mid-division, smooth headway to challenge before 3 out, led 2 out, left clear at last, stayed on
prominent, ridden and headway before 3 out, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, ridden before 3 out, kept on one pace
held up in rear on outer, ridden after 4 out, never a factor
mid-division, travelled well before 3 out, ridden after 2 out, kept on but no chance with winner
tracked leader, challenged before 4 out, ridden and weakened before 2 out
prominent, eased into mid-division before 4th, no impression
midfield, ridden before 3 out, soon weakened
towards rear, ridden and weakened before 3 out
prominent, mistake 1st, ridden before 3 out, soon weakened
always in rear
chased leaders, not fluent 4 out, ridden before 3 out, never threatened
chased leaders, headway to lead before 3 out, headed 2 out, still in contention when fell last
led, headed before 3 out, ridden before 2 out, no extra
Tommy's Oscar is penalised for making a successful debut over hurdles at Sedgefield but there looks more to come from Ann Hamilton's Irish point-to-point winner. Four-times Flat winner Archi's Affaire hasn't really improved over timber but Donladd showed some potential on his first start for Donald McCain at Kelso. HERE WE HAVE IT kept finding one too good between the flags and did so again on his bumper debut at Carlisle where he was caught in the final strides. He gets the nod to make a successful start over hurdles though Sharp Suited, a winner on the Flat here a year ago, is an interesting recruit for hurdling.
Tommy's Oscar (IRE) 13-8fav (10-12) Raced keenly, chased leaders, led going well before 2 out, ridden for effort last, stayed on well run-in, won at Sedgefield 2m 1f mdn (4) gs in Dec beating Simple Rules (10-12) by 5 1/2l, 10 ran.
Archi's Affaire 8-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, disputed lead briefly approaching 2 out, lost position and pushed along, unseated rider after 2 out, at Kelso 2m hcp (4) sft in Dec.
Donladd (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Towards rear of mid-division, not fluent 4 out and soon last, ridden along after 2 out, stayed on after the last, 6th of 8, 11 1/4l behind Trooper Turnbull (11-0) at Kelso 2m mdn (4) sft in Dec.
First Illusion (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) In rear, mistake and jockey lost iron 1st, mistake 7th, soon outpaced, weakened after 2 out, 8th of 11, dist behind Fern Hill (11-4) at Wetherby 2m 5f (4) sft in Dec.
Here We Have It (IRE) 2-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, headway travelling strongly turning for home, quickened to lead entering final furlong and went 3 lengths clear, weakened and headed close home, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Aviewtosea (11-0) at Carlisle 2m 1f (5) sft in Nov.
Last One To Show (IRE) 40-1 (11-0) Always behind, 11th of 16, 34 3/4l behind Mount Stewart (11-0) at Newcastle 2m (5) gd in Nov.
Otello Moor (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Midfield, steady headway when ridden before 2 out, outpaced before last, kept on without troubling leaders flat, 3rd of 10, 14 1/2l behind Lady Villanelle (10-5) at Hexham 2m (4) sft in Nov.
Platinumcard (IRE) 40-1 (11-0) In rear, mistake 4 out, ridden next, not trouble leaders, 7th of 10, 18 1/4l behind Fostered Phil (11-0) at Newcastle 2m mdn (4) gd in Nov.
Quay Quest 66-1 (10-8) Tracked front pair, lost place over 2f out, one pace and no impression after, 8th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Summer Lightening (10-1) at Newcastle 2m (5) pol in Apr.
Sharp Suited 7-4 (9-6) Close up, headway 3f out, pushed along and every chance from over 1f out, led final strides, won at Newcastle 1m 4f stks (5) pol in Dec beating Finespun (8-11) by ns, 11 ran.
Sir Taaj 300-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, made brief headway after 3 out, pushed along before 2 out, made no impression, 8th of 10, dist behind Tommy's Oscar (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f mdn (4) gs in Dec.
Sputnik (IRE) 200-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, ridden and outpaced 2 out, well adrift last, no extra, 6th of 7, 33 3/4l behind Gaston Phebus (11-4) at Carlisle 2m 3f (4) sft in Nov.
Wicked West (IRE) 150-1 (11-0) Prominent, ridden and weakened 2f out, 7th of 16, 19l behind Mount Stewart (11-0) at Newcastle 2m (5) gd in Nov.
Sinndarella (FR) 33-1 (10-7) Midfield, pushed along before 4 out, shaken up to dispute fourth after 3 out, lost position 2 out, soon weakened, 5th of 13, 31 1/4l behind Lucky One (11-0) at Southwell 2m mdn (4) gs in Dec.
Gale Force One (IRE) 25-1 (10-5) Held up, ridden in rear 5th, lost touch before 3 out, soon tailed off, 5th of 6, dist behind Gunsight Ridge (10-12) at Doncaster 2m 1f (4) gd in Nov.
