tracked leaders, went 2nd 4th, not fluent 7th, lost place before 3 out, soon well behind, pulled up before 2 out
disputed lead until after 1st, chased leaders on outside, went wider before 6th, led briefly before bumped 3 out, 3rd and beaten when mistake 2 out
towards rear, ridden and behind 6th, tailed off 3 out, pulled up before next
disputed lead until after 1st, chased clear leader until 4th, lost place when jumped left and mistake 3 out, soon behind, pulled up before 2 out
held up in rear, headway approaching 3 out, ridden and no impression next, went 3rd before last
a little reluctant to jump off, took keen hold, led after 1st, soon clear, reduced lead 5th, headed before 3 out, weakened and pulled up before next
held up towards rear, went remote 6th before 2 out
held up in rear, went modest 5th before 2 out, no chance
mid-division, headway 6th, led, jumped left and bumped rival 2 out, headed and 2 lengths down when winner made mistake last, stayed on, challenging towards finish, just held
held up in rear, headway from 6th, went 2nd before 2 out, led and 2 lengths ahead when mistake last, pressed towards finish, all out
Having travelled strongly into the straight, CAFE AU LAIT (NAP) was worn down close home here a couple of weeks ago. A 3lb rise is an obvious worry but that’s negated by Bridget Andrews’ claim and a first win since joining Dan Skelton looks on the cards. Scartare has been getting closer and looks to be on a fair mark at present. Edward Elgar is better known as a chaser and is rated higher over hurdles while Goodnight Charlie looks held on the form book. Rock And Roll King is eased in grade, however, and could be interesting.
Gi Jayne (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Held up mid-division, reminders before 4 out, soon lost place, pulled up before 3 out, at Worcester 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Edward Elgar 6-1 (11-2) Led until before 3rd, chased leaders, pecked 8th, lost place next, soon behind, tailed off, 11th of 15, 29l behind Zayfire Aramis (11-10) at Leicester 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Jan.
Rock And Roll King (IRE) 10-1 (10-6) Held up in rear, ridden after 5th, weakened before mistake next, soon pulled up, at Leicester 2m 4f hcp (3) hvy in Jan.
Goodnight Charlie 13-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, led briefly before 2 out, blundered 2 out, weakened before last, 10th of 13, 29 3/4l behind Sheelbewhatsheelbe (11-1) at Towcester 2m 3f hcp (5) sft in Feb.
Cafe Au Lait (GER) 15-8fav (11-8) Towards rear, headway before 3 out, led before last, kept on and headed towards finish, 2nd of 13, nk behind Sheelbewhatsheelbe (11-1) at Towcester 2m 3f hcp (5) sft in Feb.
Justice Knight (IRE) 9-1 (11-10) Took keen hold, led, not fluent 6th, mistake next, soon headed and weakened, pulled up before 2 out, at Hereford 2m 6f hcp (5) sft in Jan.
Bermeo (IRE) 22-1 (11-8) Always behind, weakened from 3 out, 7th of 8, 23 1/4l behind Cheque En Blanc (11-9) at Doncaster 3m hcp (5) sft in Jan.
Poyntzpass (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Towards rear, headway before 3 out, weakened before 2 out, 4th of 9, dist behind Dr Des (11-10) at Towcester 2m 3f (4) sft in Feb.
Scartare (IRE) 6-1 (10-4) Keen, held up, headway chasing leaders 6th, pushed along when slightly hampered before next, modest 4th on long run before 2 out, went 2nd at the last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 5l behind Stolberg (11-12) at Lingfield 2m 3f hcp (5) hvy in Jan.
Minella Voucher 15-2 (10-8) In touch, led 2nd to 4th, tracked leader, led again briefly after 6th, lost place before 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 6th of 10, 32 1/2l behind Willshebetrying (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 3f hcp (5) hvy in Dec.
