in touch on outside, went 2nd 3 out, soon ridden, led next, clear last, stayed on well
mid-division, chased leaders briefly after 4 out, weakened next, tailed off, when pulled up before 2 out
held up, always behind
tracked leaders, lost place after 4 out, ridden and weakened next
mid-diviison, mistake 6th, headway 4 out, soon chased leaders, weakened next, tailed off when pulled up before last
mid-division, ridden to chase leaders before 3 out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, lost place 4 out, soon struggling towards rear, rallied into 4th after next, chased clear pair 2 out, kept on same pace, never on terms
mid-division, lost place 4 out, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up after next
tracked leaders, dropped to mid-division 5th, weakened after 4 out, pulled up before next
with leader, lost place 4 out, soon weakened, behind when pulled up before next
towards rear, struggling after 4 out, never dangerous
held up in rear, some headway on outside after 4 out, weakened next, tailed off
in touch, chased leaders 4 out to next, soon one pace, 4th and weakened 2 out
Saphir De Rheu beat Whisper in this 12 months ago but there is nothing of that pair's calibre in this year's renewal. The former's stablemate Silsol heads the weights but the Cheltenham fifth is 7lb higher than when scoring narrowly at Newbury earlier. Puffin Billy looks to be having a confidence-booster and William's Wishes has also been chasing but Virtuel D'Oudon appreciated a return to hurdling when scoring at Taunton and Oscar Sunset won at the same track two weeks ago, though doesn't always find much under pressure and was out-battled by Radmore's Revenge here earlier. The latter is one of seven carrying more than their allotted weight today with A Doll In Milan, Little Boy Boru and Taj Badalandabad similarly inconvenienced. FORYOURINFORMATION is the first of four rides today that Paul Townend has for Rebecca Curtis and he can get the afternoon off to a winning start for the partnership. The handicapper hasn't gone overboard after he just got home in a maiden hurdle here at the start of the month and he could be well treated.
Silsol (GER) 13-2 (11-2) Tracked leaders, ridden after 2 out, lost place before last, weakened after, 5th of 7, 19l behind Rock On Ruby (11-10) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hdl (2) gs.
Puffin Billy (IRE) 7-4 (11-0) Led and raced keenly, brushed 7th, hit next and 13th, headed when blundered 2 out, soon beaten, fell heavily last, in a race won by Irish Saint (11-3) at Ascot 2m 5f grad ch (2) gs in Dec, 5 ran.
Kayf Moss 16-1 (11-11) Led, not fluent 5th, hit next, headed 7th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before last, in a race won by Volnay De Thaix (11-12) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-150 (2) sft in Nov, 11 ran.
William's Wishes (IRE) 10-3 (11-6) Held up in rear, blundered 2nd, slight bump 9th, outpaced 4 out, modest 4th approaching 2 out until the last, 5th of 7, 23l behind Mr Mole (11-4) at Sandown 2m hcp chs (2) sft.
Virtuel D'oudon (FR) 7-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, disputed lead 4 out, led narrowly after next, ridden flat, stayed on towards finish, won at Taunton 3m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) hvy beating The Italian Yob (10-5) by 2 1/4l, 9 ran.
Oscar Sunset (IRE) 11-4fav (11-4) In touch on outside, went 2nd and challenged approaching 2 out, upsides last, ridden to lead narrowly flat, kept on towards finish, won at Taunton 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) hvy beating Southfield Royale (11-12) by 2 1/4l, 7 ran.
Awaywiththegreys (IRE) 12-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, left 2nd 3rd, mistake 7th, ridden and lost place after next, weakening when mistake 4 out, pulled up after next, in a race won by Join The Clan (10-2) at Warwick 3m 2f hcp hdl (2) sft, 11 ran.
Foryourinformation 10-11fav (11-6) Led until before 2nd, prominent, led after 6th, not fluent 2 out, soon ridden, 1 1/2 lengths up flat, held on, won at Ffos Las 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) hvy beating April Dusk (11-6) by nk, 8 ran.
Hidden Identity (IRE) 25-1 (10-3) Held up towards rear, headway after 5 out, weakened before 3 out, 9th of 12, 47l behind Shelford (10-4) at Chepstow 2m 4f hcp hdl Grade 3 (1) sft in Oct.
A Doll In Milan (IRE) 8-13fav (11-5) Made all, clear when hung left before 3 out, stayed on well, driven out, comfortably, won at Wetherby 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) sft in Dec beating Two Swallows (10-12) by 12l, 10 ran.
One Term (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Took keen hold, chased leaders on outside, lost place and towards rear when fell 11th, in a race won by Rebeccas Choice (10-11) at Chepstow 3m hcp chs 0-145 (2) gs in Dec, 9 ran.
Little Boy Boru (IRE) 25-1 (9-9) Held up and behind, steady headway before 4 out, chased leaders after 3 out, 3rd approaching 2 out, went 2nd at the last, no chance with very easy winner, 2nd of 13, 16l behind Tea For Two (9-12) at Kempton 2m 5f Listed hcp hdl (1) sft.
Radmores Revenge 8-1 (11-6) Held up in last pair, steady headway after 4 out, 3rd travelling strongly 3 out, quickened to lead last, strongly pressed and kept slight lead run-in, stayed on on gamely, won at Ffos Las 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft in Dec beating Oscar Sunset (11-7) by nk, 6 ran.
Taj Badalandabad (IRE) 5-1 (11-2) In touch, chased winner 4 out, weakened after 2 out, 4th of 10, 31l behind Kilcooley (11-5) at Haydock 2m 4f hcp hdl (2) hvy in Dec.
