tracked leaders, weakening when hit 4th, behind and pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, ridden approaching 4 out, soon weakened and pulled up before next
led, hit 3 out, soon headed and weakened
held up, making headway when hit 3 out, led approaching next, blundered next and last, driven out
behind, lost place 4th, pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, ridden and weakened from 3 out
mid-division, lost place approaching 4th, ridden from next, soon beaten
mid-division, tracked leaders when blundered 4th, ridden and every chance approaching 2 out, no extra from last
It is difficult to speak positively about any of these runners but SORRENTO MOON is nominated to win it with Jordan's Light looking the biggest threat while others who could get involved include Haroum and Hickory Lane. Sorrento Moon commenced her hurdling career with a fine effort when finishing second in a similar contest before finding the grade too hot in maiden company at Wetherby. The winner of a ten furlong seller at Ripon during the summer, her ability to see out the trip will be tested today but with very few making appeal, she looks the most likely winner. Jordan's Light has the winning of this if re-producing the form which saw him take twice fill the runner-up spot in Cartmel maiden hurdles during the summer months. He has finished mid-division on his last couple of starts in handicap company and this represents a drop in class. Haroum is a maiden after 20 starts but on picks of his form he would have place claims while Hickory Lane showed a glimmer of promise last time but was beaten out of sight in the end. Sorrento Moon is nominated to win a race where very few make any appeal whatsoever.
Cadeaux Singer 300-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, weakened approaching 2 out, tailed off, 10th of 13, well behind Drever Route (10-12) at Hexham 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Oct.
Haroum (USA) 50-1 (9-11) Behind from halfway, tailed off when pulled up at the last in race won by Nodform William (11-8) at Kelso 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Oct, 15 ran.
Hickory Lane 100-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway and brief effort between last 2, soon weakened, 9th of 14, well behind Door Boy (10-12) at Kelso 2m 6f mdn hdl (4) gs in Oct.
Jordan's Light (USA) 28-1 (11-5) Held up behind, ridden approaching 4 out, never dangerous, 6th of 12, 37l behind Teenando (10-2) at Carlisle 2m nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft.
Nufoudh (IRE) 100-1 (10-11) Held up mid division, lost place 5th, 12th of 17, well behind Night Force (11-0) at Wetherby 2m mdn hdl (5) frm in Oct.
Run Free 80-1 (11-0) Mid-division, ridden 4 out, soon beaten, 8th of 11, well behind Sea Storm (11-0) at Wetherby 2m nov hdl (3) gf.
Tip Top Style 250-1 (10-4) Held up, ridden 4 out, behind when pulled up 3 out in race won by Sea Storm (11-0) at Wetherby 2m nov hdl (3) gf, 11 ran.
Water Music (FR) 150-1 (11-0) Always rear, 13th of 15, well behind Doeslessthanme (11-0) at Kelso 2m nh mdn hdl (5) gs in Oct.
Catherines Cafe (IRE) 40-1 (8-9) Led until headed after 2f, ridden over 4f out, soon beaten, tailed off, last of 8, 46l behind Surprise Pension (8-13) at Hamilton 1m 3f app hcp (6) sft in Sept (Flat).
Just Posh 200-1 (10-1) Prominent, ridden and weakened from 4 out, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Supreme Builder (11-1) at Kelso 2m 6f nov hdl (4) hvy in Apr, 9 ran.
Sorrento Moon (IRE) 9-1 (10-7) Chased leader, weakened 2 out, 8th of 17, 24l behind Night Force (11-0) at Wetherby 2m mdn hdl (5) frm in Oct.