in rear and jumped right throughout, detached after 9th, soon pulled up
led 2nd, made rest, clear from 5 out, easily
tracked winner most of the way, no impression on winner when battled for 2nd from 5 out, weakened after 3 out, blundered next
Nonrunner
Not easy given that two of the market principals failed to complete last time out so GREENBELT is offered reluctantly against Baren De Doc and Le Platino. George Moore's charge is by no means certain to appreciate the faster surface but he has a slightly speedier pedigree than his market rival and if the jumping holds together, he might be able to control the race to his liking. Baren De Doc has been tried at distances of three miles and further. He made all to win a staying race at Uttoxeter last summer but often compromises his chances by making fencing errors at vital times. Le Platino faced no chance against Noble Alan last time out so this rates as an effective drop in sights. Aurifex was last seen out in a point-to-point in 2008. Stolen Light should not be good enough on official figures. Greenbelt looks the most reliable conveyance in a modest race.
Aurifex (IRE) 5-1 (11-7) Alw prom, no ex final mile, 5th of 17, 12l behind Warhead (11-7) at Lisronagh 3m ire ptp gf in May '08.
Greenbelt 15-2 (10-12) Tracked leader, reminder after 8th, jumped slowly 9th and 10th, soon lost place, pulled up after 4 out, in a race won by Prince Taime (10-12) at Southwell 2m 4f nov chs (3) gd, 5 ran.
Le Platino (GER) 12-1 (10-12) Alway in rear, struggling from 5 out, 4th of 5, 22l behind Noble Alan (11-12) at Ayr 2m 4f nov chs (4) gs in Mar.
Stolen Light (IRE) 40-1 (9-9) Held up in rear, hampered 4th, chased leaders 4 out, ridden next, weakened flat, 6th of 8, 15l behind St Killian's Run (11-4) at Newcastle 2m hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft in Mar.
Baren De Doc (IRE) 9-4 (10-12) Led until fell 2nd, in a race won by City Heights (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 6f nov chs 0-115 (4) gd, 4 ran.
