held up in rear, slow 1st, some headway stands side approaching 2 out, no impression before last
rear of mid-division and wide, not fluent 3rd, headway last, no impression
behind, still plenty to do when fell 2 out
prominent early, chased leaders, lost place after 3 out, rallied last, kept on flat
led until slow 4th, led after next, slow and headed 6th, not fluent 7th, pushed along and lost place before 2 out
always behind
mid-division, closed 6th, stumble bend before 2 out, chased winner last, stayed on, always just held
prominent, led 4th, headed after next, led 6th, headed 2 out, kept on flat
chased leaders, lost place after 3 out, closed before last, unable to get back on terms
chased leaders early, mid-division, effort after 3 out, 3rd 2 out, lost place before last
held up in mid-division, headway on outside after 5th, weakened after 3 out, fell 2 out
held up in mid-division, stayed on from 2 out, not trouble leaders
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
held up towards rear, struggling after 3 out, well beaten when hampered 2 out
chased leaders, ridden when hit 2 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, pushed along after 3 out, 5th 2 out, stayed on one pace
chased leaders, not fluent 1st or 3rd, challenged after 3 out, led and not fluent 2 out, ridden out flat, held on
Micky Hammond has three entries with Becky Smith's mount Burnage Boy probably the pick. He's 0-27 but hasn't been beaten far in his last two when staying on over shorter. Eclair Des Sablons is 1-17 over hurdles and has been beaten in sellers the last twice but the maiden Court Jurado has been reasonably consistent over hurdles and fences. Donald McCain's charge has been running well in Class 5 handicaps over shorter and, as a winner between the flags, should appreciate stepping up in trip. However, he finished behind COUP DE GOLD when the latter made a bold bid to make all at Sedgefield last month and David Thompson's charge will take some catching here. Kings Creek won over the minimum here a year ago and has dropped back to a very fair mark while the lightly-raced Schalke should have some improvement in him.
Green Or Black (IRE) 12-1 (12-1) In touch, lost place 5 out, tailed off, 5th of 10, dist behind Lady Tremaine (11-12) at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 1f hcp (5) sft in Dec.
Schalke 4-1 (11-5) Tracked leader, every chance when blundered 3 out, weakened next, 7th of 12, 8 1/2l behind Operation Overlord (11-12) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Nov.
Up With The Play (IRE) 150-1 (10-12) Towards rear, unable to land a blow, 7th of 12, dist behind Findthetime (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f (4) gd in Nov.
Kings Creek (IRE) 22-1 (11-8) Towards rear, pushed along 3 out, soon struggling, 6th of 7, 33 3/4l behind Universal Folly (11-9) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp (4) sft in Oct.
Eclair Des Sablons (FR) 13-2 (11-6) Led, pushed along home turn, pressed before 2 out, headed narrowly 2 out, kept on, no extra run-in, 2nd of 4, 4 3/4l behind Celestial Force (11-12) at Taunton 2m 3f (5) gf in Nov.
Balkotic (FR) 50-1 (11-8) Always in rear, hampered by fallers at 3rd, never a factor, 10th of 14, dist behind El Jefe (11-4) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp (5) sft in Dec.
Coup De Gold (IRE) 5-1 (11-9) Soon led, joined and headed turning for home, pushed before 2 out where rejoined leader, headed before last, stayed on well, 2nd of 10, 3 1/4l behind Lord Caprio (11-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp (5) gd in Nov.
Don Brocco 12-1 (11-2) Hung left on the bends, chased leader until 4th, lost place 7th, behind when pulled up before 9th, at Perth 3m hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Court Jurado (IRE) 5-1 (11-10) Slightly better than midfield, every chance when pushed 2 out, unable to quicken but kept on one pace, 4th of 10, 8 1/4l behind Lord Caprio (11-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp (5) gd in Nov.
Old Jewry (IRE) 14-1 (10-10) In touch in rear, lost ground at 8th, behind when pulled up before 11th, at Musselburgh 3m hcp (4) gs in Dec.
Trouble Shooter (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Mid-division, ridden 2 out, no impression before last, 6th of 12, dist behind Mcgarry (10-7) at Hexham 2m 7f hcp (5) gs in Nov.
Burnage Boy (IRE) 11-1 (10-11) In rear, ridden 2 out, headway before last, kept on well run-in, never near to challenge, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Major Snugfit (10-0) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp (5) gd in Nov.
Rip Rocks Paddy Ok (IRE) 150-1 (11-10) Towards rear, well beaten 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Worldly Approach (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Mistakes, chased leaders, no impression 3 out, weakened next, 5th of 6, 37 1/4l behind The Player Queen (11-0) at Ayr 2m 4f mdn (5) gd in Oct.
Cut And Run 18-1 (10-0) Held up, outpaced before 2 out, went modest 4th before last, 4th of 6, 8 1/2l behind Lelantos (10-13) at Southwell 3m hcp (4) gd in Nov.
The Bravest (GER) 7-2 (10-0) Held up towards rear, not fluent 5th or 7th, well beaten from 3 out, 5th of 7, 25 1/4l behind Steinkraus (11-12) at Ayr 2m 3f hcp (5) gd in Oct.
Pittsburg (IRE) 150-1 (10-0) In rear, mistake 4th and 5th, well beaten 6th, pulled up after 3 out, at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp (5) gd in Sep.
