chased leader until 13th, soon weakened, behind when blundered 18th, pulled up soon after
held up in rear,steady headway 17th, chased leaders 4 out, challenged and hit 3 out, ridden before last, stayed on gamely to lead last strides
mid-division until lost place and in rear 10th, tailed off
behind, headway to chase leaders 12th, not much room and pecked badly 18th, driven approaching 3 out, no extra flat
in rear and tailed off when pulled up before 15th
in touch, headway to chase leader 4 out, led 3 out, soon pressed, kept on gamely from last, caught last strides
mid-division, mistake 9th, not fluent 3 out, no impression
held up towards rear, steady headway after 4 out, chased leading pair 2 out, challenged last, not quicken flat
raced wide in mid-division, stayed on approaching 2 out, went 4th last
in touch until weakened 16th
chased leaders, until weakened soon after 4 out
chased leaders, went left 18th, weakened soon after 3 out
led hit 12th, blundered 15th, ridden and headed 3 out weakened quickly
These races are a welcome initiative and KILLYGLEN can take this race at the principal expense of According To John and Gone To Lunch. Howard Johnson's charge is probably just below top class but when he gets into a rhythm, he can still appear impressive. Put simply, he never got into any such rhythm in the Hennessy and that can be safely overlooked. According To John is in off a very light weight and a check will need to be made to see if Timmy Murphy is able to do it. He plugged on eyecatchingly at Newcastle last time out into the places and should have come on for that effort. Gone To Lunch is the apple of his trainer's eye. Fourth in the Scottish National, this trip looks to be sharp enough. Psychomodo looks likely to set them off at a fair lick. He could be taken on for it by the equally chippy Razor Royale. Monkerhostein needs no introduction to punters and he appears able to demonstrate his best form at track. He remains willing despite advancing years coming into play. Exmoor Ranger won well at Newbury so any money for him should not be ignored. Or Jaune has ran a few stinkers of late but with his yard among the winners, he has each-way claims off a revised handicap mark. Massasoit might need it softer though is an interesting entrant from the Paul Nicholls yard. The most competitive race of the day and Killyglen can make class count.
Killyglen (IRE) 15-2 (10-6) Behind, headway and not fluent 7th, hit 10th and soon lost place, tailed off and pulled up 17th, in a race won by Denman (11-12) at Newbury 3m 2f hcp chs Grd 3 (1) gs in Nov, 19 ran.
Monkerhostin (FR) 15-2 (11-11) Towards rear, headway 15th, ridden to chase leader 4 out, every chance 3 out, weakened next, 5th of 9, 10l behind Can't Buy Time (9-7) at Sandown 3m hcp chs (2) gs in Jan '09.
Gone To Lunch (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Held up mid-division, behind from halfway, pulled up 13th, in a race won by Dream Alliance (10-8) at Chepstow 3m 5f Grade 3 hcp chs (4yo+) (1) hvy in Dec, 18 ran.
Razor Royale (IRE) 4-1 (11-2) Mid-division, ridden approaching 3 out, kept on one pace from next, 4th of 12, 9l behind Can't Buy Time (11-0) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp chs G3 (1) sft in Jan.
Psychomodo 20-1 (11-3) Led, headed 6th, lost place 10th, tailed off when pulled up before 5 out, in a race won by Can't Buy Time (11-0) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp chs G3 (1) sft in Jan, 12 ran.
Exmoor Ranger (IRE) 4-1fav (11-5) Held up towards rear, headway into mid-division when hit 12th, stayed on after 4 out, chased leaders approaching 2 out, challenged after last, kept on to lead final 100 yards, won going away, won at Newbury 2m 6f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gs in Nov beating Ice Bucket (10-3) by 2 1/4l, 14 ran.
Lacdoudal (FR) 20-1 (11-3) Not jump well towards rear, hit 5th, mistake 11th, slow jump and never travelling from 15th, tailed off, 7th of 12, well behind Galant Nuit (10-0) at Cheltenham 3m 3f Grade 3 hcp chs (4yo+) (1) sft in Nov.
Massasoit (IRE) 10-11fav (11-0) Held up in touch, headway 4 out, led after 2 out, kept on well, won at Fakenham 3m beg chase (4) sft in Jan beating Emperor Concerto (11-0) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Oedipe (FR) 33-1 (10-5) In touch, ridden after 3 out, weakened next, 13th of 21, 45l behind Wichita Lineman (10-9) at Cheltenham 3m hcp chs G3 (1) gs in Mar.
Pretty Star (GER) 12-1 (11-6) Never travelling in rear, tailed off when pulled up approaching 12th, in a race won by Richard's Sundance (11-9) at Wincanton 3m 1f hcp chs 0-135 (3) hvy in Jan, 15 ran.
According To John (IRE) 9-2fav (10-2) Mid-division on outside, hit 9th, headway 11th, ridden and effort 3 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 8l behind Beat The Boys (10-12) at Newcastle 3m listed hcp chs (1) gs in Nov.
Or Jaune (FR) 16-1 (11-3) Behind, pushed along 8th, blundered 11th soon driven, struggling 12th, tailed off 5 out, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Richard's Sundance (11-9) at Wincanton 3m 1f hcp chs 0-135 (3) hvy in Jan, 15 ran.
Lorum Leader (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Mid-division, weakened 5 out, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Richard's Sundance (11-9) at Wincanton 3m 1f hcp chs 0-135 (3) hvy in Jan, 15 ran.
