held up, hampered after 1st, stayed on from 2 out, never nearer
prominent to 11th, tailed off when pulled up before 16th
prominent, lost place 2nd, jumped slowly 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
held up, headway 8th, ridden 2 out, weakened last
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before last
towards rear, some headway approaching 3 out, never dangerous
mid-division, badly hampered after 1st, blundered badly 7th, blundered and unseated rider 8th
mid-division, headway 7th, weakened 13th, blundered next
towards rear, headway 8th, hit 14th, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
in touch, mistake 12th, soon weakened, behind when pulled up after 14th
towards rear, hampered after 1st, headway 10th, ridden 3 out, weakened after next
mid-division, hit 5th, headway 7th, weakened 11th, behind when pulled up before 12th
soon prominent, led 15th, ridden 2 out, ran on
mid-division, headway 8th, went 2nd after 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on, never troubled winner
prominent, ridden after 11th, weakened 15th
towards rear, hampered after 1st, headway 14th, ridden 3 out, hit last, one pace
led and jumped right, headed 15th, pecked 3 out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden 16th, stayed on same pace from 3 out
behind, headway 15th, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
always behind, mistake 15th, tailed off when pulled up before last
mid-division, pushed along 4th, weakened 8th, tailed off when pulled up before 13th
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Liberthine has a real liking for this course as he proved when landing the Mildmay Of Fleet last season and he can take this competitive affair, Florida Dream, No Half Session and Black Apalachi must rate as big dangers. Nicky Henderson's seven-year-old has been touted as a Grand National winner of the future and there is no doubting his jumping ability. He was superb at the obstacles when beating Banker Count twelve months ago and following a promising effort at Sandown recently he should be spot on for this. Nigel Twiston-Davies saddles Florida Dream who has won his last two completed starts. He is prone to errors, but his Wincanton win has worked out well and he will start at a big price. No Half Session is a model of consistency having landed three decent events followed by two placed efforts, if you are looking for a solid each-way choice this could be the one. Black Apalachi is another strong challenger from the Emerald Isle and connections do like a tilt at the ring so keep a close eye on the betting market. Many others can be given some sort of a chance including Far From Trouble and Well Tutored, but Liberthine has proven he handles this tricky circuit and is taken to land the spoils.
Iris Bleu (FR) 14-1 (10-10) Behind when fell at the 11th in race won by Innox (11-0) at Sandown 3m hcp chs Grd 3 (1) sft in Feb, 15 ran.
Scots Grey 33-1 (11-7) Led until headed approaching 3rd, weakened aproaching 13th, tailed off and pulled up 3 out in race won by A Glass In Thyne (10-12) at Southwell 3m lst hcp chs (1) gs in Jan, 15 ran.
Another Rum (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Held up, pushed along 5th, blundered 10th, outpaced next, kept on from 3 out, never dangerous, 4th of 10, 16l behind The Bajan Bandit (11-10) at Ayr 3m 1f hcp chs 0-145 (2) sft in Feb.
Risk Accessor (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Held up in rear, stayed on from 4 out, ridden and every chance when ran out at the last in race won by Innox (11-0) at Sandown 3m hcp chs Grd 3 (1) sft in Feb, 15 ran.
Zeta's River (IRE) 14-1 (11-8) Never going well in rear, tailed off when pulled up at the 15th in race won by Graphic Approach (11-6) at Sandown 3m hcp chs 0-140 (2) gs in Jan, 14 ran.
Liberthine (FR) 9-2 (11-1) Held up mid-division, headway 13th, weakened approaching 3 out, 5th of 14, 17l behind Graphic Approach (11-6) at Sandown 3m hcp chs 0-140 (2) gs in Jan.
Aristoxene (FR) 10-1 (11-2) Held up in touch, blundered 10th, ridden after 4 out, weakened after next, 6th of 15, 28l behind A Glass In Thyne (10-12) at Southwell 3m lst hcp chs (1) gs in Jan.
Briery Fox (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, every chance from 2 out, led flat, driven out, won at Fakenham 3m nov chs (C) gd in Dec beating Yes Sir (11-0) by 2 1/2l, 5 ran.
