disputed lead, headed 9th, remained close up, ridden and weakened after 4 out, soon beaten
towards rear, hampered by faller 5 out, pushed along and some headway on outside after 4 out, weakened 3 out
held up in rear, smooth headway to chase front pack 11th, led before 3 out, soon went clear on bridle, easily
mid-division, hit 5 out, ridden and weakened quickly after 4 out
chased leaders, led 9th, headed before 3 out, soon pushed along, stayed on well but no chance with easy winner
front mid-division, fell 5 out
disputed lead, headed 9th, remained prominent, ridden and outpaced after 4 out, ran on to take 3rd before 2 out, kept on one pace
mistake 1st in mid-division, lost place and tailed off back straight, soon pulled up
prominent, reminders after 9th, ridden before 3 out, one pace thereafter
mid-division, ridden and gradually faded before 3 out
rear mid-division, ridden and weakened after 4 out, never on terms
Ballintara won on fast going at Fontwell in the summer and today’s ground may not be as suitable. Hoot At Midnight was a more recent winner at Fontwell and is only 4lb higher but Gary Moore had a strong contender in the opener and his MOVETHECHAINS (NAP) will be popular in this. A very easy winner twice over course and distance already this season, he still looks to be a step ahead of the handicapper. Lilith was second over 2m4f here nine days ago and still has scope with Bretney likely to improve on his third at Stratford. Robins Field has switched to the Skelton yard but showed nothing over hurdles.
Lilith (IRE) 10-1 (11-8) Tracked leader, relegated to midfield 5th, towards rear and ridden after 9th, stayed on under pressure before 3 out, chased leader 2 out, kept on from last, 2nd of 6, 2l behind Timeless Beauty (11-10) at Lingfield 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Nov.
Doitforthevillage (IRE) 22-1 (11-0) Mid-division, ridden and weakened 6th, towards rear and no chance after, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out, at Lingfield 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Oct.
Movethechains (IRE) 2-5fav (10-8) Mid-division, jumped well, headway to press leader well before 3 out, eased into lead home turn, soon went clear, ran on well, very easily, won at Lingfield 2m 7f hcp (5) gs in Nov beating Born At Midnight (10-0) by 12l, 6 ran.
Norwegian Woods (IRE) 13-2 (11-11) Held up, outpaced and blundered 4 out, soon weakened, bad mistake 2 out and pulled up, at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 4f hcp (5) hvy in Dec.
Getastar (IRE) 80-1 (11-4) Held up, ridden under 4 out and soon dropped away, 5th of 8, 25l behind Lydford Lad (11-4) at Ffos Las 2m 4f mdn (4) sft in Nov.
Robins Field (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Mid-division, weakened after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Market Rasen 2m 5f mdn (4) gd in May.
Bretney (IRE) 3-1fav (10-5) Disputed lead, ridden and headed after 3 out, remained close up, stayed on well, no further impression, 3rd of 10, 5 3/4l behind Steel Wave (10-3) at Stratford 2m 7f hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Ballintara (IRE) 8-1 (10-10) Disputed lead, tracked leader after 4th, pressed leader 5 out, pushed along and led 3 out, faced challenge when ridden last, kept on well and always on top finish, won at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp (5) gf in Jun beating Joey Steel (11-0) by 4 3/4l, 8 ran.
One For Dunstan (IRE) 10-3 (10-13) Pressed leader until led narrowly 3rd, headed before 12th and dropped to 3rd, lost 3rd and weakened 4 out, tailed off and pulled up after next, at Plumpton 3m 2f hcp (5) gd in Oct.
Hoot At Midnight 11-4 (10-5) Led until before 2nd, headed 6th, led next, headed 14th, led 4 out, 2 lengths up last, held on gamely, won at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp (5) gd in Nov beating Tommie Beau (12-10) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Vital Sign (IRE) 11-1 (10-0) Towards rear, ridden home turn, left behind from 3 out, weakened quickly before last, 6th of 8, 27 1/4l behind Clondaw Promise (11-11) at Lingfield 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Nov.
Allsfineandandy (IRE) 28-1 (10-4) Mid-division, pushed and ridden before 3 out, unable to land a blow, 9th of 18, dist behind Tibbie Dunbar (11-10) at Exeter 2m 1f hcp (5) gs in Nov.
