towards rear, headway 4 out, ridden and mistake 3 out, soon held
tracked leaders, weakened after 4th, behind when pulled up before 2 out
mid-division and keen, headway to chase leaders 3 out, one pace from 2 out
mid-division, headway 5th, ridden and weakened 4 out
held up, headway 3 out, close up 3rd when blundered badly last
tracked leaders, weakened 5th
mid-division, ridden 5th, weakened soon after, pulled up before 2 out
in touch, badly hampered 5th, lost place and weakened after 3 out
held up, headway 4th, led after 5th, ran on
led, ridden and headed after 5th, no extra
in rear, some headway 3 out
tracked leaders, mistake 4th, weakened 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
towards rear, stayed on from 3 out, not troubled leaders
prominent, close up when fell 4 out
in rear, ridden and fell 5th
Nonrunner
HANDY BEN is our suggestion here with Forty Five and Beverly Hill Billy two of the stronger candidates from the home team. The selection has done well since joining Christian Von Der Recke and appears to be feasibly handicapped on his return to racing on these shores. The trainer knows what it takes to win here and the jockey has ridden plenty of winners. Forty Five was a shade keen at Market Rasen on his handicap bow for today's pilot but ran on well enough to think that he can win races. Beverly Hill Billy and Saint Eric may be able to step up on the form they've shown to date now handicapping which may also be the case with Tutor who is fitted with cheekpieces for the first time. Cootehill will be short-list material for many whilst Takeyourpoint and Miss Pebbles are partnered by useful jockeys and as such merit a second look. The recipient of our nomination though is Handy Ben.
Most Definitely (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Held up in mid-division, headway approaching 6th, every chance when hit 2 out, weakened soon after, 4th of 11, 12l behind It's Rumoured (10-0) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Nov.
Silver Prophet (IRE) 10-1 (11-3) Held up, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 8th of 12, 16l behind Carrietau (11-5) at Bangor 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Apr.
Beverly Hill Billy 11-1 (10-12) Held up, headway 3 out, ridden and not fluent 2 out, keeping on when pecked badly last, 3rd of 15, 12l behind Tchico Polos (10-12) at Chepstow 2m nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
Cootehill (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Took keen hold, held up in rear, headway approaching 3 out, every chance 2 out, weakened between last 2, 3rd of 11, 17l behind Edgbriar (11-1) at Newbury 2m 5f nov hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gs in Nov.
Saint Eric (FR) 14-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, not fluent 3rd, headway 7th, hit 9th, weakened 3 out, 5th of 12, 23l behind Spear Thistle (11-9) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Nov.
Wise Owl 10-1 (11-7) Mid-division, ridden 7th, soon weakened, 10th of 13, well behind Mickmacmagoole (11-9) at Taunton 2m 3f amt hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Nov.
Takeyourpoint (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and weakened before 4 out, completely tailed off, last of 17, well behind Rocco's Hall (10-8) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp hdl 0-123 sft in Nov.
Miss Pebbles (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Led to 2nd, remained prominent, led 3 out, soon ridden and headed, weakened 2 out, hit last, 5th of 13, 12l behind Arctic Magic (11-7) at Stratford 2m 3f mrs hcp hdl (3) sft in Apr.
Forty Five (IRE) 13-2 (11-2) Held up and keen, headway and not much room approaching 2 out, in 2nd when hit last, no extra flat, 2nd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Upright Ima (10-13) at Market Rasen 2m 1f ldy hcp hdl (5) sft in Nov.
Handy Ben (IRE) (10-8) won at Hannover 2m 1f hdl gd in Nov beating Supervisor (10-6) by 7l, 7 ran.
Just Beware 33-1 (9-7) Chased leader until driven before last, one pace flat, 3rd of 9, 5l behind Spring Dream (10-10) at Folkestone 2m 1f mrs hcp hdl (3) sft in Nov.
Tutor (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, ridden after 7th, weakened after next, 7th of 16, well behind Fair Point (11-0) at Fontwell 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gs in Nov.
San Antonio 7-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, weakened approaching 2 out, 12th of 15, well behind Ruby Crown (10-0) at Leicester 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) hvy.
Milton Des Bieffes (FR) 7-1 (11-6) Made most until headed 3 out, hit next when weakening, 6th of 12, 28l behind Monsieur Georges (10-11) at Leicester 2m 4f cnd sll hcp hdl (5) hvy.
Nabir (FR) 14-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, weakened approaching 3 out, 5th of 8, 21l behind Sandy's Legend (10-9) at Uttoxeter 2m sll hdl (5) sft in Nov.
Etoile d'Or (IRE) 14-1 (10-1) Towards rear, 3rd when hit 2 out, weakened, 6th of 12, 28l behind Mount Benger (11-8) at Folkestone 2m 1f sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft.
