tracked leaders, ridden and weakened before 3 out
made all, pecked 3 out, clear before last
tracked leaders, pushed along and outpaced 8 out
in touch, chased winner from 5 out, ridden before 3 out, no impression
NonRunner
Sussex Ranger has been running poorly over shorter trips but Clondaw Anchor made a promising debut over fences when chasing home Diablo De Rouhet at Uttoxeter with the remainder well beaten. Court Liability was beaten a long way on his chasing bow at Hereford but was a smart hurdler and should have come on markedly for the experience. Sackett stays the trip well and would have to be considered if the ground quickens but CUBAN PETE (NAP) looks the one to beat after a convincing debut over fences at Hereford having scored over hurdles there in March.
Sussex Ranger (USA) 16-1 (11-5) Chased leader, not much room 3rd, left challenging 5th, ridden before 4 out, weakened after next, 4th of 7, 37 1/2l behind Legal Eyes (10-11) at Plumpton 2m 4f hcp (3) sft in Oct.
Clondaw Anchor (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Led, ridden and headed after 3 out, no impression on winner before last, 2nd of 8, 7l behind Diablo De Rouhet (11-6) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f hcp (3) sft in Oct.
Court Liability (IRE) 7-2 (11-0) Ran in snatches, chased leaders, hit 5th, lost place 7th, rallied 12th, chased leaders again approaching 3 out, weakened next, plugged on, 4th of 7, 30 1/4l behind Anteros (10-4) at Hereford 3m 1f hcp (3) gd in Oct.
Cuban Pete (IRE) 6-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, led 4 out, hit 2 out, hard pressed when left with clear advantage last, ridden out flat, kept on, won at Hereford 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in Nov beating Apple Mack (10-13) by 2 1/4l, 11 ran.
Sackett 14-1 (11-3) Led, hit 5th, headed 3 out, lost place next, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 36 1/2l behind Perfect Man (11-9) at Chepstow 3m hcp (3) sft in Nov.
