always behind, struggling halfway, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
mistakes, behind, struggling from 8th, never dangerous
held up behind, struggling 7th, pulled up after next
in touch, outpaced approaching 2 out, no impression approaching last
chased leader, lost place before 4 out, ridden, weakened next
behind, struggling 8th, no chance when blundered last
led, ridden, headed after last, one paced flat, lost 2nd near finish
always prominent, went 2nd 2 out, ridden to lead after last, stayed on
chased leaders, effort 4 out, ridden, outpaced 2 out, stayed on well under pressure flat, went 2nd near finish
Fakima gets the confident vote in this handicap chase with San Peire and Media Man rating the main dangers. The selection has been in fair form of late, still looks well weighted on his best form and under conditions that suit he will be hard to beat. San Peire rates the main danger on his best form. He goes well fresh and loves this track but his best form is over a longer trip and he looks opposable on that basis. Media Man showed promise over hurdles and it is interesting that his shrewd connections have pitched him straight into a handicap on his chasing debut and he should be watched in the market. Day du Roy and Sound Of Cheers are others with place claims but Fakima looks well handicapped and he gets our vote.
Sands Rising 33-1 (11-12) Behind, never dangerous, 13th of 14, well behind Cloudmor (11-12) at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs in Nov.
San Peire (FR) 15-2 (10-8) Always behind, driven along after 3rd, tailed off from 5th, soon pulled up refused at the last in race won by Carapuce (11-3) at Carlisle 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) hvy in Mar, 12 ran.
Fakima (IRE) 6-1 (10-13) Behind, last and ridden halfway, kept on same pace from 4 out, 11th of 18, 47l behind Willoughby Joe (10-12) at Thurles 2m 6f hacp hdl gs in Nov.
The Hero Sullivan (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) In touch, ridden 9th, weakened after and brought down 4 out in race won by Adecco (11-8) at Fontwell 2m 2f cnd hcp chs (5) gf in Nov, 8 ran.
Ballinruane (IRE) 80-1 (10-11) Blundered 1st, chased leaders, lost place 9th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Sunday City (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 4f beg chs (4) gd in Nov, 13 ran.
Day du Roy (FR) 8-1 (11-5) Led, ridden and headed 4 out, weakened 2 out, 4th of 6, 41l behind Cash On Friday (10-12) at Fakenham 2m 5f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Nov.
Media man (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Held up, outpaced 5th, soon weakened, tailed off, 10th of 11, well behind Summer Lodge (11-5) at Newcastle 2m nov hdl (4) gf in Nov.
Emperor's Monarch 14-1 (10-3) Held up mid-division, kept on from 2 out, no impression approaching last, 5th of 10, 12l behind Remainder (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 1f cnd hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Nov.
Sound Of Cheers 22-1 (10-4) Held up, headway and in touch 8th, every chance 4 out, ridden and outpaced next, left 3rd last, no impression, 3rd of 10, 9l behind Low Reactor (10-9) at Newcastle 3m hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs.
Posh Stick 28-1 (10-12) Held up, behind when fell at the 6th in race won by Lago (10-4) at Carlisle 2m 4f amt hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy in Nov, 17 ran.
