made all, pushed 2 lengths clear approaching last, stayed on strongly
took keen hold, close up, chased winner 4th, weakened between last 2
in touch, pushed along 3 out, kept on same pace from next
chased leaders until weakened before 4 out
mid-division, weakened soon after 3 out, tailed off
mid-division, headway and in touch after 4 out, weakened before 2 out
mistakes 1st, 4th, hit 5th, always in rear, tailed off 4 out
hit 3rd, always in rear, tailed off 4 out
held up towards rear, steady headway to chase leaders 3 out, switched left and stayed on approaching last, went 3rd after last, kept on well to press for 2nd, no chance with winner
held up in rear, steady headway approaching 3 out, 3rd going well before 2 out, chased winner before last, no impression flat
took keen hold in mid-division, pushed along after 3 out, stayed on same pace
jumped slowly 1st and 2nd, chased winner to 4th, behind from next, tailed off
chased leaders until weakened from 2 out
behind, mistake 3rd, struggling 4 out, tailed off when hit next, pulled up approaching 2 out
ROBINSON COLLONGES has some useful looking form in his native France and he is taken to land this an open looking Novice Hurdle over two miles on his first start for new connections at the expense of winning hurdles debutant Master Of The Hall while My Shamwari remains of interest after a couple of decent starts. The pick experienced defeat just once in four starts across The Channel and that was in a valuable contest over timber when finding just the one too good. In theory this is easier and he should run a big race on his first start for Paul Nicholls. Master Of The Hall was solid on debut in a bumper before making an impressive winning start over timber last time out in a similar contest so another bold bid is expected with likely further progression. My Shamwari found just the one too good on his only bumper start before taking a maiden contest next time up so can be expected to go close again while Nice One Eric is one of the most experienced here but will probably need to improve to break his maiden. It's a difficult start to the card but Robinson Collonges looks good based on his French form.
Master Of The Hall (IRE) Evensfav (11-0) Always prominent, led 2 out, soon in command, ran on well, won at Sandown 2m nov hdl (3) hvy in Dec beating Sonowyouno (11-8) by 5l, 7 ran.
My Shamwari (IRE) 2-1fav (11-0) Held up, chased leaders approaching 2 out, led last, driven out, won at Southwell 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in Dec beating Tanto Faz (11-0) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Robinson Collonges (FR) (10-7) 2nd of 19, 6l behind Joly Nelsa (10-3) at Auteuil(FR) 2m 2f hdl in Sep.
Accordingtoemandem (IRE) 5-1 (10-11) Held up, ridden over 4f out, headway to go 4th over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 5l behind Opening Meet (11-2) at Taunton 2m 1f mdn nhf (5) sft in Nov.
Alexander Beetle 25-1 (10-12) Held up in touch, ridden 4f out, weakened over 3f out, tailed off, 14th of 19, 39l behind Sitting Tennant (11-4) at Aintree 2m 1f nat hunt flat Grade 2 (1) gs in Apr.
Avec Moi Ce Soir (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, ridden approaching 6th, weakening when not fluent 3 out, 11th of 16, 34l behind Bakbenscher (10-12) at Stratford 2m nov hdl (3) gd in Oct '08.
Blazing Tommy 100-1 (11-4) Mid-division, mistakes 3rd and 4th, soon lost place and beaten, 9th of 11, well behind Kerada (11-4) at Fakenham 2m nov hdl (4) sft.
Chestnut Ben (IRE) 200-1 (11-4) Always behind, struggling 5th, tailed off, 9th of 11, well behind Ghizao (11-4) at Taunton 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) sft.
Midnight Tuesday (FR) 5-1 (11-0) Chased leader until 5f out, weakened over 3f out, tailed off, last of 8, 50l behind Ghizao (11-4) at Cheltenham 2m NH flat Listed (1) sft in Nov.
Nice One Eric (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, pushed along 4 out, headway soon after, chased winner after 2 out, no impression run-in, 2nd of 18, 6l behind Salden Licht (11-0) at Newbury 2m mdn hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Pro Pell (IRE) 10-1 (11-1) Held up, weakened approaching 5f out, 10th of 17, 28l behind Thunderstorm (11-1) at Huntingdon 2m NH flat (6) gs in Dec.
Salpierre (IRE) 10-3 (11-0) Led until over 7f out, led again over 3f out, headed just over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Awesome Freddie (11-0) at Warwick 2m NH flat (6) sft in Dec.
Shannina 50-1 (10-12) Held up, weakened approaching 2 out, 6th of 12, 28l behind Alasi (10-12) at Doncaster 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Dec.
Tail of The Bank (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) In touch, headway to 3rd approaching 3 out, slight lead and going ok when fell 2 out, in a race won by Quantitativeeasing (11-5) at Newbury 2m hdl (3) hvy in Dec, 10 ran.
Jumpjack Flint 14-1 (10-12) Prominent, took keen hold, weakened over 2f out, eased over 1f out, last of 15, 49l behind Tetlami (11-2) at Cheltenham 1m 6f 4yo NH flat (Listed) (1) sft.
