in touch when fell 6th
chased leaders, led 7th, kept on gamely when strongly pressed from 2 out, headed and no extra flat
mid-division, ridden after 3 out, no impression on leaders
mid-division, ridden 9th, weakened quickly, tailed off
chased leaders, went 2nd 3 out until driven approaching 2 out and weakened soon after
always towards rear
mid-division, effort after 3 out, soon ridden, weakened after next
held up in rear, stayed on from 2 out, never reached leaders
held up in rear, hampered 6th, headway approaching 2 out, switched right before last, kept on well flat
led to 7th, chased leader until weakened rapidly after 3 out, tailed off
close up until lost place and in rear when hampered 6th, last and plenty to do 3 out, kept on from after next, not reached leaders
headway into mid-division 8th, soon ridden and lost place, tailed off
raced wide, headway 4 out, chased leaders before 2 out, weakened before last
chased leader to 7th, ridden next, weakened 3 out
in touch, hit 5th, behind from after 4 out
raced wide, chased leaders, ridden 9th, soon behind
held up towards rear, headway approaching 2 out, kept on under pressure flat, not reached leaders
behind most of way
mid-division, ridden and weakened 3 out
chased leaders, ridden 8th, soon lost place
always behind
in touch, ridden 3 out, weakened after next
held up towards rear, headway on outside 7th, challenged 2 out, chased leader last, driven to lead and edged right flat, driven out
held up, headway 3 out, challenged 2 out, soon ridden and weakened soon after
PENNEK ran a stormer to finish third in the Pertemps Final and should give punters a good run for their money off top-weight; the shortlist consists of Theatrical Moment, The Gossmoor Yank and The Package. Alan King has a strong hand here but Pennek, ridden by stable jockey Robert Thornton, looks the pick. He stayed on well up the hill to fill third spot at the festival and although he hits a flat spot, this slightly easier company may mean that he still able to pick them off close home. The Package was disappointing when last seen, as were Galient and Kayf Aramis (Pertemps Final winner) and each has a bit to prove now. Heathcliff, Lupanar and My Turn Now all sport blinkers, with the latter trying them for the first time, whilst The Old Pretender is a talented individual who will win sooner rather than later and he looks sure to make up into a nice chaser next season. The consistent duo of Gala Evening and Midas Way are yet another pair to add to the shortlist but we will stick with top-weight Pennek.
Pennek (FR) 9-1 (10-11) Mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, slightly outpaced 2 out, switched left and rallied before last, ran on flat, gaining towards finish, 3rd of 22, 2 1/4l behind Kayf Aramis (10-5) at Cheltenham 3m lstd hcp hdl (1) gs in Mar.
Kayf Aramis 9-1 (10-12) Towards rear, reminders halfway, behind when pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Time For Rupert (10-10) at Aintree 3m Listed hcp hdl (1) gd, 21 ran.
Heathcliff (IRE) 33-1 (10-6) Tracked leaders, hit 2nd and 7th, pushed along after 3 out, beaten when not much room and unsteated rider on bend approaching last, in a race won by Kayf Aramis (10-5) at Cheltenham 3m lstd hcp hdl (1) gs in Mar, 22 ran.
Tisfreetdream (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, went 2nd going well 2 out, led last, ran on flat, won at Uttoxeter 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Mar beating Cannon Fire (10-3) by 1 3/4l, 11 ran.
Galient (IRE) 14-1 (10-9) Soon in touch, chased winner 3 out to 2 out, weakened before last, eased, 13th of 22, 39l behind Kayf Aramis (10-5) at Cheltenham 3m lstd hcp hdl (1) gs in Mar.
Mister Gloss (IRE) 33-1 (10-9) Raced keenly, hit numerous hurdles, led 1st, headed 3 out, weakened quickly, 16th of 22, well behind Kayf Aramis (10-5) at Cheltenham 3m lstd hcp hdl (1) gs in Mar.
Theatrical Moment (USA) 6-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, went 2nd approaching 3 out, led going well after 3 out, drew clear from 2 out, won at Towcester 3m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Mar beating Clyffe Hanger (10-10) by 19l, 17 ran.
