mid-division, lost place approaching after 8th, virtually tailed off from 12th until after 3 out, stayed on from 2 out, kept on well flat, never dangerous
held up towards rear, fell 8th
prominent until lost place approaching 13th, no danger after
chased leaders, went 2nd approaching 12th until 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
held up in touch, mistake 3rd, weakened 10th, blundered 12th, tailed off
held up in touch, driven after 4 out, 7 lengths down when blundered, swerved right and unseated rider 3 out
chased leaders to 9th, tailed off from 12th, pulled up before 2 out
held up in touch, went 2nd 3 out, challenged going well 2 out, soon led, ridden clear after last, ran on well
chased leaders, 3rd when hit 4 out, weakened after 3 out
prominent until approaching 12th, mistake 13th, behind when blundered 3 out
ridden 8th, always behind
mid-division, headway on inside after 11th, ridden approaching 3 out, went 2nd last, stayed on flat, no chance with winner
held up, ridden after 7th, hampered next, never on terms
held up towards rear, some headway approaching 13th, weakened after 4 out
held up, mistake 3rd and 6th, headway on outside approaching 11th, weakening when mistake 4 out
mid-division, headway approaching 12th, ridden from 4 out, weakened approaching 2 out
held up, mistake 6th, hampered 8th, mistake 11th, well behind when pulled up before 12th
led, ridden and headed just after 2 out, 3rd and beaten when fell last
prominent, went 2nd approaching 4th until mistake 12th, soon ridden and lost place, stayed on well from 2 out
held up towards rear, fell 8th
held up towards rear, some headway approaching 13th, stayed on from 2 out, never dangerous
not fluent, always behind
held up, some headway approaching 12th, weakened before 4 out
Billyvoddan, Ross River, Too Forward and Bannow Strand are a handful against the field in another tough race to call for punters and the vote is given to Billyvoddan. The selection won well last time out when beating Reveillez. That form looks rock solid and in an open affair he looks the value bet. Ross River rates the main danger on his second behind What A Native. However his best form is on a slightly faster surface and for that reason he is opposed. Too Forward appeared not to stay over a longer trip behind A Glass In Thyme last time out. The return to this distance will suit, and with this faster ground also in his favour he should run a big race. Bannow Strand would have been much shorter in the betting here but for disappointing last time. However, if he ran up to his best he is another that would not be far away. Of the remainder Redemption is on a handy mark but continues to have problems with his jumping while Graphic Approach looks to be suited by a flatter track. With Nicholls and Walsh in good form, the hat-trick seeking Napolitain has to be respected, but for the winner we return to the bold jumping Billyvoddan who looks to have everything in his favour.
Le Passing (FR) 13-2 (11-6) In touch, tracked winner from 8th, ridden 2 out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 13, 25l behind Fondmort (11-12) at Cheltenham 2m 5f lst hcp chs (1) gs in Jan.
Locksmith 20-1 (11-5) Pulled hard early, tracked leaders, went 2nd 5th until after next, eased when no chance from 4 out, last of 4, well behind Don't Be Shy (10-11) at Lingfield 2m chs Grd 2 (1) hvy in Feb.
Euro Leader (IRE) 8-1 (11-8) Held up in touch, progress into 4th before halfway, improved into 3nd 2 out, soon ridden, 3rd and no impression from last, 3rd of 6, 4l behind Watson Lake (11-12) at Naas 2m chs Grd 3 hvy in Nov.
Billyvoddan (IRE) 7-4 (11-12) Prominent, led 4th to approaching 6th, led again 4 out, ridden flat, ran on well, won at Leicester 2m 4f nov chs (3) gs in Jan beating Reveillez (11-2) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Graphic Approach (IRE) 8-1 (10-11) Mid-division, headway to chase leaders from 4 out, weakened before 2 out, 6th of 15, 34l behind Innox (11-0) at Sandown 3m hcp chs Grd 3 (1) sft in Feb.
Green Belt Flyer (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) Held up, progress 5 out, 3rd 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 17l behind Sir Oj (11-10) at Naas 2m chs Grd 2 (1) hvy in Feb.
