tracked leaders in 3rd, went 2nd before 13th, led before 4 out, pressed after last, just held on
held up towards rear, headway before and mistake 14th, blundered 5 out, went poor 3rd before 3 out, no impression on leading pair
in rear, struggling and pulled up before 8th
held up towards rear, weakened from 11th, soon struggling, went remote 4th from 4 out
with leader, led 3rd, headed 7th, led again after 8th, headed 10th, weakened before 13th, pulled up after 4 out
led to 3rd, led 7th, headed after 8th, led 10th, headed before 4 out, pressed winner after last, just held
held up in touch, reminders after 8th, blundered 9th, soon weakened, pulled up 4 out
ALEXANDER ROAD has been a little disappointing in her two runs to date over fences, dropping out quickly over 2m5f at Wetherby last month. This test of stamina should suit, however, and she's given a final chance to shine in a race that probably won't take much winning. Honest John had some decent form over hurdles and is another who'll enjoy the trip. He's been quite highly tried over the larger obstacles so far and is less exposed than River D'Or, though Sophie Leech's charge would probably have been placed again in a handicap at Doncaster last time had he not fallen at the last. The others appear to have a bit to find.
Best Legend (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Led early, tracked leader in 2nd, driven along and dropped to 3rd entering straight, no extra from 2 out, 3rd of 6, 25l behind Dont Back Down (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hdl sft.
Chateau d'Eau (FR) 33-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Gran Torino (11-9) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chs hvy in Dec, 11 ran.
Dechiper (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Blundered 1st, soon detached in rear, mistake 7th, tailed off 5 out, last of 4, well behind Blenheim Brook (11-0) at Newcastle 3m beg chs (4) gs in Dec.
Dove Hill (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Held up in touch, weakened 3 out, hampered last, moderate 5th, 5th of 12, 26l behind Gleann Na Ndochais (9-12) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Dec.
Honest John 9-2 (11-2) Led to 7th, pushed along and lost place before 12th, last of 7, well behind Fists Of Fury (11-2) at Wetherby 3m 1f beg chs (5) gs in Nov.
River D'or (FR) 7-2 (10-13) Held up in last pair, headway under pressure 14th, ridden 3 out, not clear run when switched left and right before next, chased leader between last 2, 1 length down in 2nd and staying on when fell last, in a race won by Air Force One (11-12) at Doncaster 3m 2f hcp chs 0-120 (4) gs in Dec, 9 ran.
Alexander Road (IRE) 9-1 (10-6) Disputed lead to 10th, ridden and outpaced 4 out, weakened 2 out, 4th of 5, 21l behind Mac Aeda (10-13) at Wetherby 2m 4f nov chs (3) sft in Dec.
Get Ready To Go (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Led 2nd until next, prominent, pecked 4th, ridden approaching 13th, weakened next, tailed off, 5th of 8, well behind Bishophill Jack (11-12) at Huntingdon 3m hcp 0-100 (5) gs in Dec.
