mid-division, good headway after 3 out, went 3rd approaching 2 out, kept on
prominent, chased leader after 3rd, led after 3 out, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on well from last
led until ridden and headed approaching 2 out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden 3 out, weakening when fell 2 out
held up last, still a lot to do after 3 out, headway from approaching 2 out, stayed on from last, never a danger
in touch, ridden 3 out, one pace
towards rear, jumped left 1st, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out
in touch, ridden and some headway from 3 out, one pace
always towards rear, no impression
mid-division, ridden after 3 out, stayed on well from 2 out
prominent, ridden and chased winner approaching 2 out, kept on well from last, not reach winner
prominent, ridden and lost place after 3 out, soon weakened
pulled early, chased leader, ridden when blundered 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, jumped right 2nd, ridden 3 out, one pace
always towards rear, no impression
Floradora Do can get Paul Nicholls' day off to a flyer. Kaytess and Popcorn Rosie are others to bear in mind, while Owlesbury Dream has to be respected despite letting her supporters down last time out. Owlesbury Dream made a very pleasing start over hurdles at Huntingdon but was found out under a penalty when last seen out. Still, it is very early days for the Brendan Powell-trained mare and she should not be written off just yet. Popcorn Rosie showed modest form in bumpers before getting off the mark over timber last month. However, that form looks ordinary and she has more to do in this company. Kaytess was another that struggled under a penalty when she finished down the field at Ascot and, although that was a tougher race, she needs to up the ante to get the better of the selection. Especially if Floradora Do delivers on the promise she showed when romping home in a bumper at Taunton last month. The Nicholls team are expected to have their representatives fired up to the Festive period and this daughter Alflora can start the ball rolling towards the bigger prizes on offer.
Katess (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Pulled hard mid-division, headway 5th, weakened 3 out, tailed off, 11th of 14, 44l behind County Zen (11-0) at Ascot 2m hdl (2) gd in Nov.
Owlesbury Dream (IRE) 11-10fav (10-11) Held up, headway approaching 3 out, ridden 2 out, soon one pace, 4th of 8, 7l behind Takotna (10-10) at Taunton 2m 3f mrs nov hdl (3) gf in Nov.
Popcorn Rosie 25-1 (10-4) Led, mistake 6th, ridden and headed approaching last, rallied gamely flat, led again close home, won at Taunton 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gf in Nov beating Listen Son (11-0) by a nk, 12 ran.
Back To Normal (IRE) 100-1 (10-2) Held up towards rear, never dangerous, 10th of 18, 24l behind Prince Taime (10-12) at Warwick 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Campden Annie (IRE) 66-1 (10-3) Held up behind, never on terms, 12th of 18, 31l behind Thebelloftheball (10-7) at Exeter 2m 3f mrs nov hdl (4) gs.
Cracking Cliche 15-2 (10-10) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 4 out, soon ridden and weakened before next, tailed off, 9th of 12, well behind One Gulp (10-10) at Newbury 2m 5f nh nov hdl (3) gs.
Day's Over 5-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway 5f out, ridden 3f out, soon one pace, 5th of 10, 20l behind Lavender Track (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f mrs nhf (6) gd in Nov.
Floradorado 6-5fav (10-9) Made all, drew clear over 4f out, very easily, won at Taunton 2m 1f mdn nhf (6) frm in Nov beating Flamehairtemptress (10-9) by 8l, 4 ran.
Jomelamin 14-1 (10-10) Mid-division, pecked 2nd, weakened approaching 5th, behind when pulled up 4 out in race won by Whatcanisay (10-8) at Exeter 2m 3f cnd nov hcp hdl (5) sft, 11 ran.
Kilmeena Magic 100-1 (10-7) Always behind, 14th of 17, 47l behind Pressgang (11-0) at Newbury 1m 4f 4yo nhf (5) gs in Jan '06.
Miss Midnight 8-1 (10-3) Tracked leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, every chance last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 3l behind Takotna (10-10) at Taunton 2m 3f mrs nov hdl (3) gf in Nov.
Pine Conquest El Conquistador mare out of a lightly-raced mare.
Power Again (GER) 14-1 (10-10) Took keen hold in touch, ridden after 3 out, chased leaders 2 out, weakened between last 2, 5th of 12, 15l behind Lady Pilot (10-7) at Lingfield 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Red Perfection 100-1 (10-9) Towards rear, effort and some progress 4f out, never near to challenge, 6th of 16, 16l behind The Apprentice (10-13) at Chepstow 2m nhf (6) gd in Nov.
Rich Nomad 150-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, 8th of 14, well behind Eden Linty (11-2) at Taunton 2m 3f mrs mdn hdl (4) sft in Mar.
