always behind, no chance when jumped left 10th, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
held up towards rear, headway 9th, hit 4 out, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out
held up towards rear, headway on outside 4 out, weakened approaching 3 out, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, weakened after 10th
held up towards rear, headway on inside after 8th, weakened after 3 out
always prominent, led approaching 3 out, soon headed, regained lead after 2 out, mistake and headed last, stayed on
led 2nd to 9th, weakened 10th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
held up towards rear, mistake 4th, headway 10th, weakened after 4 out, behind when pulled up before 3 out
in touch, steadied into mid-division 4th, headway 10th, weakened 3 out
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
mid-division, headway 5th, weakened after 4 out
led to 2nd, remained prominent, led 9th, headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened
prominent, lost place 5th, behind from 8th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
held up well in rear, headway 4 out, ridden and weakened after 3 out
mid-division, headway after 5th, ridden after 4 out, led approaching 3 out, headed after 2 out, regained lead last, stayed on under pressure
in touch, ridden after 7th, weakened approaching 9th
Nonrunner
This is a competitive start to proceedings and we will side with VIBE to get the better of Strategic Plan and Glimmer Of Light. The selection finished third behind Kappelhoff at Fontwell last time, but the key to his chance today is the ground as he will relish these conditions and he will also be suited by this slight drop in trip. Strategic Plan finished in mid-division at Folkestone last time and although he has the ability to get competitive today he has yet to prove himself either over this trip or on this ground. Glimmer Of Light has managed just one win from 26 starts over fences, but at least he showed a return to form at Towcester last time and he could be capable of running into a place. Killfinnan Castle was an Irish point winner and he ran well on his chasing debut under rules at Plumpton last time. He will handle the ground and he remains open to further improvement and if the market speaks in his favour then he could be of interest. However, this looks a good opportunity for Vibe who gets the vote.
Graham's Girl 16-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, no impression, 8th of 9, well behind Acosta (11-0) at Exeter 2m 7f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd.
Vibe 3-1 (11-5) Held up in touch, went 4th 10th, ridden after 4 out, kept on same pace, left 3rd last, 3rd of 9, 12l behind Kappelhoff (10-2) at Fontwell 2m 4f sll hcp chs 0-90 (5) gs in Dec.
Strategic Plan (FR) 13-2 (11-10) Behind, 5th and well beaten 3 out, tailed off, 6th of 10, 31l behind Himba (10-5) at Folkestone 2m nov hcp chs 0-90 (5) gs in Dec.
Mnason (FR) 25-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, weakened 10th, 8th of 15, 17l behind I'moncloudnine (11-10) at Hereford 2m 3f hcp chs 0-95 (5) sft in Dec.
Jack's Lad (IRE) 16-1 (10-10) Mid-division, ridden and weakened 9th, behind when pulled up 3 out in race won by Take It There (11-6) at Taunton 2m 3f nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) gs in Dec, 12 ran.
Tarsus 100-1 (10-11) Chased leaders until 8th, remained in touch, ridden after 11th, soon beaten, 6th of 8, well behind Aimigayle (10-9) at Kempton 3m beg chs (4) gd in Nov.
Roseville (IRE) 66-1 (10-5) With leader, pecked 1st, mistake 9th, conceded to 3rd from next, 3rd of 5, well behind Consigliere (11-4) at Towcester 2m 3f nov chs (3) sft in Nov.
Conny Nobel (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, mistake 4th, weakened next, well behind when blundered 3 out and 2 out, 13th of 14, well behind Chance du Roy (10-12) at Newbury 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gs in Dec '07.
Glimmer of Light (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) Held up, headway 7th, tracked winner from 3 out, held from 2 out, 2nd of 13, 32l behind Zanzibar Boy (11-4) at Towcester 2m 3f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs in Dec.
Theseainttoys (IRE) 66-1 (10-0) Mid-division, ridden and mistake 7th, weakened next and pulled up in race won by Deep Pockets (11-7) at Exeter 2m 5f amt hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Dec, 17 ran.
Nabir (FR) 40-1 (9-7) In rear, ridden and fell 5 out in race won by Forty Five (10-7) at Ludlow 2m ldy hcp hdl (4) gs in Dec, 15 ran.
Killfinnan Castle (IRE) 16-1 (10-7) Close up, left disputing 2nd from 4th, hampered 10th, driven after 4 out, plugged on from next, 3rd of 9, 11l behind Lutin Collonges (10-6) at Plumpton 2m 4f hcp chs 0-90 (5) hvy in Dec.
Park Lodge 12-1 (10-3) Tracked leaders, reminders approaching 10th, led approaching 4 out, ridden and headed after 2 out, 2nd and held when unseated rider at the last in race won by Kappelhoff (10-2) at Fontwell 2m 4f sll hcp chs 0-90 (5) gs in Dec, 9 ran.
Bob's Temptation 50-1 (9-11) Held up, headway 10th, stayed on but not trouble winner, 4th of 13, 37l behind Zanzibar Boy (11-4) at Towcester 2m 3f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs in Dec.
Kinkeel (IRE) 28-1 (9-10) Led to 4th, led after 6th, headed 8th, led 11th to 12th, weakened 14th, tailed off when pulled up 4 out in race won by Just Smudge (11-7) at Ludlow 3m nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) sft, 14 ran.
Anshabil (IRE) 66-1 (10-5) Towards rear, carried left 9th, soon tailed off, pulled up before 3 out pulled up 3 out in race won by National Petition (11-0) at Towcester 3m chs 0-90 (5) gs in Dec, 9 ran.
Poliglotti (FR) 25-1 (11-0) Mid-division, jumped right 2nd, hampered 3rd, weakened 8th, mistake 2 out, 8th of 14, well behind Pret A Thou (11-4) at Hereford 2m nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) gs in Dec.
Saddlers Blaze (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Chased leaders in 4th until reminders 6th, dropped to last at 8th, eased after 3 out, tailed off when pulled up at the last in race won by Fix The Rib (11-0) at Folkestone 2m mdn chs (4) gd, 7 ran.
