duelled for lead, hit 13th, pushed along before 4 out, challenged next, led 2 out, hit last, headed final 50 yards, rallied as winner idled near finish, just failed
in rear, struggling 11th, tailed off and pulled up before 4 out
duelled for lead, hit 9th, advantage soon after, pushed along after 15th, headed 2 out, still chance approaching last, stayed on same pace in 3rd flat, rallied close home
chased leaders, 2 lengths 3rd and going ok when fell 2 out
took keen hold, chased leading trio, stumbled 5th, dropped to 5th at 8th, weakened 11th, tailed off
held up 5th, went 4th at 8th, left 4 lengths 3rd 2 out, closed last, strong run between horses flat to lead final 50 yards and idled near finish, just held on
BENHEIR's chase career has had its ups and downs so far but he didn't do a lot wrong when runner-up to Mountainous over course and distance last month and some of his earlier form has worked out well. He can give the weight away in this. Maringo Bay has ability but has also had plenty of chances while Pateese hasn't jumped very well to date and has been back over hurdles lately. Accordingtopalm has won a hurdle race here and has also been successful between the flags and it would be no surprise to see him go well on his fencing bow.
Benheir (IRE) 6-1 (11-5) Led, ridden and headed before 2 out, not much room before last, rallied run-in, held towards finish, 2nd of 5, 1l behind Mountainous (11-1) at Ffos Las 3m hcp chs 0-135 (3) hvy in Mar.
Accordingtopalm (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, 7th of 9, 24l behind Scoter Fontaine (10-8) at Ffos Las 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) hvy in Mar.
Jat Punjabi 33-1 (11-3) Chased leader until 4 out, weakened next, tailed off, 6th of 7, well behind Uxizandre (11-9) at Warwick 3m 1f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Mar.
Maringo Bay (IRE) 13-2 (11-10) Mid-division, jumped left at times, behind 14th, tailed off 4 out, soon pulled up, in a race won by Arbeo (10-11) at Huntingdon 3m hcp chs 0-125 (3) gs in Feb, 12 ran.
Merlin's Wish 7-1 (10-11) Mostly always chasing winner, not fluent 7th, no impression 4 out, hit next, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 5, 8l behind Sydney Paget (11-7) at Chepstow 3m nov chs (4) sft in Mar.
Pateese (FR) 50-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders on inside, lost place 9th, weakened 2 out, 17th of 24, 37l behind Holywell (11-4) at Cheltenham 3m lstd hcp hdl (1) gs in Mar.
Lucky Vic (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Prominent, led 7th, soon headed, weakened approaching 3 out, pulled up before next, in a race won by Supreme Bob (11-0) at Newbury 2m 3f cnd nov hcp hdl (0-120) (4) hvy in Mar, 13 ran.
