midfield, pushed along before 2 out where mistake, weakened approaching last
disputed lead until 3 out, soon ridden and lost touch before 2 out
close up, ridden to challenge 2 out, gradually faded approaching last, kept on same pace run-in
in rear, mistake 3 out, pushed along before 2 out, weakened approaching last
in rear, headway in behind leaders 2 out, weakened approaching last
disputed lead until clear lead 3 out, ridden and faced challengers 2 out, good jump last, kept on well run-in
held up in rear, ridden before 2 out, kept on same pace approaching last
prominent, pushed along before 2 out, weakened approaching last
prominent, ridden and switched left to challenge leader 2 out, kept on well run-in but always held
LEWA HOUSE was Catch Bissett’s first-ever winner as a trainer when beating a big field on soft ground at Hexham and he gets a handy 7lb here from the Musselburgh scorer Faithfulflyer, who is a danger nonetheless. Ginger Pointe has only had three runs under Rules but is proving quite consistent and Katie Scott’s five-year-old looks the pick of the remainder.
Socks Off (IRE) 18-1 (11-8) Last trio, never a factor, tailed off, 7th of 8, 30 1/2l behind Fete Champetre (11-12) at Kelso 2m hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Master Of The Malt 150-1 (11-4) Chased leaders out wide, went 2nd after 6th until next, chased leaders, pushed along after 4 out, hung badly left and weakened before 2 out, left modest 3rd last, 3rd of 9, 24 1/2l behind Step Above (11-4) at Ayr 2m 4f mdn (4) sft in Nov.
Faithfulflyer (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, headway travelling strongly before 2 out, not fluent 2 out, kept on well run-in, led final 110yds, won at Musselburgh 3m hcp (5) gs in Nov beating Kiss My Face (11-6) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Ginger Pointe (FR) 18-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear on inside, headway run-in, kept on in closing stages, nearest finish, 4th of 14, 7 3/4l behind Les's Legacy (11-10) at Hexham 2m hcp (5) sft in Nov.
Bushmill Boy 25-1 (11-1) Towards rear, chased along 4 out, no impression, 7th of 12, 21 1/2l behind Applesandpierres (10-10) at Newcastle 2m hcp (4) sft in Nov.
Heritier De Sivola (FR) 15-2 (10-4) In rear, ridden and well beaten after 3 out, 6th of 8, 31 1/4l behind I Am Spider Man (10-7) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Oct.
Pasture Beach (IRE) 22-1 (11-6) Mid-division, lost place and towards rear after 2 out (normal 4 out), 10th of 13, 22 3/4l behind Rickety Gate (11-2) at Kelso 2m 5f hcp (5) gd in Oct.
Lewa House 20-1 (10-12) Midfield, headway over 2 out, pushed along to lead approaching last, stayed on, won at Hexham 2m 4f hcp (5) sft in Nov beating Piaff Bubbles (11-13) by nk, 16 ran.
Economic Editor (IRE) 8-1 (10-2) Chased leaders out wide, pushed along turning in, hung left and outpaced after 2 out, plugged on run-in, 4th of 10, 5 1/4l behind Hard Iron (11-3) at Ayr 2m 3f hcp (5) sft in Nov.
