close up, mistake 12th, weakened approaching 4 out, tailed off
chased leaders, went 2nd before 4 out, lost 2nd approaching and mistake 4 out, weakened approaching 2 out
behind, steady headway before 15th, chased leaders before 4 out, went 3rd 3 out, 2nd and went badly right 2 out, went badly right and led narrowly last, driven out and stayed on well
in touch, mistake 2nd, headway to chase leaders 10th, weakened after 15th, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
jumped right at some fences, led, strongly pressed from 4 out, stayed on gamely, narrowly headed last, kept on but always held flat
towards rear, stumbled badly 10th, not much room when mistake and unseated rider 12th
held up in mid-division, steady headway approaching 13th, chased leaders 16th, went 2nd approaching 4 out, ridden and lost 2nd soon after 2 out, no extra in 3rd last
not fluent in rear, reminders after 2nd, blundered 4th, mistake 12th, tailed off when hit 16th, blundered next
in rear, reminders after 8th, tailed off 17th, soon pulled up
always behind, never on terms, tailed off
chased leader, hit 15th, driven after 17th, lost 2nd before 4 out, weakened and modest 6th when fell 2 out
blundered badly 5th, towards rear, moderate effort after 12th, tailed off
close up, lost place slightly 12th, poor 6th when blundered 17th, tailed off
Power Pack Jack has done well since returning from injury this autumn, winning at Perth and Carlisle. He likes to race prominently, however, and may find it tough to dominate over this marathon trip. There is probably more to come from Diamond Brook this term following a promising comeback over 3m here last month, while blinkers and a slight easing in the weights could spark a revival in Quazy de Joie. Wincanton third Tarateeno has plenty of stamina, while Incentivise has won over 3m6f and will be all the better for his recent fourth at Bangor. But we'll take a chance that a return to his favourite track will inspire DRYBROOK BEDOUIN to put his best foot forward. Nick Mitchell's stayer beat Pass Me By over 3m6f here in April having finished ahead of Shaking Hands over C&D earlier. Dusty Dane could also run well at decent odds.
Incentivise (IRE) 13-2 (10-10) In touch, dropped to mid-division 6th, outpaced 13th, kept on under pressure approaching 2 out, never on terms, 4th of 11, 14l behind Mohi Rahrere (10-4) at Bangor 3m hcp chs 0-135 (3) gs in Nov.
Diamond Brook (IRE) 10-1 (11-6) Held up towards rear, ridden approaching 11th, 8th 3 out, never on terms, 5th of 15, 38l behind Fortification (11-3) at Exeter 3m hcp chs 0-125 (3) gd in Nov.
Drybrook Bedouin 33-1 (10-12) Towards rear, tailed off from 6 out, 8th of 11, well behind Prophete De Guye (10-10) at Ascot 3m hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd in Nov.
Sound Accord (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Held up mid-division, pushed along 5 out, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Giles Cross (11-12) at Fontwell 3m 4f hcp chs 0-135 (3) sft in Nov, 16 ran.
Shaking Hands (IRE) 6-1fav (11-8) Chased leaders, pecked 10th, weakened before 4 out, tailed off, 9th of 16, well behind Ammunition (11-2) at Exeter 3m 6f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gs in Mar.
Power Pack Jack (IRE) 6-1 (10-0) Made all, mistake 10th and 11th, ridden and pressed last, kept on gamely run-in, won at Carlisle 3m hcp chs 0-135 (3) gs in Oct beating Qhilimar (11-12) by 2 1/2l, 16 ran.
Quazy de Joie (FR) 7-2fav (11-8) Mid-division, headway 14th, went 3rd approaching 4 out, mistake 2 out, stayed on same pace, no impression, 3rd of 10, 8l behind Victory Gunner (11-4) at Ffos Las 3m hcp chs 0-115 (4) sft in Nov.
Tarateeno 10-3 (11-12) Held up in touch, in rear from 4th, mistake 15th, pushed along before 4 out, one pace and no impression, 3rd of 7, 20l behind Digger Gets Lucky (11-5) at Wincanton 3m 3f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs in Nov.
Or Sing About (FR) 6-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, reminders after 9th, weakened before 10th, reminders before 12th, pulled up before 18th, in a race won by Digger Gets Lucky (11-5) at Wincanton 3m 3f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs in Nov, 7 ran.
Pass Me By 33-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced after 4 out, pulled up before last, in a race won by Giles Cross (11-12) at Fontwell 3m 4f hcp chs 0-135 (3) sft in Nov, 16 ran.
Notabotheronme (IRE) 40-1 (9-11) Behind, badly hampered and unseated rider 14th, in a race won by Giles Cross (11-12) at Fontwell 3m 4f hcp chs 0-135 (3) sft in Nov, 16 ran.
Dusty Dane (IRE) 10-1 (10-11) Held up, ridden 9th, went modest 3rd 13th, closed on 2nd from before last, no chance with winner, 3rd of 8, 44l behind Runshan (11-2) at Stratford 3m 4f hcp chs 0-120 (4) gd in Oct.
El Diego (IRE) 3-1 (11-9) Tracked winner, not fluent 8th, pushed along next, lost 2nd when blundered 4 out, driven 3 out, mistake 2 out, left 2nd last, flattered by proximity, 2nd of 4, 2 1/4l behind Shernaz (11-12) at Plumpton 3m 2f nov hcp chs 0-100 (5) gs in Nov.
