chased leaders, challenged 2 out, soon led, not fluent last, kept on
mid-division, headway before 4 out to chase leaders, led after 3 out, headed before last, kept on
towards rear, headway before 3 out, no impression after 2 out
chased leaders, led 4 out, headed after 3 out, one pace
chased leaders, outpaced 3 out, kept on from next, never dangerous
mid-division, pushed along and outpaced before 3 out, kept on and never dangerous
led, headed 4 out, weakened from next
mid-division, weakened from 3 out
in rear, pushed along before 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up
prominent, outpaced 3 out, kept on from last, never dangerous
always towards rear
held up mid-division, pushed along before 5 out, soon struggling
mid-division, headway before 4 out to chase leaders, ridden before last, one pace
always behind, weakened before 4 out
NonRunner
Caius Marcius goes handicapping for the first time after landing a novices’ hurdle at Perth in June. But COOL BARANCA (NAP) won a handicap over track and trip in October beating previous dual winner Big River over three lengths and Dianne Sayer’s charge gets the vote on that form. Pulpitarian was runner-up over these obstacles last time but in a lower grade and Endeavor also faces a tougher task after finishing second in a chase last month. One For Hocky needs further but Suprise Vendor won off a similar mark early this year.
One For Hocky (IRE) 7-2fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, ridden after 4 out, lost place next, soon weakened, 8th of 12, 22 1/4l behind Lyric Street (11-11) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Caius Marcius (IRE) 4-6fav (11-5) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead 2 out, ridden out, won at Perth 2m (4) gd in Jun beating John Monash (11-5) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Desert Island Dusk 11-1 (11-12) With leader and clear of rest, led before 4th, came back to rest of field 5th, headed before 3 out, no extra last, 5th of 10, 11 3/4l behind Smart Ruler (11-5) at Musselburgh 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Nov.
Mwaleshi 28-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders in 3rd, weakened after 2 out, 11th of 15, 35l behind Allbarnone (10-12) at Cartmel 2m 6f hcp (3) gd in May.
Sudski Star (IRE) 11-1 (11-2) Tracked leading pair, lost place 4 out, behind from 2 out, tailed off, last of 6, dist behind Forever My Friend (10-6) at Cartmel 2m 5f hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Restraint of Trade (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Held up in rear, ridden 10th, well beaten after next, 6th of 10, dist behind Tiquer (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Nov.
Mighty Whitey (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Prominent, soon disputed 2nd, pushed along straight, no impression and one pace from 2f out, 5th of 15, 10 1/4l behind Papal Parade (9-8) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp Yielding - Soft in Sep.
Motion To Strike (IRE) 13-2 (11-0) Held up in touch, in 5th and struggling from 2 out, 5th of 16, 31 3/4l behind Kelka (10-7) at Hexham 2m mdn (5) sft in Nov.
Big McIntosh (IRE) 20-1 (10-4) Pressed leader, not fluent 2nd, led after next until after 4 out, no impression 2 out, 5th of 6, 17 1/4l behind Venue (11-3) at Musselburgh 2m hcp (3) gd in Nov.
Suprise Vendor (IRE) 7-2fav (11-12) In touch, unseated rider 3rd, at Hexham 2m hcp (5) sft in Nov.
Cool Baranca (GER) 5-1 (10-3) In rear, headway after 3 out, led before last, ran on strongly, won at Kelso 2m hcp (4) gs in Oct beating Big River (11-12) by 3 1/4l, 10 ran.
Pulpitarian (USA) 7-1 (11-10) Prominent, led before 2 out, ridden before last, kept on and headed run-in, 2nd of 10, 3 3/4l behind Ping (10-0) at Kelso 2m 2f hcp (5) gs in Nov.
Endeavor 5-2fav (11-12) Took keen hold, tracked leaders on inside, 2nd going well after 8th, led 3 out, ridden and headed final 125 yards, one pace, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Lake Chapala (10-12) at Musselburgh 2m hcp (4) gd in Nov.
Cadore (IRE) 10-1 (11-6) Held up, towards rear, headway before 3 out, ridden before last, kept on same pace, 5th of 13, 27l behind G'day Aussie (10-6) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp (5) gd in Oct.
Un Guet Apens (FR) 10-1 (11-10) Chased winner from 3rd, reminder after 10th, lost place before 4 out, soon ridden, weakened 2 out, 5th of 7, 16 1/4l behind Montoya's Son (11-1) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp (3) gs in Mar.