Lou du Moulin Mas (FR) 11-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, ridden 17th, losing place when blundered 4 out, one pace under pressure from next, 4th of 14, 13l behind Graphic Approach (11-6) at Sandown 3m hcp chs 0-140 (2) gs in Jan.
Cruising River (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) In touch, chased leader 3rd, left in lead 12th, ridden and hit last, hung right flat, won at Huntingdon 3m hcp chs 0-130 (3) gd in Feb beating Distant Thunder (11-8) by a nk, 11 ran.
Black Apalachi (IRE) 8-1 (10-5) Close up and disputed, led briefly 3 out, 3rd and ridden after 2 out, no extra approaching last, 6th of 12, 12l behind What A Native (9-10) at Leopardstown 3m hcp chs hvy in Jan.
Adarma (IRE) 7-1 (10-2) Held up in touch, blundered and unseated rider 3 out in race won by What A Native (9-10) at Leopardstown 3m hcp chs hvy in Jan, 12 ran.
You're Special (USA) 5-2fav (11-7) Held up, mistake 8th, ridden 9th, soon weakened, behind when pulled up 2 out in race won by Melford (10-13) at Fakenham 3m hcp chs 0-125 (3) gd in Jan, 7 ran.
Mon Mome (FR) 8-13fav (12-1) Led until 2nd, tracked leader, led 9th, drew well clear from 14th, easily, won at Fontwell 3m 2f nov chs (3) sft in Jan beating Charango Star (11-11) by 9l, 7 ran.
Parsons Legacy (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) Always prominent, hit 3rd, led 10th, mistake 11th, headed 3 out, no chance with winner from last, stayed on to hold 2nd flat, 2nd of 11, 7l behind Presenting Express (10-7) at Newbury 3m hcp chs 0-130 (3) gf.
Bee An Bee (IRE) 11-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, awkward jump and outpaced 4 out, headway and jumped right next, led 2 out, hung right flat and headed line, 2nd of 7, nk behind Spectrometer (11-6) at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp chs 0-130 (3) sft in Feb.
Florida Dream (IRE) 15-2 (11-4) Led, not fluent 2nd, joined when mistake and unseated rider at the 5th in race won by Presenting Express (10-7) at Newbury 3m hcp chs 0-130 (3) gf, 11 ran.
Undeniable 11-2 (11-6) In touch, lost place 10th, rallied 15th, chance last, no extra flat, 3rd of 7, 7l behind King Bee (10-10) at Haydock 3m hcp chs 0-130 (3) hvy in Feb.
Underwriter (USA) 20-1 (10-0) Held up behind, headway from 3 out, stayed on well after last, nearest finish, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Dunbrody Millar (10-0) at Sandown 3m hcp chs 0-145 (2) gf in Feb.
Glacial Delight (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) In rear, hampered 9th, weakened 13th and pulled up 2 out in race won by Cruising River (11-0) at Huntingdon 3m hcp chs 0-130 (3) gd in Feb, 11 ran.
Jackson (FR) 13-8fav (11-4) Disputed lead, clear approaching 4 out, jumped awkwardly 2 out, headed soon after, weakened last, 3rd of 8, 12l behind Eskimo Pie (11-4) at Fakenham 3m beg chs (4) gs in Feb.
Better Days (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, lost place approaching 5th, rallied approaching last, stayed on well flat, 3rd of 13, 10l behind Our Armageddon (11-2) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f hcp chs (2) hvy in Feb.
Native Jack (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) Mid-division, progress 6 out, challenging when slight mistake 2 out, soon led, ridden clear before last, stayed on well, won at Punchestown 3m crs cty chs gs in Feb beating Never Compromise (11-4) by 7l, 19 ran.
No Half Session (IRE) Evensfav (10-0) Moderate 5th, 4th and progress 3 out, 3rd and no impression next, kept on from last, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Dead Sound (10-6) at Punchestown 3m hcp hdl 0-140 gs in Feb.
