NEW YEAR'S EVE created a really good impression when landing a bumper at this venue on debut and is hard to oppose here. He drops two furlongs in trip which should not be a concern as he displayed a good turn of foot that day to win with plenty to spare. Just Sixty is an interesting opponent from the Nicky Henderson yard that has such a splendid record in such contests. A £40,000 buy back in 2010, he needs to be taken seriously. Two of Henderson's previous assistants, Charlie Longsdon and Tom Symonds, both unveil interesting types in Spirit Of Shankly and Abruzzi respectively. They are preferred in that order, especially with the Longsdon operation continuing in such fine fettle.
Crackerjack Lahib gelding out of Tidesong.
Just Sixty (IRE) Presenting gelding out of Mistric.
New Year's Eve 8-13fav (10-2) Tracked leaders, went 2nd over 3f out, led 2f out, soon quickened, readily, won at Ludlow 2m NH flat (6) gs in Jan beating Bold Henry (11-5) by 5l, 7 ran.
Flora Lea Alflora mare out of Castanet.
Moonshine Ruby Minster Son mare out of Over The Moon.
Abruzzi Milan gelding out of Shannon Native.
Herbert 50-1 (10-7) Disputed lead until ridden 5f out, soon weakened, last of 9, well behind Starving Marvin (10-7) at Warwick 2m mdn nhf (6) gs in Jan.
Lieutenant George (IRE) Broadway Flyer gelding out of Kept In The Dark.
Mister Fizz 100-1 (10-5) Mid-division pushed along over 4f out, weakened entering final 2f, 9th of 13, 7l behind Juhd (10-12) at Lingfield 1m 5f 3yo NH flat (AWT) (6) gs in Nov.
Monzino (USA) More Than Ready gelding out of Tasso's Magic Roo.
Spirit Of Shankly Sulamani gelding out of Lago D'oro.
Tysoe Lad Zafeen gelding out of Nicholas Mistress.
