tracked leaders, ridden 2 out, no impression before last but kept on run-in, went third final strides
close up, pushed along 2 out, switched right after last, no extra run-in
led, ridden 2 out, headed before last, no extra thereafter
in rear, headway on inner 2 out, ridden and led before last, kept on run-in
chased leaders, asked for effort 2 out, stayed on last, always held
mid-division, not fluent 4 out, switched left 2 out, kept on same pace thereafter
took keen hold, held up in rear, asked for effort 3 out, detached 2 out, no impression last
NonRunner
ZAFAR (NAP) has come up against potentially useful types the last twice and acquitted himself with credit on both occasions, notably when a close Kempton second in what looked an interesting novice hurdle. He goes well for Abbie McCain and can handle the weight concession to mainly exposed opponents. Just Call Me Al gave a decent account against a stablemate of the selection here last time and rates a danger at a track where he goes well. Fever Roque is noted entering handicap company for the first time after showing some ability in points/bumpers/hurdles and Smart Lass is temptingly treated if able to transfer her Flat form to the jumps game.
Zafar (GER) 3-1 (11-12) Raced wide close up, went 2nd after 4th, ridden to lead 2 out, pressed when not fluent last, headed close home, 2nd of 5, 1/2l behind Gentleman Valley (10-12) at Kempton 2m 5f (4) gd in Oct.
Golden Robin (IRE) 16-1 (10-8) Held up behind front pack, unseated rider 7th, at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp (3) gs in Oct.
Lucky Robin (IRE) 12-1 (11-6) Chased leader until after 4 out, weakened quickly before next, soon behind, 6th of 7, 26 3/4l behind Just The Man (11-6) at Ludlow 2m hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Just Call Me Al (IRE) 5-2 (11-0) Held up in rear, closed up to track leaders 5th, ridden before 2 out, kept on, no impression, 3rd of 5, 4l behind Geromino (11-12) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Nov.
Demi Sang (FR) 12-1 (11-12) Raced towards rear, never dangerous, 9th of 12, dist behind Just Call Me Al (11-5) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Sep.
Fever Roque (FR) 10-1 (10-12) Held up, mistake 3rd, pushed along after 2 out, no extra from last, 4th of 7, 28l behind Alqamar (11-5) at Cartmel 2m 1f (4) gd in Jun.
Smart Lass (IRE) 10-3 (11-2) Mid-division, pushed along and some headway before 2 out, slightly hampered 2 out, stayed on one pace, 5th of 12, 14 1/2l behind Curramore (11-12) at Kelso 2m hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Broomfields Kan (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Ran out 1st, pulled up, at Carlisle 2m 1f mdn (4) gs in Nov.
