held up mid-division, every chance approaching last, no extra
held up, pushed along 8th, weakened approaching 4 out
led, headed approaching 4th, tracked leader, every chance approaching 3 out, no extra last
tracked leaders early, mid-division, pushed along 7th, soon weakened
held up in touch, weakened 4 out
held up mid-division, ridden after 4 out, soon weakened
held up, outpaced 4 out, every chance 3 out, kept on same pace
held up, ridden after 4 out, soon weakened
held up, ridden after 4 out, soon weakened
held up in touch, challenged 3 out, every chance last and not fluent, kept on
towards rear, ridden after 4 out, soon weakened
close-up, led approaching 4th, headed 4 out, soon weakened
was the winner, tracked leaders, led 4 out, kept on under pressure, driven out
held up towards rear, never dangerous
held up towards rear, ridden after 4 out, never dangerous
COURT RED HANDED could find the requisite improvement to land this race and he's suggested ahead of solid yardsticks like The Hudnalls and Silver Spinner. The locally trained selection showed ability between the flags in Ireland and has progressed with each of his starts under Rules for his new connections. He's been allotted a very fair mark ahead of his handicap bow and is fancied to show up well but there are slight stamina concerns despite his form in the pointing field. Silver Spinner is a consistent performer but lacks a turn of foot in the closing stages and may have to settle for a minor role again whilst The Hudnalls is back up in the weights following a good run at Hereford. Dawn At Sea makes some each-way appeal despite concerns about the ground and the trip, Knock Em Dead is sure to be on most short-lists as will King Of Castille following a decent run on his handicap bow at Chepstow. Cresswell Ruby is back on a fair mark and is worth monitoring for signs of confidence but preference is for Court Red Handed.
Silver Spinner 9-2 (10-13) Chased leaders, jumped slowly 7th, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching last, 5th of 9, 13l behind My Friend Sandy (11-3) at Chepstow 3m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) hvy in Nov.
Kilvergan Boy (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) In touch, not fluent 5th, weakened approaching 4 out, 7th of 15, 43l behind Cross Kennon (11-7) at Chepstow 3m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) hvy in Dec.
King of Castile 16-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, challenged 4 out, every chance next, no impression on winner last, 2nd of 15, 6l behind Cross Kennon (11-7) at Chepstow 3m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) hvy in Dec.
Olmeto Collonges (FR) 16-1 (10-11) Always in rear, no chance when blundered 3 out, tailed off, 6th of 14, 38l behind Money Order (11-7) at Chepstow 3m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) hvy in Dec.
Knock Em Dead (IRE) 4-5fav (11-9) Jumped left, chased leaders, bumped 1st, not fluent 2nd, went 2nd 5th until mistake 2 out, weakening when mistake last, 4th of 10, 21l behind Benny The Piler (10-9) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Sep.
Dawn At Sea 6-1 (11-3) Mid-division, hit 4th, ridden approaching 3 out, headway before last, kept on flat, 4th of 13, 5l behind Ballabrook (10-9) at Ludlow 2m 5f am nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Dec.
Court Red Handed (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) In touch, went 2nd 3 out, ridden next, kept on same pace, no chance with winner, 2nd of 16, 7l behind Wishfull Thinking (11-0) at Hereford 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Havenstone (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Always behind, ridden and struggling after 4 out, tailed off, 8th of 13, 22l behind Ballabrook (10-9) at Ludlow 2m 5f am nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Dec.
Ballyvesey (IRE) 40-1 (10-8) Held up towards rear, pushed along 5th, tailed off and struggling after 4 out, 8th of 14, well behind Money Order (11-7) at Chepstow 3m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) hvy in Dec.
Aconitum (GER) 9-2 (11-10) Held up towards rear, struggling after 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Callerlilly (11-12) at Exeter 2m 5f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Nov, 9 ran.
The Hudnalls (IRE) 11-2 (11-7) Mid-division, effort to chase leaders 3 out, ridden next, led narrowly last, headed flat, kept on, 2nd of 18, nk behind King Stanley (11-12) at Hereford 3m 2f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Dec.
Cresswell Ruby (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, driven along 11th, mistake next, struggling and no chance after, tailed off, 4th of 12, well behind The Snail (11-7) at Ludlow 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) sft in Dec.
Lord Crewe (IRE) 20-1 (11-8) Held up towards rear, ridden 7th, kept on never nearer, 6th of 13, 13l behind Delcombe (10-5) at Wincanton 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) hvy in Dec.
City Breeze (IRE) 5-4 (12-5) Chsd wnr 13; no imp, 2nd of 6, well behind Tokpela (12-12) at Erw Lon 3m ptp in Feb.
That's For Sure 12-1 (10-5) Prominent, weakened 3 out, 12th of 17, 32l behind Wardington Lad (11-7) at Towcester 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Mar.
