Verdict

Tc Spitfire was a relatively cheap purchase but is closely related to several NH winners and it would be no surprise if he proved the pick of the newcomers. FORWARD FLIGHT sets a fair standard on his debut second at Bangor last month, however, and can go one better here though Flaming Arrow was taking on decent opposition at Cheltenham last time having finished runner-up at Wetherby earlier. Cranberry Ice was third at Carlisle on his latest outing but more is needed here.

Formwatch

Cranberry Ice (IRE) 50-1 (10-7) Took keen hold, in touch, effort on outside over 4f out to over 3f out, soon ridden, stayed on to go 3rd over 1f out, no impression with leading pair, 3rd of 9, 20l behind Ashes House (11-7) at Carlisle 2m 1f NH flat (6) hvy in Dec.

Forward Flight (IRE) 50-1 (10-6) Tracked leaders in 3rd, led over 4f out, pressed 2f out, soon headed, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Nelson's Bridge (11-2) at Bangor 2m 1f NH flat (6) gs in Dec.

Gymdoli 100-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, headway 7f out, weakened 3f out, 8th of 12, 35l behind Swinging Sultan (11-0) at Sedgefield 2m 1f NH flat (6) gs in Dec.

Tc Spitfire (IRE) Garuda gelding out of Stamford Lady.

Wolf Shield (IRE) King's Theatre gelding out of Garlucy.

Bertielicious And Beyond gelding out of Pennepoint.

Flaming Arrow (IRE) 5-1 (10-12) Led, headed over 4f out, led again over 2f out until over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 15, 15l behind The New One (11-2) at Cheltenham 1m 6f 4yo NH flat (Listed) (1) gs.

Indian Voyage (IRE) Indian Haven gelding out of Voyage Of Dreams.

Maggie Blue (IRE) Beneficial filly out of Top Ar Aghaidh.