never closer than mid-division on inside, weakened before 4 out
chased leaders, weakened before 3 out, tailed off when mistake and pulled up after next
held up in mid-division, headway chasing leaders 5th, went 2nd before 3 out, ridden and one pace before next, no chance with winner, weakened into 3rd towards finish
mostly chased winner, pushed along and lost 2nd before 3 out where mistake, 4th and struggling when blundered last, weakened into 5th towards finish
held up towards rear, headway into modest 3rd approaching 2 out, snatched modest 2nd close home
always towards rear, never a factor
chased leaders on inside, pushed along when reached for 3 out, weakened soon after
held up towards rear, headway on inside chasing leaders approaching 4 out, went modest 4th towards finish
always behind, mistake 7th, tailed off 4 out, pulled up after 2 out
raced keenly, made all, clear when hit 3 out, stayed on strongly, unchallenged
always towards rear, never a factor, tailed off
raced wide, always towards rear, tailed off 8th, pulled up before next
chased leaders, pushed along and losing place when mistake 4 out, tailed off
always towards rear, never on terms, tailed off
chased leaders, pushed along and outpaced after 8th, plugged on from 3 out, 6th and no chance when pulled up before last
Modest fare so it would be no surprise to see Kalarika run well after a lengthy absence. Affaire D'Honneur is thrown in on his best form and High Up In The Air is undoubtedly thought capable of better. The Premier Celtic and Zoltan Varga produced better efforts latest but Suzi Best has snapped up the champion for THATS MY RABBIT, who took advantage of a very lenient mark last time at Uttoxeter and may follow up off 8lb higher.
Nessfield Blue 10-1 (11-8) Always towards rear, well beaten from 7th, pulled up after, at Warwick 2m 5f hcp (4) hvy in Dec.
Kalarika (IRE) 8-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, led after 5 out, mistakes 3 out and 2 out, stayed on well, won at Exeter 2m 3f hcp (5) hvy in Dec beating Galactic Power (11-12) by 6l, 12 ran.
Zoltan Varga 33-1 (11-12) Took keen hold, prominent, led after 3rd, headed 3 out, 2 lengths down when left in lead 2 out, headed just after last, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 13, 2l behind Dan Gun (11-5) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp (5) gs in Nov.
The Premier Celtic 10-1 (11-10) With leaders, led before 4th, ridden before 2 out, headed before last where mistake, stayed on same pace run-in, 2nd of 16, 5l behind Jimmy (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp (5) sft in Dec.
Ede'iffs Elton 25-1 (10-12) Held up, headway 3 out, never dangerous, 6th of 10, 29l behind Steal A March (10-12) at Hereford 2m 6f (4) hvy in Dec.
Vicenzo Mio (FR) 5-1 (11-12) Off the pace in 3rd place, hit 3rd, went 20 lengths 2nd before 3 out, never any chance with unchallenged winner, 2nd of 6, 18l behind Flaminger (11-8) at Plumpton 2m 4f hcp (4) hvy in Dec.
Thats My Rabbit (IRE) 7-2 (11-3) Held up mid-division, progress approaching 4th, led before last (2 hurdles in home straight omitted), soon ridden, ran on well, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (5) hvy in Dec beating Seymour Sox (11-12) by 5l, 11 ran.
Sauvignon 8-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, headway on outside 5th, ridden and weakened from omitted 3 out, 5th of 9, dist behind Vereina (10-13) at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 7f hcp (5) hvy in Nov.
Cassivellaunus (IRE) 11-4fav (10-12) Raced wide, held up in last pair, headway chasing leaders 9th, ridden and weakened before 3 out, 7th of 8, dist behind Little Boy Boru (11-5) at Plumpton 3m 1f hcp (4) sft in Feb.
High Up In The Air (FR) 3-1fav (11-9) Held up in mid-division, not fluent 9th, mistake 4 out, not fluent 3 out, weakened before 2 out, mistake last, 8th of 9, 16 1/2l behind Timely Gift (10-3) at Plumpton 3m 1f hcp (5) sft in Nov.
Affaire D'Honneur (FR) 12-1 (11-7) Held up, ridden and beaten after 6th, 6th of 10, 37 1/4l behind Richardofdoccombe (10-5) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp (5) hvy in Nov.
Schap 12-1 (10-12) In touch in rear, ridden and weakened before 2 out, tailed off, 5th of 7, dist behind Perfect Moment (11-0) at Fakenham 2m 7f hcp (4) gs in Dec.
Kalabee (IRE) 250-1 (10-12) Mid-division, not fluent 3rd, well beaten 3 out, 9th of 13, dist behind Eritage (10-12) at Taunton 2m (4) gs in Nov.
Bostin (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Mid-division, weakened before 2 out, 8th of 11, dist behind Alanjou (10-0) at Plumpton 3m 1f hcp (5) gd in May.
Royal Concorde (IRE) 15-2 (10-6) Chased leaders, weakened before 3 out, tailed off, 5th of 11, 23 3/4l behind Clondaw Robin (10-0) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp (5) sft in Dec.
