behind, no chance when fell 4 out
mid-division, weakening when blundered 2 out, pulled up before last
mid-division, ridden 3 out, soon beaten
in touch, weakened after 3 out, pulled up before next
chased leaders to 8th, soon weakened, tailed off when hit 4 out
towards rear, plugged on at one pace from 2 out, but no chance
held up in mid-division, steady headway to track leaders approaching 3 out, chased winner 2 out, 2 lengths down last, stayed on well run-in
always behind, pulled up and dismounted 3 out
in touch, headway to lead 7th, made rest, 2 lengths clear last, stayed on gamely run-in
raced in mid-division, chased leaders 4 out, weakened under pressure before next
led until 7th, weakened approaching 3 out
always behind, tailed off 4 out, pulled up before next
in touch, ridden and hit 3 out, weakened approaching next
soon well behind, tailed off when pulled up before 7th
always about same place in mid-division
chased leader to 7th, weakened soon after 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before last
keen hold, raced on outside, held up in rear, ridden and struggling after 4 out
towards rear, ridden 7th, stayed on under pressure from 2 out, nearest finish
in touch, headway to chase winner 4 out, until 2 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, weakened after 4 out, tailed off when fell next
always behind
Temoin showed progressive form last term but Nicky Henderson's gelding has plenty of weight for his reappearance and a better bet may be Karanja, who is preferred to Oscar Park. The last mentioned comes from a yard in form at present so lack of a recent run need not be of concern and it may pay to keep a close eye on the market for an indication as to his chances. The Ian Williams-trained Oscatello is lightly raced but may be best watched on his reappearance, while One Knight is well treated on chase form but may just be using this a s a confidence booster before going back over the larger obstacles having failed to complete in all four starts over fences last term. Jonjo O'Neill's Predator has a decent racing weight and could be of interest along with David Pipe's pair Inch Pride and Nyborg Madrik but the vote goes to Karanja. Victor Dartnell's gelding lost no caste in defeat behind the well handicapped and classy Star de Mohaison at Cheltenham last time, is entitled to come on for the run and gets the vote off the same mark.
Mr Ed (IRE) 25-1 (11-10) Held up in rear, brief effort 9th, soon beaten, tailed off, 10th of 17, well behind Star De Mohaison (10-6) at Cheltenham 3m 1f lst hcp hdl (3) gs.
Temoin 9-4fav (11-0) Mid-division, hampered on bend after 5th, effort 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 21st of 24, well behind Strangely Brown (11-0) at Aintree 2m 4f lst hcp hdl (1) gs in Apr.
Made In Japan (JPN) 9-1 (11-8) Chased leaders, driven after 3 out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 11, 10l behind Glacial Sunset (10-13) at Kempton 2m 5f hcp hdl (2) gd.
His Nibs (IRE) 12-1 (11-1) Held up towards rear, ridden 9th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Star De Mohaison (10-6) at Cheltenham 3m 1f lst hcp hdl (3) gs, 17 ran.
Yogi (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, weakened from 6 out, 9th of 12, well behind Asian Maze (11-7) at Punchestown 3m hdl Grd 1 (1) gd in Apr.
Oscatello (USA) 7-1 (11-4) Held up, headway 6th, 3 out, led after 2 out, ran on well, won at Cheltenham 2m 5f nov hdl (2) gd in Apr beating Turko (11-2) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Oscar Park (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Mid-division, headway 4th, every chance 3 out, ridden and hung left approaching 2 out, edged left and one pace last, 2nd of 16, 6l behind Cloudy Lane (11-6) at Haydock 2m 4f nov hcp hdl (2) gs in Apr.
Zipalong Lad (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Made most until approaching 5th, ridden after next, weakened 7th, tailed off, 13th of 16, well behind Mith Hill (10-12) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gs.
Karanja 17-2 (10-8) Held up, headway from 8th, chased leaders from 3 out, one pace 2 out, 4th of 17, 15l behind Star De Mohaison (10-6) at Cheltenham 3m 1f lst hcp hdl (3) gs.
Inch Pride (IRE) 17-2 (10-3) Held up in touch, ridden 4 out, weakened next, 9th of 14, 30l behind Yes Sir (10-10) at Market Rasen 2m 6f lst hcp chs (1) gf in Jul.
One Knight (IRE) 14-1 (11-6) Led until mistake and headed 13th, stayed tracking leader, not fluent 14th and 16th, blundered and fell 17th fell at the 17th in race won by Lacdoudal (11-5) at Sandown 3m 5f hcp chs Grd 3 (1) gf in Apr, 18 ran.
Desert Tommy 12-1 (9-11) Close up, ridden and weakened after 4 out, 12th of 17, well behind Halcon Genelardais (10-2) at Haydock 2m 7f hcp hdl (2) gs.
Heir To Be 8-1 (11-2) Held up, headway 3 out, ridden and one pace from 2 out, 3rd of 8, 9l behind Bring Me Sunshine (11-0) at Towcester 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs.
Grave Doubts 5-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, hit 3rd, ridden after 7th, led 3 out, driven out, won at Exeter 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gf in Oct beating Bay Hawk (10-2) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Golden Bay 20-1 (9-13) Led to 3rd, tracked leader to 7th, went 2nd again 3 out, slight lead 2 out, hard pressed last, driven and kept on gamely run-in, won at Cheltenham 2m 5f mrs hcp hdl (2) gd in Apr beating Jontys'lass (9-11) by a hd, 16 ran.
Predator (GER) 5-1 (11-12) Led to 12th, ridden 4 out, soon outpaced, 3rd of 5, 25l behind Turko (10-13) at Wincanton 2m 5f nov chs Grd 2 (1) gd.
Nyborg Madrik (FR) (10-8) 3rd of 7, 7l behind Marble Garden (10-3) at Auteuil 2m 1f chs hvy in Nov '05.
Theatre (USA) 8-1 (10-13) Held up, headway 7th, weakened 3 out, 8th of 14, 14l behind Holland Park (11-9) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 (B) gs in Mar '05.
The Sawyer (BEL) 4-1 (11-0) Prominent, ridden to chase leaders 4 out, weakened 2 out, 4th of 16, 9l behind Carnival Town (10-7) at Chepstow 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gs.
Overserved 6-1 (10-6) In touch, ridden after 9th, soon weakened, 6th of 17, 22l behind Huka Lodge (10-0) at Haydock 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) sft in Jan.
Englishtown (FR) 7-2jt-fav (10-3) Held up in mid-division, headway to chase leader after 3 out, challenged and every chance 2 out, not reach winner, 2nd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Goblet of Fire (11-0) at N Abbot 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 (B) gf in Aug '05.
Always Waining (IRE) 25-1 (10-2) Held up towards rear, headway 7th, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, weakened close home, 4th of 16, 8l behind Desert Tommy (10-1) at Chepstow 3m hcp hdl (2) gs in Oct.
