held up in rear, took keen hold, headway after 11th, weakened approaching 14th, blundered 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
behind after jumping slowly 2nd (water), jumped slowly several times after, in touch in rear on outside 7th, well beaten approaching 15th, tailed off
chased leaders, lost place and bumped 4th, soon off bridle, well behind 12th
with leader when bumped 1st, prominent, reminders 8th, driven 14th, weakened approaching 4 out
led, bumped 1st, jumped slowly 12th, headed after 15th, no impression on winner 4 out, lost 2nd close home
held up, bumped 4th, headway 5th, mistake 7th, chased leader 14th, 3rd and beaten when hit 4 out, not fluent 2 out, weakening when mistake last
prominent, lost place 5th, ridden 11th, rallied from 3 out, went 2nd close home, no chance with winner
tracked leaders, led after 15th, jumped right and drew clear from 4 out, stayed on well
The James Evans-trained Heezagrey gained a well deserved success when landing a similar event at Uttoxeter last week but a 7lb penalty for that victory makes following up no easy task and preference is for Paul Webber's AUTUMN RED, who is only 3lb higher than when a close second at Worcester a fortnight ago. Havenstone could be of interest returned to chasing by Evan Williams but is 6lb higher than on his most recent start over the larger obstacles last month. Liam Corcoran's Macs Lad has the burden of a 7lb penalty to carry for his recent Plumpton win and may have to settle for minor honours.
Cilrhiwviv 50-1 (11-5) Held up in rear, blundered 7th, effort 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 7th of 12, 35l behind Red Rouble (11-5) at Towcester 2m 5f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd.
Macs Lad (IRE) 11-2 (10-7) Held up towards rear and keen, went 2nd on outer after 10th, led approaching 13th, 4 lengths up when left clear 3 out, easily, won at Plumpton 3m 2f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gf beating Mzuri Bay (11-5) by 6l, 6 ran.
Classic Clover 5-1 (11-12) Held up in 6th, some headway under pressure 14th, 5th when blundered 17th, soon no chance and struggling, 5th of 8, 23l behind Outside Investor (9-12) at Wincanton 3m 1f hcp 0-100 (4) gf.
Autumn Red (IRE) 11-2 (11-0) Led 1st, headed 4th, led 8th, not fluent 10th or 3 out, headed last, stayed on, 2nd of 12, nk behind Dunkelly Castle (11-12) at Worcester 2m 7f nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs.
Havenstone (IRE) 9-2 (11-5) Tracked leader, ridden after 2 out, one pace, 4th of 12, 8l behind Northern Lad (11-9) at Exeter 2m 3f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd.
One More Dinar 9-2fav (10-5) In rear, pecked 2nd, mid-division when hit 7th, chased leaders 4 out, weakened approaching next, 3rd of 10, 6l behind Tanners Court (11-7) at Southwell 3m 2f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd in Apr.
Heezagrey (IRE) 7-2fav (9-11) Held up in rear and not fluent early, pecked 3rd, hampered bend after 14th, soon challenging, led before 2 out, stayed on well, driven out, won at Uttoxeter 3m hcp 0-90 (5) gs beating Portrait Royale (11-11) by 5l, 10 ran.
Feeling Peckish (USA) 11-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, pushed along and lost place from 11th, kept on from 3 out, no impression, 4th of 9, 14l behind Pistol Basc (11-3) at Wetherby 2m 6f hcp 0-90 (5) gd.
