never better than mid-division, tailed off when pulled up before 17th
made all, ridden 2 out, 5 lengths clear last, tired and wandered flat, held on
behind, blundered 6th and 15th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, outpaced 5 out, soon behind
always behind
towards rear, some headway into mid-division before 3 out, never near leaders
mid-division, outpaced when hampered 4 out, never near leaders
mid-division, hit 7th, weakened 4 out
chased leaders, lost place 16th, outpaced 4 out, 7th 2 out, ridden and stayed on well from last, no impression
chased leaders, mistake 3rd, fell 9th
chased winner to 9th, in touch, lost place 17th, soon behind
tracked leaders, ridden 3 out, chased winner before next, stayed on flat, always held
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before last
chased leaders, outpaced 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division, stayed on from 3 out, never reached leaders
in touch, tracked winner 9th, outpaced 3 out, lost 2nd before next, soon ridden and one pace
in rear, struggling 4 out, 10th 2 out, stayed on well from last, nearest finish
chased leaders, blundered 10th, outpaced 17th, under pressure when brought down 4 out
always behind, hampered badly 4 out, pulled up before next
chased leaders, mistake 14th (water), outpaced when fell 4 out
held up towards rear, some headway when hampered 4 out, never able to challenge
in touch, mistake 14th (water), outpaced 3 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, outpaced 17th, brought down 4 out
mid-division when fell 13th
ROULEZ COOL might not be the greatest price but this French recruit has the highest rating in the line-up and with recent wins between the flags sure to have fuelled his confidence he is selected ahead of Trust Fund and Turthen. The Waley-Cohen's were out of luck with Long Run earlier in the week but they look to have a strong hand here. The horse looked good in handicaps during the Spring and recent efforts between the flags must give connections encouragement of landing this historic event. Robbers Glen was fortunate to win at Kelso last month, Southwestern is not to be ignored having run well in sixth last year, whilst Take The Stand was once placed in the Gold Cup but has looked a shadow of his former self recently. Trust Fund has an excellent strike-rate and it's interesting that he takes in this race before defending his crown at Aintree. He has won here before so looks an obvious player if fully tuned up. Chesnut Annie hares off in front so might be vulnerable up the hill, Sericina has more on her plate today, whilst On The Net has a fine Irish point-to-point record so any market move would look interesting. Le Duc should like the ground and got his head in-front between the flags last month, Kilty Storm has been winning at a lower level recently, whilst Here's Johnny has not been at his best in qualifying but now tries blinkers for the first time. Dun Doire is a class act, Dusty Doolen has been in fair form in recent Irish Hunter Chase's, whilst Bob Hall, Baby Run and Amicelli are all runners who cannot be discounted. The market will help, but preference is for Roulez Cool.
Amicelli (GER) 4-6 (12-7) Held up; blun 13;led 2 out til hdd flat; led cl home, won at Brocklesby Park 3m ptp sft in Feb beating Teeton Bollinger (12-0) by hd, 5 ran
Baby Run (FR) 8-11fav (12-3) Made all, mistake 6th, clear approaching last, eased towards finish, won at Warwick 3m hts chs (6) hvy in Feb beating Here's Johnny (11-9) by 11l, 6 ran.
Bob Hall (IRE) 2-1fav (12-4) Held up in rear, not fluent 5th, headway approaching 4 out, led 2 out, quickly asserted, easily, won at Ludlow 3m hts chs (5) gd in Feb beating Oopsmylord (11-7) by 7l, 10 ran.
Burntoakboy 7-2fav (11-7) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 11th, went 3rd 4 out, weakened approaching last, 3rd of 12, 23l behind Marblehead (11-9) at Leicester 2m 7f hts chs (3) gd.
Cowboyboots (IRE) 7-2 (11-5) Tracked leaders, blundered 8th, went 2nd from 5 out, led approaching last, soon clear, won at Haydock 3m hts chs (3) hvy in Feb beating Vicario (11-13) by 14l, 8 ran.
Drybrook Bedouin 5-2 (12-0) Ap; ev ch last; unable qckn flat, 3rd of 17, 1 1/4l behind Coombe Hill (12-0) at Larkhill 3m ptp gd in Feb.
Dun Doire (IRE) Evens (11-7) Ww rr, prog to 8th 4out, went 4th from next, still plenty to do 2out, sow well to ld after last, going away, won at Nenagh 3m ire ptp sft in Jan, 12 ran.
