made all, ridden and in command last, idled towards finish
held up, closed 18th, ridden after 3 out, stayed on same pace from 2 out, mistake last
towards rear, headway after 5th, pushed along 11th, 4th when fell 14th
soon ridden along, in touch after 2nd, lost place 5th, behind from 8th
held up in rear, jumped big 2nd, slightly hampered 14th, headway approaching 16th, weakened after 4 out, tailed off
mostly chased winner until after 12th and again 14th, mistake 18th, weakened after 3 out, behind when pulled up before 2 out
reminders and in touch after 2nd, chased winner after 12th until 14th, weakened and eased before 3 out
mid-division, jumped right 3rd, pulled up before next
always prominent, pushed along after 12th, hit 13th, chased winner before 3 out, every chance 2 out, stayed on same pace flat
jumped right, towards rear, last 11th, tailed off when pulled up before 14th
held up, headway 12th, chased winner 18th until before 3 out, slightly outpaced before 2 out, stayed on to go 2nd flat, not reached winner
prominent, lost place when jumped slowly 7th, behind when pulled up after 12th, dismounted
A tricky race to call with none coming into it on the back of a decent run. CONSTANTIUS is the token selection ahead of Ballygalley Bob and Salsero. The topweight hasn't shown a great deal this term and his profile suggests that he may not want the ground to dry out too much but he has claims on the pick of last season's form. Beauchamp Prince is another that could go close if recapturing his best whilst Woodlands Genpower's run at Towcester has to go down as a big disappointment as the conditions were ideal. There certainly wasn't anything wrong with the conditions when Constantius ran at Kempton but he's presumably none the worse for the run as he makes this relatively quick return to the track. He's entering into new territory over this longer trip so has a fair bit to do but isn't as exposed as some of his opponents. Toni Alcala represents the yard responsible for last year's winner, Dillay Brook hails from a stable in form and Salsero may improve for the fitting of a tongue strap, Solid As A Rock is better than he showed last time and Prince Of Slane used to be better than his recent form suggests. Compelling cases are few and far between in this staying chase; Constantius gets the vote.
BallyGalley Bob (IRE) 11-1 (11-3) Held up mid-division on outer, lost place approaching 9th, soon pushed along, weakened from 10th, 7th of 9, well behind Super Road Train (11-5) at Carlisle 3m 2f hcp chs 0-110 (4) hvy.
Beauchamp Prince (IRE) 5-1 (10-5) Soon held up in 6th, reminders 13th, went moderate 4th and hit 4 out, hampered by loose horse, no impression next, 4th of 6, 37l behind Amoreigh (10-1) at Plumpton 3m 2f amt hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs in Feb.
Toni Alcala 14-1 (11-0) In touch, left 3rd 11th, ridden and headway 3 out, took 2nd 2 out, 2nd of 9, 23l behind Nagam (11-9) at Huntingdon 3m hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd.
Woodlands Genpower (IRE) 6-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, reminders after 2nd and 3rd, weakened approaching 3 out, 9th of 17, 39l behind Freeline Fury (11-1) at Towcester 3m cnd hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy in Feb.
Constantius 3-1fav (11-3) With leader until 12th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up 4 out in race won by Wednesday Country (10-8) at Kempton 3m hcp chs (4) gd in Feb, 10 ran.
Salsero (FR) 6-1 (11-2) Held up, headway 12th, ridden 14th, weakened next, behind when pulled up 3 out in race won by Just Smudge (11-7) at Ludlow 3m nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) sft in Jan, 14 ran.
Dillay Brook (IRE) 14-1 (11-1) Mid-division, mistake 2nd, pushed along after 8th, lost place 10th, rear when mistake 12th, no impression after, 7th of 16, 40l behind Ballyvaden (11-3) at Leicester 2m 7f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Feb.
Solid As A Rock 10-1 (10-9) In touch, lost place after 2nd, mistake 15th, no chance after 15th, tailed off, 10th of 13, well behind Ultimate Limit (10-12) at Ludlow 3m cnd hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs in Feb.
Prince of Slane 16-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened from 12th, 4th of 12, 29l behind Nelliedonethat (10-11) at Musselburgh 3m cnd hcp chs (5) gs in Jan.
Walton Way 10-1 (10-3) Mid-division, headway from 14th, ridden in 3rd after 17th, weakened 2 out, 4th of 12, 24l behind Freeline Fury (11-4) at Chepstow 3m 2f cnd hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs.
Tradingup (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Mid-division, hit 2nd, blundered 3rd, ridden when unseated rider 4 out in race won by Rebel Melody (11-5) at Wincanton 3m 3f hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft, 9 ran.
Johnny Harris (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) In touch, went distant 3rd approaching 6th, never dangerous, 3rd of 5, well behind Oscatello (11-0) at Leicester 2m 4f beg chs (5) gs.
Brumous (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Prominent, hampered 11th, soon weakened, tailed off, 13th of 16, well behind Ballyvaden (11-3) at Leicester 2m 7f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Feb.
