led, ridden and joined 2 out, headed next, stayed on one pace
close up in rear, pushed along 5 out, soon outpaced
close up, pushed along and chased leaders 3 out, kept on same pace
tracked leader, every chance 2 out, ridden to lead next, ran on
tracked leaders until pushed along approaching 3 out, weakened next
Bourbali (FR) 5-1 (11-4) Took keen hold, led until after 3rd, with leader, ridden and lost 2nd before 3 out, well held 2 out, last of 4, 13 1/2l behind Master Chewy (11-4) at Kempton 2m (1) gs in Dec.
Western Zephyr (IRE) 11-10fav (11-10) Not fluent 1st behind front pair, awkward 3rd, pushed along 4 out, weakened 3 out, last of 4, dist behind Chanceux (10-6) at Hereford 2m hcp (3) gd in Dec.
Heros (FR) 3-1fav (10-5) Led, faced challenge from 10th, headed 3 out, ridden and weakened after 2 out, 3rd of 6, 29l behind Tahmuras (11-10) at Aintree 2m 4f hcp (3) sft in Dec.
Pilsdon Pen 7-4fav (11-10) Raced in last, smooth headway approaching 3 out, pushed along and slow jump 2 out, held by winner, 2nd of 5, 5 1/2l behind Harjo (11-11) at Wincanton 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Dec.
Romancero Le Dun (FR) 4-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, ridden and lost touch 4 out, plugged on same pace, 4th of 7, 24 1/4l behind Mr Grey Sky (12-0) at Chepstow 2m hcp (4) sft in Nov.