prominent, hit 6th, led approaching 2 out, ridden out
held up, headway 4th, hit 9th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
led to 2nd, prominent to 9th, no danger after
mid-division, slightly hampered 5th, headway approaching 8th, weakened approaching 2 out
soon mid-division, headway 7th, ridden next, weakened approaching 2 out
mistakes, always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
in touch, ridden after 7th, weakened next, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, jumped right 5th, weakened approaching 8th, tailed off when pulled up after 3 out
towards rear, headway 7th, ridden 3 out, weakened 2 out
in touch, led approaching 8th, hit 3 out, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden approaching 5th, weakened next, soon pulled up
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
held up, headway approaching 8th, ridden 3 out, weakened before next
always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
led 2nd to approaching 8th, weakened approaching 2 out, behind when pulled up before last
chased leaders, ridden after 8th, weakened 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
Graceful Dancer, Montecorvino and Desert Tommy are three against the field in this impossible race to call for punters and the tentative vote is given to Graceful Dancer. The selection was travelling well until unshipping his rider behind Precious Bane last time out; he remains on a fair mark and under conditions that suit he looks the value bet in an open affair. Montecorvino rates the main danger on his best form. He was a fair seventh behind Elway Heights last time but with the return to this longer trip sure to be in his favour he should be closely monitored in the market. Desert Tommy is another that could go well as he won well last time when beating Abragante but he has a penalty for that win and that may just find him out. Kyno is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he is rising in the weights without winning and he looks vulnerable for that reason. Of the remainder, Classic Sight has dropped to a handy mark and could go well at a price but in a race where the market will be very informative for the winner we return to Graceful Dancer.
Desert Tommy 12-1 (11-8) In touch, headway to track leaders 3 out, led after 2 out, driven out, won at Exeter 2m 6f amt hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs beating Abragante (11-3) by 4l, 13 ran.
Good Judgement (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Mid-division, outpaced 4 out, never on terms, 5th of 8, 46l behind Kinburn (11-12) at Carlisle 3m nov hcp chs 0-120 (3) hvy in Jan.
Graceful Dancer 6-1 (11-2) Held up mid-division, towards rear when badly hampered and unseated rider at the 9th in race won by Precious Bane (10-10) at Chepstow 3m hcp chs 0-115 (4) sft in Jan, 12 ran.
Pardon What 20-1 (10-11) Towards rear, headway approaching 8th, ridden after 3 out, weakened next, 6th of 16, 16l behind Passenger Omar (10-4) at Warwick 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft in Jan.
Miss Fahrenheit (IRE) 20-1 (11-9) In touch, hampered 1st, weakening when jumped slowly 5th, tailed off, 13th of 16, well behind Titian Flame (10-4) at Leicester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy in Jan.
Montecorvino (GER) 10-3 (11-11) In touch, ridden when mistake 5th, soon weakened, 7th of 13, 24l behind Ellway Prospect (10-5) at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs.
Abzuson 40-1 (10-12) Led, headed after 1st, chased leader until ridden after 7th, soon weakened, 6th of 11, 12l behind Kilgowan (11-8) at Leicester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd.
Moving On Up 100-1 (11-7) Behind from 3rd, 12th of 14, well behind Walsingham (10-12) at Hereford 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs.
Dere Lyn 12-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, ridden 7th, soon weakened, 6th of 13, 28l behind Desert Tommy (11-8) at Exeter 2m 6f amt hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs.
Georges Boy (IRE) 9-1 (10-11) Held up, in touch until fell at the 8th in race won by Elfkirk (11-12) at Plumpton 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-110 (4) sft in Jan, 9 ran.
Kyno (IRE) 5-1 (10-7) Held up, steady headway from 15th, chased leaders after 3 out, soon one pace, 3rd of 11, 19l behind Party Games (11-5) at Huntingdon 3m nov chs (4) gs in Jan.
Classic Sight 16-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, ridden, kept on same pace from 3 out, no impression, 3rd of 5, 14l behind Diklers Rose (11-1) at Wetherby 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
Good Potential (IRE) 6-1 (11-5) Prominent to 8th, 8th of 12, 35l behind Herecomestanley (10-12) at Warwick 2m 5f hdl (5) sft in Jan.
Ashleybank House (IRE) 66-1 (10-10) Always behind, 6th of 13, 40l behind Old Feathers (11-4) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs.
The Pecker Dunn (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Mid-division, ridden 7th, headway 9th to chase leader, weakened after 3 out, 7th of 13, well behind Bar Gayne (11-5) at Hereford 3m 2f hdl 0-90 (5) sft in Jan.
Flexible Concience (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, hit 5th, ridden next, weakened 3 out, 5th of 10, well behind Franco (10-4) at Towcester 2m 5f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (D) gs in Dec.
Twotiming Gent (IRE) 15-2 (10-3) Led, headed 3 out, challenged next, led again last, driven and stayed on flat, won at Wetherby 2m 7f amt hcp hdl (5) hvy in Jan beating Dickie Lewis (11-5) by 3l, 9 ran.
Strolling Vagabond (IRE) 4-1 (10-2) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 11th, led 3 out, stayed on gamely, won at Plumpton 3m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Jan beating English Jim (10-9) by 2l, 10 ran.
