in touch, blundered 2nd, ridden to chase leaders 16th, soon weakened
tracked leaders, led 11th, ridden 3 out, edged right flat, headed close home
led 1st, headed next, stayed prominent, ridden 4 out to chase leaders, weakened 2 out
mid-division, ridden 14th, some progress, pecked 16th, weakened 3 out
mistake 2nd, soon ridden along, lost touch 6th, pulled up before 14th
held up mid-division, jumped right 2nd, headway 12th, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, hit last, carried right, all out to lead close home
tracked leaders, ridden when mistake 13th, weakened
in rear, mistake 4th, jumped right 6th, behind when pulled up before 14th
led 2nd, headed 11th, ridden 12th, weakened after 3 out
mid-division, closer order 11th, hit next, weakened
held up, not jumped well, ridden from 12th, never a danger
in touch, slow jump 2nd, lost place 9th, pulled up before 14th
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Nonrunner
Bang and Blame, Chopneyev and Wee Anthony are the three to consider here and Bang and Blame is taken to follow up a game win last time and defy top weight. Wins at Hereford and Huntingdon have underlined Chopneyev's good recent form and he doesnt mind the ground to be testing. He continues to rise up the weights though and may find this too tough. After winning well at Lingfield, Wee Anthony was something of a disappointment when starting a short priced favourite at Exeter next time. He looks to have limited ability and is taken on. With four wins to his credit last season, Bang and Blame was something of a letdown on his seasonal re-appearance, being pulled up at Wetherby. He made amends next time at Catterick last time, and in that sort of form, this resolute front runner may take some pegging back. Bang and Blame can doulbe his tally for the season.
Chopneyev (FR) 7-4fav (11-5) Led, headed 8th, led 10th, headed 12th, led next, hit last, driven out, won at Huntingdon 3m nov chs (4) sft beating Captain Flinders (11-5) by 7l, 6 ran.
Durante (IRE) 20-1 (10-7) Held up in rear, headway approaching 3 out, weakened next, 5th of 13, 21l behind Alfasonic (11-2) at Lingfield 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) hvy.
Mage d'Estruval (FR) 11-10fav (12-2) Tracked leader, led 5th, headed when quickly weakened and pulled up 5 out in race won by Sea Ferry (11-7) at Market Rasen 3m 1f hts chs (6) sft in Apr, 7 ran.
Wee Anthony (IRE) 4-5fav (10-6) Prominent, joined leader 12th, ridden approaching 4 out, mistake 2 out, soon weakened, 3rd of 5, 12l behind Ranelagh Gray (10-7) at Exeter 4m hcp chs 0-120 (3) sft in Dec.
Woodlands Genpower (IRE) 12-1 (11-1) Led, headed 13th, led again 14th, headed 4 out, weakened after 3 out, 3rd of 8, 20l behind Howrwenow (11-6) at Hereford 3m 1f beg chs (4) gs in Dec.
Cinnamon Line 20-1 (11-1) Held up, headway 10th, led 2 out, driven out, won at Uttoxeter 3m hcp chs 0-105 (4) hvy in Dec beating Full On (10-1) by 5l, 14 ran.
Precious Bane (IRE) 9-2 (10-2) Chased leader, mistake 6th, weakened next, 7th of 12, well behind Norton Sapphire (11-10) at Huntingdon 2m 5f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft.
Onyourheadbeit (IRE) 13-8fav (10-11) Prominent, led 3rd blundered badly and headed 4th, chased leaders until lost place 10th, no danger after, 3rd of 7, 17l behind Money Line (11-0) at Towcester 2m 6f nov chs (4) sft in Dec.
Finzi (IRE) 9-2 (10-5) Prominent, led after 2nd, headed next, ridden and weakened after 4 out, 5th of 9, well behind Delightful Cliche (11-7) at Huntingdon 3m 2f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Nov.
Another Conquest 11-2 (10-13) Towards rear, steady headway 5th, weakening when mistake 12th, beaten when pulled up 5 out in race won by Chopneyev (10-8) at Hereford 3m 1f hcp chs 0-110 (4) sft in Dec, 10 ran.
Surefast 9-1 (9-9) Held up towards rear, lost place approaching 8th, weakened after 11th, 5th of 10, 39l behind Zimbabwe (10-4) at Exeter 2m 7f hcp chs 0-115 (4) hvy.
All Sonsilver (FR) 50-1 (9-9) Held up mid-division, chased winner at 8th, no impression from 2 out, 2nd of 11, 12l behind Florida Dream (11-7) at Warwick 3m hcp chs 0-115 (4) hvy in Dec.
Bang And Blame (IRE) 10-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, led 4th, headed 6th, ridden to lead again approaching 3 out, kept on gamely, won at Catterick 3m 1f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gs in Dec beating Bellaney Jewel (11-8) by 5l, 9 ran.
Like A Bee (IRE) 10-3 (11-7) Held up in mid-division, headway after 9th, ridden and chased leaders approaching 4 out, kept on from 3 out, 4th of 10, 16l behind Zimbabwe (10-4) at Exeter 2m 7f hcp chs 0-115 (4) hvy.
Pardini (USA) 25-1 (11-9) Reminders after 3rd, always in rear, lost touch after 5th, tailed off, 10th of 12, well behind Norton Sapphire (11-10) at Huntingdon 2m 5f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft.
