in touch, mistake 5th, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened 2 out
held up towards rear, headway after 8th, went 2nd 2 out, soon ridden, not fluent last, stayed on
held up behind, headway when hit 2 out, shaken up, stayed on well run-in, went 3rd final strides
chased leader until after 7th, soon behind
mid-division, headway after 7th, ridden after 3 out, soon one pace
mid-division until weakened after 8th
tracked leaders, ridden after 3 out, fourth and held when hit last
tracked leaders, went 2nd 7th, ridden after 2 out, kept on same pace
made all, clear after 8th, not fluent 3 out, pushed out run-in
held up towards rear, ridden and headway approaching 3 out, weakened 2 out
always towards rear
took keen hold, held up, headway 5th, went 4th 7th, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened
tracked leaders until weakened after 7th
GULLIBLE GORDON should be able to go one better than at Chepstow; he may have most to fear from Job One and Tricky Trickster. Form lines would suggest that the selection is the Nicholls first string here and he has an experienced amateur pilot aboard to plot his course. Gullible Gordon didn't show a great deal in a bumper but improved for the switch to hurdling, going close at Wincanton and Chepstow. Whilst chasing will undoubtedly be his game, he should be able to win a race or two over hurdles before switching disciplines. Job One will have his work cut out conceding weight to the selection but he finally looked to be getting his act together when last seen and further progress could see him hold his own this winter. Bump In The Night is the Nicholls second string and is making his hurdling debut. He showed a fair level of form in bumpers and is bred to appreciate this test so it will be interesting to see how he fares. Tricky Trickster won an Irish point on his sole start before changing hands for 40,000 gns; he needs to be monitored in the betting but he'll do well to get the better of Gullible Gordon.
Job One (FR) 12-1 (11-4) Held up, headway 8th, led 3 out, driven out flat, won at Worcester 3m nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Jun beating Picabo Kid (11-7) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
Bump In The Night 5-2fav (11-4) Chased leader, ridden over 3f out, one pace from 2f out, 4th of 15, 10l behind Seefin Mountain (10-10) at Wincanton 2m mdn nhf (5) gd in Mar.
Call Me Sir (IRE) 6-1 (11-1) Keen in rear, stumbled and unseated rider at the 2nd in race won by Nearly A Breeze (9-13) at Exeter 2m 3f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs, 14 ran.
Golly (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Mid-division, ridden after 12th, soon weakened and pulled up 3 out in race won by Leading Article (11-2) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd, 15 ran.
Gullible Gordon (IRE) 5-2jt-fav (11-0) Held up, steady headway 7th, brief narrow leader 2 out, switched left under pressure approaching last, no extra (green), 2nd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Wind Instrument (11-0) at Chepstow 3m mdn hdl (5) gs in Feb.
He Be Cornish 40-1 (10-5) Always towards rear, 10th of 12, 24l behind Winged d'Argent (10-12) at Exeter 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gs.
I'moncloudnine (IRE) (12-0) 4th of 15, 3l behind Chasers Chance (12-0) at Tallow 3m ire ptp gs in Feb.
Might As Well 14-1 (11-4) Prominent until weakened over 4f out, 7th of 11, 41l behind Quail (10-13) at Worcester 2m mdn nhf (6) sft in Apr.
Tricky Trickster (IRE) Oscar gelding out of Pavlova.
Cresswell Ruby (IRE) 22-1 (10-11) In touch, ridden and weakened 3 out, 6th of 16, 18l behind Native City (11-7) at Towcester 2m 5f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd.
Cool Friend (IRE) 7-4fav (11-0) Held up; hdwy 14; ev ch 2 out; wknd app last, 2nd of 9, 20l behind Just Here (11-7) at Upcott Cross 3m ptp sft in Apr.
Glenda Hoddle 50-1 (11-0) Behind, stayed on final 2f, never a danger, 9th of 20, 28l behind Lindeman (11-0) at Cheltenham 2m 1f mrs nhf (4) gd in Apr.
Sea You Madame 9-2jt-fav (11-2) Prominent, mistake 7th, ridden after 3 out, kept on well to go 3rd from last, 3rd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Native Commander (11-12) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp hdl (5) gd in Mar '07.
See You Again 25-1 (10-1) Towards rear, hit 4th, weakened 6th and pulled up 2 out in race won by Cheating Chance (10-13) at Wincanton 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr, 9 ran.
I'mtheluckyone Petrizzo mare, half-sister to useful 2m hurdler/pointer Man From Highworth.
