tracked leaders, led 3 out to before next, soon ridden and weakened
mid-division, jumped big 2nd, headway 3 out, outpaced when hit next, soon weakened
mid-division in touch, headway 3 out, switched inside and chased winner before next, soon ridden, lost 2nd between last 2, no impression approaching last
chased leaders to 3 out, soon weakened
led to 3 out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, hit 3rd, headway when hit 3 out, led before next, ridden and stayed on under pressre flat
mid-division, weakened before 3 out
mid-division, headway 3 out, driven to chase leaders before next, weakened between last 2
in touch on outside, lost place 6th, soon behind
always in rear, lost touch 6th, tailed off
mid-division, mistake 5th, chased leaders under pressure 3 out, weakened next
chased leaders on inside, outpaced 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
mid-division, outpaced 3 out, never on terms
tracked leaders, reminders 5th, lost place next, behind when pulled up before 3 out
in touch, mistake 5th, ridden to chase leaders after 3 out, went 2nd between last 2, rallied flat, not reached winner
chased leaders to 6th, soon behind
Nonrunner
Chablais won between the flags in Ireland last March but may just lack the experience to score first time over hurdles in this company. The Reformer's Exeter win has been franked and he's on the upgrade, but Firm Order faces a stiff task under a double penalty and Made In Time was readily brushed aside at Ascot last time. Super Villan has had plenty of chances, as has Nodforms Violet, while the Alan King pair Midnight Prayer and Credit Crunched are best watched returning from lay-offs, so this can go to SYBARITE. Nigel Twiston-Davies' gelding was second in a Grade 2 on his first try at this trip at Cheltenham and sets the standard on that effort.
Firm Order (IRE) 7-1 (11-10) Led, ridden and headed before 2 out, weakened before last, 5th of 12, 9l behind Kauto The Roc (10-8) at Kempton 3m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Nov.
Made In Time (IRE) 11-4 (11-4) Keen, close up, tracked winner 3rd until approaching 4 out, ridden next, weakened between last 2 and lost 2 places, 5th of 12, 15l behind Frascati Park (10-12) at Ascot 2m 3f nov hdl (3) gs in Nov.
The Reformer (IRE) 5-2 (10-12) Tracked leaders, went 2nd and challenged 3 out, ridden last, stayed on under pressure to lead flat, all out, won at Exeter 2m 1f NH nov hdl 4-6yo (4) gs in Dec beating Shinrock Hill (10-5) by 1 1/4l, 14 ran.
Arthur's Pass 5-2fav (10-7) Prominent, took keen hold, ridden over 3f out, stayed on same pace fom over 1f out, 3rd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Cock Of The Rock (11-3) at Worcester 2m NH flat (6) gf in Jun.
Big Bertie (IRE) 66-1 (11-1) Made most until 9th, soon weakened, tailed off, 8th of 10, well behind Penylan Star (11-1) at Exeter 2m 7f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Chablais (FR) 7-2 (12-0) Mid div, 7th 1/2 way, went 3rd 5out, ld from 3out, adv from next, kow, comfortably, won at Horse And Jockey 3m ire ptp gf in Mar beating O'flahertys Man (12-0) by 8l, 11 ran.
Cleaver 12-1 (10-12) Keen hold, held up in rear, mistake and stumbled 6th, hit 3 out, headway to 5th after 3 out, no impression next, 5th of 11, 29l behind Recession Proof (11-5) at Lingfield 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Nov.
Credit Crunched (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Soon chased leaders, driven along after 3 out, went 2nd briefly and mistake 2 out, weakened before last, 4th of 16, 16l behind A French Horse (10-12) at Warwick 2m 5f nov hdl (4) gd in Nov '09.
Highland Legacy 50-1 (10-5) Held up in mid-division, pushed along after 6th, soon in rear, tailed off, 9th of 11, well behind No Secrets (10-12) at Folkestone 2m 6f nov hdl (4) hvy.
Lucius Fabeo (IRE) Alderbrook gelding out of Clontyglass Lass.
Midnight Prayer 13-8fav (11-2) Held up towards rear, headway over 7f out, eased through gap going best to lead over 1f out, ran on well, won at Exeter 2m 1f NH flat (6) gd in Apr beating Thomas Wild (11-2) by 8l, 10 ran.
Mudita Moment (IRE) 10-1 (11-3) Held up mid-division, chased leaders 9f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 16, 13l behind Fishoutofwater (11-3) at Hereford 2m 1f NH flat (6) sft in Mar.
Nodforms Violet (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Held up mid-division, headway after 4 out, led after 2 out, ridden and headed after last, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 13, 2 3/4l behind Diklers Oscar (10-13) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gs.
Sulpius (GER) 200-1 (10-7) Chased winner, 3rd under pressure after 4 out, modest 7th as field came into view final 110 yards, tailed off, 7th of 12, 48l behind Rock On Ruby (11-0) at Newbury 2m hdl (3) gs in Dec.
Sybarite (FR) 8-1 (11-0) Chased leading pair, went 2nd after 3 out, challenged and stumbled 2 out, took narrow lead briefly between last 2, dropped to 3rd soon after, rallied to 2nd again close home, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 7l behind Champion Court (11-0) at Cheltenham 2m 5f nov hdl G2 (1) gs in Nov.
Whispering Jack 125-1 (10-9) Held up, some headway 6th, weakened 4 out, 9th of 12, well behind Frascati Park (10-12) at Ascot 2m 3f nov hdl (3) gs in Nov.
Just Josie 33-1 (10-5) Always in ear, ridden and struggling when hit 4 out, tailed off, 6th of 11, 48l behind Recession Proof (11-5) at Lingfield 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Nov.
Super Villan 11-1 (11-0) Led to 1st, tracked leader, led again before 6th, ridden and headed last, no extra flat, 2nd of 16, 2 3/4l behind Global Power (11-0) at Folkestone 2m 6f mdn hdl (4) sft in Dec.
