mid-division, ridden 8th, weakened after 2 out, eased entering straight
always in rear
held up, headway 9th, ridden to chase leaders soon after, one pace approaching last
towards rear, headway 3 out, ridden after 2 out, weakened last
mid-division, ridden and headway 3 out, soon chasing leaders, weakened on long run approaching last
tracked leaders, led 7th, ridden when mistake 2 out, weakening when headed flat
in touch, driven 8th, weakened next
tracked leaders, ridden after 2 out, challenged leader last, led flat, ridden out
in touch, driven 6th, weakening when mistake 8th
held up, ridden and headway after 2 out, staying on when switched right flat, took 2nd close home
in touch, ridden 3 out, weakened on long run after 2 out
always in rear
led, driven and hung left to paddock after 6, headed approaching next, weakened 2 out
Back In Business is sure to be popular as he has another attempt to exploit his lower hurdling mark but we'll take a chance with Keltic Moon at potentially more rewarding odds in a race that may be more competitive than at first glance. Back In Business did nothing wrong at Huntingdon when chasing home a course and distance specialist and has clear claims racing from the same mark but we're going to take him on. Pitful Tercah may have been feeling the effects of a busy period when pulling up last time and may well bounce back whilst Whistle Dixie is completely unexposed and could improve for this longer trip. He should be monitored in the market along with Something's Up and Baron Romeo whilst Geography ran a better race last time and could be returning to form. The selection is another unexposed sort who showed his first signs of ability when running here over 2 miles 2 in a first time tongue tie on his latest start. That trip was patently on the short side for him but he stayed on well enough in the closing stages to suggest that there may be better to come now that he's handicapping and Keltic Moon looks worthy of each-way support.
Keltic Moon (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, ridden after 5th, weakened approaching last, 4th of 16, 15l behind Numide (11-11) at Folkestone 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Back In Business (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (10-11) Held up towards rear, headway 4 out, soon chasing leaders, kept on towards finish, 2nd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Jackie Boy (10-10) at Huntingdon 3m 2f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs.
Cemgraft 14-1 (11-5) Held up and behind, raced keenly, mistake 2nd, stayed on after 3 out, never nearer, 4th of 15, 9l behind Honour's Dream (11-10) at Warwick 2m 3f nov hcp hdl 0-90 (5) sft in Dec.
Danse Macabre (IRE) 80-1 (9-13) Held up in rear, headway 5th, ridden 4 out, no danger, 10th of 15, well behind Khasab (11-12) at Leicester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) hvy in Jan.
Baron Romeo (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Chased leaders until weakened 3 out, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Sir Peter (10-11) at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy in Jan, 14 ran.
Monzon (FR) 200-1 (11-0) Lost touch 7th, tailed off, last of 6, well behind Master Minded (11-4) at Newbury 2m 1f chs Grd 2 (1) gs.
English Jim (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Mid-division, never going well, steadily lost touch, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by The Very Man (11-6) at Lingfield 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft in Jan, 11 ran.
Something's Up 16-1 (11-0) Prominent, losing place when mistake 2nd, progress 5th, reminders, chased winner from 6th until 2 out, soon beaten, blundered last, 3rd of 12, 33l behind Kings Euro (11-6) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f nov hdl (4) hvy in Jul.
Whistle Dixie 100-1 (11-0) Chased leaders until 4th, tailed off next, 9th of 11, well behind Song of Songs (11-0) at Kempton 2m nov hdl (2) gs in Dec.
Geography (IRE) 100-1 (9-11) Held up, headway after 3 out, stayed on from last, 2nd of 12, 23l behind Cave of The Giant (10-13) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft in Jan.
Les Baux Belle (IRE) 150-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, ridden 10th, weakened 3 out, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Super Nick (10-12) at Hereford 3m 2f nov hdl (4) sft in Jan, 15 ran.
Indian Doctor 33-1 (10-3) Always towards rear, 12th of 16, well behind Katess (11-6) at Fontwell 2m 2f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Jan.
Acosta 100-1 (10-0) Mid-division until weakened 7th, 10th of 18, 44l behind Munching Mike (10-5) at Kempton 2m 5f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft.
Pitful Tercah (FR) 7-4fav (11-8) Held up in touch, under pressure 9th, hit next, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Fondness (11-4) at Fakenham 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Jan, 14 ran.
Conservation (FR) 10-1 (10-4) Behind, never on terms, 8th of 15, 35l behind Mendosino (11-2) at Market Rasen 2m 3f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Dec.
