tracked leader, led after 4 out, clear 2 out, hit last, ran on well
chased leaders, effot 3 out, weakening when hit next, moderate 3rd
led until after 4 out, under pressure next, soon weakened, modeate 4th
chased leaders, took keen hold, went 2nd 3 out, soon under pressure, gradually weakened
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Hawk Mountain, a decent stayer on the level, won on his hurdling debut at Sedgefield and was conceding weight when second to Crackentorp at Market Rasen last time. This sharp track may not be ideal, however, while Judiciary has more to do than when successful at Plumpton in October though does have some scope. It took a while for the penny to drop with ARCTIC ACTRESS but she skated up on similar ground over this trip at Doncaster last month and looks very well treated here on that form. My Jay Dee has a good strike rate and may be the pick of the remainder as Black Mac has been taken to task by the handicapper since winning an ordinary heat in the mud at Uttoxeter.
Not Til Monday (IRE) 10-3 (12-0) Led, ridden and headed soon after 4 out, weakened 2 out, 5th of 9, 24l behind Simonside (10-8) at Leicester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gd in Nov.
Wee Giant (USA) 9-1 (11-3) Mid-division, ridden and weakened 5 out, last of 11, 32l behind Simonside (11-2) at Wetherby 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) sft in Dec.
I've Been Framed (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Prominent, led approaching 12th, hit 14th, headed next, weakened 3 out, pulled up next, in a race won by Rossbrin (10-12) at Huntingdon 3m nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs in Nov, 7 ran.
Black Mac (IRE) 9-2 (11-2) Held up in rear, slightly hampered 2nd, headway from 7th, led going well approaching 2 out, soon clear, easily, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) sft in Dec beating Bendant (11-0) by 23l, 13 ran.
Mr Jay Dee (IRE) 6-1 (11-6) Made all, ridden approaching 2 out, went right last, stayed on gamely, won at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gd in Nov beating Switched Off (11-3) by 2 3/4l, 6 ran.
Judiciary (IRE) 8-11fav (10-11) Chased clear leaders, closed from 4th, went 2nd after 3 out, not much room 2 out, led last, ridden out, won at Plumpton 2m mdn hdl (5) gd in Oct beating Jodawes (10-9) by 2l, 7 ran.
Hawk Mountain (UAE) 6-4fav (11-5) Held up in rear, headway halfway, chased leaders 3 out, every chance before next, mistake last, no extra flat, 2nd of 8, 6l behind Crackentorp (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Dec.
Minsky Mine (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, challenged 4 out, ridden and outpaced after next, no impression from 2 out, 7th of 11, 31l behind Grams And Ounces (10-0) at Leicester 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Dec.
