mid-division, closer order 4th, led 7th, headed after 4 out, soon ridden and weakened 3 out
in rear and slightly hampered 1st, soon tailed off and pulled up before 5th
tracked leaders, led approaching 4th, headed 7th, weakened afterf 4 out
always in rear, mistake 4 out
tracked leaders, hit 6th, ridden 7th, weakened next
led, headed 4th, weakened 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
in touch, lost place 5th, soon well behind
tracked leaders, ridden 6th, led after 4 out, under pressure and hit 3 out, headed when mistake last, no further impression
in touch, slow jump and lost place 3rd, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, weakened approaching last
held up towards rear, headway 4 out, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, hit 2 out, one pace last
mid-division, ridden and kept on from 4 out
held up towards rear, headway 7th, tracked leader 2 out, led approaching last, ran on well
held up keen in rear, headway 4 out, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, weakened soon after
in rear when mistake and unseated rider 1st
in touch, lost place after 4th, in rear when mistake 8th, pulled up before 3 out
GoForTheGap, Master Eddy and Michabo catch the eye here, and Michabo is taken to come out on top. Goforthegap shaped encouragingly on only his second run over fences, finishing a good second, and it is a surprise to see him over the smaller obstacles here. He clearly has ability and can go well. Master Eddy has been a close second on two occasions, at Leicester and Stratford. he seems exposed, but has the benefit of experience and can reach a place. An Ascot winner on the Flat, and rated over 80, Michabo shaped well on only his second start over hurdles last time, just touched off over a shorter trip here. A stout stayer, Michabo can take this and looks one to stay on the right side of.
Beat The Boys (IRE) 7-1 (10-7) With leader, weakened after 4 out, 8th of 14, 43l behind Aitch Doubleyou (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) hvy in Dec.
Cornish Connection (IRE) Secral gelding, brother to Irish Point winner The Whacker.
Day One 16-1 (9-8) Always towards rear, last of 13, 42l behind Tycheros (8-10) at W'hampton 2m 1f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Nov '05 (Flat).
Eurofiddle (IRE) (12-0) won at Roscommon Points 3m ire ptp gs in Nov '05 beating Fosse Park (12-0) by 2l, 11 ran.
Goforthegap (IRE) 25-1 (11-6) Held up, headway 12th, mistake 14th, soon lost touch, rallied approaching 3 out, went 2nd approaching 2 out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 16l behind Howrwenow (11-6) at Hereford 3m 1f beg chs (4) gs in Dec.
Golden Parachute (IRE) 9-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, blundered badly 5th and pulled up 4 out in race won by Nevertika (10-12) at Haydock 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gd in Nov, 15 ran.
Investment Wings (IRE) 5-1 (11-3) Led, headed approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last, 7th of 12, 32l behind Great Approach (10-5) at Catterick 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd.
Killard Point (IRE) 6-1 (10-13) Chased leader until 6th, ridden and weakened after 3 out, 4th of 11, 29l behind Carrick Oscar (11-4) at Towcester 2m 3f nov hdl (4) sft.
Master Eddy 5-2fav (11-5) Chased leader, jumped right 5th, ridden after 3 out, led 2 out, not fluent last, soon headed, ran on, 2nd of 15, nk behind Tanners Court (10-12) at Stratford 2m 6f mdn hdl (4) gs.
Michabo (IRE) 4-1 (11-6) Led, headed 2 out, rallied and slightly hampered close home, just held, 2nd of 12, hd behind Bob Bites Back (11-6) at Ludlow 2m 5f mdn hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Mister Knight (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Held up, headway from 8th, ridden and effort after 2 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 13l behind Itsa Legend (10-12) at Taunton 3m nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Picture In The Sky (IRE) (12-0) won at Toomebridge 3m ire ptp hvy in Apr beating Openditch (11-7) by 5l, 11 ran.
Shannon Springs (IRE) 14-1 (10-9) In touch and keen, ridden and every chance 3 out, weakened 2 out, 3rd of 13, 14l behind Kanad (11-3) at Ludlow 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Jan.
Sold On (IRE) 16-1 (11-6) 2nd early, lost place before halfway, 7th 5f out, no impression straight, 7th of 14, 40l behind Culmullen Hall (11-7) at Navan 2m nhf sft in Nov.
Turner 10-1 (9-5) Towards rear, headway over 4f out to chase leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon one pace, 4th of 12, 8l behind Virginia Rose (9-1) at Musselburgh 1m 6f banded stk (7) gs in Oct (Flat).
Calara Hills 100-1 (10-2) Always in rear, mistake 2nd, tailed off when pulled up 5 out in race won by Day To Remember (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gs in Dec, 10 ran.
