mid-division until weakened 5th
mid-division until weakened after 3 out
always towards rear
led until after 3 out, soon ridden, drew clear with winner approaching next, wandered and lost 2nd flat
mid-division, went 4th after 3 out, soon ridden, faded from last
mid-division, ridden and headway after 3 out, challenged for 3rd next, one pace approaching last
tracked leaders, led after 3 out, stayed on strongly from next, in command when not fluent last, ridden out
held up towards rear, headway and not clear run after 3 out, no further impression
always towards rear
in touch, ridden after 3 out, kept on same pace from next
always in rear, pecked badly and unseated rider last
took keen hold early, tracked leaders, slightly outpaced after 3 out, stayed on again from last
in touch, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden and headway after 3 out, stayed on run in
took keen hold, prominent until 5th, gradually faded, tailed off
mid-division until weakened after 3 out
Farewell Gift can beat fellow newcomer Konigsbote, with Seize, The Venetian and Blazing Guns all worth a mention. Carl Llewellyn has made a cracking start to his training career, already earning the respect of his peers, and so Farewell Gift is sure to command respect on his debut over timber. Successful twice on the Flat for Richard Hannon, his ability to last out today's trip is obviously open to question, but his trainer is no mug and if there is any stamina in there, he will extract it. Konigsbote was placed a number of times on the level, and ran in the German Derby, but that does not make him unbeatable, and he could be worth taking on, although he is with the right trainer now and will be placed to good effect in time. Seize has had two outings over timber already, while The Venetian is another on a learning curve. Nothing is fancied too strongly, with Farewell Gift getting a tentative nod.
Bernard 100-1 (10-5) In touch, ridden 5th, weakened 6th, behind when hampered 3 out, 10th of 13, well behind My Turn Now (11-6) at Taunton 2m 1f nov hdl (3) sft in Dec.
Blazing Guns (IRE) 100-1 (10-11) In rear and raced wide, weakened 4 out, 9th of 14, well behind Ringaroses (11-6) at Ascot 2m 3f nov hdl (3) gs in Dec.
Charm Indeed 50-1 (11-3) Raced keenly, led until headed 6th, weakened rapidly and pulled up 4 out in race won by Graffiti Tongue (12-13) at Folkestone 2m 6f sll hdl (5) hvy, 11 ran.
Farewell Gift 20-1 (9-3) Prominent to halfway, lost touch from 3f out, 7th of 11, 9l behind Rakata (9-2) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Oct (Flat).
High Bounce (USA) 100-1 (10-7) Held up last, ridden 6th, soon weakened, 7th of 16, 39l behind Brochrua (10-0) at Taunton 2m 3f sll hdl (G) gd in Dec '04.
King Gabriel (IRE) 9-2 (10-12) Held up and keen, weakened 4 out, 8th of 11, 32l behind Manhattan Boy (10-12) at Bangor 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gd in Nov.
Konigsbote (GER) 1-10fav (9-2) led, headed inside last, no extra, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Lafalda Saint Mar (8-11) at Hannover 1m stk gd in Aug (Flat).
Le Burf (FR) 11-2 (10-7) In touch, hit 4th, ridden and weakened after 4 out, 6th of 13, 40l behind The Entomologist (10-12) at Fakenham 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gs in Dec.
No Complaint (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Not fluent 5th, jumped right 6th, always behind, tailed off, 8th of 16, 42l behind Nictos de Bersy (10-12) at Chepstow 2m 4f nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Sean Og (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Mid-division, keen hold, moderate 9th 7 out, lost place and no danger from 5 out, tailed off, 10th of 18, well behind Qassas (11-7) at Clonmel 2m mdn hdl gd in May.
Seize 16-1 (11-6) In touch, ridden after 3 out, soon one pace, 5th of 14, 15l behind South O'The Border (11-3) at Taunton 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gs in Dec.
Sporting Rebel (IRE) 100-1 (11-6) Towards rear, stayed on from 2 out, not reach leaders, 5th of 11, 12l behind Benetwood (11-6) at Fontwell 2m 2f mdn hdl (4) sft.
The Venetian (IRE) 10-1 (10-5) Prominent, ridden approaching 3 out, soon no chance, 12th of 18, 47l behind Thirty Five Black (10-12) at Exeter 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Travelling Light (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Held up and behind, well adrift from 6th, no progress, tailed off, 9th of 16, 44l behind Nictos de Bersy (10-12) at Chepstow 2m 4f nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Will The Till 100-1 (11-0) Towards rear, moderate headway from 3 out, 6th of 18, 39l behind Duc De Regniere (11-0) at Newbury 2m nov hdl (2) gs in Dec.
Wishin And Hopin 33-1 (10-12) Held up and mistakes, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Im Spartacus (10-12) at Southwell 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gs in Dec, 13 ran.
Staroski 40-1 (10-5) Always behind, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Karanja (10-12) at Uttoxeter 3m nov hdl (E) gs in Nov '05, 12 ran.
