always behind, ridden and struggling 5th, tailed off
always towards rear, ridden and struggling 3 out, tailed off
in touch, chased leaders after 3 out, went 2nd before next, no chance with very easy winner
chased leaders, narrow lead after 2nd until 4th, chased leaders, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out
behind, modeate headway before 2 out, never on terms
mid-division, ridden and weakened after 3 out
behind most of way, never on terms
chased leaders, went 2nd soon after 3 out, led before next, drew clear between last 2, very easily
led until after 2nd, chased leaders, weakened before 5th, tailed off when blundered and fell 3 out
prominent, challenged 4th, ridden on outside before 2 out, stayed on same pace
chased leaders, weakened after 3 out
soon in mid-division, weakened after 5th, tailed off
always towards rear, tailed off
always towards rear, ridden and struggling 5th, tailed off
chased leader, led 3 out, ridden and headed before next, weakened after 2 out
chased leaders, ridden after 5th, stayed on same pace approaching last, kept on to press for well held 2nd
It's no surprise to see Diamond Life dropped in trip as he just appeared to run out of steam when second over 2m4f at Ascot on his hurdling debut. He must be thereabouts but SHOCKINGTIMES made an equally promising start to his hurdling career when fourth in an arguably more competitive race at Doncaster and gets the nod today. Billy No Name has shown promise in bumpers while Netherby will have learned from his fourth over a longer trip at this track last month and looks the pick of the remainder.
Champion Versions (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) In touch, behind after 4th, tailed off, 8th of 12, well behind Poole Master (11-7) at Lingfield 2m nh nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Diamond's Return (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, outpaced 3 out, ridden and weakened before next, tailed off, last of 10, well behind Twirling Magnet (11-2) at Sandown 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs.
Diamond Life 33-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway 6th, went 3rd 4 out, ridden and no impression when left poor 2nd 2 out, went right last, 2nd of 11, 14l behind Grove Pride (11-2) at Ascot 2m 3f NH nov hdl (4-7yo) (3) gs in Jan.
Friendship Bay 7-1 (11-4) In touch, raced keenly, went 2nd halfway, led over 2f out, driven inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Worcester 2m NH flat (5) gs in Oct '09 beating Lundy Sky (11-4) by 1 1/4l, 14 ran.
Jamesson (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Held up in touch, lost place approaching 2 out, 10th of 18, 28l behind Waterunder (11-4) at Wincanton 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Lough Inch (IRE) 125-1 (11-0) Mid-division, weakened 3 out, 7th of 10, well behind Jimbill (11-0) at Fakenham 2m NH mdn hdl (5) gd in Dec.
Made In Italy (IRE) 25-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 5f out, tailed off, 9th of 12, well behind Danandy (11-6) at Fontwell 2m 2f NH flat (6) sft in Jan.
Netherby 7-1 (11-0) Mid-division, headway to 4th 4 out, went 3rd 3 out, weakened to 4th on long run to next, 4th of 13, 34l behind Nagpur (11-5) at Lingfield 2m 3f mdn hdl (5) sft in Jan.
Rush Cad (FR) 40-1 (11-5) With leader, led 2nd until next, weakened approaching 3 out, tailed off, 13th of 15, well behind Merry King (11-5) at Leicester 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
Shockingtimes (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Tracked winner, lost place before 3 out, kept on same pace, no chance from next, 4th of 8, 14l behind Tour D'argent (10-12) at Doncaster 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Dec.
Trojan Sun 100-1 (11-4) Held up in mid-division, headway after 4th, weakened approaching 2 out, tailed off, 8th of 16, 39l behind Tour D'argent (11-8) at Hereford 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Willy Be Lucky (IRE) 100-1 (10-9) Mid-division, lost place when mistake 4 out, soon behind, 13th of 16, well behind Pride In Battle (10-12) at Newbury 2m 3f NH nov hdl 4-6yo (4) gd in Dec '10.
Orange Gizmo (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, jumped slowly 2nd, ridden after 4th, headway when mistake last, never on terms, 7th of 13, 22l behind Castle Conflict (11-5) at Hereford 2m 1f NH mdn hdl (5) sft in Jan.
Oscar Baby (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, lost place 3 out, 6th of 11, 13l behind One More Cookie (11-3) at Plumpton 2m 5f mares NH nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Shantou Breeze (IRE) 50-1 (10-5) Behind, pushed along halfway, mistake 6th, pulled up next, in a race won by Miss Milborne (10-10) at Fontwell 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) sft in Dec, 7 ran.
Billy No Name (IRE) 3-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, every chance over 3f out, soon ridden, hung right when beaten over 1f out, 3rd of 8, 13l behind Up To Something (10-9) at Hereford 2m 1f NH flat (6) sft in Jan.
Onward 200-1 (10-7) Always towards rear, tailed off, 14th of 17, 47l behind My Inheritance (10-9) at Newbury 1m 4f 4yo nhf (6) sft in Jan.
