chased leaders, not fluent 10th, went 2nd 12th, no impression on winner 2 out, one pace
in rear, headway 14th, no impression 3 out, weakened next, went 3rd flat
mid-division, jumped right and not fluent 6th, ridden after 13th, weakened next, pulled up before 4 out
in rear, mistake 5th, not fluent next, ridden 7th, behind when jumped left 10th, pulled up before 13th
mid-division, jumped left, fell 7th
chased winner, not fluent 1st, lost 2nd 12th, blundered 3 out, weakened next
jumped slightly left, made all, clear 2 out, went badly left and not fluent last, unchallenged
mid-division, ridden 13th, soon weakened, pulled up before 3 out
GALLIC WARRIOR was well supported over track and trip last month when returning from a lengthy absence. He pulled a little too hard and could find no extra in the closing stages but that was still a promising effort and he can recoup losses today. John Biscuit won a couple of times on the Flat for Andrew Balding but couldn't register a win over hurdles, though ran easily his best race so far at Wincanton last month. Benability looked as though he was coming to win his race over timber at Plumpton last time when running out at the last and should go well if taking to fences. He has more scope than The Bugler and Railway Benefit.
Gallic Warrior (FR) 9-4fav (11-12) Tracking leader when in view after 4th, close up 4 out, every chance last, lost 2 places and held close home, 4th of 8, 1 1/4l behind Zama Zama (11-9) at Ludlow 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Nov.
Akinspirit (IRE) 20-1 (10-4) Midfield, pushed along approaching 3 out, soon beaten, 6th of 10, 35l behind Helium (11-10) at Ludlow 2m hcp (4) gs in Nov.
Benability (IRE) 9-2fav (11-6) Tracked leaders on outside, mounting a strong challenge when ran out last, at Plumpton 2m 5f hcp (5) gs in Nov.
The Bugler (IRE) 6-1fav (11-8) Held up in rear, headway on inside after 3 out, effort and every chance next, lost place approaching last, one pace flat, 5th of 12, 6 1/4l behind Nebula Storm (11-9) at Southwell 2m hcp (5) sft in Nov.
John Biscuit (IRE) 9-2 (10-13) Chased leader until led briefly before 2 out, lost 2nd 2 out, plugged on same pace in 3rd, no chance with leading duo, 3rd of 9, 12 3/4l behind Hope's Wishes (11-12) at Wincanton 1m 7f hcp (4) hvy in Nov.
Railway Benefit (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Led to 5th, jumped right 9th, outpaced before 5 out, kept on before 3 out, 5th of 10, 17 3/4l behind Desertmore View (11-12) at Chepstow 3m (5) gd in Apr.
Truckers Highway (IRE) 9-1 (10-7) In lead when in view after 1st, jumped left and still in lead 4 out, fell 2 out, at Ludlow 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Nov.
Up Your Game (IRE) 11-2 (10-3) Led until headed 6th, lost place 3 out, pulled up next, at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp (5) gd in Mar.
