led, headed and hit last, no extra
held up, chased leaders 5 out, weakened 3 out
held up in touch, chasing leaders when fell 4 out
chased leaders, hampered and unseated rider 4 out
held up in touch, weakened 5 out
chased leaders, weakened approaching 2 out
held up towards rear, weakened and struggling from 6th, pulled up from 3 out
chased leaders, blundered 5 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, weakened 5 out
held up mid-division, weakened approaching 3 out
held up in touch, challenged 3 out, every chance next, no extra flat
held up behind, ridden approaching 3 out, ridden and outpaced approaching 2 out, stayed on to go 2nd towards finish
held up towards rear, chased leaders 4 out, challenged 3 out, led last, kept on well
help up towards rear, lost place approaching 4 out
PICTURE THIS is the pick in the finale with Thetwincamdrift and Bench Warrent others to make the shortlist. Paul Nicholls' charge appeared badly in need of the race on reappearance but had shaped well before tiredness took its toll. He should have come on for that effort and can win a race that lacks overall quality. Thetwincandrift has been the subject of strong support on his last two starts. Well regarded in Ireland, he is one to note in the market. Bench Warrent fell when favourite for a maiden hurdle at Fontwell. This winning pointer should be suited by the step up to three miles. Sphinx was a dour stayer on the flat though has had training troubles. Ferdy Murphy had a winner on Friday so expect a bold show from The Hollinwell. Normally produced an encouraging first run for Alison Thorpe and may have improved for that outing. Finban makes a rules debut and can go well at a price. Broken Beau was quietly supported at longer odds last time out though his trainer could be in better form at present. Picture This can post victory.
Bench Warrent (IRE) 13-8fav (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway after 7th, close up and travelling well when fell 4 out in race won by Bold Policy (11-0) at Fontwell 2m 6f mdn hdl (5) sft in Dec, 12 ran.
Broken Beau (IRE) 11-1 (11-6) In touch, ridden 7th, weakened 4 out, 6th of 13, 33l behind Jaunty Journey (11-3) at Chepstow 3m mdn hdl (5) hvy.
Carndonagh (IRE) 7-1 (11-2) Held up, headway 7f out, effort 4f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 5th of 9, 21l behind Sharadiyn (10-9) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nhf (6) gs in Nov.
Finbin (IRE) 3-1 (12-0) 2nd of 10, 20l behind Chance Your Arm (12-0) at Lemonfield 3m ire ptp gs in Mar.
Incentivise (IRE) 100-1 (11-2) Behind, weakened 6 out, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Tarablaze (11-11) at Haydock 2m 4f nov hdl (4) sft, 16 ran.
Little Al 4-1 (10-12) Mid-division, jumped left 5th, soon in touch, ridden to challenge 2 out, soon one pace, 4th of 11, 9l behind Bonikos (10-12) at Huntingdon 2m 4f nov hdl (3) gd in Nov.
Mind Your Manners 200-1 (10-12) Held up, weakened before 3 out, 14th of 16, well behind Palm Reader (10-12) at Catterick 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gs in Dec.
Normally 25-1 (11-6) Held up, headway 4 out, chased leading pair 3 out, one pace flat, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Radmores Revenge (11-3) at Chepstow 3m mdn hdl (5) hvy.
Oscar Owen (IRE) 28-1 (10-12) Prominent, blundered 2nd and rider lost irons, reminders 3rd, lost touch 5th, continued, 4th of 5, well behind Consigliere (11-4) at Towcester 2m 3f nov chs (3) sft in Nov.
Picture This (IRE) 15-8fav (10-12) Mid-division, headway after 7th, chasing leaders when not fluent 2 out, soon weakened, mistake last, 6th of 16, 23l behind Bakbenscher (11-5) at Newbury 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Sphinx (FR) 18-1 (11-0) Held up, headway 2 out, stayed on strongly, 3rd of 7, 3/4l behind Ockey de Neulliac (11-0) at Kelso 2m 6f hdl (3) sft in Nov.
The Hollinwell 10-1 (10-12) In rear, pushed along and weakened from 4 out, 5th of 8, 21l behind Moscow Catch (10-12) at Ayr 2m 4f nov hdl (4) hvy in Dec.
Thetwincamdrift (IRE) 10-3 (10-12) Mid-division, headway approaching 4 out, chased leader 3 out, one pace last, 2nd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Michel Le Bon (10-12) at Chepstow 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Henbeck Lady (IRE) 200-1 (10-5) Held up, pushed along after 7th, weakened 8th, tailed off, 7th of 10, well behind Gypsy George (10-12) at Uttoxeter 3m nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
