TAUNTON 15:20

Non Runners: HELIUM (FR). Fences: 14. Race Distance Adjustment: +64 yds

Time: 4m 40.2s Closing Sectional: (2.2f): 35.3s (94.5%)

Overrounds: Industry SP 113%, Betfair SP 100%

Only 4 finished and Mr Medic's fall at the third last in particular had a bearing on the result given that he looked the main threat to the all-the-way winner at the time.

BACK BY MIDNIGHT resumed winning ways under a positive ride; made all, jumped left, pushed along between 4 out and 3 out, kept on well, benefited from return to front-running tactics.

LOU VERT (FR) shaped similarly to last time, another creditable effort without looking ahead of his mark; held up, headway after 4 out, pushed along approaching next, went second last, one paced.

A LITTLE MAGIC (IRE) was fitted with a tongue strap after 10 weeks off, surprising given the way he's been going, but remains in good form, the slightly longer trip possibly stretching him; chased leader, pushed along approaching 3 out, lost second last, no extra; he seems best around 2m.

MOSCOW ME (IRE) continues below form; held up, struggling 5 out, weakened, tailed off.

BISE D'ESTRUVAL (FR) in first-time tongue strap, was in touch and yet to be asked for her effort when falling 4 out, too far out to suggest what the outcome might have been though, especially given she's been finishing weakly.

MR MEDIC after 4 months off, was in the process of running well when departing; chased leaders, disputed second ninth, pushed along approaching 3 out, closing when slipped on landing and unseated rider there, looking sure to play a hand in the finish; he's still on a good mark and is one to keep on the right side.

JABOLTISKI (SPA) ran no sort of race after 11 weeks off; soon detached, jumped slowly, pulled up after seventh.