led until 2nd, chased clear leader until 9th, led after 10th, ridden and about 2 lengths ahead, under pressure when fell 2 out
prominent in chasing group, hampered 3rd, headway 9th, went 2nd before 3 out until ridden after 3 out, left well held 2nd 2 out, no chance with winner
raced freely, led 2nd and soon clear, driven along at various stages, reduced lead and headed after 10th, chased leader under pressure until before 3 out, weakened soon after, eased before 2 out
held up towards rear and well off the pace, steady headway 10th, went 3rd before 3 out, 2nd soon after, travelling well and in command when left clear 2 out
prominent in chasing group, went 3rd 7th, went 2nd 9th until weakened and mistake 11th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
always towards rear, never on terms, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
close up in chasing group, ridden 11th, weakened before next, left modest 4th 2 out
soon well off the pace in rear, tailed off when pulled up 11th
in rear and well off the pace, ridden and struggling 8th, tailed off when mistake 11th, pulled up before 2 out
took keen hold, towards rear on outside when unseated rider 2nd
held up and well off the pace, headway after 10th, left modest 3rd and hampered 2 out
Petroupetrov appears better over fences but is on a fair mark over timber and should go well but Drink Up has never been beyond 2m5f and it remains to be seen if he stays this far. Albert Park gained his only success to date at Bangor last July and hasn't been seen since August so this can go to WILLOW WREN. Renee Robson's mare began her career with a bumper success at Uttoxeter on fast ground and looked ready to gain her first victory over timber when a close third at Huntingdon last month. Gary Moore tries Champs De Bleu in first-time blinkers and the eight-year-old's best run came over the C&D in February.
Willow Wren 10-3 (11-5) Held up in last trio, reminder after 4th, outpaced when mistake 8th, stayed on under pressure to 3rd soon after 2 out, never any chance with leading duo, 3rd of 8, 6l behind Burnthill (10-2) at Huntingdon 3m 2f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Mar.
Petroupetrov (FR) 12-1 (11-8) Led, ridden 4 out, headed next, kept on one pace, 4th of 10, 22l behind Madame Jasmine (11-1) at Plumpton 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Mar.
Chouromanesco (FR) 16-1 (10-11) Chased leaders until lost place on inside on long run to 2nd, soon behind and never on terms after, 7th of 13, 18l behind Lupita (9-7) at Exeter 2m 1f am hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Mar.
Champs De Bleu (FR) 5-1 (11-2) Held up mid-division and keen, soon settled towards rear, ridden and weakened before 2 out, 6th of 9, 30l behind Gouranga (10-8) at Towcester 2m 3f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Mar.
Pursuit of Purpose 200-1 (10-4) Held up towards rear, weakened from 6th, tailed off, 8th of 10, well behind Clu Agus Cail (10-7) at Plumpton 2m mdn hdl (5) gf in Oct.
Downe Payment (IRE) 8-1 (9-11) Mid-division, ridden in rear from 6th, no chance when blundered 3 out, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Mossini (11-3) at Folkestone 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Mar, 10 ran.
Sonus Weld (IRE) 40-1 (11-3) Behind, ridden after 4th, soon struggling, tailed off in 5th when hit 2 out, fell last, in a race won by Swiss Guard (11-11) at Lingfield 2m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Feb, 7 ran.
Drink Up 20-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders, lost place after 2nd, closed before 3 out, well held by leaders approaching 2 out, 4th of 15, 15l behind Meridiem (10-11) at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Mar.
Queenstown Lad 11-2 (10-7) Towards rear, ridden along 5th, struggling next, tailed off, 5th of 11, well behind Border Lad (9-9) at Hereford 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) hvy in Feb.
Albert Park (IRE) 4-1 (10-1) Held up towards rear, struggling before 3 out, tailed off, 9th of 10, well behind Mista Rossa (10-8) at Huntingdon 3m 2f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Aug.
Formedable (IRE) 17-2 (10-3) Chased leading pair, reminders after 3rd, went 2nd 5th, no chance with winner when dropped to 3rd before last, 3rd of 8, 18l behind Speedy Directa (10-2) at Hereford 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Mar.
