led, headed 9th, outpaced after 3 out, challenged 2 out, led run-in, kept on well towards finish
tracked leaders in 3rd, tailed off before 8th, pulled up before 4 out
tracked leader, with leader from 6th, led 9th, clear after 3 out until pressed 2 out, headed run-in, no extra towards finish
NAGPUR is likely to start a short-priced favourite despite having to concede 12lb all round. A winner on heavy going at Fontwell in January, he then finished runner-up in a Listed contest at Huntingdon before well beaten in Grade 1 company at Cheltenham and Aintree. Kuilsriver is the obvious danger though he'll need to jump better than he did when runner-up to Medinas at Fontwell last time. The remaining pair have shown nothing and will need mishaps to the principals if they are to take a hand.
Nagpur (FR) 66-1 (11-4) Mid-division, ridden and struggling after 7th, well held after 10th, tailed off, 9th of 19, 50l behind Lovcen (11-4) at Aintree 3m nov hdl Grade 1 (1) gd.
Fools Mate 14-1 (10-3) Chased leaders, dropped to rear before halfway, soon lost touch, tailed off, 7th of 8, well behind Bach To Front (10-10) at Plumpton 2m 2f mdn NH flat (6) gf in Mar '11.
Kuilsriver (IRE) 5-4fav (11-1) Held up in rear, good headway approaching 4 out, went 3rd and blundered 3 out, recovered to chase winner 2 out, keeping on same pace when carried right flat, held when switched left soon after, 2nd of 8, 3l behind Medinas (11-7) at Fontwell 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) gd.
Montys Cash 100-1 (10-11) Behind, plugged on final 3f, never dangerous, 6th of 12, 41l behind Pendra (10-3) at Huntingdon 2m NH flat (6) gd in Mar.
