tracked leaders, went 2nd 6 out, pressed leader from 3 out, every chance next, driven and no extra flat
keen, with leader, blundered 10th, reminders 12th, weakened next, behind and pulled up 4 out
held up in touch, mistake 11th, soon lost place
made most, ridden when pressed 3 out, driven approaching last, headed towards finish
held up in rear, mistake 4th, headway 5 out, ridden and weakened 2 out
in touch, ridden 4 out, headway 2 out, driven and stayed on to take 3rd towards finish
held up in touch, lost place 8th, headway after 10th to track leaders, ridden 3 out, weakened last
mid-division, took closer order 6th, mistake 3 out, ridden and effort approaching last, one pace and hung left towards finish
in touch, chased leader 11th to 15th, outpaced 4 out, only 6th and looked held 2 out, driven, ran on strongly flat to lead towards finish
in rear, mistake 2nd, slow 5th, headway 14th, weakened 4 out, behind when blundered 3 out
mainly in rear, ridden and weakened 6 out
It could pay to side with ANY CURRENCY and he is given the vote head of Pretty Star and Fairoak Lad. The form of the yard is a big plus for our pick as they have been flying in recent weeks. Any Currency appeared to win with plenty in hand earlier in the month at Sandown and he looks one to stay on the right side of. Pretty Star is returning from a break and he has tended to need his first run of the season in the past. He did run some big races last year but the handicapper took note of that and he may need to be dropped a few pounds before he is able to resume winning ways. Fairoak Lad was another easy winner last time but that was over hurdles and he lacked any fluency with his jumping when last seen out over fences, even though he won that day at Worcester. He will need to improve his jumping if he is to get his head in front here. Bowleaze is a thorough stayer who would probably prefer a slightly longer trip to be seen at his best. Any Currency is in good form and he can win again.
Out The Black (IRE) 8-1 (11-10) Mid-division, under pressure 4 out, some late headway, never troubled leaders, 3rd of 10, 16l behind Toby Jug (11-12) at Wincanton 3m 3f hcp chs 0-140 (2) gd in Oct.
Hopkins (IRE) 33-1 (10-6) Blundered and unseated rider 2nd, in a race won by The Last Derby (10-3) at Ascot 3m listed hcp chs (1) gd in Oct, 16 ran.
Dream Garden 80-1 (11-0) Chased leader until after 7th, soon weakened and struggling in rear, tailed off, 5th of 6, well behind Reve De Sivola (11-0) at Chepstow 2m 4f nov hdl G2 (1) sft in Oct.
Pretty Star (GER) 12-1 (10-5) Always in touch, every chance 4 out, stayed on same pace approaching last, 3rd of 17, 4 1/2l behind Russian Around (10-9) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp chs (2) gd in May.
Briery Fox (IRE) 11-1 (10-1) Held up towards rear, blundered 14th, good headway after 4 out, driven to lead last, caught near finish, 2nd of 14, nk behind Hennessy (10-7) at Sandown 3m 5f hcp chs G3 (1) gd in Apr.
Fairoak Lad (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, ridden and a close 2nd when left in lead last, soon clear, won at Market Rasen 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-145 (2) gd in Sep beating Mission Control (10-5) by 8l, 12 ran.
Bowleaze (IRE) 18-1 (10-7) Held up, headway after 3 out, never able to challenge, 4th of 18, 16l behind Ellerslie George (10-2) at Wincanton 3m 1f listed hcp chs (1) gs.
Theatrical Moment (USA) 4-1 (10-12) Chased winner 3rd, mistake next, lost 2nd before 5 out, struggling soon after, tailed off, 4th of 6, well behind Gullible Gordon (10-12) at Chepstow 3m nov stks (3) gd in Oct.
Any Currency (IRE) 5-1 (11-7) Mid-division, headway 7th, challenged 3 out, led 2 out, stayed on well, won at Sandown 3m hcp chs 0-125 (3) gd beating River Indus (10-4) by 6l, 10 ran.
Ballyfoy (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Held up, reminder after 6th, mistake 11th, headway approaching 13th, mistake 17th, pecked next, stayed on same pace from 2 out, 3rd of 5, 5l behind Arnold Layne (11-8) at Warwick 3m 5f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd in Feb '08.
Pairc Na Gcapall (IRE) 10-3 (11-0) Pressed leader, led after 3rd, not fluent 4th, soon headed, disputing when left in lead next, mistake and headed 9th, ridden after 12th, beaten 2 out, 4th of 6, 5l behind Winsley Hill (11-3) at Fakenham 3m hcp chs 0-135 (3) gf in Oct.