Too Forward (IRE) 9-2jt-fav (11-8) Held up, headway approaching 12th, tracked leaders next, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out, 5th of 15, 23l behind A Glass In Thyne (10-12) at Southwell 3m lst hcp chs (1) gs in Jan.
Bannow Strand (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Led, mistake 8th, headed approaching next, weakened 11th, tailed off when pulled up 5 out in race won by Our Armageddon (11-2) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f hcp chs (2) hvy in Feb, 13 ran.
Non So (FR) 9-2 (11-11) Held up, ridden and headway after 4 out, one pace from 2 out, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Claymore (11-6) at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp chs (2) sft in Feb.
Chauvinist (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Led, hit 9th, headed after 12th, soon weakened, 6th of 16, 18l behind Bold Bishop (11-3) at Newbury 2m 4f hcp chs 0-145 (B) gd in Nov.
Napolitain (FR) 2-1 (11-3) Jumped well, made all, ridden before last, drew clear flat, won at Sandown 2m 4f nov chs Grd 2 (1) sft in Feb beating Gallant Approach (11-7) by 5l, 5 ran.
Vandas Choice (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Mid-division, lost place 5 out, soon behind, 8th of 11, 48l behind Be My Better Half (10-9) at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-140 (2) hvy in Jan.
Kelrev (FR) 8-1 (11-8) Mid-division, headway 9th, chased leaders 4 out, soon ridden and weakened, tailed off, 9th of 11, well behind Be My Better Half (10-9) at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-140 (2) hvy in Jan.
Tango Royal (FR) 50-1 (10-3) Always behind, 12th of 16, well behind Sir Oj (10-0) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp chs Grd 3 (A) gs in Dec.
Tamango (FR) 6-1 (11-12) In rear, stayed on under pressure from 3 out to take poor 3rd last, 3rd of 10, 17l behind Whispered Secret (11-12) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp chs 0-135 (C) gd in Oct.
Redemption 10-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, some headway on outside when hit 4 out, blundered and unseated rider 3 out in race won by dhtrs Horus (10-9) & Cornish Sett (11-4) at Newbury 2m 4f lst hcp chs (1) gf, 15 ran.
Roman Ark 9-2jt-fav (10-13) Held up, brought down at the 5th in race won by Kalca Mome (10-12) at Haydock 2m hcp chs (2) hvy in Feb, 10 ran.
Royal Hector (GER) 5-1 (11-6) Held up, weakening when blundered 8th, 5th of 11, 19l behind Almaydan (11-4) at Southwell 2m hcp chs 0-140 (2) gs in Jan.
Saintsaire (FR) 2-1fav (11-2) Held up in rear, under pressure 7th, driven and no response when mistake 9th, soon beaten, 4th of 6, 33l behind Wain Mountain (10-8) at Lingfield 2m 4f hcp chs (2) sft in Jan.
Windsor Boy (IRE) 9-1 (10-1) Close up in chasing group, effort 3 out, one pace from next, just held on for 3rd but no chance with front pair, 3rd of 15, 6l behind dhtrs Horus (10-9) & Cornish Sett (11-4) at Newbury 2m 4f lst hcp chs (1) gf.
Ross River 6-1 (10-4) Held up in touch, last 4 out, smooth headway into 5th 2 out, 2nd last, hard ridden run-in, kept on well, 2nd of 12, 1l behind What A Native (9-10) at Leopardstown 3m hcp chs hvy in Jan.
East Tycoon (IRE) 66-1 (10-2) Always behind, no chance when fell 2 out in race won by Our Vic (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp chs Grd 3 (A) gs in Nov, 18 ran.
Camden Tanner (IRE) 2-1co-fav (11-1) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and outpaced 3 out, moderate 3rd and no impression from next, 3rd of 6, 16l behind Tumbling Dice (11-9) at Clonmel 2m 4f chs gs in Feb.
Bronzesmith 12-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, went 2nd before 10th, weakening when jumped violently right 3 out, 4th of 10, 20l behind Whispered Secret (11-12) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp chs 0-135 (C) gd in Oct.
