made all, pressed from 2 out, ridden before last, hard pressed run-in, just held on close home
chased winner, challenged 2 out, every chance run-in, kept on gamely, just held close home
mid-division, effort after 3 out, weakened from next
chased leaders in 3rd, ridden before last, kept on same pace
always towards rear, effort before 2 out, no impression
behind, headway before 2 out, plugged on and never dangerous
mid-division, in 7th and well held when fell 2 out
prominent, ridden before 2 out, soon lost place
towards rear, weakened before 3 out
towards rear, ridden before 2 out, soon weakened
mid-division, weakened before 2 out, fell last
mid-division, weakened after 3 out
mid-division, effort before 2 out, never dangerous
Tracked leaders, ridden before 2 out, soon weakened
in rear and jumped slow, tailed of, pulled up before 3 out
held up towards rear and keen, effort before 2 out, never dangerous
prominent, weakened before 2 out
NonRunner
Look Alive has yet to conform the promise of his success in an Irish point-to-point last year and it looks best to focus upon the three penalised contenders. Faire Part Sivola is the least exposed of the trio and scored comfortably on hurdling debut at Leicester over this trip on heavy ground last month. This appears a tougher assignment for the Williams gelding although he may well prove up to the task. However, Calva D'Auge and GLORY AND FORTUNE (NAP) both have form in the book at a higher level and are preferred. The vote goes to the Lacey inmate who should appreciate softer ground compared to his last run and he can reverse placings with the Nicholls charge after the pair were only separated by a neck at Haydock in a good-quality Listed contest in November.
Calva D'Auge (FR) 20-1 (11-7) Led until jumped slowly and headed 1st, led again 3rd until 5th, chased leaders, weakened before 2 out, 4th of 7, 22l behind Fiddlerontheroof (11-7) at Sandown 2m (1) sft in Jan.
Faire Part Sivola (FR) 10-1 (10-12) Not always fluent, held up in mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, 2nd before 2 out, challenged last, soon led, went clear, stayed on well, won at Leicester 2m (3) hvy in Dec beating Trincomalee (10-12) by 6l, 10 ran.
Azari 28-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, always behind, last of 6, 26 1/4l behind Calling The Wind (9-3) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp (4) pol in Jan.
Forever Des Long (FR) 20-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, blundered 1st, slow 5th, headway on outside after 3 out, no impression 2 out, mistake last, 10th of 12, 22 3/4l behind Who Shot Jr (10-12) at Taunton 2m (4) gs in Nov.
Gates Pass 100-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, never on terms, tailed off when mistake 3 out, 15th of 16, dist behind Gustavian (11-4) at Exeter 2m 1f mdn (4) hvy in Jan.
How's The Cricket (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Held up, always behind, 10th of 14, 36 1/2l behind Supamouse (11-2) at Wincanton 1m 7f (5) hvy in Dec.
Jewelinthename (IRE) Califet gelding out of Essaoira Jewel.
Look Alive (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Held up in mid-division, weakened 3 out, 9th of 13, 34l behind Global Society (11-2) at Doncaster 2m 1f (4) sft in Jan.
Mr Minerals 200-1 (11-5) Mid-division, effort before 2 out, no impression, 6th of 11, 31 1/4l behind Buzz (11-5) at Taunton 2m mdn (4) sft in Jan.
Panatos (FR) 200-1 (11-5) Held up mid-division, weakened after 3 out, last of 10, 28l behind Shall We Go Now (11-5) at Taunton 2m mdn (4) sft in Jan.
Russian Exile 50-1 (11-5) Took keen hold, chased leaders, weakened before 2 out, 11th of 16, 32 3/4l behind Arrivederci (11-5) at Wincanton 1m 7f mdn (5) sft in Jan.
Sandro Botticelli (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Mid-division, weakened before 2 out, 7th of 15, 30 3/4l behind Russian Hawk (10-12) at Exeter 2m 6f (4) gs in Nov.
The Rosary Flyer (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Towards rear, closed 7f out, not much room over 2f out, soon weakened, 14th of 18, 23 1/4l behind Here Comes Mccoy (11-5) at Warwick 2m (5) sft in Jan.
Ashley Hollow 20-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, weakened over 4f out, tailed off, 11th of 14, dist behind Hollymount Holly (10-12) at Hereford 2m (5) hvy in Dec.
Himemiya Shirocco M out of Himitas.
Ioweu 200-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, pushed along before 3 out, soon weakened, last of 11, dist behind Buzz (11-5) at Taunton 2m mdn (4) sft in Jan.
Sambella 33-1 (10-5) Held up mid-division, outpaced from 3 out, 5th of 9, dist behind Neff (11-5) at Fontwell 2m 2f (4) hvy in Dec.
Glory And Fortune (IRE) 11-4 (11-4) Raced keenly, held up mid-division, driven to chase leaders after 2 out, outpaced before last, weakened flat, 5th of 8, 10l behind Chantry House (10-12) at Cheltenham 2m 1f (3) gs in Dec.
