in touch and keen, ridden to lead 2 out, clear last, ridden out
mid-division, mistake 3rd, ridden and weakened 3 out
tracked leader until weakened 3 out, soon behind
in rear, mistake 2nd, ridden and some progress 3 out, held when pecked 2 out
always in rear
in touch, ridden and every chance approaching 2 out, faded and lost 2nd close home
towards rear, headway to chase leaders 3 out, hit and weakened next
always in rear
towards rear, not fluent 4th, headway approaching 3 out, soon ridden and held
towards rear, ridden and some progress after 4 out, weakened approaching 2 out
mid-division, effort 3 out, ridden and one pace from 2 out
tracked leaders, weakened approaching 4th, jumped left next, tailed off
in touch, hard ridden from 2 out, kept on to take 2nd close home, not troubled winner
led and keen, headed approaching 4 out, mistake, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
in touch, led approaching 4th, ridden and headed 2 out, soon held
mid-division, ridden and weakened 3 out
In a wide open affair SHE'S HUMBLE looks to be really well treated and can score at one of her favourite venues ahead of Bajan Pride and Chalice Welcome. The pick comes here racing off a mark five pounds lower than when competitive at this course over fences on her penultimate start. She only found a hotpot too good that day and has held her form well to place again next time up. Bajan Pride has had three solid efforts since switching to hurdles from the level. His eighth place in a maiden hurdle won by Red Moloney in December might looking pretty good after the winner turns out at Cheltenham this week and with some average form back on the all-weather since last appearing over obstacles he should be sharp. Chalice Welcome would have chances on some decent efforts in the last few starts and the line from a last time out fourth place is working out well. Dan Tucker could be a nice price for those each-way backers as he's better than recent starts have shown but most likely behind the selection She's Humble.
Viable 10-1 (10-13) Raced keenly, tracked leader to 6th, remained prominent, beaten when pecked 2 out, 5th when fell at the last in race won by Laharna (10-7) at Huntingdon 2m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Dec, 12 ran.
Bajan Pride 16-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, ridden 3 out, no impression, 6th of 12, 27l behind Calcutta Cup (11-11) at Musselburgh 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Beau Torero (FR) 14-1 (11-1) Always in rear, mistakes 2nd, 4th and 7th,behind when pulled up at the 7th in race won by Charming Oscar (10-2) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp chs 0-110 (4) sft in Dec, 11 ran.
Dan Tucker 100-1 (10-9) Always in rear, 12th of 14, 50l behind Clova Island (10-7) at Taunton 2m 1f nov hdl (3) sft in Dec.
She's Humble (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) 3rd of 7, 48l behind Katess (11-0) at Fontwell 2m 4f mrs beg chs (4) gd in Nov.
Wheelavit (IRE) 28-1 (11-3) In touch, led 3 out, headed before next, soon ridden and weakened, 7th of 16, 22l behind Nazdaq (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Sept.
Sweet World 25-1 (10-5) Badly hampered 2nd, mid-division, ridden and effort approaching 2 out, stayed on flat, 3rd of 16, 14l behind Marchand D'argent (11-4) at Taunton 2m 1f cnd hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Feb.
Mount Usher 25-1 (11-2) Steadied start, held up and always in rear, 12th of 14, well behind Woody Valentine (11-4) at Catterick 2m sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gs in Dec.
Mucho Loco (IRE) 7-2 (10-13) Held up in touch, under pressure 3 out, struggling and no chance after, 4th of 7, 19l behind Amir El Jabal (11-12) at Folkestone 2m nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs in Jan.
Chalice Welcome 11-4fav (9-12) In touch, hampered 5th, stayed on same pace from 3 out, tailed off, 4th of 18, 42l behind Cross Kennon (10-13) at Lingfield 2m hcp hdl (5) sft.
Winged Arrow (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Towards rear, ridden 3rd, behind from 4 out, tailed off, 17th of 19, well behind Another Ambition (11-2) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl 0-90 sft in Nov.
Crazy Bold (GER) 40-1 (10-12) Mid-division, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out, last of 15, well behind Ruby Crown (10-0) at Leicester 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) hvy in Dec.
Kassuta 100-1 (9-13) Held up, headway 5th, one pace 3 out, 4th of 14, 19l behind Noticeable (11-2) at Doncaster 2m sll hdl (5) gs in Feb.
Sargentos (GER) 33-1 (11-4) Led, hit 2nd, headed next, weakened after 4th, 11th of 15, well behind Honour's Dream (11-10) at Warwick 2m 3f nov hcp hdl 0-90 (5) sft in Dec '07.
Petrovka (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Held up, blundered 1st, ridden approaching 4th, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Emotive (11-2) at Catterick 2m sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gs in Jan, 15 ran.
Etoile d'Or (IRE) 10-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, one pace final 4f, 6th of 16, 23l behind Alloro (11-7) at Catterick 2m 3f ldy hcp hdl (5) gs in Feb.
