in touch, went 2nd 9th, led 11th, ridden and headed soon after next, 4th and weakening when pulled up before 3 out
chased leader to 11th, stayed prominent, ridden to lead 2 out, headed near finish
in touch, led soon after 12th, narrowly headed 2 out, rallied to regain lead near finish
behind, slow jump and lost touch 6th, soon tailed off
led to 11th, weakened before next, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
prominent, ridden and weakened after 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
in touch, brief effort after 11th, kept on to take poor 3rd run-in
Very few, if any, of these are in particularly good form at present and what can only be a tentative vote goes to Taksina, who is preferred to Ashgan and Prince On The Ter. The last mentioned has been well held in recent starts but should strip fitter for those runs and, even in current form, he has to be respected. Adalie lacks a recent outing but the stable of Jimmy Frost has been in decent form so lack of a run need not be of too much a concern. Sunday Habits has improved with each start this term and, granted further improvement, he could be of interest. Stablemate Ashgan has solid claims on form but would probably prefer a faster surface and preference is for Taksina. Bob Buckler's mare was not beaten far on ground faster than ideal at Towcester last time and, off a decent mark, he may be worth an investment.
Adalie 25-1 (10-6) Always behind, mistake 7th and pulled up 4 out in race won by Excellent Vibes (11-4) at Worcester 2m 7f hcp chs 0-100 (F) gd in Jul, 14 ran.
Shannon Quest (IRE) 16-1 (9-13) Mid-division, weakened 7th, pulled up before 2 out pulled up 2 out in race won by Harbour View (10-1) at Hereford 3m 2f hcp hdl 0-105 (E) gf in Oct, 13 ran.
Look To The Future (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) Led to 9th, weakened quickly, tailed off and pulled up 3 out in race won by Irishkawa Bellevue (11-2) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp hdl 0-120 (D) gs in Oct, 11 ran.
Sunday Habits (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) In touch, ridden 15th, every chance 4 out, soon one pace, 3rd of 7, 7l behind Regal Vision (9-9) at Ludlow 3m 1f amt hcp chs 0-100 (F) gf in Oct.
Ashgan (IRE) 20-1 (10-4) Prominent untll 4th, tailed off 3 out, 10th of 13, 14l behind Honan (10-10) at Plumpton 2m sll hcp hdl 0-95 (G) gf in Sept.
Prince On The Ter 66-1 (10-0) Led to 11th, dropped back and pulled up 3 out in race won by Lord Anner (10-8) at Wincanton 3m 1f nov hcp chs 0-110 (D) gd in Oct, 7 ran.
Noble Colours 40-1 (9-9) Led to 7th, led again 9th to 18th, weakened before next, 5th of 7, 45l behind Regal Vision (9-9) at Ludlow 3m 1f amt hcp chs 0-100 (F) gf in Oct.
Taksina 9-1 (10-5) Held up, headway 8th, hit 3 out, soon weakened, 5th of 10, 23l behind Ashgreen (11-9) at Towcester 3m hcp chs 0-90 (F) gf in Oct.
