led, headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out
chased leader, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, went 2nd 4 out, led approaching 3 out, hit next, not fluent last, kept on under pressure
held up in touch, not fluent 4th, ridden and struggling from 7th, pulled up before last
always towards rear
prominent, went 2nd approaching 3 out until no extra flat
chased leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, weakened flat
held up, headway approaching 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
towards rear, pushed along approaching 5th, hit next, soon weakened
always in rear
held up in touch, headway 4th, ridden and outpaced after 4 out, stayed on to chase winner towards finish
mid-division, ridden after 6th, soon weakened
mid-division, weakened approaching 3 out
towards rear, outpaced 5th, kept on from 3 out, no impression
Nonrunner
Sheriff Hutton, Loom and Tickateal make the shortlist here with LOOM, in great heart at the moment, taken to complete a hat trick. After wins at Hexham and Uttoxeter, Sheriff Hutton was raised 20lbs by the handicapper, and not surprisingly found his weight a hindrance on his re-appearance where he nonetheless finished a decent third. That was his first run for five months and he will improve for that outing, but he may need to come down the handicap. Tickateal has been off the track since the summer, but a sound third at Aintree advertises his chance, having previously scored over fences. Unseated on his latest start, he is consistent and is well handicapped. Loom is another who has upset the handicapper, having gone up 20ilbs for two wins in September. They were gained with some authority and form has a solid look about it. Freshened up by that break, Loom can complete the hat trick.
Oscardeal (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Chased clear winner and clear of rest, under pressure and no chance when weakened 3 out, 6th of 9, 49l behind Lough Derg (11-7) at Ascot 3m 1f hdl Grd 1 (1) gf.
Newman Des Plages (FR) 9-1 (10-7) Held up, outpaced after 4 out, never on terms, 5th of 9, well behind Serabad (11-9) at Aintree 2m 4f hcp hdl (2) sft in Nov.
Sheriff Hutton (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Always prominent, raced keenly, led 9th, headed approaching 3 out, one pace from 2 out, 3rd of 12, 10l behind Spear Thistle (11-9) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Nov.
Star Beat 10-3 (11-9) Held up mid-division, headway 9th, chased leaders approaching 3 out, one pace from last, lost 3rd close home, 4th of 10, 15l behind Dan Buoy (11-1) at Wetherby 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Nov.
Pseudonym (IRE) 22-1 (11-4) Mid-division until weakened 5th, tailed off, 13th of 15, well behind Aux Le Bahnn (11-8) at Sandown 2m 4f cnd hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gs in Nov.
Free World (IRE) 8-1 (10-6) In touch, ridden after 3 out, struggling before next, 13th of 19, 41l behind Mister Gloss (11-7) at Sandown 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gs.
Fresh Air And Fun (IRE) 17-2 (11-2) Behind, some headway after 4 out, soon weakened, behind when pulled up 3 out in race won by Glenary (9-11) at Aintree 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-120 (3) hvy in Nov, 16 ran.
Loom (GER) 4-5fav (10-9) Not always fluent, held up well in rear, smooth headway 10th, led on bit approaching 2 out, clear approaching last, eased considerably, won at Uttoxeter 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Sept beating Yoursomethinelse (11-9) by 4l, 11 ran.
Earcomesthedream (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) In touch, ridden 8th, weakened next, 5th of 14, 25l behind Great Endeavour (11-8) at Towcester 2m 5f nh nov hdl (3) sft in Nov.
Tickateal 8-1 (11-6) Chased leaders until unseated rider 5 out in race won by Bauhaus (11-12) at Cartmel 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Jul, 13 ran.
Solway Minstrel 10-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, chased leaders after 4 out, ridden next, stayed on flat, kept on well, won at Haydock 3m 1f cnd hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Nov beating Mr Maxim (10-12) by 3 1/2l, 10 ran.
Cute N You Know It 8-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened from 9th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Dan Buoy (11-1) at Wetherby 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Nov, 10 ran.
Whatdoidowiththat 9-2 (9-9) Chased leader, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened, last of 12, 46l behind Hora (11-8) at Aintree 3m nov hcp hdl (3) sft in Oct.
Zaffie Parson (IRE) 9-1 (11-9) Held up behind, headway 4 out, ridden next, stayed on under pressure to go second flat, no chance with winner, 2nd of 17, 12l behind Jane Doe (10-10) at Newcastle 3m hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gs in Nov.
Corso Palladio (IRE) 10-1 (11-1) In touch, went 2nd from the 6th, led 3 out, headed approaching last, one pace, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Kings Maiden (11-6) at Wetherby 2m 6f cnd nov hcp hdl (4) gf in Oct.
