mid-division, headway from 3 out, weakened before last
always towards rear
led, ridden before last, kept on and headed towards finish
mid-division, pushed along before 5 out, never dangerous, tailed off, pulled up before last
tracked leader, ridden before last, kept on to lead towards finish
towards rear, outpaced from 3 out, plugged on before last, no impression
behind, ridden after 2 out, plugged on from last, no impression
always towards rear, tailed off, pulled up before last
in touch, headway before 2 out, went 3rd before last until no extra towards finish
tracked leaders, ridden after 2 out, son lost place
tracked leaders until before 3 out, pulled up before last
HILL SIXTEEN went for £100,000 after landing a point at Dromahane in April and made a very encouraging debut over timber at Carlisle where he led for a long way. Stoney Rover had shown ability between the flags and wasn't beaten far behind the long odds-on Scheu Time at Ayr and though flattered by the proximity to the winner had the remainder well beaten. Miss Batten, a half-sister to Shotgun Paddy, won very easily on her debut between the flags at Necarne in May and is one to watch out for while Enfin Phil has his first run in the UK after landing a minor race at Vichy in September for which he's penalised.
Enfin Phil (FR) (10-13) won at Vichy 2m 2f hvy in Sep beating Komback (11-1) by 5 1/2l, 8 ran.
Captain Kurt 80-1 (11-0) In touch, effort 3 out, kept on under pressure, never on terms, 4th of 9, 13 3/4l behind Goldencard (11-0) at Kelso 2m mdn (4) gd in Oct.
Hill Sixteen 10-1 (10-12) Led, jumped left in places, headed before 2 out, rallied last, kept on under pressure, 3rd of 9, 5 1/2l behind One For Rosie (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 4f (4) gd in Nov.
Magic Dragon (IRE) 80-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders on outside, weakened over 3f out, 7th of 10, 29 1/2l behind C'est Le Bonheur (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f (5) gf in Oct.
Stoney Rover (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Close up, ridden to chase clear winner soon after 4 out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 4, 3l behind Scheu Time (10-12) at Ayr 2m (4) gd in Oct.
Toi Storey (IRE) 40-1 (11-2) Held up in rear, outpaced before 3 out, stayed on into modest 3rd closing stages, never athreat, 4th of 7, 16 1/2l behind Informateur (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 5f (4) gd in Nov.
Warendorf (FR) 14-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, effort after 2 out, soon no impression, modest 3rd, 3rd of 6, 27 1/2l behind Windsor Avenue (10-12) at Hexham 2m 4f mdn (4) gd in Nov.
Cushy Butterfield (IRE) 100-1 (10-5) In rear, mistake 2nd, struggling 3 out, never a threat, tailed off, last of 8, 35 1/2l behind Montanna (11-1) at Perth 2m 4f (4) gd in Jul.
Madam Cloud (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, effort over 3f out, soon ridden and one pace, weakened final 2f, last of 12, 30 3/4l behind Briery Express (10-12) at Aintree 2m 1f (4) gd in Oct.
Miss Batten (IRE) 7-2 (11-11) Mid-div, 3rd 1/2way, tr ldrs 3out, trvl well next & ld sn after 2out, went clr bef last, kow, easily, won at Necarne 3m mdn gs in May beating Quivvy Lough (11-11) by 8l, 10 ran.
Samba Time 80-1 (10-5) In touch, took keen hold, joined leader halfway, weakened over 6f out, tailed off, 7th of 8, dist behind Lily's Gem (10-5) at Carlisle 2m 1f (5) sft in Apr.
