kept wide, led until 4th, stayed on same pace from 2 out, not fluent last, went 2nd flat, no impression on winner
often wide, took keen hold, prominent, slightly outpaced after 4 out, rallied 2 out, led before last, ridden clear flat
tracked leaders, went 2nd after 2nd, led 4th, jumped right and not fluent 4 out, headed before last, no extra and lost 2nd flat
always behind, left remote 4th after 2 out
chased leaders, not fluent 3rd, jumped right 7th, outpaced before 4 out, soon weakened, remote 4th when pulled up after 2 out
Gold Ingot has made the frame the last twice but is still running below par. Veteran Pret A Thou hasn't won over fences since 2011 while Seranwen was weakening when falling at Taunton at the start of the month in the race won by GALLIC WARRIOR. Nigel Twiston-Davies' charge should strip fitter here but may still struggle to take his revenge on Fergal O'Brien's gelding, who will handle to ground better than most. Richardofdoccombe got no further than the first at Wincanton two weeks ago and is one to be wary of now.
Gold Ingot 7-1 (11-12) In touch, lost place 8th, headway 4 out to chase leaders, pushed along before 3 out and outpaced, plugged on and never dangerous, 3rd of 9, 18 1/2l behind Sunny Ledgend (11-8) at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp (4) hvy in Jan.
Pret A Thou (FR) 11-4 (11-12) Held up in touch, took keen hold, closed after 5th, not fluent next, led 2 out, headed on extended run-in, one pace, 3rd of 7, 10 1/4l behind Marlee Massie (11-7) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (5) hvy in Jan.
Gallic Warrior (FR) 2-1 (10-5) Held up in touch, not fluent 3rd, headway to lead 8th, clear 2 out, not fluent last, comfortably, won at Taunton 2m 2f hcp (4) hvy in Feb beating Vic De Touzaine (11-8) by 6l, 7 ran.
Richardofdoccombe (IRE) 25-1 (10-3) In rear when fell 1st, at Wincanton 2m hcp (3) hvy in Feb.
Seranwen (IRE) 8-1 (10-10) Led, jumped right 1st, headed 8th, losing place when fell 9th, at Taunton 2m 2f hcp (4) hvy in Feb.
