mid-division, outpaced 4 out, weakened next
in touch, effort 3 out, ridden and kept on same pace from next, no impression
mistakes mid-division, outpaced 9th, no danger after
held up, headway 10th, went 2nd 4 out, challenged 2 out, kept on and every chance until no extra towards finish
tracked leaders, hampered 10th, outpaced 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division, lost place 10th, tailed off when mistake 4 out, pulled up before next
chased leaders until lost place 8th, pulled up before next
close up on outside, headway 4 out, led narrowly after 2 out, ridden last, held on under pressure flat
mid-division, outpaced 3 out, never on terms
held up behind when fell 10th
with leader, jumped left and mistake 10th, lost place when mistake 4 out, soon behind
behind, struggling 10th, ridden 3 out, stayed on well from next, took 3rd near finish, no impression
led, ridden 3 out, headed after next, weakened last
Nonrunner
Kalmo Bay, Something Silver and Native Coll are the three against the field in a wide open affair, and Kalmo Bay is the selection. A winner at Ayr in February, Something Silver has run some good races in defeat since, though he has crept up the handicap. He would prefer more testing conditions but this durable campaigner cannot be ruled out. Native Coll has enjoyed some success this season, and gets in here on a light weight. He is still well treated, but is another who may prefer more cut. Kalmo Bay is a bit of an in and out performer but his win at Musselburgh two outings ago was quietly impressive. He was readily outpointed last time, but Kalmo Bay hails from a stable in form and is taken to bounce back.
Bonchester Bridge 11-1 (11-4) Held up, effort approaching 3 out, kept on same pace from next, no impression, 7th of 15, 8l behind Little Bob (11-1) at Perth 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd.
Something Silver 11-2 (11-4) Chased leader, hampered 9th, led soon after, headed 2 out, weakened last, 4th of 9, 12l behind Reap The Reward (10-8) at Ayr 2m 5f nov hcp chs 0-120 (3) gs.
Lord Samposin 5-1 (10-9) Chased winner throughout, effort 3 out, kept on under pressure from last, nearest finish, 2nd of 5, 3/4l behind Ballyvoge (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 4f nov chs (4) gs.
Top Dressing (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, blundered and unseated rider at the 6th in race won by Jimmy Bond (11-12) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) hvy in Mar, 8 ran.
Billesey (IRE) 33-1 (10-1) Held up towards rear, headway from 11th, effort and hung left under pressure approaching 2 out, stayed on, 3rd of 12, 3/4l behind Nation State (10-8) at Cheltenham 2m 5f nov hcp chs (3) gd.
Lofty Leader (IRE) 11-1 (11-7) In touch until weakened 9th, tailed off when pulled up at the 10th in race won by Sparkling Taff (11-6) at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs, 11 ran.
Lockstockandbarrel (IRE) 11-4 (11-0) Led, 4 lengths clear 2 out, driven, 1 length advantage when fell at the last in race won by Mr Multifix (10-11) at Ayr 2m 4f beg chs (4) hvy in Mar, 10 ran.
Spirit Calling (IRE) 5-2jt-fav (11-5) Always towards rear, lost touch 11th and pulled up 4 out in race won by The Joker (11-0) at Musselburgh 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-110 (4) gs in Jan, 7 ran.
Divex (IRE) 13-2 (11-11) Mid-division, lost place 6th, headway 9th, outpaced 4 out, soon weakened, 5th of 10, 31l behind Northern Quest (10-12) at Newcastle 2m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Mar.
Stand On Me 12-1 (10-1) Mid-division and mistakes, chased leaders 10th, weakened approaching 4 out, 7th of 9, 30l behind Reap The Reward (10-8) at Ayr 2m 5f nov hcp chs 0-120 (3) gs.
Native Coll 9-2 (11-3) Chased leaders, chased winner 5 out, one pace, 2nd of 11, 9l behind Barney (9-9) at Carlisle 2m hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs.
Classic Harry 3-1jt-fav (10-13) Chased leaders to 2 out, 7th of 9, 21l behind Just For Men (11-2) at Hexham 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs in Nov.
Barney (IRE) 7-2fav (9-9) Chased leader, led 8th, drew clear from 4 out, won at Carlisle 2m hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs beating Native Coll (11-3) by 9l, 11 ran.
Champagne Harry 14-1 (11-2) Always in rear, tailed off, 10th of 16, well behind Kew Jumper (10-13) at Ascot 2m 5f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gd.
Kalmo Bay (FR) 13-8 (11-11) With leader, mistake 3rd, lost place next, outpaced 5 out, 20 lengths down in 3rd when left 2nd last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 4, 22l behind Raining Horse (11-5) at Newcastle 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Mar.
The Stickler 14-1 (11-10) Held up and behind, not fluent 5th, mistake 6th, short-lived under pressure 9th, 7th of 9, 32l behind Or de Grugy (11-3) at Wetherby 2m 3f nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf in Nov.
