held up in touch, rapidly lost ground before 7th, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
keen in midfield, headway when not fluent 7th, chased leader travelling strongly approaching 2 out, ridden before last, no extra flat
held up towards rear, not fluent 2nd, awkward 6th, ridden before 4 out, tailed off before 3 out, pulled up before last
held up in midfield, blundered and unseated 1st
held up in touch, lost ground into midfield 4th, headway 4 out, ridden after 3 out, one pace from 2 out
settled in midfield, steady headway 6th, close up 4 out, travelled strongly to lead before 2 out, ridden and extended advantage before last, driven out
prominent, lost ground and pushed along 2nd, midfield 3rd, ridden after 4 out, weakened before 2 out
towards rear, headway into midfield 7th, fell 3 out
held up towards rear, ridden after 4 out, lost touch after 3 out, stayed on from last
held up towards rear, headway before 4 out, ridden after 3 out, one pace from 2 out
midfield, awkward 5th, steady headway before 4 out, ridden to chase leaders on inside after 3 out, kept on under pressure before last, weakened flat
towards rear, pushed along after 1st, reminders after 3rd, some headway under pressure 6th, ridden after 7th, weakened before 4 out, tailed off before 3 out
prominent, headway to chase leader 4 out, outpaced before 2 out, stayed on strongly under pressure from last
chased leader, not fluent 5th, ridden and weakened quickly after 3 out, tailed off before 2 out
led, ridden after 3 out, weakening when headed before 2 out, tailed off before last
midfield on outside, not fluent 5th, losing ground when jumped left 7th, ridden before 4 out, soon tailed off
held up towards rear, awkward 4th, modest headway before 4 out, ridden before 2 out, stayed on from last but never dangerous
in rear, not fluent 2nd and 5th, modest headway before 4 out, slightly impeded by faller 3 out, ridden before 2 out, stayed on from last but never dangerous
STELLAR MAGIC, a winning point-to-pointer, won a 2m3f novices' hurdle at Taunton then beat a very strong field on a return visit and, though having to concede weight all round, can remain unbeaten. Lecale's Article could be anything as he was a very easy winner between the flags in Ireland in 2018. He went for €320,000 at the sales and, though not reappearing until December, made all for an impressive victory at Newbury. That was over an extended 2m but he's likely to do even better over this trip, though will be at short odds. Artemision has shown up well in both starts but will need to find more while winning point-to-pointer Benny's Oscar could have been found an easier start over timber.
Stellar Magic (IRE) 7-2 (11-8) Chased leaders on inside, going well 3 out, led 2 out, joined last, ridden and strongly pressed when edged left briefly run-in, found extra towards finish, won at Taunton 2m 3f (4) sft in Jan beating Alaphilippe (11-12) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Lecale's Article (IRE) 8-15fav (11-0) Led until 3rd, led again 3 out, clear from next, shaken up and flashed tail run-in, stayed on well, won at Newbury 2m mdn (4) sft in Dec beating Restandbethankful (11-0) by 7l, 16 ran.
Annahalla Rebel (IRE) 200-1 (11-6) In touch, ridden 6th, struggling next, pulled up 4 out, at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 4f mdn (4) hvy in Jan.
Artemision 25-1 (10-12) Pulled hard and disputed lead, mistake 5th, headed and chased leader after 6th, niggled along when pressed for 2nd on the run to 3 out, headed and left in 3rd when outpaced 3 out, rallied well and stayed on strongly after the last, 3rd of 5, 7 3/4l behind Wildfire Warrior (10-12) at Ludlow 2m 5f (4) gs in Nov.
Bali Body (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Led 1st, headed after 5th, hit 3 out and lost 2nd, weakened soon after, mistakes next and last, 6th of 11, 29 3/4l behind Beauport (11-0) at Fontwell 2m 6f (4) sft in Jan.
Benny's Oscar (IRE) (11-11) Tr ldrs, 3rd 1/2way, cl up in 2nd appr str, prog to ld aftr 2out, kow run-in, won at Stradbally 3m mdn sft in Dec beating Blackstair Rocco (12-2) by 1l, 15 ran.
Cafe Pushkin (FR) 10-1 (10-12) Midfield, urged along before 3 out, kept on at one pace after last, 5th of 7, 26 1/4l behind Lord Of Kerak (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f (4) sft in Dec.
Cape Milano (IRE) 18-1 (11-0) Not jump well, held up towards rear, headway approaching 7th, weakened after 3 out, 12th of 17, dist behind Jay Bee Why (11-0) at Warwick 2m 5f mdn (4) sft in Dec.
Diakosaint (FR) 150-1 (11-2) Always behind, tailed off from 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Ascot 2m 6f (3) sft in Jan.
Grooveur (FR) 80-1 (11-5) Held up towards rear, headway under pressure after 4 out, weakened before 3 out, 8th of 10, dist behind Theme Tune (11-5) at Ludlow 2m 5f mdn (4) hvy in Jan.
Honorary Colonel (IRE) 8-1 (11-6) In touch in mid-division, closed after 5th, not fluent 7th, beaten 2 out, soon well held, 6th of 16, 26 1/4l behind Ballybegg (11-6) at Hereford 2m 4f mdn (4) sft in Jan.
Intheboriscamp (IRE) 125-1 (11-4) Always rear-division, tailed off, 9th of 16, dist behind Omar Maretti (11-4) at Catterick 2m 3f mdn (4) hvy in Feb.
Party Fuzz 12-1 (11-2) Prominent, shaken up but outpaced after 3 out, weakened before 2 out, 8th of 15, dist behind Flash Collonges (11-8) at Wincanton 2m 5f (4) gs in Jan.
Sendhervictoria's (IRE) 50-1 (11-6) Held up in rear, not fluent 3rd, well beaten from 6th, pulled up after, at Hereford 2m 4f mdn (4) sft in Jan.
Tower View (IRE) 16-1 (12-0) (bl) prom til wknd 15; wl bhnd when pu 2 out, at Buckfastleigh 3m mdn hvy in Mar.
Trio D'ecajeul (FR) 150-1 (11-2) Held up, jumped left 3 out, badly outpaced on home turn, lost touch, soon pulled up, at Wincanton 2m 5f (4) gs in Jan.
Williamdeconqueror 250-1 (10-12) In rear, never nearer, 7th of 13, dist behind Faivoir (11-4) at Ludlow 2m (4) sft in Dec.
Speedy Choice (IRE) 250-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, weakened before 6th, soon behind, pulled up after, at Warwick 2m 3f (3) hvy in Feb.
