prominent, ridden and outpaced before 4 out, pulled up
tracked leaders, ridden and made headway to challenge at 3 out, kept on and every chance at 2 out, outpaced after final hurdle
raced in mid-division, ridden and outpaced at 3 out, kept on after 2 out, weakened after final hurdle
tracked, ridden and struggling at 3 out, kept on after 2 out, weakened after final hurdle
held up, ridden and made headway at 3 out, plugged on at 2 out, weakened after final hurdle
raced in mid-division, made smooth headway to lead before 3 out, ridden and kept on 2 out, every chance at final hurdle, held close home
tracked leader, made headway to challengebefore 3 out, ridden and kept on 2 out, every chance at final hurdle, ran on well to lead close home
prominent, ridden and outpaced before 3 out, weakened
held up, made headway to challenge at 3 out, ridden and outpaced at 2 out, kept on after final hurdle but always held
held up, ridden and outpaced before 3 out, pulled up
COOLDINE BOG hasn’t won for a while but kept on for pressure and was clear of the rest when runner-up on his debut for Fergal O’Brien at Musselburgh and a similar effort here may well suffice. D'Jango may be having a confidence-booster and stablemate Mr Tambourine Man looks vulnerable again, though is starting to slip down the ratings. Raddon Top is respected, however, raised only 4lb for winning over a shorter trip here last month and Bean In Trouble has been progressive lately so shouldn’t be far away with his yard back among the winners, though he may have a bit to find with the consistent Don Alvaro on collateral form.
Cooldine Bog (IRE) 7-2 (11-11) Led, ridden and headed 3 out, rallied to press leader 2 out, soon outpaced, kept on same pace flat, 2nd of 6, 4 3/4l behind Coolbane Boy (11-12) at Musselburgh 3m hcp (4) gs in Jan.
Bean In Trouble 4-1 (11-12) Held up, made headway to challenge to lead at 2 out, ridden and every chance after last hurdle, denied close home, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind In Rem (11-7) at Warwick 3m 2f hcp (4) hvy in Dec.
Mr Tambourine Man (IRE) 7-1 (11-3) In touch, ridden 3 out, some headway next, never on terms, 4th of 11, 26 1/2l behind Whydah Gally (11-1) at Wincanton 2m 4f hcp (3) gs in Jan.
Honor Grey (IRE) 22-1 (11-5) In rear, ridden 3 out, plugged on one pace, never threatened, 5th of 16, 22 3/4l behind Ardhill (10-10) at Ascot 3m hcp (4) gs in Dec.
D'jango (FR) 15-2 (10-3) Towards rear, fell 5th, at Plumpton 3m 4f hcp (3) sft in Jan.
Johnny B (IRE) 6-1 (11-5) Held up last, closer approaching 6th, pushed along after 4 out, went remote 3rd next, hit last, dropped to 4th post, 4th of 8, 36 1/2l behind Dynamite Kentucky (11-1) at Exeter 2m 7f hcp (4) hvy in Jan.
Raddon Top (IRE) 17-2 (11-12) Chased leaders, mistake and reminders 4 out, went 2nd 3 out, led and mistake last, driven out, won at Exeter 2m 6f hcp (5) hvy in Jan beating Sienna Royale (11-2) by 1 3/4l, 12 ran.
Surdoue De Ballon (FR) 4-1 (11-2) 3rd of 6, 13 3/4l behind Eniocanto (11-2) at Auteuil 2m 2f hvy in Dec.
Don Alvaro 10-1 (10-8) Held up last, headway 3 out, ridden 2 out, stayed on one pace, never getting to winner, 2nd of 6, 7l behind In Rem (10-8) at Wincanton 3m 1f hcp (4) gd in Dec.
Tactical Manoeuvre (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) Held up, ridden before 3 out, no impression, 10th of 19, 37 1/2l behind In Rem (11-2) at Exeter 2m 6f hcp (5) gd in Nov.
