mid-division when not much room and hampered 1st, in rear and struggling from 3rd, tailed off and pulled up after 2 out
mid-division, mistake 1st, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out
chased leader, ridden after 3 out, soon beaten
chased leaders, hit 3 out, soon ridden, 5th and beaten when fell last
mid-division until weakened approaching 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
in touch, ridden approaching 3 out, stayed on same pace
soon struggling, always in rear, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
always in rear, tailed off
chased leaders until after 4th, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
tracked leaders, every chance 3 out, soon ridden, kept on, held approaching last
mid-division until weakened after 5th, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, headway after 5th, led after 3 out, clear last, stayed on well, pushed out
mid-division, ridden after 5th, soon weakened, tailed off
mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, ridden approaching 2 out, stayed on same pace
behind from 3rd, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
mid-division until 5th, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
led, stumbled badly and headed soon after 3 out, weakened
in touch, reminders 3rd, outpaced approaching 3 out, stayed on again from 2 out, went 3rd flat
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
MAX BYGRAVES, Cordier and Well Disguised make the shortlist here with Max Bygraves taken to prove that his improved effort last time was no fluke. A consistent if modest performer last season, Max Bygraves has stepped up on that form this season with a win on his re-appearance at Kelso, and although disappointing over a longer trip next time, he has returned to form with two good performances, particularly last time at Cheltenham, staying on well to be a close third. Raised only 4lbs for that very good effort, his form is superior to his rivals here. Cordier is another very consistent type, and he has been sent off favourite for each of his last two runs, but although being placed, he never really looked like winning, and perhaps the frame is the best he can hope for as he looks a touch one paced. Well Disguised left previous form behind when coming from off the pace to score with some authority at Newcastle, losing her maiden tag in the process. The third has been well beaten since, and though she may have now improved after breaking her nose in the summer, a 10lb rise looks prohibitive. Max Bygraves can prove unusually popular and collect the opener.
Max Bygraves 20-1 (10-1) Took keen hold early, chased leaders, ridden and outpaced after 2 out, headway before last, kept on well to press for 2nd near finish, no impression on winner, 3rd of 16, 4l behind Awesome George (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-1.
Alfloramoor 25-1 (10-10) Always rear, no chance when ridden and hampered 2 out, 12th of 16, 27l behind Awesome George (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gs.
Crystal Prince 20-1 (10-11) Led, ridden 3 out, headed approaching last, one pace soon after, 3rd of 16, 9l behind Bedizen (11-2) at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Dec.
Solid Silver 33-1 (10-9) In touch, in 4th when blundered 5 out, never dangerous after, 6th of 14, well behind Ernst Blofeld (10-12) at Haydock 2m 4f nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Cordier 7-4fav (11-12) Led after 2nd, headed approaching 1 out, weakened approaching last, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Naughty By Nature (11-5) at Bangor 2m 1f cnd hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Dec.
Satindra (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Tracked leader until approaching 3rd, ridden approaching 2 out, in 4th and weakening when hit last, 4th of 8, 16l behind Bewery Man (11-5) at Sedgefield 2m 4f cnd nov hcp hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Karlani (IRE) 18-1 (11-6) Mid-division, ridden 7th, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Admiral Savannah (11-0) at Wetherby 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Dec, 14 ran.
Grand Art (IRE) 9-4jt-fav (10-7) Tracked leaders, outpaced after 3 out, no impression from next, 4th of 9, 27l behind Theatre Belle (10-1) at Sedgefield 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gf in Mar.
Doubly Sharp (USA) 7-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, weakened 3 out, 13th of 16, well behind Apollo Creed (11-2) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in May.
Grand Article (IRE) 66-1 (10-7) Mid-division, outpaced approaching 3 out, 6th of 10, 35l behind Latanier (10-9) at Leicester 2m nov hdl (3) hvy in Dec.
Oristano (FR) 12-1 (11-7) Held up, blundered 2nd, headway 4 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 4th of 5, 30l behind Bollitree Bob (9-10) at Huntingdon 2m nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) gf in Apr '07.
Well Disguised (IRE) 14-1 (10-2) Held up, headway 3 out, led before next, clear last, driven out, won at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Dec beating High Stand Lad (11-2) by 7l, 13 ran.
Euro Import 15-2 (10-13) Held up, headway 6th, ridden 8th, one pace from 2 out, 5th of 11, 14l behind Nearly A Breeze (10-1) at Exeter 2m 7f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd.
Early Wings (GER) 13-2 (11-2) Close up, ridden and mistake 6th, weakened next, 9th of 15, 25l behind King's Majesty (11-3) at Fakenham 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Oct.
Springvic (IRE) 25-1 (9-11) Held up, headway 3 out, hampered next, one pace after, 6th of 16, 16l behind Bedizen (11-2) at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Dec.
Smart Tom (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, 10th of 18, 18l behind Kilmeena Magic (10-9) at Kempton 2m cnd nov hcp hdl (4) gd in Nov.
Bamby (IRE) 11-4fav (10-6) Took keen hold, tracked leader 2nd to 4th, on left and weakened approaching 2 out where mistake, 7th of 8, 42l behind Earlsfield Raider (10-11) at Worcester 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Apr.
Immense (IRE) 11-2 (10-11) Prominent, ridden and every chance approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last, 9th of 18, 13l behind Kilmeena Magic (10-9) at Kempton 2m cnd nov hcp hdl (4) gd in Nov.
Sea Senor 9-1 (11-8) Led and jumped right, headed approaching 2 out, hit and soon weakened, 5th of 8, 18l behind Amble Forge (10-7) at Bangor 2m 1f nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) hvy in Nov.
Run Forest Run (IRE) 10-3fav (11-7) Chased leaders, weakened approaching 2 out and pulled up at the last in race won by Upright Ima (10-13) at Market Rasen 2m 1f ldy hcp hdl (5) sft in Nov, 11 ran.
