prominent, raced keenly, led 7th, headed approaching 9th, led again 10th, headed after 4 out, lost 2nd 2 out, soon weakened
soon in mid-division, hampered 11th, headway 13th, ridden after 4 out, went 2nd 2 out, no chance with winner
held up in rear, not fluent 6th, stayed on approaching 2 out, went 3rd flat, never dangerous
in touch, mistake 10th, hampered next, went 2nd 12th, led after 4 out, drew clear approaching 2 out
prominent, hampered 11th, soon weakened, tailed off
prominent, raced keenly, close 3rd when fell 11th
mid-division, mistake 2nd, pushed along after 8th, lost place 10th, rear when mistake 12th, no impression after
mid-division, hampered 1st and 2nd, headway 8th, weakened after 4 out
held up, always in rear
jumped right 1st and 2nd, towards rear, pushed along after 6th, fell 12th
led to 7th, led approaching 9th, headed 10th, weakened 4 out
held up towards rear, headway 11th, ridden and weakened 4 out, tailed off
mid-division, headway after 8th, weakened 14th
in rear, mistakes, went wrong on landing 13th, soon pulled up
mistake 4th, always towards rear
held up in rear, headway 11th, ridden 4 out, weakened before 3 out
Nonrunner
A low grade though competitive event in which plenty have chances but DILLAY BROOK is the selection with Syncopated Rhythm and Mr Big the others for the shortlist. Dillay Brook has proved a disappointment over slightly further but she does have a high cruising speed and over a slightly shorter trip, she can give us a good run for our money. Nigel Twiston-Davies' yard are coming back into a modicum of form so don't rule out Syncopated Rhythm, who has won races when others in the yard have clearly not. Mr Big's participation in the military race at Sandown seemed rather hopeful on balance. Against a very well handicapped winner, he arguably ran as well as could be expected. Junctiontwentyfour is a resolute sort though may be more suited to taking on better opposition off a light weight. Sharp Belline had bits and pieces of form for Sue Smith. Paul Midgeley attempts to freshen up the veteran performer. Oliver Sherwood had a double on Sunday so watch out for any market confidence behind Brumous. Towcester specialist Jacarado has obvious place claims on some of his earlier visits to this course and he did finish ahead of Extra Bold when the pair met in Towcester. Ravenscar is rated significantly less over chase fences than hurdles but there are reasons for it. Ballyvaden looks best of the rest. Dillay Brook is recommended accordingly.
Junctiontwentyfour 15-2 (10-9) In touch, hit 4th, no chance when pulled up at the 10th in race won by Alcatras (10-1) at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs in Dec, 12 ran.
Mr Big (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Pecked 1st, chased leaders, jumped slowly 12th, ridden and weakened after 4 out, left 3rd last, 3rd of 8, 22l behind Bannister Lane (11-12) at Sandown 3m amt chs (3) sft.
Ya I Know (IRE) 11-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, ridden after 15th, went 2nd 4 out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 14, 15l behind Just Smudge (11-7) at Ludlow 3m nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) sft in Jan.
Ballyvaden (IRE) 4-1 (11-5) Prominent, ridden and weakening when mistake and unseated rider 4 out in race won by Nearly A Breeze (10-1) at Exeter 2m 7f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Jan, 11 ran.
Brumous (IRE) 6-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, not fluent 2nd, headway 4th, ridden along before 14th, carrying head awkwardly from 2 out, stayed on to take 2nd last, not trouble winner, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Adare Prince (11-12) at Hereford 3m 1f hcp chs 0-105 (4).
Extra Bold 15-8fav (11-8) Held up, mistake 8th, headway 4 out, outpaced after 3 out, rallied to chase winner when mistake and hampered last, stayed on flat, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Jacarado (10-8) at Towcester 2m 6f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs in Nov.
Dillay Brook (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Led to after 2nd, with leader, ridden 8th, outpaced after 3 out, kept on well from last, 5th of 11, 8l behind Lady Samantha (10-11) at Taunton 3m mrs hcp hdl (5) hvy.
Syncopated Rhythm (IRE) 7-1 (10-8) Behind, reminders 11th, soon struggling, tailed off when pulled up at the last in race won by Maori Legend (11-5) at Folkestone 3m 1f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gs in Jan, 14 ran.
Green 'n' Gold 50-1 (9-7) Always in rear, 10th of 13, 32l behind Dansimar (11-9) at Hereford 2m 4f mrs hcp hdl (3) sft.
Walton Way 33-1 (10-6) Never going, hit 7th, always towards rear, 8th of 13, 50l behind Ultimate Limit (10-12) at Ludlow 3m cnd hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs.
Sharp Belline (IRE) 7-1 (10-7) Led to 10th, no impression from 3f out, 5th of 10, 21l behind Panama At Once (10-6) at Newcastle 3m hcp chs 0-110 (4) hvy in Jan.
Ravenscar 8-1 (10-9) Chased leader approaching 2nd, led 7th, jumped right 9th, ridden and headed 2 out, weakened flat, 4th of 10, 16l behind Cybora (10-9) at Leicester 2m 4f chs 0-90 (5) gd in Nov.
Flemen Loon (IRE) 6-1 (10-8) Mid-division, ridden 14th and chased leaders until ridden after 3 out and soon weakened, 6th of 10, 36l behind Smart Thinker (9-11) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp chs 0-95 (5) sft in Dec.
Jack Of Spades (IRE) 33-1 (10-4) Chased leaders, pushed along, behind from 10th, weakened from next, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Major Belle (10-3) at Market Rasen 3m 1f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gf in Apr '07, 10 ran.
Tradingup (IRE) 15-2 (10-5) Mid-division, not fluent 6th, headway 10th, weakened approaching 4 out, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Man of The Moment (11-0) at Towcester 3m hcp chs 0-90 (5) sft in Jan, 14 ran.
All Sonsilver (FR) 16-1 (9-11) In touch, lost place 4th, weakened 4 out and pulled up 2 out in race won by Conny Nobel (10-5) at Chepstow 2m hcp chs 0-95 (5) sft, 14 ran.
Jacarado (IRE) 50-1 (10-6) Led to 4th, remained prominent, reminders after 12th, weakened approaching 4 out, tailed off, 11th of 13, well behind Ultimate Limit (10-12) at Ludlow 3m cnd hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs.
