in touch, ridden after 3 out, kept on same pace
led until approaching 4th, gradually faded, behind and pulled up before 6th
in touch, ridden approaching 3 out, soon one pace
mid-division, headway after 5th, ridden and weakened after next
held up towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on to go 3rd at last
chased leaders until weakened after 5th
mid-division, headway 4th, joined leaders 3 out, ridden and every chance after 2 out, weakening when mistake last
mid-division until 5th
chased leaders, left in lead after 4th, ridden and headed 2 out, kept on same pace
always towards rear
never better than mid-division
chased leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, headway approaching 5th, ridden to lead 2 out, headed soon after last, rallied gamely to regain lead towards finish, all out
held up towards rear, headway 5th, when 3rd after 2 out, led soon after last, ridden and rider dropped whip final 75 yards, headed towards finish
always behind
mid-division, headway approaching 6th, ridden after 2 out, stayed on
mid-division, headway 4th, ridden and weakened 2 out
prominent, just taken lead when mistake and immediately pulled up after 4th
always towards rear
always mid-division
Mole's Chamber represents a stable in top form and he gets the vote to win again at the main expense of Kia Kaha and Sendano. The selection comes here on the back of an impressive win at Newton Abbot and whilst the form doesn't look anything out of the ordinary, he looks sure to be suited by the uphill finish here. He is nicely-bred, being by Saddler's Hall out of a Strong Gale mare, and effective on any ground, a big run looks imminent. Kia Kaha looks a likely danger as he scored readily on his first try over hurdles at Uttoxeter and with his bumper form from last year looking solid, he must be high on anyones shortlist. Alamiyan won well last time out at Fairyhouse but has more on the plate here, so of more interest may be Warsaw Pact who has a good strike-rate in both codes. Sendani ran ok last time at the track and should be respected, whilst Mon Michel is consistent and could be on the premises although he doesn't always find much in front. An open contest in which many have claims, however it is Mole's Chamber.
Fen Game (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Chased leaders, closer in 3rd before straight, ridden to challenge and dispute lead 2 out, soon led, clear from last, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Thurles 2m mdn hdl gd in Oct beating Oscillating Oscar (11-4) by 2 1/2l, 17 ran.
Archie Boy (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Settled 2nd, led 5th, headed after 5 out, remained close up, ridden to challenge 2 out, soon led, kept on well from last, won at Listowel 2m mdn hdl gf in Sept beating Quinmaster (11-12) by 2l, 14 ran.
Mon Michel (IRE) 9-4fav (11-4) Mid-division, headway 5th, not fluent next, chased winner 3 out, 2 lengths down and ridden when blundered last, soon beaten and hung left, 2nd of 12, 9l behind Danehill Willy (11-7) at Uttoxeter 2m nov hdl (4) gf in Jun.
Triggernometry 20-1 (11-0) In touch until pulled up at the 4th in race won by My Turn Now (11-8) at Cheltenham 2m 5f nov hdl (2) gd in Apr, 9 ran.
Native Royal (IRE) 8-1 (11-1) Held up, progress into 6th 4 out, ridden and kept on one paced from next, 6th of 9, 15l behind Liskennett (10-6) at Cork 3m nov hdl gd.
Dan Buoy (FR) 16-1 (10-7) Prominent, chased leader 3rd, every chance 2 out, weakened last, 5th of 14, 5l behind Platin Grounds (10-1) at Cheltenham 2m nov hcp hdl (2) gs in Oct.
Sendani (FR) 6-1 (11-2) Mid-division, ridden 3 out, headway 2 out, stayed on under pressure run-in, 4th of 17, 13l behind Snap Tie (11-2) at Cheltenham 2m mdn hdl (3) gd in Oct.
Mole's Chamber (IRE) 15-8fav (10-11) Chased leader, led after 3 out, drew clear, won at N Abbot 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gs in May beating Falcons Gift (10-9) by 6l, 12 ran.
Look Who's Back (IRE) 12-1 (10-2) Tracked leaders, improved to lead 5 out, clear 3 out, kept on well from next, easily, won at Cork 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-116 gd beating Asian Royale (9-10) by 8l, 20 ran.
Holiday Cocktail 11-10fav (11-5) Chased leaders, effort approaching 2 out, soon ridden, kept on under pressure flat, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Issaquah (10-5) at Hexham 2m nov hdl (4) gf in Oct.
Nacadour (FR) 5-1 (11-3) Held up in rear, steady headway after 4 out, ridden after 3 out, stayed on to take 3rd flat, nearest at finish, 3rd of 10, 7l behind Tyson (11-0) at Haydock 2m nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb.
Warsaw Pact (IRE) 6-4fav (10-12) Led, hit 4th, ridden after 3 out, jumped left and blundered last, hung left but kept on flat, won at Exeter 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gf in Oct beating Jack Rolfe (10-12) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Kia Kaha 13-8fav (10-12) Held up, headway approaching 7th, challenged 3 out, led 2 out, ran on well, readily, won at Uttoxeter 2m nov hdl (4) gf in Oct beating Rood Report (11-5) by 2 1/2l, 16 ran.
Roman Villa (USA) 6-1 (10-7) Took keen hold towards rear, headway when not much room approaching 2 out, hampered and squeezed out approaching last, stayed on towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Kanad (11-7) at Huntingdon 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Oct.
Alamiyan (IRE) 4-1jt-fav (11-1) Held up, 7th and smooth headway 3 out, 3rd when slight mistake 2 out, led when pecked last, ran on well close home, won at Fairyhouse 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-95 frm in Oct beating Perambulating Lady (10-10) by 1 1/2l, 16 ran.
Augustine 7-2 (11-2) Towards rear, ridden and headway from 2 out, led flat and driven clear, won at Kelso 2m 2f cnd hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd beating Big Bertha (9-13) by 6l, 10 ran.
Oscillating Oscar (IRE) 13-2 (11-4) Prominent, mainly 2nd, disputed lead from 3 out, strongly pressed next, soon headed and kept on same pace, 2nd of 17, 2 1/2l behind Fen Game (11-12) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl gd in Oct.
President Park (FR) (10-3) won at Ploermel 2m 4f chs gd in Sept beating Ocean Des Ongrais (10-5) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Indian Pipe Dream (IRE) 5-1 (11-3) Mid-division, ridden after 6th, no impression, 5th of 11, 16l behind Sharp Reply (11-9) at Musselburgh 2m nov hdl (3) gs in Feb.
Khazar (FR) 10-1 (10-7) Tracked leader, ridden when mistake 3 out, one pace, 4th of 10, 8l behind Safari Adventures (11-3) at Folkestone 2m 1f nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb.
