led until 2nd, remained prominent, weakened after 3 out
led 2nd, ridden and jumped left 3 out, headed approaching last, kept on same pace
held up, steady headway from 6th, chased leader 4 out, led approaching last, pushed out
held up, not fluent 10th, weakened 4 out
in touch, mistake 2nd, chased leaders 6th, unseated rider 11th
always behind, pulled up 3 out
chased leader, joined leader 4th, weakened 7th, hit next and 10th, pulled up 11th
held up, struggling 9th, headway after 2 out, stayed on well, never nearer
Nonrunner
This could rest between Montys Island, Rob The Five and Faddad, we will take a chance with the first named. The Evan Williams trained gelding returns to racing under rules after showing great form in point to points. He absolutely slaughtered his rivals at Laleston in April and if in the same mood this afternoon he will be hard to beat. Rob The Five showed much improved form at Wetherby last time when third behind Thedublinpublican. With more progression likey he should be capable of reaching the frame. Faddad didn't do too badly last time when runner up to John Foley. His jumping was a bit erratic, but if keeping his feet he should be involved in the finish. The pick of the others could be Kercabellec, but Montys Island looks the pick of the weights and this one gets our vote.
Montys Island (IRE) 5-2jt-fav (12-0) Led to 2; led 5; drew clr 3 out; easy, won at Laleston 3m ptp gf in Apr beating Tragic Dancer (12-0) by a runin, 9 ran.
Kercabellec (FR) 7-1 (11-8) With leader, led 4th, ridden and headed 7th, one pace from 3 out, 4th of 6, 7l behind Schoolhouse Walk (9-11) at Towcester 2m nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft.
Rob The Five (IRE) 9-1 (10-12) In rear, headway approaching 10th, ridden to chase winner approaching 3 out, no extra when lost 2nd after last, 3rd of 9, 7l behind Thedublinpublican (10-9) at Wetherby 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-110 (4) gf.
Ethan Snowflake 8-1 (11-9) In touch, hit 3rd, ridden, weakened 6th, 8th of 13, 33l behind Silvo (10-12) at Fakenham 2m sll hdl (5) gf.
Bar Gayne (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) Chased leaders to 8th, soon weakened, 14th of 16, well behind Noir Et Vert (10-7) at Perth 3m nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Apr.
Gale Star (IRE) 15-2 (11-0) Behind, not fluent 1st, never dangerous, tailed off, 8th of 11, well behind Reverse Swing (10-3) at Fakenham 2m 5f hcp chs 0-100 (F) gd in Oct.
Faddad (USA) 8-1 (10-5) Prominent, every chance 4 out, held in 2nd when mistake 3 out, blundered 2 out, stayed on but no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 8l behind John Foley (10-9) at Wincanton 2m 5f nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf.
Day du Roy (FR) 25-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, ridden approaching 6th, weakened from 5 out, 8th of 9, 49l behind Rookery Lad (10-11) at Wetherby 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf.
