held up in rear, headway 4 out, challenged 2 out, shaken up to lead flat, pushed out
raced keenly, held up in touch, outpaced 3 out, rallied approaching last, no impression
tracked leaders, hit 3rd, led 5th, headed 3 out, weakened next
towards rear, outpaced 3 out, soon weakened, behind when pulled up before last
chased leaders, outpaced 3 out, weakened next
held up, headway 4 out, effort 2 out, ridden and weakened last
led, headed 5th, soon lost place, behind from next
mid-division, headway 3 out, challenged next, led narrowly last, headed flat, no extra
prominent 4th, soon well behind, tailed off when pulled up before last
prominent, led 3 out, ridden and headed last, kept on same pace flat
in touch, lost place 3 out, soon weakened
chased leaders until weakened 3 out
Ben Britten gets the vote to complete what could be a good day for James Lambe. Raised 5lb for second over the course last time, Ben Britton drops back to 2m 4f here after he appeared as if he failed to stay the 3m trip last time out. His last victory in December '06 was achieved over this trip. He travels quite strongly and is the clear form choice. Nelliedonethat, a winner in bottomless ground at Limerick earlier in his career, broke his UK maiden tag last time out. He is another dropping back in trip which would be a greater concern as stamina appears his strongest asset. Terenzium has been running consistently of late without getting his head in front. His most recent Wetherby effort was certainly one of his better performances but he never looked as if he would get on terms with the eventual winner. Flying Docter is another who posted a career best effort last time; that being in a seller behind the veteran General Alarm. More will be required here. Ben Britton gets the vote to land this handicap hurdle.
Ben Britten 15-8fav (11-12) Held up in rear, headway after 3 out, led between last 2, headed towards finish, no extra, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Whatdoidowiththat (9-11) at Hexham 3m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in May.
Terenzium (IRE) 9-1 (11-0) Held up, shaken up 4 out, chased winner before next, ridden and stayed on same pace approaching last, 2nd of 5, 3 1/2l behind Chevy To The Levy (11-6) at Wetherby 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gd in May.
Nelliedonethat (IRE) 7-2fav (11-12) Tracked leader, led 3 out, headed before next, led again after 2 out, stayed on strongly, won at Sedgefield 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in May beating Nifty Roy (10-3) by 6l, 13 ran.
Zelos (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Mid-division until weakened after 3 out, 8th of 12, 30l behind Squadron (11-8) at Cheltenham 2m 1f 4yo nov hdl (2) gs in Apr.
Sprinkler 18-1 (10-12) Led after 1st, blundered 7th, headed approaching 3 out, outpaced approaching 2 out, stayed on flat, 6th of 11, 7l behind Coach Lane (11-8) at Towcester 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in May.
Waldo's Dream 3-1 (10-7) Held up, always behind, tailed off when pulled up in race won by Shady Baron (10-0) at Market Rasen 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Aug, 10 ran.
Izzykeen 5-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, weakened 3 out, 6th of 15, 39l behind Doris's Gift (10-6) at Market Rasen 2m 6f cnd hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Apr.
Flying Doctor 5-1 (11-1) In touch, went 2nd 3 out, ridden and kept on from next, no impression, 2nd of 11, 3 1/2l behind General Alarm (10-6) at Sedgefield 2m 4f sll hdl (5) gs in Apr.
Massinis Best (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Mid-division, 8th approaching halfway, no impression from 3 out, 7th of 20, 35l behind Tacooma (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp hdl gf in May '07.
Lethem Air 12-1 (10-0) Led, mistake and headed 4 out, ridden and lost place before 2 out, soon weakened, last of 5, 43l behind Mirage Dore (11-9) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gf in May.
Humourous (IRE) 4-1 (10-4) Tracked leader, left in lead 6th, headed 4 out, ridden and kept on from last, 2nd of 10, 5l behind Don't Ask Me (10-8) at Kelso 2m 6f amt hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in May.
Norminster 9-4fav (11-0) With leader, led 3rd to 2 out, soon ridden and one pace under pressure, 2nd of 5, 17l behind Yachvili (11-0) at Hexham 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gf in May.
Rightful Ruler 20-1 (11-7) Always behind, 9th of 16, 43l behind Native Coral (11-6) at Musselburgh 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Jan.
