mid-division, headway 3 out, chased leaders before next, ridden to challenge after last, stayed on well
in touch, ridden to challenge before 2 out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, headway after 3 out, mistake next, not fluent last, no extra
always behind
tracked leader, jumped slowly and lost place 4 out
held up towards rear, headway before 3 out, soon under pressure, weakened when pulled up after 2 out
behind, ridden and headway after 3 out, soon chasing leaders, kept on well after last
tracked leaders, led 2 out, ridden out, ran on well
held up towards rear, headway 6th, chased leaders 2 out, soon under pressure, one pace
tracked leader, driven to challenge 3 out, soon lost place, behind when pulled up 2 out
mid-division, short of room after 4th, weakened 4 out
tracked leaders, jumped slowly 3rd, weakened last
led and raced keenly, headed 2 out, one pace when hit last
always behind
mid-division, headway and soon prominent 6th, under pressure before 2 out, weakened approaching last
Another tough race to call here for punters with many in with chances on there best form but the principals look to be Sendani, Kickahead and Mexican Pete and the tentative nomination is given to Sendani. The selection was a fair fifth in what looked a stronger race behind Kia Kaha at Cheltenham last time out and off what remains a fair mark he looks the one to be on. Kickahead rates the main danger on his latest second behind Bureaucrat but he continues to rise in the weights without winning and looks opposable on that basis. Mexican Pete is another that could go well he has conditions to suit but he looks vulnerable to a less exposed type under top weight. Cottingham was third behind Ring The Boss last time and is another with place claims while Bon Viveur could improve for the fitting of first time blinkers but for the winner we are happy to return to Sendani who could be ahead of the handicapper.
Mexican Pete 11-4fav (11-4) Held up towards rear, ridden 5th, headway when hampered 2 out, beaten last, 6th of 8, 10l behind Bureaucrat (11-11) at Huntingdon 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gf in Nov.
Master Mahogany 10-1 (11-9) Led until ridden and headed approaching 2 out, blundered 2 out, soon weakened, 7th of 11, 28l behind Compton Star (9-9) at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft.
Sendani (FR) 8-1 (11-6) Mid-division, headway 4th, joined leaders 3 out, ridden and every chance after 2 out, weakening when mistake last, 5th of 20, 8l behind Kia Kaha (10-13) at Cheltenham 2m nov hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Nov.
Dalaram (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) Always towards rear, last of 16, well behind Gauvain (11-8) at Exeter 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs.
Mixsterthetrixster (USA) 33-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, mistake 13th, soon ridden, weakened 3 out, 10th of 13, 36l behind Which Pocket (11-3) at Cheltenham 2m 5f cnd hcp chs 0-125 (3) gd.
Kickahead (USA) 10-3 (10-13) Took keen hold, held up and behind, headway when not much room 2 out, stayed on to go 2nd flat, not trouble winner, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Bureaucrat (11-11) at Huntingdon 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gf in Nov.
Cottingham (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Held up, ridden and no impression 2 out, plugged on, 3rd of 7, 19l behind Ring The Boss (11-3) at Newbury 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gs.
Pagano (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) In touch, went 4th after 4 out, stayed on to take 3rd 2 out, no chance with easy winner, 3rd of 16, 29l behind Helens Vision (10-4) at Newbury 2m nov hdl (3) gs.
Our Choice (IRE) 13-2 (11-6) Held up, struggling 3 out, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Osako D'airy (11-5) at Sandown 2m nov hcp hdl 0-120 (3) hvy, 7 ran.
Contra Mundum (USA) 20-1 (10-7) Close up when fell 4 out in race won by Desert Quest (11-0) at Taunton 2m beg chs (4) gf in Nov, 6 ran.
Bon Viveur 8-11fav (11-0) In touch, driven after 3 out, went 3rd, not fluent last, no impression, 3rd of 12, 11l behind Ohana (10-4) at Plumpton 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in Nov.
Nawaadi 16-1 (11-11) Chased leaders until 6th, soon behind, 15th of 16, well behind Panjo Bere (11-11) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd.
Australia Day (IRE) 6-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway to lead 4th, headed approaching 2 out, kept on after, 3rd of 14, 5l behind Mexican Bob (11-8) at Taunton 2m 1f nov hdl (3) gd.
Lit Et Mixe (FR) 10-1 (10-12) Mid-division, hit 3rd, ridden after 5th, weakened and hung left approaching 2 out, 7th of 16, 26l behind Panjo Bere (11-11) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd.
The Cayterers 5-1 (10-10) Led 2nd to next, chased leader to 2 out, weakened, 5th of 7, 27l behind Osako D'airy (11-5) at Sandown 2m nov hcp hdl 0-120 (3) hvy.
Sahara Prince (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Chased leader, led 2nd, headed 3 out, hit 2 out, soon weakened, last of 8, 27l behind Bureaucrat (11-11) at Huntingdon 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gf in Nov.
