always behind, tailed off from 8th
held up, steady headway from 9th, ridden in 4th and switched left approaching last, no extra run-in
always behind
held up towards rear, steady progress from 3 out, ridden after 2 out, kept on same pace
chased leading trio, closed on leaders after 3 out, challenging when carried right approaching last, soon switched left, led run-in, driven out
mid-division, headway 3 out, switched left and effort approaching last, kept on same pace
with leader, led 6th until after 3 out, soon ridden, weakened after next
soon well behind, stayed on past beaten horses from 2 out, never dangerous
led until 6th, soon driven along, weakened after 3 out
always towards rear
mid-division until weakened after 3 out
chased leaders, led after 3 out, ridden and hung right approaching last, headed run-in, kept on
mid-division until weakened after 3 out
never better than mid-division
mid-division until 6th, soon behind, tailed off and pulled up before last
mid-division, headway after 3 out, soon ridden, held in 5th when went left last
Nonrunner
Another tough contest for punters to call, but the main players appear to be Jockser, Refinement and Valley Ride and the narrow nomination is given to Valley Ride. The selection was a fair fifth behind Monolith last time out, that form has since been franked and, off the same mark and with this longer trip sure to suit, he looks a value bet in an open affair. Jockser rates the main danger, as he was a good second behind the well handicapped Star de Mohaison last time . That form looks solid but he may be vulnerable to a less exposed type and is therefore opposable. Refinement was a fair third behind Bold Fire last time and is another with place claims. But she is also looks weighted up to her best. Ostfanni was a fair second behind Acordello last time but has yet to prove she stays this far, and she also looks opposable on that basis. Korelo is well in on his best form but needs luck on his side under top weight, while Rushneeyriver is progressive and could go well at a price. But for the winner we return to Valley Ride.
Korelo (FR) 100-1 (11-9) Held up, weakened approaching 3 out, 11th of 17, well behind Halcon Genelardais (10-2) at Haydock 2m 7f hcp hdl (2) gs in Nov.
Refinement (IRE) 7-4fav (11-12) Held up in touch, shaken up 3 out, switched wide and challenged approaching 2 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, 5l behind Bold Fire (10-10) at Wincanton 2m 6f mrs hcp hdl (2) gd in Nov.
Turtle Soup (IRE) 25-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, led 3 out, upsides when fell 2 out in race won by Westender (11-9) at Haydock 2m 7f hcp hdl (2) gd in May, 12 ran.
Mistanoora 18-1 (10-11) Held up, headway after 6th, hit 4 out, soon weakened, 8th of 17, 25l behind Halcon Genelardais (10-2) at Haydock 2m 7f hcp hdl (2) gs in Nov.
Material World 14-1 (10-6) Held up in touch, led 8th, jumped right and headed 2 out, one pace, 2nd of 21, 3l behind Refinement (10-12) at Aintree 3m lst hcp hdl (1) gs in Apr.
Valley Ride (IRE) 14-1 (11-8) Held up in rear, steady headway approaching 3 out, soon chased leaders, weakened between last 2, 5th of 19, 10l behind Monolith (11-2) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gd in Oct.
Made In Japan (JPN) 28-1 (11-10) Mid-division, ridden 3 out, soon beaten, 8th of 21, 32l behind Karanja (11-1) at Newbury 3m hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gs in Nov.
Carlys Quest 22-1 (11-4) Behind, pushed along 6th, ridden and outpaced 3 out, stayed on from last, never nearer, 6th of 10, 17l behind Into The Shadows (11-0) at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) sft.
Quick 40-1 (10-11) Led to 3rd, stayed chasing leaders, ridden 7th, weakened next, tailed off, 8th of 17, well behind Star De Mohaison (10-6) at Cheltenham 3m 1f lst hcp hdl (3) gs in Nov.
Jockser (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Held up, headway 10th, chased leaders 3 out, went 2nd last, no chance with easy winner, 2nd of 17, 8l behind Star De Mohaison (10-6) at Cheltenham 3m 1f lst hcp hdl (3) gs in Nov.
Ostfanni (IRE) 9-1 (10-10) In touch, headway 3 out, led between last 2, headed last, stayed on well flat, held up towards finish, 2nd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Accordello (10-0) at Aintree 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gd in Nov.
Freetown (IRE) 16-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, no impression from next, 4th of 21, 16l behind Refinement (10-12) at Aintree 3m lst hcp hdl (1) gs in Apr.
Amicelli (GER) 7-4fav (11-7) Held up in touch, blundered 6th, ridden and mistake 15th, chased leader 16th, held in 3rd when fell 4 out in race won by Tana River (11-10) at Wincanton 3m 3f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd in Nov, 4 ran.
Rushneeyriver (IRE) 13-2 (10-12) Held up towards rear, no chance when fell 3 out in race won by Monolith (11-2) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gd in Oct, 19 ran.
Manners (IRE) 3-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, weakened after 3rd, tailed off from 3 out, 11th of 12, well behind Papini (11-6) at Haydock 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Nov.
Totally Scottish 8-1 (10-4) Tracked leader, ridden after 2 out, stayed on under pressure, chased winner flat, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Into The Shadows (11-0) at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) sft.
Yogi (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Chased leaders to 8th, soon weakened, tailed off, 12th of 21, well behind Karanja (11-1) at Newbury 3m hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gs in Nov.
