disputed lead, headed after 6th, ridden approaching 8th, outpaced approaching 3 out, stayed on from last
chased leaders, ridden approaching 8th, mistaken 3 out, soon outpaced, rallied lead approaching last, stayed on well flat
held up towards rear, not fluent 5th, effort when mistake 8th, mistake 9th, soon weakened, tailed off
held up in mid-division, ridden approaching 7th, soon behind, tailed off
in touch, led 9th, mistake 3 out, ridden when mistake 2 out, headed approaching last, soon beaten
mid-division, lost place 5th, weakened after next, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
took keen hold, always behind, tailed off
always behind, ridden after 7th, tailed off
disputed lead, headed and reminders after 6th, led again after 7th, headed 9th, soon outpaced, stayed on from last
prominent, ridden and outpaced approaching 3 out, no danger after
chased leaders, led after 6th, headed after 7th, every chance approaching last, no extra flat
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
pulled hard, soon in mid-division, hit 5th, behind from 8th, tailed off
Nobody Tells Me, Twofan and Gritti Palace look the three to concentrate on in the finale and the vote is given to Twofan. The selection won well last time out when beating Not Left Yet. That form looks rock solid in the context of this race and under similar conditions here he is taken to win again. Nobody Tells Me rates the main danger as he also won well last time out when beating Historic Place. His yard are inn better form now and he looks sure to improve so he should be closely watched in the market. Gritti Palace is another worthy of respect but he is more exposed than most and for that reason he is opposed. Campaign Charlie was a fair second behind Oscatello last time and looks sure to be suited by the step up in trip so he could go well at a price. Of the remainder Marshalls Run would have a chance on his best form but disappointed last time so can not be put forward with any confidence and with this in mind for the winner we return to Twofan.
Gritti Palace (IRE) 33-1 (11-8) Led to 2nd, outpaced and behind from 4 out, last of 6, 26l behind Neptune Collonges (11-11) at Haydock 2m 7f nov hdl Grd 2 (1) hvy in Feb.
Nobody Tells Me (FR) 7-4fav (11-2) Mid-division, headway 4 out, led after 3 out, stayed on well, ridden out, won at Newbury 2m 5f mdn hdl (3) gd in Mar beating Historic Place (11-2) by 4l, 20 ran.
Twofan (USA) 5-2 (11-3) Held up, headway 8th, led 2 out, all out, won at Taunton 3m nov hdl (4) gs in Mar beating Not Left Yet (11-9) by a nk, 11 ran.
Acacia Avenue (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Chased leaders until ridden and weakened after 3 out, soon well behind, 6th of 9, 45l behind Aztec Warrior (11-2) at Sandown 2m nh nov hdl (4) sft in Mar.
Campaign Charlie 11-1 (10-12) In touch, chaseds leader 6th, led approaching 2 out, headed flat, kept on, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Oscatello (11-4) at Market Rasen 2m 3f cnd nov hdl (4) hvy in Mar.
Five Alley (IRE) 13-2 (11-10) Mid-division, reminders 7th, outpaced 9th, stayed on from 5 out, 4th of 15, 17l behind Sissinghurst Storm (10-11) at Chepstow 3m hcp chs 0-90 (5) gs.
Marshalls Run (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Held up, driven along approaching 6th, lost touch from next, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Natal (11-3) at Aintree 2m 4f nov hdl Grd 2 (1) gd, 11 ran.
Travel Agent (IRE) Shernazar gelding, half-brother to the useful jumper Frantic Tan and bumper winner Tawny Owl.
