prominent, went 2nd 4 out, ridden approaching next, not fluent last, soon hung left, one pace
led to 8th, weakened next, pulled up before 4 out
held up, ridden 3 out, kept on from last
chased leaders, weakened from 4 out
in rear, hampered 1st, never dangerous
chased leaders, led 3 out, kept on well from last
fell 1st
in touch, chased leaders 4 out, ridden approaching 2 out, chased winner approaching last, no impression
held up, headway approaching 4 out, soon weakened
always towards rear, struggling from 8th, pulled up before 3 out
held up, headway approaching 4 out, ridden and weakened approaching next, pulled up 2 out
mid-division, soon chasing leaders, mistake 10th, soon weakened, pulled up before 3 out, dismounted
held up, ridden 4 out, soon weakened
in touch, hit 4 out, soon weakened
chased leader, led 8th, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened
No Regrets, Hennessy and Noble Action look the three to concentrate on here and the vote is given to No Regrets. The selection was having his first run over hurdles and first for almost two years and he was not given too hard a time of it last time at Ludlow when sixth behind Air Force One. He should strip fitter for that outing and he stands out as the one to beat. Similar comments would apply to Noble Action and if he improves for his recent reappearance effort at Chepstow then he should be afforded respect. Hennessy is an interesting runner here as he disappointed last time on ground that was from ideal and there is little doubt that he should be seen to better effect on this quicker surface. Earl's Kitchen does not lack for ability but he is so unreliable that we can't possibly recommend him with any confidence and for the winner we will stick with No Regrets.
Fairlight Shadow (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, weakened 6th and pulled up 2 out in race won by Leading Attraction (10-7) at Wincanton 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gd in Nov, 16 ran.
Farmer Tom (IRE) 18-1 (10-9) Held up, headway 7th, ridden approaching 3 out, weakening when blundered 2 out, 5th of 13, 24l behind Golden Parachute (10-11) at Uttoxeter 3m mdn hdl (4) gf in Mar.
Freedom of Choice (IRE) 9-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, outpaced from 4 out, 5th of 10, 15l behind Longueville Manor (11-6) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gd.
Hennessy (IRE) 5-1 (10-12) Towards rear, ridden approaching 3 out, stayed on one pace, 5th of 18, 19l behind Thirty Five Black (10-12) at Exeter 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Jake's Castle 16-1 (11-4) Behind, ridden and headway over 4f out, stayed on final 2f, 3rd of 14, 3l behind Carthys Cross (10-8) at Southwell 2m nhf (H) gd in May '04.
Noble Action 13-2 (10-13) In touch, led after 7th, weakened when headed last, eased when beaten, 3rd of 13, 29l behind Flight Leader (10-13) at Chepstow 3m mdn hdl (5) gs in Oct.
No Regrets (FR) 7-1 (10-12) In touch, ridden 3 out, one pace, 6th of 16, 21l behind Air Force One (11-5) at Ludlow 2m 5f nov hdl (4) gd in Jan.
Saucy Bingo (IRE) (12-0) Held up, headway and every chance 2 out, no extra, 2nd of 12, 5l behind Minella Boys (12-0) at Dungarvan 3m ire ptp sft in Jan.
