prominent, led 3rd until headed 4 out, soon ridden and weakened
mid-division, ridden approaching 4 out, weakened from next, pulled up before 2 out
tracked leaders, headway to challenge 6th, bumped and outpaced 4 out, soon beaten
always towards rear
held up, some headway approaching 3 out, chased winner from next, one pace flat
mid-division, ridden 4 out, soon beaten
towards rear, headway approaching 4 out to chase leaders, ridden next, soon one pace
tracked leaders, jumped right 4 out, soon ridden, one pace
mid-division, ridden from 4 out, soon beaten
mid-division, ridden and no impression from 4 out
tracked leaders, outpaced from 7th, soon behind and pulled up before 2 out
towards rear, ridden and headway from 3 out to chase winner next, gradually weakened from approaching last
towards rear, headway and in touch 3 out, ridden and weakened from next
prominent until ridden and weakened approaching 3 out
mid-division, lost touch 4 out, pulled up before next
led until 3rd, weakened quickly from 5th, lost touch 4 out, pulled up before next
always towards rear
mid-division, smooth headway to lead 4 out, ridden and ran on well from 2 out
KENTUCKY BOY has each-way claims in a tricky finale where Cassius and Glenary could be amongst the more popular selections. A useful stayer on the Flat, he is no mug over hurdles either but he hasn't proved to be the easiest to win with. This track may just play to his strengths though, he has his conditions, cheekpieces on for the first time and the assistance of Noel Fehily so now could be the time to side with him. Glenary hasn't been out since running poorly at Catterick but he has been progressing along the right lines prior to that and may have more in the locker so he has to be on the short-list. Quiqui De L'Isle is unexposed and worth a look in the market to check for signs of confidence but Cassius has more obvious claims following a couple of fair performances at Ayr. Primrose Time, Soul Angel and Polly Whitefoot are amongst others that make a modicum of appeal but everything appears to be in place for the selection to run a big race and it will just be a question as to whether Kentucky Boy is good enough.
Airhill Lady (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Mid-division, effort over 3f out, plugged on from next, 4th of 14, 14l behind Lie Forrit (11-7) at Ayr 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft.
Glenary (IRE) 11-2 (10-13) In touch, lost place 13th, soon weakened and pulled up 3 out in race won by Montevideo (11-11) at Catterick 3m 1f hcp chs 0-120 (3) gs in Jan, 11 ran.
Korelo (FR) 25-1 (10-10) Held up in rear, mistake 2nd, pushed along approaching 8th, soon weakened, 5th of 7, 34l behind Sammy Spiderman (10-4) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) hvy in Jan.
Wotchalike (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Mid-division, lost place halfway, soon beaten, 13th of 14, well behind Strobe (9-13) at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd.
Lily Tara 9-1 (11-7) Mid-division, headway approaching 6th, weakened after 2 out, 6th of 18, 27l behind Romping Home (11-12) at Aintree 2m 4f mrs hcp hdl (4) gd in May.
Heez A Steel (IRE) 7-2 (11-2) Towards rear, headway after 7th, soon ridden and weakened, 7th of 12, 22l behind Lady Sambury (9-13) at Kelso 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in May.
Kentucky Boy (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Mid-division, blundered 6th, continued tailed off from 3f out, 10th of 14, well behind Falpiase (11-11) at Wetherby 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Dec.
Cassius (IRE) 9-1 (11-3) Held up mid-division, weakened 4 out, 5th of 14, 9l behind Scolboa Music Man (11-3) at Ayr 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) sft.
Lago 11-1 (10-6) Held up in touch when fell at the 8th in race won by Teenando (10-1) at Carlisle 2m 5f cnd hcp chs 0-115 (4) hvy, 8 ran.
Wise Choice 50-1 (11-4) Towards rear and beaten from 3 out, 4th of 10, well behind Rosie All Over (11-1) at Kelso 3m 1f nov hcp chs 0-110 (4) sft in Nov.
Primrose Time 16-1 (10-13) Led, headed 2 out, weakened last, 6th of 11, 18l behind Lie Forrit (11-1) at Ayr 2m 4f nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Polly Whitefoot 7-1 (9-7) Towards rear, smooth headway and every chance 3 out, led briefly next, ridden and kept on one pace until weakened flat, 3rd of 7, 8l behind Charlie Crab (11-11) at Perth 3m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Jul.
Quiqui de L'Isle (FR) 50-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, no extra from next, 5th of 14, 18l behind What A Buzz (11-5) at Newcastle 2m 4f nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
Soul Angel 7-1 (11-2) Mid-division, chased leaders 4 out, weakened after 3 out, 6th of 14, 29l behind Kempski (11-5) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy in Jan.
Lady Sambury 15-2 (10-5) Held up, chased leaders approaching 3 out, weakened and pulled up 2 out in race won by Soul Angel (10-11) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy in Dec, 10 ran.
Stoneriggs Silver 40-1 (11-4) In rear when blundered and unseated rider at the 4th in race won by Thatlldoforme (11-12) at Sedgefield 2m hcp chs 0-90 (5) hvy in Jan, 12 ran.
Uptown Lad (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Always behind, lost touch 10th, 4th of 6, well behind Kalahari King (11-8) at Musselburgh 2m 4f nov chs (3) gd.
Description (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders until weakened halfway, no chance when pulled up 3 out in race won by Little Shilling (11-13) at Musselburgh 3m cnd hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in Nov, 16 ran.
