CHEPSTOW 15:31

All 11 ran. Fences: 22. Race Distance Adjustment: +48 yds

Time: 8m 9.3s Closing Sectional: (2.5f): 37.7s (105.3%)

Overrounds: Industry SP 120%, Betfair SP 100.2%

What should have been the fourth fence in the back straight was omitted on the final circuit due to being damaged Silver In Disguise was subsequently disqualified

A couple of the leading contenders ran poorly but this was still a competitive long-distance affair, 4 still in with a chance crossing 3 out after the pace had been fair.

SILVER IN DISGUISE relished the step up to a marathon distance as he got right back on track after 7 weeks off; waited with, headway sixteenth, in touch 5 out, jumped on last, stayed on well; he looks the type to aim at regional Nationals next season.

LIGHT FLICKER (IRE) not only put his Wincanton flop firmly behind him just 3 days on, but proved better than ever over this 4f longer trip with a claimer in the saddle; in touch, not fluent seventh, again twelfth, went prominent fourteenth, led entering straight, tackled 2 out, headed last, pulled clear of rest; he apparently showed signs of post-race ataxia.

FAVORI DE SIVOLA (FR) claimer ridden, failed to improve for the 4f longer trip, running to a similar level to last time; chased leaders, shaken up home turn, not fluent 2 out, no extra.

ROBIN OF SHERWOOD (IRE) just out of the handicap, ran well for a long way away from the mud; in rear, crept closer thirteenth, good progress sixteenth, second crossing 2 out, no extra from there; he hit from this time last year from higher marks and, for all he's not straightforward, could pop up in the coming weeks.

KINGSMILL GIN after 7 weeks off, never really looked like justifying late support over this 5f longer trip; mid-division, mistake third, lost ground fifteenth, one paced from 4 out.

DALKINGSTOWN in first-time blinkers, seemed not to get home over 4f longer trip; patiently ridden, in touch leaving back straight, faded from 4 out.

FROM THE HEART (IRE) isn't one to trust and probably wasn't beaten for stamina alone upped 5f in trip after 4 months off; tracked pace, lost ground tenth, close up again early in straight, left behind from 4 out.

TEA TIME ON MARS failed to back up dubious latest effort; mid-field, clouted ninth, reminders fourteenth, struggling sixteenth, no threat after.

GOOD AND HARDY (IRE) wasn't on a going day; raced off the pace, jumped sketchily, behind when pulled up fourteenth.

DANCING SHADOW (IRE) had more chance in this grade after 11 weeks off but didn't seem to fancy it; led until seventh, remained prominent until thirteenth, turned it in.

JUST YOUR TYPE (IRE) was dropping appreicably in grade but isn't one to be backing at a shortish price given his jumping issues, also said to have suffered with an irregular heartbeat; close up, jumped awkwardly at times, led seventh, headed entering straight, dropped away quickly.