held up in rear, pushed along after 15th, never on terms
chased leaders, led briefly and hit 12th, chased leader, led and made most from 15th, ridden and 2 lengths clear last, stayed on well run-in
chased leader until 11th, chased leaders, jumped slowly next, weakened before 16th
held up in close 5th on inside, headway into 3rd before 11th, 2nd going well 3 out, ridden and hung left from 2 out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, went 3rd 13th, pushed along in 4th before 16th, soon one pace, mistake 2 out, went modest 3rd last
led, dived at 4th, headed briefly 12th, headed 15th, mostly chased winner after, blundered 18th, pushed along and lost 2nd 3 out, stayed on same pace in 3rd until weakened into 4th and mistake last
Nonrunner
Cruising Bye overcame jumping errors to justify favouritism at Chepstow last time but this is a much more competitive affair and Peter Bowen's charge will be carrying overweight. It's impossible to have much faith in either Herdsman or American Spin at present but High Ron probably ran better than expected when fifth in the Tim Moloney at Haydock and this better ground should suit. James Best gets on well with ALLTHEKINGSHORSES (NAP) and the partnership held every chance when parting company at Exeter earlier this month. Compensation awaits here with a clear round as Chac Du Cadran has disappointed in two runs since winning over 3m2f here in November and Ifyousayso is out of sorts.
Herdsman (IRE) 22-1 (11-12) In rear, reminders after 6th, lost touch 9th, pulled up before 11th, in a race won by Whats Happening (11-9) at Cheltenham 3m 4f hcp chs 0-130 (3) gd, 11 ran.
Allthekingshorses (IRE) 4-1 (11-11) Chased leader, pushed along after 17th, tracking winner and every chance when blundered and unseated rider 4 out, in a race won by Thomas Wild (10-13) at Exeter 3m 6f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gf, 8 ran.
High Ron 25-1 (11-5) Led until 6th, led 10th, headed 17th, stayed on same pace from 2 out, no impression on winner, 5th of 13, 12l behind William Money (11-0) at Haydock 3m 4f hcp chs 0-130 (3) sft.
Ifyousayso (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) Led to 4th, remained close up, pushed along before 8th, weakened from 4 out, last of 5, well behind Town Mouse (11-8) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp chs 0-120 (4) gd.
Cruising Bye 2-1fav (11-7) Held up, headway 11th, went 2nd before 5 out, mistake 4 out, hit 3 out, challenged last, led flat, driven out, won at Chepstow 3m hcp chs 0-100 (5) gs beating The Cat's Away (9-9) by 1l, 8 ran.
Chac Du Cadran (FR) 12-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, weakened after 3 out, left 4th last, 4th of 14, 49l behind Tisfreetdream (10-2) at Southwell 3m hcp hdl 0-100 (5) sft in Feb.
American Spin 12-1 (11-8) Led in start, chasing leaders when went violently right and unseated rider 3rd, in a race won by Best Boy Barney (10-12) at Kempton 3m hcp chs 0-130 (3) gd, 9 ran.
