made all, hit 3 out, pushed along before 2 out, ridden run-in, pressed closing stages, stayed on, always doing enough
chased leaders, mistake 7th, pushed along and weakened after 4 out, tailed off
prominent, blundered and unseated rider 2nd
in touch on outer, went 2nd after 4 out, ridden and gradually weakened 2 out
handy, pressed leader 4th, dropped away quickly after 4 out and pulled up
in rear, in touch, pushed along 4 out, soon went 4th, kept on, not pace to challenge
tracked leaders, pushed along before 3 out, went 2nd after 2 out, ridden run-in and stayed on, pressed leader towards finish but held
INSTANT DE BONHEUR disappointed last time though an earlier second at Worcester is the best form over fences on offer in a weak contest. Treasure Dillon has yet to figure over the larger obstacles but was winning off a higher mark over hurdles at Chepstow at this time last year while The Knot Is Tied should be sharper for a recent chasing bow at Huntingdon. Maiden hurdle winner Urabamba may prove best of the rest.
The Knot Is Tied (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Slightly reluctant to start, in rear, pushed after 8th, ridden after 3 out, well behind and beaten 2 out, tailed off, 3rd of 4, dist behind Maninsane (11-8) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Nov.
Treasure Dillon (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Always in rear, pulled up, at Chepstow 2m hcp (4) gs in Nov.
Instant De Bonheur (FR) 6-1 (10-13) Led, headed 5 out, soon pushed along, no extra 3 out, weakened soon after, 5th of 8, 27 3/4l behind Credo (12-0) at Chepstow 3m hcp (4) gs in Nov.
Urabamba (IRE) 10-1 (11-6) Midfield, pushed along before 2 out, never dangerous, 7th of 13, dist behind Maxcel (11-11) at Hereford 2m hcp (5) gs in Nov.
Albert Van Ornum (FR) 11-2 (11-4) Led, headed 3 out, soon pushed along, lost second and weakened approaching next, lost poor third last, 4th of 8, 32 1/4l behind Wajaaha (11-4) at Plumpton 2m (4) gs in Nov.
Megalodon (IRE) 40-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, never a factor, 6th of 7, dist behind Almost Gotaway (11-4) at Wincanton 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in Nov.
Magnificent Ben (IRE) 10-1 (10-7) Held up in mid-division, not fluent 4th, well beaten 3 out, 9th of 10, dist behind That Ole Chestnut (10-2) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp (5) gs in Feb.
