tracked leaders, led before 2 out, strongly pressed run-in, battled on gamely, all out
took keen hold, tracked leaders, led after 6th, dived at 3 out, pushed along and headed before next, chased leaders, weakened between last 2
tracked leaders, ridden before 2 out, hit 2 out, chased leaders, weakened approaching last
led at start, took keen hold, held up in rear, steady headway on outside before 3 out, went 2nd approaching next where mistake, ridden edging left between last 2, kept on run-in, strong challenge close home, just failed
held up in last trio, some headway before 3 out, soon beaten
led and set steady pace, narrowly headed 4th, chased leader until 4 out, chased leaders, weakening when mistake 2 out
held up in touch, headway chasing leaders approaching 2 out, went 3rd before last, one pace and no chance with leading duo
chased leader, led narrowly 4th until after 6th, 2nd again 4 out, chased new leader before 2 out until ridden approaching last, chased leaders, weakened run-in
took keen hold, tracked leaders, hit 3rd, ridden and outpaced before 2 out, hung left before last, kept on same pace in 4th under pressure and no impressioin run-in
took keen hold, held up and always behind, tailed off
Nonrunner
Five of these were winners last time and it would be no surprise if Catterick scorer Thyne For Gold were to prove best of that quintet on today’s terms ahead of narrow Southwell winner Aliandy. Kalaskadesemilley, Lift The Lid and Italian Riviera probably need more and Sammy B is getting no nearer to shedding his maiden tag. MOVIE LEGEND has a cracking NH pedigree and may be ready to start fulfilling his potential having left previous form well behind when second at Towcester. Midnight Cowboy has ability but makes his seasonal reappearance under a big weight.
Midnight Cowboy 15-8 (11-0) Led, headed 3 out, ridden and weakened after next, tailed off, 4th of 6, dist behind Preseli Rock (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 7f mdn (4) gd in May.
Kalaskadesemilley 5-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, on inside, 2nd on home bend, led last, ran on, won at Stratford 2m mdn (4) gd in Oct beating Clic Work (11-4) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Counterfeiter 33-1 (11-2) Mid-division, ridden 2 out, kept on under pressure from last, never reached leaders, 9th of 18, 18 1/2l behind Wildmoor Boy (10-3) at Cheltenham 2m hcp (3) gd in Nov.
Aliandy (IRE) 6-1 (11-11) Held up behind, headway 3 out, ridden before 2 out, led before last, kept on, won at Southwell 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Nov beating Agincourt Reef (11-7) by nk, 16 ran.
The Doorman (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, 6th of 7, 25 1/2l behind Traditional Dancer (11-12) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp (3) sft in Oct.
Sammy B 9-4 (11-0) Tracked leader to before 7th, in touch, led after 4 out to next, kept on same pace, weakened last, 4th of 11, 12 1/4l behind Miss Maiden Over (10-7) at Ayr 2m 4f mdn (5) sft in Nov.
Movie Legend 6-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, disputing 2nd from 3rd, every chance 2 out, no impression on winner last, 2nd of 11, 5l behind Lord Of The Island (11-4) at Towcester 2m 5f hcp (3) gs in Nov.
Thyne For Gold (IRE) 2-1fav (11-11) Tracked leaders, led 3 out, soon headed, led again before 2 out, clear approaching last, ridden and stayed on well flat, won at Catterick 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Nov beating Cloud Monkey (11-8) by 7l, 11 ran.
Italian Riviera 13-8fav (11-7) Took keen hold, held up in touch in mid-division, closed 3 out, led on bit 2 out, ridden clear flat, won at Catterick 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Nov beating All For The Best (11-12) by 5l, 10 ran.
Cosmic Statesman 33-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders on inside, lost place before 4th, mistake and behind next, pulled up before 3 out, at Huntingdon 2m hcp (3) gs in Nov.
Lift The Lid (IRE) 11-4jfav (11-9) Tracked leaders, led 4th, quickened clear soon after 2 out, ran on, comfortable, won at Fakenham 2m hcp (4) sft in Nov beating Skylark Lady (10-2) by 11l, 5 ran.
