led, ridden after 2 out, headed post
tracked leaders, ridden 3 out, no extra approaching last
held up, headway approaching 3 out, outpaced before last, ran on final 150 yards, went 3rd towards finish, not able to trouble front pair
tracked leader, pushed along after 8th, driven after 2 out, stayed on gamely to close final 150 yards, led post
chased leaders, not fluent 2nd, jumped right next, lost place before 8th, soon last and losing touch, tailed off 2 out
held up, took keen hold, jumped right 1st, mistake next, headway 7th, pressed for close 2nd from 3 out until untidy last, one pace and beaten after
After victories at Uttoxeter and Bangor, Tick Tocker is likely to be a short price to complete his hat-trick here. He must go close but TWILL STAND TO US has begun making giant strides between the flags and looks a viable alternative to Donald McCain's charge in receipt of 7lb. General Hardi was in good form over fences at this time last year but recent efforts have been less impressive and Alpha One is also better known as a chaser. Monbeg needs to improve on what he's shown so far under Rules.
Tick Tocker (IRE) 5-6fav (10-12) Made all, hard driven approaching last, stayed on strongly, won at Bangor 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gd beating Scoter Fontaine (10-12) by 2 1/4l, 10 ran.
Alpha One (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, lost place 3rd, slow 6th, weakened 5 out, 6th of 7, 35l behind Brunswick Gold (11-12) at Market Rasen 2m 6f hcp chs 0-120 (4) gd.
Antirrhinum 33-1 (11-0) Always behind, 10th of 11, well behind Trend Is My Friend (10-9) at Sedgefield 2m 1f mdn hdl (5) gf in Apr.
General Hardi 5-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, ridden and lost place 12th, well behind
Monbeg (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Held up, headway after 7th, ridden before 2 out, no extra last, weakened flat, 3rd of 5, 29l behind Indian Castle (11-5) at Perth 3m nh nov hdl (4) gd.
Twill Stand To Us (IRE) (12-5) (tt) held up; hdwy 13; led 4 out; comf, won at Zetland 3m ptp gd beating Max And Mix (11-12) by 4l, 8 ran.
Lord Fox (IRE) 18-1 (10-8) Often jumped slowly and not fluent, tracked winner until 9th, weakened before 2 out, tailed off, last of 5, well behind Indian Castle (11-5) at Perth 3m nh nov hdl (4) gd.
Over My Head 50-1 (10-7) Towards rear, jumped badly left and unseated rider 2nd, in a race won by Just Cameron (11-0) at Bangor 2m 1f NH mdn hdl (4) gd, 11 ran.
