WARWICK 15:35

Non Runners: ROUGE VIF (FR). Fences: 12. Race Distance Adjustment: +69 yds

Time: 4m 18.1s Closing Sectional: (3.8f): 60.2s (98.4%)

Overrounds: Industry SP 112%, Betfair SP 102%

A good-quality 2m handicap by midweek standards and, although outsiders were placed, it appeals as form to view positively for now; the pace was good.

RED ROOKIE has had a light campaign but returned to the form he was showing prior to his final-fence departure in last year's Arkle and, although a rise back up the weights beckons, he won't be a forlorn hope if turning up in the Red Rum at Aintree in a fortnight's time; in touch, jumped on seventh, kicked on leaving home turn, joined briefly run-in, forged clear for pressure and well on top by the line.

HASANKEY (IRE) confirmed his return to form and should remain competitive in similar company; waited with, took closer order back straight, challenged from 2 out, went upsides briefly run-in, left behind by winner late on.

BUN DORAN (IRE) ran creditably on form but didn't carry much of a win threat this time; dropped out, some headway back straight, not fluent 4 out, plugged on to take third close home.

SAINT SEGAL (FR) failed to meet expectations after 9 weeks off, that absence possibly a factor after he'd raced a bit with the choke out early - all in all, he's worth another chance off this sort of mark; waited with, took keen hold, good progress entering back straight, went second briefly home turn, weakened from 2 out (not fluent there), lost third close home.

GRANDEUR D'AME (FR) seemed to find this too competitive up 8 lb, not being able to dominate also possibly a factor; prominent, not fluent second and fourth, shuffled back entering back straight, beaten some way out.

LAC DE CONSTANCE (FR) in first-time tongue strap, was let down by his jumping yet again; forced pace, untidy fifth, lost place completely when blundered seventh, no threat after.