Verdict

LITTLE CHIP has proved his ability on this terrain in the pointing arena and delivered a satisfactory bumper debut when third to Lieutenant Miller at Huntingdon. He'll improve for that first run under Rules and should also appreciate these more demanding conditions. The 12lb he receives from Mister Newby, when taking into account the useful claim of Kielan Woods, should prove decisive. The latter battled on well to score at Plumpton on his second outing and had also shown up nicely on debut when runner-up at Wetherby. He looks sure to go well. The market should help with regard to the remainder, notably the Twiston-Davies winning pointer, According To Trev and Fergal O'Brien's debutant, Wilde Speculation.

Formwatch

Mister Newby (IRE) 11-2 (11-2) Held up in rear, headway over 4f out, chased leaders over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon hard ridden, stayed on well, won at Plumpton 2m 2f nhf (6) sft in Dec beating Ballylifen (11-2) by nk, 14 ran.

According To Trev (IRE) 9-4 (12-0) Rcd 3rd to 5out, prog to disp 3out, sn ld and asserted from 2out, won at Tinahely 3m ire ptp gf in Oct beating Swanfold (12-0) by 5l, 9 ran.

Here Comes Moss 33-1 (10-11) Unseated rider on way out and led to post, took keen hold, held up towards rear and raced wide, headway to go close up halfway, kept on one pace under pressure final 2f, 4th of 9, 23l behind Hold Court (11-6) at Ludlow 2m cond NH flat (5) gs in Jan.

Little Chip (IRE) 9-2 (10-9) In touch towards rear, closed 6f out, ridden 3f out, went 3rd 1f out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 7, 9l behind Brigadier Miller (11-0) at Huntingdon 2m NH flat (6) gs in Jan.

Seranwen (IRE) Old Vic gelding out of Glenarb Molly.

Ubique (IRE) 7-2 (11-6) Led, headed halfway, chased winner, ridden over 3f out, no impression, 2nd of 6, 30l behind Gevrey Chambertin (10-7) at Ffos Las 2m mdn nat hunt flat (6) hvy in Dec.

Wilde Speculation (IRE) Oscar mare out of Ioder Wan.