in touch, led 3 out, driven out
held up towards rear, pushed along approaching 8th, weakened next
chased leaders, stumbled, unseated rider 7th
held up, weakened approaching 3 out
held up in rear, pushed along approaching 7th, soon struggling
mid-division, raced keen, mistake, unseated rider 3rd
chased leaders, outpaced 3 out, kept on from last, no impression
towards rear, weakened from 3 out
towards rear, outpaced 3 out, stayed on from last, no impression
chased leader, ridden 3 out, chased winner next, stayed on well final furlong, always held
held up mid-division, weakened 3 out
led to 3 out, one pace
held up mid-division, chased leader 7th, went 2nd briefly approaching 3 out, soon outpaced
Irish raider Bauhaus can plunder this prize. Ormus could go well in receipt of weight with Tickateal and Laureldean Melody others with claims. The selection is sure to be popular given the success of Gordon Elliott's raiders with the booking of McCoy another plus for punters. The topweight was a fair performer over hurdles for Richard Phillips but he posted a much improved effort on debut for his current yard over fences last time. His hurdling mark looks attractive in light of that run and he should go close. Tickateal has been in good form of late and hasn't been too harshly dealt with by the handicapper; he's versatile stays well and looks capable of getting involved. Laureldean Melody has something to prove at this trip but she has plenty of stamina in her pedigree and may conceivably improve for it. She's yet to win a race but does have ability and isn't one to dismiss out of hand. Ormus boasts a similar profile and comes into the race on the back of a decent effort at Market Rasen which suggests he could be on a decent mark. He's bred to relish this trip and is another to be interested in but he may find one too good in the shape of Bauhaus.
Bauhaus (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, ridden approaching and led 2 out, driven out, won at Perth 3m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gf beating Jim Bobs Girl (11-2) by 9l, 15 ran.
Karathaena (IRE) 11-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, effort 3 out, ridden and weakened from next, 8th of 10, 26l behind Oniz Tiptoes (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 6f cnd hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft.
Tickateal 8-1 (10-6) Always prominent, ridden approaching 2 out, every chance last, stayed on same pace flat, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Always Waining (11-12) at Aintree 3m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Jun.
Hapthor 13-2 (11-0) Held up, smooth headway 2 out, ridden to lead flat, stayed on, won at Hexham 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Jun beating Another Jameson (10-2) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Breaking Storm (IRE) 7-1 (10-12) Held up, headway after 3 out, ridden, 2 lengths 2nd, not fluent last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 13, 2 1/2l behind John Forbes (11-7) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Mar.
Mt Desert 14-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, challenged before 3 out, kept on same pace from next, 3rd of 12, 14l behind Silver Sedge (11-4) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Mar '07.
Solway Sunset 11-1 (10-12) Held up, struggling after 7th, 9th of 13, 30l behind Don't Be Bleu (11-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mrs hcp hdl (4) gs.
College City (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, soon beaten, 10th of 14, well behind Smart Man (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 4f cnd hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Dec.
Laureldean Melody (IRE) 5-1 (11-7) Led to 4th, chased leader approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 4th of 13, 19l behind Akram (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Jun.
Michaels Dream (IRE) 15-2 (10-9) Prominent, mistake 5th, challenged 9th, weakened 3 out, 5th of 11, 34l behind Win A Rose (10-5) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs.
Zeloso 8-1 (11-9) In touch, went 3rd and hit 2 out, blundered last, rider lost irons, kept on, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Executive Paddy (11-2) at Fakenham 2m 4f sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Nov '06.
I'm Your Man 33-1 (10-6) Tracked leaders, ridden 3 out, gradually faded, 5th of 13, 18l behind Honeybrook (10-8) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Jun.
Ormus 16-1 (10-12) Always prominent, effort approaching 2 out, soon ridden, kept on flat, 2nd of 13, 7l behind Good Citizen (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 3f nov hdl (4) sft.
