 2nd of 12, 31l behind Sir Psycho (10-11) at Exeter 2m 1f (4) sft in Jan.
Smarty Wild 9-2 (11-0) Chased leaders, hit 3rd, chased clear leader 3 out, lost 2nd before next, soon weakened, 4th of 11, 10 3/4l behind Mill Green (11-1) at Sandown 2m hcp (2) sft in Jan.
Anytime Will Do (IRE) 9-1 (11-6) Held up in last pair, headway before 2 out, went modest 3rd 2 out, went badly left last, kept on same pace, lost 3rd close home, 4th of 9, 15 3/4l behind One For The Team (11-4) at Newbury 3m hcp (2) gd in Feb.
Garo De Juilley (FR) 12-1 (11-1) Held up towards rear, closer 3 out, 5th and no chance when went badly left 2 out, weakened, 7th of 15, 22 1/4l behind Nordano (10-0) at Ascot 2m 3f hcp (2) sft in Feb.
No Hidden Charges (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Mid-division, weakened before 2 out, 11th of 17, 14 1/4l behind Downtown Getaway (11-8) at Kempton 2m 5f hcp (3) gs in Feb.
Our Power (IRE) 11-1 (11-5) Raced keenly in mid-division, headway chasing leaders 3 out, hung right before next, 3rd and one pace before last, 3rd of 17, 2 3/4l behind Downtown Getaway (11-8) at Kempton 2m 5f hcp (3) gs in Feb.
Didtheyleaveuoutto (IRE) 5-1 (11-0) Mid-division, headway to track leaders from 4 out, in 2nd before 2 out, well held in 4th when fell last, at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp (2) gs in Feb.
Fanfan Du Seuil (FR) 5-1jfav (11-10) Mid-division, lost place 3 out, ridden after next, kept on under pressure before last, never going pace to challenge, 9th of 13, 13 1/4l behind Repetitio (10-2) at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp (3) sft in Dec.
Ballyhome (IRE) 4-1 (11-13) Tracked leader, hit 4 out and 3 out, soon slightly outpaced, led after 2 out, soon challenged, kept on well under pressure, won at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp (4) gs in Feb beating Steady Away (11-4) by 2 1/2l, 9 ran.
Bootlegger (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Raced on inside, held up in mid-division, headway chasing leaders 4 out, hung left and went 2nd before the last, led last, clear when jinked left towards finish, won at Doncaster 2m 3f hcp (4) gs in Jan beating Meteorite (11-1) by 5l, 15 ran.
