with leaders, reminders 12th, weakened 18th, behind when pulled up before 4 out
held up, headway to join leaders when blundered 17th, led 4 out to next, ridden and one pace from 2 out
mid-division, headway 18th, driven to lead 3 out, ridden next, stayed on under pressure
held up towards rear, headway on inside on 16th, ridden and outpaced 3 out, stayed on well under pressure flat
made most to 4 out, ridden and weakened next
with leaders, blundered 18th, ridden and weakened 3 out
mid-division on outside, lost place 13th, behind when pulled up before 15th
mid-division, outpaced 4 out, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before last
close up and inside when blundered and unseated rider 11th
behind, lost touch 10th, tailed off
in touch when pulled up before 18th
chased leaders, lost place 17th, soon behind, pulled up before 4 out
chased leaders, outpaced 4 out, weakened next, tailed off
mid-division when blundered and unseated rider 9th
mid-division, headway 18th, outpaced 4 out, beaten when blundered and unseated rider last
mid-division, reminders and lost place 14th, soon behind, pulled up before 4 out
held up towards rear, headway 18th, ridden 3 out, went 2nd next, every chance last, no extra flat
Dunbrody Miller is worthy of his prominent place in the betting market and is fancied to grind out a result over Korelo, Baron Windrush and Philson Run, while the enigmatic Robbo could easily spring a surprise for each-way backers if he consents to pull out all the stops with in his customary late rattle. However, only Robbo will know what frame of mind he is in and, as he is just as likely to give himself far too much to do if the leaders set a scorching pace, he looks a risky proposition once more. Philson Run is very lightly raced for a horse of his age and showed a good glimpse of what he is capable of by chasing home Gunther McBride at Exeter earlier in the month. Last year's Midlands National winner has another race like this within him and should be a leading player if his jumping holds up. Baron Windrush had a hard race when winning thy Tote Classic at Warwick last year and has only raced twice subsequently. He was pulled up at Wetherby on his reappearance on Boxing Day last year but can be expected to have been tuned up at home since. Still only an eight-year-old, he will be a force to be reckoned with if he can recapture anything like his best. Korelo has some high-class form to his name over hurdles and looks very well treated of his current chase rating. However, this course has never been a happy hunting ground for Martin Pipe and, considering that he only just scrambled home over a rival rated 21lbs inferior at Chepstow, Korelo needs to find a fair bit more in this company. Especially as his confidence will be tested by some of these stiff fences in the latter stages. Therefore, we turn to the improving Dunbrody Miller, who has shown a real aptitude for fences since he tipped up with an uncharacteristic mistake at Doncaster four outings ago. Peter Bowen wasted little time in getting him back in action and the gelding has done nothing but improve since then. This will not be a race for the feint hearted but Dunbrody Miller stands out as one that can definitely be relied upon to give his all when push comes to shove.
Chives (IRE) 25-1 (11-6) Held up behind, struggling from 11th, tailed off when pulled up before 17th pulled up at the 17th in race won by Ossmoses (10-0) at Haydock 3m 4f hcp chs Grd 3 (1) hvy, 14 ran.
Baron Windrush 8-1 (10-0) Behind, mistake and weakened 4 out pulled up 3 out in race won by Therealbandit (9-10) at Wetherby 3m 1f hcp chs Grd 3 (A) sft in Dec, 10 ran.
Philson Run (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Held up, headway after 11th, stayed on well from 2 out, no extra flat, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Gunther McBride (11-8) at Exeter 3m 1f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gs.
Korelo (FR) 13-8fav (11-10) Held up rear, steady headway from 12th, mistake 17th, chased leader 3 out, led after 2 out, stayed on well, won at Chepstow 3m 2f hcp chs 0-125 (3) sft in Jan beating Kittenkat (10-3) by a nk, 12 ran.
Dunbrody Millar (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) Made all, hampered by loose horse approaching 9th, challenged 3 out, stayed on strongly, won at Sandown 3m hcp chs 0-145 (2) gf beating Ladalko (11-2) by 2l, 11 ran.
Kerry Lads (IRE) 7-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, led 5th, headed 13th, led 4 out, driven out run-in, won at Wetherby 3m 1f hcp chs 0-130 (3) sft in Jan beating The Kew Tour (11-2) by 2 1/2l, 9 ran.
Bathwick Annie 16-1 (10-0) Held up and unseated rider 6th unseated rider at the 6th in race won by All In The Stars (10-7) at Wincanton 3m 1f lst hcp chs (1) sft, 9 ran.
Your A Gassman (IRE) 66-1 (10-0) Always in the rear, lost touch from 3 out, 14th of 19, 45l behind Attorney General (10-3) at Cheltenham 3m hcp hdl (B) gs in Dec.
Malek (IRE) 11-2 (11-11) Towards rear, left poor 4th at 13th, weakened 5 out, tailed off, 4th of 9, well behind Kerry Lads (11-6) at Wetherby 3m 1f hcp chs 0-130 (3) sft in Jan.
Robbo 33-1 (9-5) Behind, ridden approaching 7th, stayed on from 2 out, no impression, 7th of 20, 22l behind Olaso (10-13) at Haydock 2m 7f hcp hdl (2) hvy.
Brave Spirit (FR) 6-4fav (10-8) Held up, headway when hampered and lost place 6th, rallied approaching 4 out, ridden and every chance 2 out, no extra flat, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Mayoun (9-8) at Chepstow 3m nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Jan.
Supreme Breeze (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Mid-division unseated rider at the 4th in race won by Prince of Slane (9-13) at Catterick 3m 6f hcp chs 0-130 (3) gd in Jan, 14 ran.
Miss Mattie Ross 9-2 (11-7) Disputed lead to 4 out, ridden next, kept on, 2nd of 10, 3l behind Interdit (11-12) at Kelso 3m 1f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gs in Jan.
Devil's Run (IRE) 16-1 (11-8) Tracked leader, led 11th, headed approaching 5 out, ridden next, kept on, 3rd of 14, 9l behind Red Perk (10-4) at Newcastle 3m hcp chs 0-110 (4) sft.
Datito (IRE) 11-2 (11-4) Always behind, tailed off when pulled up 4 out in race won by Precious Bane (10-10) at Chepstow 3m hcp chs 0-115 (4) sft in Jan, 12 ran.
D J Flippance (IRE) 9-2 (11-6) Held up, pushed along after 8th, weakened from 3 out, 4th of 10, 24l behind San Peire (11-9) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Jan.
High Cotton (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) Mid-division, lost place 12th, stayed on approaching last, finished well, 3rd of 14, 5l behind Prince of Slane (9-13) at Catterick 3m 6f hcp chs 0-130 (3) gd in Jan.
