towards rear, lost touch 7th, tailed off next, pulled up before 2 out
held up towards rear, closed 6th, left 3rd next, no impression 2 out
prominent, led 3rd, headed 6th, led before not fluent 2 out, soon went clear, stayed on
led until 3rd, not fluent 5th, led next, not fluent 3 out, headed and switched right before 2 out, soon beaten
chased leaders, fell 7th
held up in rear, headway on outside 4th, in touch when brought down 7th
chased leaders on inside, pecked and lost place 4th, closed approaching next, struggling before 6th, behind from next, soon tailed off, pulled up before 2 out
Enzo D'Airy was a disappointing favourite on heavy going at Uttoxeter so has a bit to prove now. Mickey Buckman is having a first run in a maiden having shown ability in novice company. He would have claims on a recent fourth in a handicap at Sandown but A PERFECT GIFT may have more scope. He made mistakes on his hurdling debut at Uttoxeter but will have had plenty of schooling since. Richard Johnson keeps faith with Olly Murphy’s winning bumper, who has undergone wind surgery recently.
Alfsboy (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, not fluent 3rd, well behind leaders next, no chance from 6th, 9th of 11, dist behind Bullionaire (11-7) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn (4) hvy in Dec.
Cohesion 20-1 (9-9) Dwelt soon outpaced and behind, tailed off, last of 8, dist behind Kaser (9-9) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (4) pol in Aug.
Cristal Spirit 33-1 (11-5) Towards rear, mistake 4 out, never on terms, 12th of 17, 33 1/2l behind Mister Coffey (11-5) at Newbury 2m (4) sft in Dec.
Enzo D'Airy (FR) Evensfav (11-0) With leader until after 4th, pushed along and weakened approaching last, 4th of 7, 20 1/2l behind St Barts (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mdn (5) hvy in Dec.
Mickey Buckman 10-1 (11-12) In touch, ridden and headway 2 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 12, 13l behind Guardia Top (10-3) at Sandown 2m hcp (4) sft in Dec.
A Perfect Gift (IRE) 3-1 (11-5) Held up in touch, not fluent 3 out, soon driven and outpaced, never on terms, weakening when mistake last, 6th of 13, 18l behind Nikap (11-5) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn (5) sft in Nov.
Conjuring Trick 50-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, mistake 6th, some headway after 4 out, no impression next, 7th of 13, 24 1/4l behind Getaway Totherock (10-10) at Ludlow 2m 5f (4) sft in Dec.
