held up, headway 7th, hit next, ridden approaching last, led flat, ran on
led to 15th, every chance when blundered and rider lost reins 4 out, not recover, hampered, mistake 2 out
mistakes, always behind, hampered 2nd, tailed off when mistake and unseated rider 15th
hampered and unseated rider 2nd
prominent, led 15th, ridden approaching last, headed flat, ran on
fell 2nd
held up, headway 15th, weakened after 3 out
in touch, weakening when mistake 12th
mid-division, headway 11th, ridden 3 out, jumped right 2 out, soon weakened
prominent, ridden after 4 out, weakened next
Nonrunner
Red Brook Lad can get the better of An Capall Dubh and Bosham Mill, with Drombeag an obvious contender if lining up. The latter lined up with a favourite's chance at Sedgefield on Tuesday, and so is unlikely to turn out, but if he did, that would put a different complexion on the race. However, in his likely absence, this still looks an above average hunter-chase in which Red Brook Lad gets the nod. Charles Fox's veteran has been a revelation since teaming up with Charlotte Tizzard, winning four of his last five outings under rules, and has been in form between the flags as well. He only just gets three miles on an easy track so today's conditions are perfect for him and he can prove too good for An Capall Dubh. Sheila Crowe's charge did us a favour when dominating proceedings here a fortnight ago to gain his first success under rules, and with Richard Burton in the plate again, he will go close. Bosham Mill ran a blinder when second to Drombeag at Huntingdon, given that he had been absent for 789 days no less. A former Listed winner on the Flat, he has the class to be involved in the finish as well. All things considered though, Red Brook Lad looks the safest option and can make up for the fact that connections do not intend running him at Cheltenham or Aintree by at least adding yet another victory to his tally.
Red Brook Lad 4-1 (12-4) Held up, headway 15th, challenged 3 out, led 2 out, ran on well, won at Wincanton 3m 1f hts chs (6) gd beating No Retreat (12-0) by 2l, 13 ran.
An Capall Dubh (IRE) Evensfav (11-10) Led 2nd, jumped left 8th, hit 9th, driven out, won at Ludlow 3m hts chs (5) gf beating Montebank (11-3) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Raiseapearl 20-1 (11-6) Mid-division, pushed along 5 out, soon beaten, 5th of 9, 30l behind The Butterwick Kid (11-6) at Newcastle 3m hts chs (6) sft.
Arctic Sky (IRE) 12-1 (12-5) fell in race won by Saint Reverien (12-5) at Weston Park 3m ptp gf, 10 ran.
Bosham Mill 11-4 (11-11) Close up, chased leader 10th, led before 2 out, headed and stayed on near finish, 2nd of 12, nk behind Drombeag (12-0) at Huntingdon 3m hts chs (6) gd.
Chaparro Amargoso (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) Keen in mid-division when pulled up at the 10th in race won by Phoenix Phlyer (11-11) at Ludlow 2m 4f hts chs (H) hvy in Mar, 11 ran.
Good Bone (FR) 50-1 (12-4) Held up towards rear, headway when fell at the 15th in race won by Red Brook Lad (12-4) at Wincanton 3m 1f hts chs (6) gd, 13 ran.
Magicien (FR) 9-1 (11-3) Towards rear, headway 15th, ridden 4 out, weakened 2 out, 4th of 10, 10l behind An Capall Dubh (11-10) at Ludlow 3m hts chs (5) gf.
Mondial Jack (FR) 11-1 (12-0) Held up in mid-division, hampered and unseated rider at the 15th in race won by Red Brook Lad (12-4) at Wincanton 3m 1f hts chs (6) gd, 13 ran.
Montebank (IRE) 50-1 (11-3) Held up, headway 11th, went 2nd 4 out, ridden, every chance last, not quicken, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind An Capall Dubh (11-10) at Ludlow 3m hts chs (5) gf.
Drombeag (IRE) 13-8fav (12-0) Held up in touch, every chance from 3 out, mistake next, driven to lead near finish, won at Huntingdon 3m hts chs (6) gd beating Bosham Mill (11-11) by a nk, 12 ran.
