11:55 Carlisle

made all, set steady pace, going easily 2 out, soon went clear, not fluent last, unchallenged

midfield, smooth headway on outer 2 out, soon went second and chased clear leader, mistake last, kept on but no match for winner

in touch with leaders, going okay 2 out, no extra before last, weakened run-in

towards rear, no chance before 2 out, some headway run-in

raced in last, still plenty to do when hit 3 out, no chance before 2 out, some headway run-in (inquiry into running and riding; jockey said his instructions were to drop in, get gelding settled and jumping well as he has been keen, and finish as best as he could; he added gelding had relaxed after 2nd hurdle and he wanted him to continue to be held up and not get too keen down the hill; he further stated gelding jumped 4th last hurdle slowly, and as he made up ground entering home straight he was stuck behind runners in a pocket; when approaching 2nd last, he asked for an effort having got a clear run but gelding stayed on at one paced to line passing no other runners and in his opinion had obtained best possible placing; trainer confirmed he was satisfied with ride and that it accorded with instructions given; vet had nothing to report)

in touch with leaders, mistake and pecked on landing 2nd, weakened quickly from 2 out, mistake last, finished tired

took keen hold, towards rear, no chance before 2 out

midfield, lost ground from 3 out, no chance before 2 out

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, lost ground quickly before 2 out, weakened quickly and mistake last

towards rear, jumped slightly right 2nd, midfield 4th, lost ground from 3 out, no chance before 2 out

always behind, no chance when mistake 2 out, soon eased, tailed off