Dusty Doolan (IRE) 11-2 (10-11) Always prominent, ridden before straight, soon on terms, headed from 2 out, kept on without matching winner run-in, 2nd of 16, 1l behind Ballistraw (11-1) at Gowran Park 3m hts chs sft.
Gentle George 9-4fav (12-2) Led until after 1st, left in lead 3rd, headed 11th, blundered 13th, remained close up, led 2 out until last, battled back well to regain lead flat, stayed on well, won at Newbury 2m 6f hts chs (6) gs beating Molostiep (11-5) by 1 3/4l, 10 ran.
Here's Johnny (IRE) 7-2 (11-9) Tracked leaders, chased winner 11th, ridden after 3 out, beaten after 2 out, 2nd of 6, 11l behind Baby Run (12-3) at Warwick 3m hts chs (6) hvy in Feb.
James Pine (IRE) 10-1 (12-7) Held up; hdwy 15; one pce 3 out, 3rd of 13, 8l behind Unowatimeen (12-7) at Horseheath 3m ptp in Feb.
Kilty Storm (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Tracked leader in 2nd, led from 10th, made rest, kept on well from last, won at Leopardstown 3m hts chs hvy in Feb beating Dusty Doolan (11-7) by 4l, 10 ran.
Le Duc (FR) 4-5 (12-7) Hdwy 11; led app 2 out; drew clr flat, won at Badbury Rings 3m ptp in Feb beating Silver Monarch (12-0) by 6l, 6 ran.
Man From Highworth 3-1 (11-0) Hdwy 12; ev ch 3 out; one pce, 3rd of 7, 9l behind Theatre Diva (10-7) at Larkhill 3m ptp in Feb.
On The Net (IRE) 11-10 (12-0) Mid div & ww, 7th 5out, prog in 3rd bef 3out, ld bef 2out, 1l adv when better jump last, sow, won at Kildorrery 3m ire ptp sft in Feb beating Dreux (12-0) by 2l, 13 ran.
Reach For The Top (IRE) 3-1 (12-0) Led 3; drew clr 3 out, won at Detling 3m ptp gd in Feb beating Penny Doc (12-0) by 15l, 7 ran.
Robbers Glen (IRE) 4-5fav (12-6) Held up, went poor 4th approaching 13th, left 3rd next and plenty to do, left about 8 lengths down in 2nd and mistake 2 out, led last, pushed out, finished tired, won at Kelso 3m 1f hts chs (6) sft in Feb beating Natiain (11-13) by dis, 8 ran.
Roulez Cool 4-7 (12-5) Ap; led by-passing 3 out; hdd nxt; drvn to ld final 100yds, won at Larkhill 3m ptp gd in Jan beating Drybrook Bedouin (12-5) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Southwestern (IRE) 1-4 (12-7) Held up; disp ld 2 out-last; no ex flat, 2nd of 3, 2 1/2l behind Carrie On (11-7) at Bishops Court 3m ptp gs.
Take The Stand (IRE) 12-1 (12-1) Close up in chasing group, lost place when slipped up on bend after 9th, in a race won by Chesnut Annie (11-8) at Ffos Las 3m hts chs (4) gs in Feb, 14 ran.
Trust Fund (IRE) 8-11fav (12-6) Held up, headway 4 out, ridden to chase leader 3 out, hard ridden, rider lost whip after last, led line, won at Cheltenham 3m 2f hts chs (4) gd in May beating Take The Stand (12-3) by hd, 6 ran.
Turthen (FR) 4-7 (11-0) Held up; went 2nd 14; led 2 out; sn clr, won at Milborne St Andrew 3m ptp in Feb beating Kingsmill Lake (10-7) by 8l, 8 ran.
Chesnut Annie (IRE) 9-1 (11-8) Made all, soon well clear, given breather 10th, drew away again soon after 14th, stayed on strongly, unchallenged, won at Ffos Las 3m hts chs (4) gs in Feb beating Crystal d'Ainay (12-1) by 20l, 14 ran.
Sericina (FR) 8-11fav (11-0) Held up and well off the strong pace, blundered 7th closed up after next, hit 9th, left 2nd 10th, not fluent 12th (3 out) led on long run to 2 out, in command before last, readily, won at Taunton 2m 7f hts chs (5) sft in Feb beating Whizzaar (12-5) by 8l, 9 ran.
