This Grade 1 drew a big field in an open division, with a British raider springing a surprise to give his trainer a first Grade 1 success.
was one of the least exposed in the field, this just his third start on the track, but he was ridden forward and showed plenty of stamina to win despite being green in the finish.
has had a terrific season, climbing the ranks step by step, handling a sounder surface well having done her winning on slower ground through the winter. She travelled as well as any and was just outstayed late. Her versatility will be an asset next season, though she will need to improve to compete in open company.
was ridden in rear and picked up the pieces late. He has shown his form over an array of trips this season, though his resolution in a finish is questionable.
did best of those that ran in the Albert Bartlett but was below his Cheltenham form and would prefer a stiffer test and softer ground. He remains an excellent prospect for fences.
maintained rather than improved his form for the step up in trip.
was well below the form of his Albert Bartlett third but has had a busy time and raced through last summer too - he will benefit from a break.
travelled well to the second last but didn’t finish off his race.
ran well last time at Aintree but was not at that level backing up quickly, and that form was well ahead of anything he has hitherto achieved.
has disappointed on his last two starts but there were extenuating circumstances here as he got badly hampered as Paul Townend attempted to go up the inner after three out then rushed his mount back into contention quickly. A keen goer, he may be worth a try over shorter.
made mistakes.
ran too bad to be true.
went forward here but made little impact.
was flying too high in this grade.
raced keenly on the outside of the field before being pulled up and looks better suited to front running.
