Stewards Report:
“The winner, UNEXPECTED PARTY (FR) appeared to show improved form compared with its previous run at Cheltenham on 27 January where the gelding finished ninth of twelve runners beaten 51 lengths. The Stewards noted the explanation given by Dan Skelton that the gelding had benefitted from a drop back down in trip to 1 mile 7 furlongs from 2 miles 4 ½ furlongs on this occasion. UNEXPECTED PARTY (FR) was routine tested.”