always prominent, effort 3 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace approaching last
chased leaders, outpaced 3 out, ridden next, no impression approaching last
chased leaders, outpaced after 4 out, 5th and no impression when mistake next, no extra
in touch, led after 4th, made rest, clear last, eased towards finish, easily
soon behind, never dangerous
mid-division, effort 3 out, weakened next
mid-division, mistakes 7th and 8th, weakened 4 out
mid-division, outpaced 3 out, never on terms
behind until stayed on from 3 out, never nearer
behind, outpaced 4 out, never dangerous
always behind
led to after 4th, chased leaders, outpaced 3 out, soon weakened
towards rear, some headway 4 out, weakened next
close up on outside, driven and outpaced after 4 out, stayed on to go 2nd 2 out, no chance with winner
mid-division, lost place approaching 4 out, soon weakened
A poor contest where SUPER BABY can beat Frith and Gunadoir. The selection enjoyed his only career win here, over hurdles, and he is adaptable between this trip and 2m 4f. His chasing thus far has been adequate, with his best run over fences coming at the track a year ago, and with ground to suit, a reasonable mark, plus first time cheek pieces to sharpen him up we will side with him. Frith also likes it here, having won over course and distance two starts ago and gone close when trying to defy a 7lb rise next time. A further 3lbs on his back won't help here but he should again be thereabouts. Gunadoir is another that has gone up in the weights after being beaten. She would probably prefer bottomless ground and we think she will remain a maiden after this race. Isan represents powerful connections but recent efforts have been woeful, Carrietau has a chance at these weights based on his hurdles form, but recent chases have not been so encouraging, while Peak Seasons is not one to write off now back down in trip and with conditions to suit. Super Baby gets the vote.
Carrietau 7-2 (11-7) With leader, led 4 out, headed narrowly 2 out, kept on and every chance until blundered and sprawled badly last, not recover, 4th of 7, 10l behind More Like It (11-8) at Newcastle 2m nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft in Dec.
Bob's Dream (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 10, 5l behind Justwhateverulike (11-5) at Sedgefield 2m hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft in Dec.
Pass The Class (IRE) 28-1 (10-7) Prominent, led approaching 7th til headed 9th, ridden 4 out, soon beaten, 8th of 12, 36l behind Auroras Encore (11-0) at Sedgefield 2m 4f beg chs (4) sft in Dec.
Super Baby (FR) 7-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, outpaced from 2 out, 4th of 12, 15l behind Teenando (10-2) at Carlisle 2m nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft in Nov.
Pistol Basc (FR) 25-1 (10-8) Held up in rear, weakened from 5 out, no chance when fell at the last in race won by Quicuyo (10-7) at Ayr 2m beg chs (2) hvy in Dec, 5 ran.
Isan (IRE) 100-1 (10-11) In touch, weakened from 8th, tailed off and pulled up 4 out in race won by Pop (11-0) at Doncaster 2m 3f beg chs (4) sft in Dec, 11 ran.
Falcon's Tribute (IRE) 80-1 (10-5) Mid-division, hit 6th, outpaced next, one pace when left modest 4th 2 out, 4th of 10, 19l behind Palomar (11-4) at Catterick 2m nov chs (3) gs in Dec.
Island Key (IRE) 200-1 (10-12) Held up behind, pushed along after 4th, reminders approaching 8th, never dangerous, 6th of 10, 42l behind Palomar (11-4) at Catterick 2m nov chs (3) gs in Dec.
Frith (IRE) 3-1jt-fav (10-9) Held up, blundered 8th, headway after 3 out, kept on, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind More Like It (11-2) at Catterick 2m hcp chs (4) gs in Dec.
Italiano 16-1 (11-0) Towards rear, outpaced when hit 4 out, stayed on under pressure from next, never near leaders, 4th of 15, 22l behind Player (11-9) at Catterick 2m 3f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs in Dec.
Gunadoir (IRE) 17-2 (11-4) Held up, headway 3 out, chased winner flat, kept on, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Norminster (11-2) at Carlisle 2m hcp chs 0-90 (5) hvy in Dec.
Peak Seasons (IRE) 100-1 (10-11) Led, under pressure and headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 5th of 6, well behind Kia Kaha (11-4) at Fakenham 2m 5f nov chs (3) gs.
Malt de Vergy (FR) 10-1 (10-6) Towards rear, ridden 4 out, soon beaten, 9th of 10, well behind Justwhateverulike (11-5) at Sedgefield 2m hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft in Dec.
Toulouse Express (IRE) 16-1 (10-9) Mid-division, outpaced 4 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 10th of 15, well behind Player (11-9) at Catterick 2m 3f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs in Dec.
Red Dawn (IRE) 16-1 (9-13) Tracked leader, ridden 3 out, held when blundered 2 out and one pace after, 4th of 10, 7l behind Justwhateverulike (11-5) at Sedgefield 2m hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft in Dec.
Trafalgar Man (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Held up, mistake and unseated rider at the 2nd in race won by More Like It (11-2) at Catterick 2m hcp chs (4) gs in Dec, 9 ran.
