held up towards rear, improved over 5f out, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, no danger
with leader, every chance well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
always well placed, led over 1f out, asserted final furlong, comfortably
mid-division, headway 5f out, chasing leaders over 1f out, no impression
held up in rear, took keen hold, always behind
prominent, took keen hold, weakened over 2f out, eased over 1f out
held up in rear, took keen hold, headway over 2f out, chasing leaders over 1f out, soon one pace
mid-division but well in touch, pulled hard, headway over 2f out, went close 2nd over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, lost 2nd near finish
made most until ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up in rear, struggling over 3f out, never near leaders
took keen hold towards rear, struggling 4f out
mid-division, headway over 5f out, slightly outpaced over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, went 2nd near finish, no chance with winner
mid-division but well in touch, outpaced 5f out, stayed on inside final furlong
held up, always towards rear
The Bumper that ends the card looks a tricky proposition but after narrowly failing to win under a penalty last time we give Nicky Henderson's TETLAMI another chance to get back on the scoreboard at the expense of the Alan King newcomer Romulus D'artaix, while polytrack bumper winner Open Day also makes the list. An eye-catching winner on debut in a pretty decent contest at Exeter, the pick almost repeated the effort over a longer trip at Warwick last time. He still showed signs of inexperience towards the end of that assignment so considering there should be more to come he looks good to get back in front. Romulus D'artaix has a mixed pedigree but his jumps line suggests he could be pretty useful in time. That same bloodline also suggests he'll want further than this to be at his best but based on his price tag it's fair to say the yard are expecting a bit from this one. Open Day won over a slightly longer trip on Lingfield's Polytrack so it will be interesting if he can act on these softer conditions. He won well that day so it is feasible that he can overcome a penalty. The Laodicean and Jaques Vert also have claims after winning debuts but Tetlami looks an improving sort and can progress again.
Jaques Vert (FR) 25-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, headway over 4f out, closed on clear leader over 3f out, led over 1f out, ran green and edged right final furlong but ran on well and in command towards finish, won at Warwick 1m 6f 3yo nhf (5) gd in Nov beating Tetlami (11-5) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Open Day (IRE) 11-8fav (10-12) Led 4f, tracked leader after, joined leader 8f out, ridden to lead again 2f out, ran on, won at Lingfield 2m Juvenile Nat Hunt Flat (3yo) (AW) (6) std in Dec beating Maggie Aron (9-12) by 3l, 10 ran.
Tetlami (IRE) 9-4fav (11-5) Close up in chasing group, effort from 2f out, every chance over 1f out, stayed challenging and every chance as winner ran green final furlong but found no extra and held towards finish, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Jaques Vert (10-12) at Warwick 1m 6f 3yo nhf (5) gd in Nov.
The Laodicean 4-1fav (10-12) Mid-division, headway 7f out, led going well over 2f out, shaken up to go clear final furlong, ran on well, won at Huntingdon 1m 6f 3yo nhf (5) gd in Nov beating Mr Tallyman (10-12) by 6l, 16 ran.
Gordon Road (IRE) Amilynx gelding out of Celtic Smiles.
Jumpjack Flint 11-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway over 4f out, soon chasing leaders, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 8l behind Tetlami (10-12) at Exeter 1m 5f 3yo nhf (6) gd in Oct.
Karasenir (IRE) 11-4fav (10-12) Held up in rear, raced keenly, pushed along 3f out, slightly outpaced, stayed on over 1f out until one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 5l behind Tetlami (10-12) at Exeter 1m 5f 3yo nhf (6) gd in Oct.
Marleno (GER) 20-1 (10-12) Keen, tracked leader, led after 4f out, ridden and headed 2f out, soon one pace, 4th of 10, 7l behind Open Day (10-12) at Lingfield 2m Juvenile Nat Hunt Flat (3yo) (AW) (6) std in Dec.
My Brother Sylvest 9-1 (10-9) Given at least 20 lengths' advantage at start, reduced lead 4f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 4l behind Jaques Vert (10-12) at Warwick 1m 6f 3yo nhf (5) gd in Nov.
Pre Raphaelite (FR) Spadoun gelding out of Final Moment.
Reverend Green (IRE) Tagula gelding out of Red Letter.
Robin De Creuse (FR) Robin Des Champs gelding out of Myrolix.
Romulus D'artaix (FR) Sassanian gelding out of Kadisha.
Alpine Breeze (IRE) 11-2 (10-5) Held up, headway 4f out, led over 2f out, pushed out final furlong, won at Newbury 1m 4f Fillies Juvenile Nat Hunt Flat (3yo) (5) hvy in Dec beating Finger Spin (10-12) by 3 1/2l, 16 ran.
Finger Spin 40-1 (10-12) Chased leader, led narrowly 5f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, stayed on under pressure, no chance with winner final furlong, 2nd of 16, 3 1/2l behind Alpine Breeze (10-5) at Newbury 1m 4f Fillies Juvenile Nat Hunt Flat (3yo) (5) hvy in Dec.
Jupiter Warning 4-1 (10-5) In rear, pushed along over 8f out, ridden 4f out, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 10, 12l behind Open Day (10-12) at Lingfield 2m Juvenile Nat Hunt Flat (3yo) (AW) (6) std in Dec.
