tracked leaders, outpaced after 9th, weakening when mistake 3 out, pulled up before next
towards rear, headway and in touch 4th, fell 6th
mid-division, hampered 6th, lost place next, soon behind, tailed off
tracked leaders, outpaced after 9th, 6th and still plenty to do 3 out, rallied on outside before next, led narrowly last, ridden and headed briefly flat, held on near finish
pressed leader, led before 3 out, soon ridden, headed narrowly last, rallied to regain lead briefly flat, held near finish
held up behind on outside, headway and in touch after 2nd, lost place 5th, tailed off 8th
mid-division, headway and in touch when blundered 6th, driven to chase leaders 3 out, ridden and kept on same pace approaching last, no impression flat
held up behind on inside, headway into mid-division 6th, ridden to chase leaders after 3 out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, lost place after 9th, weakened 3 out
always behind, lost touch and pulled up before 8th
mid-division, hampered 6th, headway to join leaders on outside after 9th, ridden after 3 out, hit next, soon lost place, no extra approaching last
led, ridden and headed when blundered 3 out, soon weakened
in touch on outside, dropped to mid-division 5th, behind and ridden after 9th, weakened before 3 out
Chaser Ballyfoy needs a thorough test of stamina and got that over 3m5f at Cheltenham last time when outstaying Battlecry up the hill. Fourth in the Midlands National here previously, he can race off a 13lb lower mark over hurdles but has only managed one place in four previous runs over the smaller obstacles. He may just get outpaced today and we'll take on Gary Moore's veteran with MOHI RAHRERE, who also reverts to hurdles after a spell over fences and did finish behind Ballyfoy in the Midlands National. However, he clearly found 4m beyond him that day and his general record at this track is second to none. Mauricetheathlete, twice a winner over 3m on an easy surface at Chepstow last season, also warrants respect and Sandynow has been in good form, though is 6lb higher than when only second at Chepstow last time. Veteran Kathleens Pride may be best of the rest.
Arbor Supreme (IRE) 100-1 (10-7) Behind, mistake 9th (valentines), tried to refuse and unseated rider next, in a race won by Neptune Collonges (11-6) at Aintree 4m 4f Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (7yo+) (2) gd in Apr, 40 ran.
Mauricetheathlete (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened from 2 out, 8th of 14, 38l behind Runswick Relax (10-11) at Carlisle 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Apr.
Presenting Dr T (IRE) 100-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, effort before 4 out, weakened next, tailed off, 11th of 13, well behind Benheir (11-6) at Bangor 3m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Ballyfoy (IRE) 15-2 (11-7) Tracked leaders, not fluent 1st or 15th, ridden 20th, went 2nd 2 out, closed after last, led flat, stayed on, won at Cheltenham 3m 4f hcp chs 0-130 (3) gs in Apr beating Battlecry (10-5) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Mohi Rahrere (IRE) 8-1 (9-11) In touch, lost place when not fluent 11th, not fluent 13th, well held 5 out, 6th of 16, 32l behind Master Overseer (10-3) at Uttoxeter 4m 1f lstd hcp chs (1) gs in Mar.
Kathleens Pride (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) In touch, hit 6th, ridden and went 2nd before last, weakened towards finish, 4th of 16, 2 3/4l behind Mauricetheathlete (11-0) at Chepstow 3m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Mar.
Sandynow (IRE) 7-2fav (10-10) Prominent 2nd, led approaching 3 out, headed 2 out, upsides when mistake last, held after, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Cocacobana (11-2) at Chepstow 3m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Mar.
Ebony River (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Held up in touch, hit 8th, chased winner after 3 out, hit next, no impression flat, no extra towards finish, 4th of 8, 6l behind Godsmejudge (11-12) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gd in Mar.
Aviador (GER) 10-1 (11-9) Led until approaching 3rd, lost place before 7th, not fluent 8th, behind 9th, some headway after 3 out, no impression, 6th of 10, 27l behind Velator (11-6) at Newbury 3m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Mar.
My Friend Sandy 14-1 (10-12) Led, jumped slowly 1st, jumped slowly again and headed 2nd, lost place next, pushed along before 6th, driven and trying to rally when slow again 11th, soon behind and pulled up before next, in a race won by Roalco De Farges (11-5) at Chepstow 3m nov chs (3) gs in Apr, 6 ran.
Queens Grove 100-1 (10-2) Behind, outpaced before 5th and pushed along, reminders before 6th, never dangerous, 7th of 14, 26l behind Bold Chief (11-2) at Warwick 2m 3f NH nov hdl (4-7yo) (4) gd in Feb.
Another Miracle 7-1 (11-4) Prominent, ridden approaching 6th, weakened after next, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Francesa (11-12) at Huntingdon 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Apr, 14 ran.
Royal Chatelier (FR) 7-1 (11-11) In touch on outside, lost place 7th, headway on wide outside after next, went 2nd when not fluent 3 out, kept on same pace, no chance with winner before next, 2nd of 11, 12l behind Pocket Too (11-8) at Chepstow 3m hcp hdl 0-100 (5) sft in Apr.
