mid-division, outpaced 21st, headway to chase leaders when mistake 4 out, ridden next, stayed on under pressure to go 3rd after last, no impression with leading pair
led to 7th, lost place 11th, behind from 17th, tailed off when pulled up before 22nd
mid-division, headway 20th, went 2nd 22nd, effort 2 out, soon ridden, one pace approaching last, no impression flat
mid-division, chased leaders 20th, outpaced 4 out, no impression when pulled up before 2 out, dismounted
mid-division, outpaced 5 out, never on terms
in touch, blundered 8th, chased leading pair 5 out, outpaced when blundered 3 out, no impression before next, lost 3rd after last
in touch on outside, outpaced 20th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 22nd
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced 5 out, no impression from next
tracked leaders, led 9th (water), headed 17th, led again 19th (water), made rest, pressed after 3 out, ridden and stayed on well approaching last
always behind, mistake 7th, tailed off when pulled up after 17th
behind, mistake 8th, struggling 17th, tailed off when pulled up before 21st
tracked leader, led 7th to 9th, weakened 17th, tailed off when pulled up before 21st
mid-division when blundered and unseated rider 10th
behind, headway to chase leaders 20th, outpaced 4 out, never on terms
mid-division, lost place 17th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
mistake 1st, with leaders, led 17th, blundered next, headed 19th (water), weakened 21st, behind when pulled up before 23rd
hampered 10th, always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, lost place18th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
Nonrunner
The penultimate race on the Cheltenham card will be run over a marathon trip and hopefully DENIS THE LEGEND can get his head in front from Mr Ed and What Of It. The selection looked like he needed the run on his latest start when finishing a good fourth on this course. That was only his second run back from a break and he should be fully tuned up today with a good jockey taking the reins. The trip is an unknown though but his pedigree gives him a chance of staying. Mr Ed is a course and distance winner and comes from a good summer jumping yard so he must be respected. The quicker the ground the better for Peter Bowen's charge and he will certainly be in the shake up. What Of It would have a chance if his jumping holds up and this quicker ground should aid his chance. Chabrimal Minster and Fair Question would hold live chances in softer conditions but the ground may be too quick for them. It's Like That is a decent hunter chaser but is a doubtful stayer over this trip and so we will put forward Denis The Legend.
Dennis The Legend 16-1 (11-12) Mid-division on outside, ridden to chase leaders 4 out, stayed on same pace under pressure from next, never on terms, 4th of 16, 17l behind Theatre Diva (10-11) at Cheltenham 3m 2f hts chs (4) gd in Apr.
Fair Question (IRE) 4-6fav (11-13) Made all, clear from 12th, eased towards finish, won at Carlisle 3m hts chs (6) hvy in Apr beating Areyacoddinmee (11-9) by 30l, 7 ran.
It's Like That (IRE) 17-2 (10-10) Held up behind, headway 17th, chased leaders 3 out, ridden and weakened before next, 9th of 13, well behind Gentle Ranger (11-12) at Cheltenham 3m 4f hcp chs 0-130 (3) gd in Apr.
Mr Ed (IRE) 5-2 (11-13) Held up in 3rd, hit 4th, challenged 13th, not fluent and ridden 4 out, every chance when hit 2 out, no impression last, eased flat, 2nd of 3, 14l behind Joaaci (11-9) at Newbury 3m hts chs (6) gs in Mar.
Up There (IRE) 7-1 (12-5) Nvr gng wl; disp 2nd 3 out; no imp, 3rd of 7, 12l behind Chilling Place (12-5) at Chaddesley Corbett 3m 2f ptp gf in Apr.
King's Wood (IRE) 11-4 (12-0) Jnd ldrs 16; went 2nd 4 out; led aft 2 out; ro wl, won at Upcott Cross 4m ptp gd in Apr beating Brown Cockle (12-0) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Ben Ryan (IRE) 14-1 (12-0) (cp) ap one pce 3 out, 2nd of 15, 12l behind Fort View (12-0) at Chaddesley Corbett 3m ptp gf in Apr.
Florida Dream (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced 3 out, stayed on under pressure to go 3rd flat, no chance with leading pair, 3rd of 16, 16l behind Theatre Diva (10-11) at Cheltenham 3m 2f hts chs (4) gd in Apr.
Martha's Kinsman (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Mid-division, headway 8th, soon chased leaders, no extra after 2 out, 4th of 11, 27l behind Ice Tea (11-7) at Bangor 3m hts chs (6) gd in Apr.
Ossmoses (IRE) 2-1 (11-3) Held up in 4th, mistake 3rd, tracked leading pair 11th, hit next, ridden and outpaced when lost place 5 out, left about 12 lengths 3rd 3 out, stayed on well to chase winner flat, 2nd of 5, 1 3/4l behind Breaking Silence (11-10) at Doncaster 3m 2f hts chs (5) gs in Feb.
Prelude d'Estruval (FR) 100-1 (11-5) Prominent, lost place 4th, behind when pulled up approaching 13th, in a race won by Coolefind (11-13) at Southwell 3m hts chs (6) gd in Apr, 10 ran.
Saddlers Blaze (IRE) 4-1 (12-0) (tt) led 1 til blun & ur 7, in a race won by Mill Five Acre (12-0) at Marks Tey 3m ptp gs in Apr, 10 ran.
Sweden (IRE) 5-2 (12-0) Held up; qcknd to ld aft 3 out; easy, won at Flagg Moor 3m ptp gs in Apr beating Pristine Condition (12-7) by 10l, 2 ran.
The Venetian (IRE) 14-1 (12-7) (cp) held up; led 12; comf, won at Flete Park 3m ptp gf in Apr beating Wee Bertie (12-0) by 6l, 5 ran.
Tricky Tangler (IRE) 8-1 (12-3) (cp) led to 8; wknd 14, 4th of 7, 13l behind Southway Queen (11-7) at Littlewindsor 3m ptp gf in Apr.
Walton Way 10-1 (12-7) Trckd ldrs; one pce 3 out, 3rd of 8, 14l behind Oscatello (12-7) at Trebudannon 3m ptp gs in Apr.
Waynesworld (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Nvr nrr, 4th of 9, 11l behind My Way de Solzen (12-0) at Upton-upon-severn 3m ptp gs in Apr.
Ataraxia 5-1 (11-7) Prom til lost plce 11; kpt on 3 out, 2nd of 7, 12l behind Southway Queen (11-7) at Littlewindsor 3m ptp gf in Apr.
Chabrimal Minster 4-6 (11-0) Ap; led app 10; stayed on wl up, won at Flagg Moor 3m ptp gs in Apr beating Blue Business (11-0) by 4l, 7 ran.
What Of It (IRE) 7-4fav (11-7) Led to 7th, chased leaders, mistake 10th, ridden 4 out, weakened next, tailed off, 6th of 8, well behind Silver Sedge (12-1) at Kelso 3m 1f hts chs (4) gs in Apr.
