chased leaders, mistake 7th, ridden to challenge approaching 3 out, one pace from 2 out
mid-division, mistake 3rd, headway approaching 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace
mid-division, headway after 4 out, every chance from 3 out, edged left and upsides flat, ran on
held up, not fluent 1st, pushed along when mistake 3 out, not fluent 2 out, never troubled leaders
held up towards rear, jumped slowly 6th, soon pushed along, never troubled leaders
held up in touch, every chance approaching 3 out, weakening when not fluent 2 out, mistake last
mid-division, headway approaching 7th, weakening when mistake 3 out, no chance when mistake 2 out
held up, headway after 4 out, soon beaten, well behind when pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
always prominent, led after 4 out, ridden approaching 2 out, ran on
with leader, led 7th, headed after 4 out, weakened approaching 3 out, not fluent 2 out, mistake last
behind from 5th, tailed off
Square Mile will be a warm order to land this contest, Waterloo Son and It's The Limit look to be the main rivals. Jonjo O'Neill's six-year-old is putting his unbeaten record on the line having landed two bumpers and a novice hurdle. He didn't beat much in that Market Rasen contest, but he did it in the style of a decent horse and there could be plenty more in the locker. Waterloo Son caused a bit of a shock when victorious last time out. He had shown very little previously, but there didn't seem to be any fluke about the comfortable beating of Blue Duster and another big run can be expected. It's The Limit has shown plenty of ability in novice company and has a rating of 104, he should be capable of getting involved in the finish. Best of the rest could be Adventurist, but we expect Square Mile to make it four out of four.
Square Mile (IRE) 3-1 (11-0) In touch, headway approaching 3 out, ridden approaching 2 out, led last, ridden out, won at Market Rasen 2m 3f nh nov hdl (E) gd in Oct beating Emmasflora (10-0) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Waterloo Son (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, led approaching 2 out, hit last, stayed on well, won at Market Rasen 2m 3f mdn hdl (F) gs in Dec beating Blue Buster (10-11) by 6l, 14 ran.
Adventurist 14-1 (10-12) Chased leaders to 4th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Wogan (10-12) at Newbury 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gs, 16 ran.
Champion's Day (GER) 14-1 (11-5) Held up in rear, never dangerous, 8th of 14, well behind Glasker Mill (11-11) at Haydock 2m 4f nov hdl (4) hvy.
Darn Good 40-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, 7th of 16, 46l behind Wogan (10-12) at Newbury 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gs.
Dryliner 100-1 (11-1) Mid-division, pushed along 7f out, weakened 5f out, 13th of 18, 39l behind Ringaroses (10-13) at Ludlow 2m nhf (H) gd in Dec.
Golden Crew 66-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 17, 10l behind Night Safe (10-11) at Huntingdon 2m nhf (H) gd in Dec.
Grand Slam Hero (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Took keen hold in mid-division, driven 6f out, weakened over 4f out, 11th of 15, well behind Baron Romeo (10-11) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (H) hvy in Dec.
Highland Games (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) In touch, ridden 6th, soon weakened, 9th of 16, well behind Rosecliff (10-7) at Ludlow 2m mdn hdl (4) gd.
In No Hurry (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Always behind, 12th of 16, 24l behind Barton Legend (11-4) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (H) gs in Mar.
It's The Limit (USA) 11-2 (11-10) Chased leaders, weakened quickly 2 out, tailed off when fell at the last in race won by Amanpuri (10-10) at Fontwell 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft, 8 ran.
Secured (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Mid-division, some headway 5th, behind from 7th, 12th of 18, well behind Wee Robbie (11-0) at Newbury 2m 3f nh nov hdl (D) gs in Dec.
Walton Way 100-1 (10-12) Prominent, ridden 3 out, soon weakened, 11th of 14, well behind Neveesou (11-4) at Taunton 2m 1f nov hdl (D) gd in Dec.
Cresswell Willow (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Mid-division, behind when hit 6th, 10th of 16, 47l behind Atlantic Jane (11-2) at Ludlow 2m 5f mrs mdn hdl (4) gd.
Luscious (IRE) 100-1 (10-9) Behind, lost touch and pulled up 5 out in race won by Livingonaknifedge (10-11) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn hdl (F) hvy in Dec, 17 ran.
Jug Of Punch (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Mid-division, headway 4th, ridden 3 out, soon weakened, 10th of 17, 26l behind Darkshape (10-7) at Warwick 2m hcp hdl 0-90 (F) sft in Dec.