The Gossmoor Yank (IRE) 1-6fav (11-9) Chased leader, led 4th, went clear 2 out, shaken up last, pushed out, won at Wincanton 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Mar beating Freddy's Star (10-9) by 9l, 9 ran.
The Package 14-1 (11-2) Raced keenly, tracked leaders, led 4th to 8th, weakened 3 out, 18th of 21, well behind Sunnyhillboy (11-0) at Aintree 2m 4f Listed hcp hdl (1) gd.
Cool Roxy 25-1 (10-11) Led, clear 5th, mistake 11th, ridden and headed 15th, weakened after 3 out, 4th of 12, 38l behind Briery Fox (10-7) at Ascot 3m hcp chs 0-145 (2) gd in Mar.
My Turn Now (IRE) 11-4 (11-8) Reminders, soon led, jumped left throughout, headed 10th, ridden after next, no chance from 4 out, last of 3, well behind Or Jaune (11-4) at Kempton 3m nov chs (3) gd in Feb.
Lupanar (IRE) 100-1 (10-7) Mid-division, headway when not fluent 9th, weakened 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Kayf Aramis (10-5) at Cheltenham 3m lstd hcp hdl (1) gs in Mar, 22 ran.
Georgian King 11-2 (11-8) Held up, reminders and headway 7th, led 4 out, headed 3 out, ridden and upsides approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last, 4th of 12, 15l behind Great Approach (10-9) at Bangor 3m hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gd in Mar.
Copsale Lad 100-1 (9-9) Prominent, led after 3rd, ridden and headed after 2 out, no extra, 7th of 27, 19l behind Ninetieth Minute (10-3) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp hdl G3 (1) gs in Mar.
Oscatello (USA) 16-1 (10-11) Towards rear, struggling 6th, stayed on from after 2 out, never troubled leaders, 8th of 23, 33l behind Andytown (11-2) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp (2) gs in Mar.
Ringaroses 33-1 (10-7) Held up in rear, struggling before 2 out, hampered approaching last, plugged on, no danger, 11th of 22, 23l behind Kayf Aramis (10-5) at Cheltenham 3m lstd hcp hdl (1) gs in Mar.
Gala Evening 6-1 (11-9) Held up in rear, headway to track leading pair 2 out, stayed on well flat, went 2nd and closed on winner near finish, 2nd of 11, nk behind Dont Tell The Wife (10-11) at Sandown 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gs in Mar.
Midas Way 5-1 (11-11) Held up, ridden, headway to chase winner after 3 out, stayed on, no further impression from next, 2nd of 8, 6l behind Captain Americo (11-12) at Kempton 3m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Feb.
The Old Pretender (IRE) 11-8fav (11-3) Mid-division, ridden after 7th, headway to chase leading pair after 2 out, went 2nd final 100 yards no chance with winner, 2nd of 15, 5l behind Rear Gunner (10-10) at Folkestone 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gs in Feb.
Snake Charmer 15-2 (11-1) Tracked leaders, led 7th, hit and headed 4 out, weakened approaching next, 10th of 12, 48l behind Great Approach (10-9) at Bangor 3m hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gd in Mar.
Sarde (FR) 12-1 (11-11) Mid-division until 8th, 12th of 16, 28l behind Cruchain (11-7) at Ascot 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs in Dec.
Mith Hill 16-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, behind from 7th, 8th of 11, 45l behind Duc De Regniere (11-11) at Kempton 2m 5f hcp hdl (2) gs in Nov.
Made In Japan (JPN) 13-2 (11-4) Held up towards rear, headway to chase leaders 3 out, weakened 2 out, 5th of 11, 14l behind Tisfreetdream (11-7) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Mar.
Rathcor 4-1 (10-10) Held up in touch, ridden and headway approaching 2 out, went 3rd approaching last, stayed on, 3rd of 12, 4l behind Great Approach (10-9) at Bangor 3m hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gd in Mar.
