in touch, dropped rear after 3rd, soon behind
held up in rear, headway after 3 out, mistake 2 out, went 3rd last, kept on same pace flat
in touch, ridden after 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
always prominent, led 3 out, headed and mistake 2 out, mistake last, no chance with winner
in touch, raced keenly, led 5th, headed 3 out, soon ridden, weakening when mistake 2 out
keen early, held up in rear, headway 5th, led on bit 2 out easily
led until after 2nd, remained prominent, jumped slowly 3rd, ridden 3 out, weakened soon after
always well behind
in touch, pushed along after 3 out, 3rd and weakening when not fluent 2 out, hit last
held up, behind from 5th, mistakes last 2
Nonrunner
Fujin Dancer was capable on the flat and has to be of interest on his first start in a handicap over hurdles after three previous outings but FORTY FIVE looks to be going the right way and he gets the verdict to take the honours here, with Song In My Heart rated the main danger. The selection has shown improved form in his last two starts under Jenny Carr but should not be inconvenienced by the return in the saddle of Tony McCoy and he can defy the 7lb rise for his recent win at Ludlow. Solitary Palm has been given a chance by the handicapper but needs to improve on recent form to trouble the judge, while Cash For Honours represents a stable in form but he looks harshly treated for his debut in a handicap. Ocarito ran better last time and is another to consider along with Jonjo O'Neill's Song In My Heart, who has been well held in three starts over timber but has a nice racing weight. Stable companion Forty Five has plenty going for him though and he looks the one they all have to beat.
Dalaram (IRE) 50-1 (11-8) Held up towards rear, struggling before 4th, soon lost touch, tailed off, last of 10, well behind Captain Tidds (11-4) at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy in Jan.
Cash For Honours 9-2 (11-0) In touch, ridden and weakened 2 out, 9th of 14, 22l behind Clay Hollister (11-0) at Sandown 2m nh nov hdl (3) gs in Dec.
Pipers Legend 7-2fav (11-3) Held up in rear, hit 7th, headway approaching 3 out, weakened last, 7th of 15, 15l behind Nothingbutthetruth (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m nov sll hdl (5) gs in Oct.
Solitary Palm (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Led until after 1st, tracked leader, ridden after 5th, disputing 2nd 2 out, weakened last, 4th of 9, 15l behind Alasao (11-3) at Exeter 2m 1f cnd hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Nov.
Freddy's Star (IRE) 14-1 (10-7) Always towards rear, 5th of 10, 33l behind Darstardly Dick (11-5) at Exeter 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Forty Five (IRE) 5-1 (10-7) Held up, headway 4th, led after 5th, ran on, won at Ludlow 2m ldy hcp hdl (4) gs in Dec beating Handy Ben (10-7) by 2 1/2l, 15 ran.
Darn Hot 50-1 (10-9) Badly hampered 1st, well in rear, headway 3 out, weakened after 2 out, 4th of 16, 15l behind Parlesotho (11-5) at Hereford 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Decree Nisi 12-1 (10-11) Held up, effort approaching 2 out, no further progress, 8th of 10, 16l behind Captain Tidds (11-4) at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy in Jan.
Ocarito (GER) 5-2fav (10-3) Held up and keen, headway 6th, ridden approaching 2 out, took 2nd last, one pace, 2nd of 10, 9l behind Spear Thistle (11-12) at Lingfield 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy in Nov.
Fujin Dancer (FR) 15-2 (10-7) Mid-division, smooth headway and every chance 3 out, ridden and soon weakened, 7th of 12, 28l behind Calcutta Cup (11-11) at Musselburgh 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Song In My Heart (IRE) 50-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened before 3 out, tailed off, 11th of 17, well behind Higgy's Boy (10-12) at Newbury 2m 3yo nov hdl (3) gs in Dec.
It's Rumoured 6-1 (10-12) Led to after 1st, chased leader until weakened rapidly before 5th and pulled up 4 out in race won by Rosoff (10-9) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy in Dec, 14 ran.
Custers Last Stand (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Took keen hold, mid-division, headway to track leaders 2nd, weakened after 3rd, tailed off, 12th of 16, well behind Belcantista (10-12) at Exeter 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
