prominent in chasing group, went 2nd and closed before 3 out, every chance when blundered 2 out, ridden and weakened run-in, lost 2nd close home
never going in rear, tailed off and pulled up after 6th
chased leading pair until lost place before 8th, tailed off 4 out, stayed on past beaten horses from next, went poor 2nd close home
led until approaching 3rd, chased winner until approaching 7th, chased leading pair until 9th, soon ridden and weakened before next
pressed leader, led approaching 3rd, made rest and soon clear, reduced lead before 3 out, joined 2 out, soon ridden and in command before last, went clear again run-in
held up, not fluent 1st, ridden and struggling disputing modest 5th before 3 out, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, went 2nd at 7th until ridden before 3 out, chased leading pair, no impression before 2 out, weakened soon after
last pair, struggling before 8th, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
It's more than two years since Rojo Vivo last ran over hurdles but Macgillycuddy was still in front when falling three out at Kelso after winning at Catterick and Verko was well backed at Carlisle last time. Bollin Fiona would have a chance on her best form but hasn't won since 2012. Amore Mio found 2m4f too short at Ayr last week but is another who struggles to get his head in front. Lizzie Kelly is a very interesting booking for WHICHWAYTOBOUGIE (NAP), who is her only ride of the day. Keith Reveley's gelding was third in a better race over track and trip on his penultimate start before finishing second at Doncaster and looks poised to open his account.
Oscar O'scar (IRE) 8-1 (11-10) In touch, ridden after 4 out, soon weakened, 9th of 15, 28l behind Milan Flyer (10-9) at Newcastle 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft.
El Fontan (FR) 16-1 (11-5) Towards rear, pushed along before 4 out, no impression from next, 12th of 15, well behind Milan Flyer (10-9) at Newcastle 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft.
Bollin Fiona 25-1 (10-12) Held up mid-division, weakened from 4 out, 8th of 15, 22l behind Milan Flyer (10-9) at Newcastle 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft.
Rojo Vivo 7-1 (10-12) Mid-division, tracked leaders after 8th, blundered and lost place 10th, soon behind, no chance with leaders after, left remote 4th at last, 4th of 9, well behind Newton Thistle (10-3) at Towcester 3m hcp 0-100 (5) sft in Dec.
Amore Mio (GER) 3-1 (11-2) Tracked leader, led 2nd, headed after 4 out, not fluent and no extra 2 out, 5th of 6, 9l behind Cape Arrow (10-2) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) sft.
Macgillycuddy 5-2fav (10-4) Tracked leaders, went 2nd at 9th, led narrowly when fell 3 out, in a race won by Snuker (10-7) at Kelso 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) hvy, 9 ran.
Verko (FR) 5-2fav (10-4) In rear, ridden and some headway 4 out, weakened 2 out, 5th of 8, 33l behind Romany Ryme (11-7) at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-105 (4) hvy in Dec.
Reverse The Charge (IRE) 80-1 (10-5) With leaders, lost place 4 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 5th of 6, well behind Kingswell Theatre (11-0) at Newcastle 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Whichwaytobougie 7-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, not fluent 2nd or 4th, pushed along after 7th, 4th and one pace 3 out, went 2nd last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 18l behind Steel Summit (12-1) at Doncaster 3m hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gd.
