held up behind, headway after 8th, chased leaders after 2 out, went 2nd before last, soon ridden, led narrowly flat, kept on, headed final strides
led narrowly to 5th, remained prominent, outpaced 3 out, weakened between last 2, tailed off
in touch, led 5th to next, close up, led again before last, ridden and headed flat, kept on
in touch on outside, dropped to mid-division 5th, no danger after
mid-division, driven after 3 out, chased leaders under pressure before last, went 4th and kept on flat, no impression
chased leaders, lost place when blundered and unseated rider 8th
prominent early, settled mid-division from 3rd, headway after 2 out, chased front pair before last, ridden and stayed on gamely flat, led final strides
tracked leaders, outpaced 2 out, soon ridden, no impression after
towards rear, outpaced 2 out, stayed on into mid-division under pressure before last, never pace to threaten leaders
prominent, lost place after 8th, ridden after 2 out, no danger after
tracked leaders, challenged 4 out, driven and lost place between last 2, soon weakened, tailed off
in rear, lost touch after 6th, never involved
prominent, led narrowly after 6th, ridden and headed before last, gradually weakened flat
behind, struggling 6th, driven and late headway under pressure before last, ridden and kept on flat, never nearer
mid-division, ridden after 2 out, kept on under pressure before last, never threatened leaders
mid-division, lost place 8th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up after 2 out
always behind, struggling 6th, tailed off 4 out
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PRAY FOR A RAINBOW has been sent on the trek from Worcestershire for this and will receive sound assistance from the saddle. His yard do well with a select number of runners and the consistent gelding has gone well on both starts in the current campaign, placing on both occasions over a similar trip and ground. Still lightly-raced over timber, he can go one better than his latest outing when a Bangor runner-up. Top Billing was noted on a return to some form the last day and is another to be suited by conditions and should make a good fist of things off topweight, whilst the consistency of Broadway Belle should see her on the premises once again. Recent winners Sporting Milan, Gentleman Farmer and Andhaar can all have decent cases argued on their behalf in a very difficult punting finale.
Christmas Twenty (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, headway 3 out to chase leaders, weakened before last, 7th of 11, 25 3/4l behind Andhaar (10-1) at Hexham 2m 7f hcp (5) gd in May.
Sporting Milan (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Made all, ridden and 3 lengths clear last, kept on when pressed flat, held on near finish, won at Hexham 2m 7f hcp (4) gd in May beating Rising Marienbard (11-7) by 1 1/2l, 17 ran.
Three Colours Red (IRE) 7-1 (11-3) Close up, headway 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 3 3/4l behind Hewouldwouldnthe (10-13) at Wolverhampton 2m 1f hcp (5) pol in May.
Gentleman Farmer 14-1 (10-10) Handy on outside, lost place before 5th, closed next, not much room when not fluent 2 out, led before next, clear last, stayed on well, won at Towcester 2m 3f hcp (5) gf in May beating Barney From Tyanee (11-7) by 7l, 8 ran.
Pray For A Rainbow 10-3fav (11-5) Held up towards rear, headway 11th, outpaced 4 out, stayed on from 2 out, went 2nd last, no impression on winner, 2nd of 8, 3 1/4l behind Heavenly Promise (10-7) at Bangor 3m hcp (5) gd in May.
Solway Palm 33-1 (11-8) Mid-division, pushed along and lost place after 3 out, 11th of 12, dist behind Our Morris (10-9) at Perth 3m hcp (5) gd in May.
Broadway Belle 11-1 (10-10) In touch, dropped to mid-division 6th, reminders after next, headway under pressure after 2 out, ridden and stayed on to take 3rd near finish, no impression with front pair, 3rd of 17, 7 1/2l behind Sporting Milan (10-12) at Hexham 2m 7f hcp (4) gd in May.
Chanceiton (IRE) 7-2jfav (11-3) In touch, pushed along and weakened before last, 5th of 11, 17l behind Andhaar (10-1) at Hexham 2m 7f hcp (5) gd in May.
Court Baloo (IRE) 6-1 (10-4) In rear, never dangerous, pulled up before 3 out, at Carlisle 2m 5f hcp (4) sft in Apr.
Andhaar 11-2 (10-1) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead before last, kept on strongly, won at Hexham 2m 7f hcp (5) gd in May beating Lawtop Legend (11-1) by 8l, 11 ran.
Shesthebusiness 18-1 (10-7) In rear, headway 6th, ridden and weakened 3 out, 5th of 6, 30l behind Rock Of Leon (11-0) at Wetherby 2m 4f (5) sft in Mar.
Towerburn (IRE) 16-1 (10-8) Towards rear, pushed along 10th, soon tailed off, pulled up before last, at Hexham 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in May.
Kitty Fisher (IRE) 11-1 (10-0) Tracked winner to 2 out, driven and lost place between last 2, soon beaten, 6th of 17, 12l behind Sporting Milan (10-12) at Hexham 2m 7f hcp (4) gd in May.
Charin' Cross 12-1 (10-6) Towards rear, pushed along before 5 out, never a factor, pulled up, at Hexham 2m 7f hcp (5) gd in May.
Dizoard 7-2jfav (10-0) Held up towards rear, headway before 2 out, one pace and no impression, 4th of 11, 12 1/2l behind Andhaar (10-1) at Hexham 2m 7f hcp (5) gd in May.
Solway Trigger 12-1 (10-0) Always towards rear, 6th of 12, 10 1/2l behind Havana Jack (11-5) at Perth 3m hcp (5) gd in May.
Blue Cove 33-1 (10-0) Mid-division, pushed along before 3 out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, dist behind Broadway Belle (10-5) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp (5) sft in Mar.
Top Billing 11-1 (10-11) Mid-division, headway before 2 out, ridden before last, kept on, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Presence Felt (11-12) at Perth 3m hcp (4) gd in May.
