tracked leaders, outpaced after 3 out, ridden after next, kept on same pace, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden and one pace when carried head awkwardly before 2 out, stayed on to take 3rd flat, no impression with front pair
soon in touch on outside, led after 3 out, ridden between last 2, joined last, soon headed, one pace flat
led, driven and headed after 3 out, soon lost place, ridden and weakened from next
led in and reluctant start, in rear, hampered 1st, headway under pressure before 3 out, ridden to chase winner briefly before next, 3rd and held when blundered last
towards rear, struggling 4 out, soon lost touch, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, fell 1st
pressed leader, lost place after 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, tailed off
towards rear, hit 4 out, soon struggling, never involved
held up towards rear, headway before 3 out, went 2nd approaching next, upsides when mistake last, soon led, ridden out flat, stayed on towards finish
NonRunner
Iolani won twice here in October but the handicapper has been in charge lately. Sheriff Garrett wasn’t winning out of turn at Hexham but has 9lb more to carry today. Niceandeasy has only won at Hexham so far but there was plenty to like about his comeback fourth at Ayr so he goes on the short-list. DUKE OF KILCORRAL only won a maiden at Chepstow but the form looks solid enough and the consistent top weight won’t be far away again here with a similar effort. Lucky Robin is tried in cheekpieces and has each-way claims if they have the desired effect.
Duke Of Kilcorral (IRE) 9-2 (11-0) In touch, headway 4 out, chased leaders next, edged left under pressure approaching last, soon every chance, stayed on gamely to lead closing stages, won at Chepstow 2m 3f mdn (5) sft in Nov beating Nativegetaway (11-0) by nk, 15 ran.
Niceandeasy (IRE) 3-1fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, not fluent 7th, went 2nd after 4 out, challenged next, lost place when not fluent 2 out, soon ridden, no impression after, 4th of 11, 5 1/2l behind Road To Gold (11-10) at Ayr 2m 5f hcp (4) hvy in Nov.
Sheriff Garrett (IRE) 7-2 (11-10) In touch, headway to chase leaders halfway, 3rd 3 out, led after 2 out, soon well clear, easily (2 hurdles omitted), won at Hexham 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Dec beating Towerburn (10-0) by 12l, 10 ran.
Lucky Robin (IRE) 10-3jfav (8-5) Set steady pace, headed over 5f out, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened just over 1f out, 6th of 10, 8 1/4l behind Visitant (9-12) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Ninepointsixthree 14-1 (10-5) Led until mistake 3rd, lost place before 3 out, soon behind, 8th of 9, 21 1/4l behind Al Dancer (11-4) at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp (3) gd in Dec.
Iolani (GER) 22-1 (11-9) Mid-division on outside, ridden and lost place after 4 out, weakened before next, tailed off, 10th of 12, dist behind Xpo Universel (10-0) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp (2) hvy in Dec.
Just Bobby (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Held up in touch, chased front pair after 4 out, challenged next, ridden after 2 out, kept on same pace, no impression with winner before last, lost 2nd closing stages, 3rd of 9, 2 3/4l behind Ballymagroarty Boy (11-12) at Haydock 2m 7f hcp (4) sft in Dec.
Imperial Focus (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Held up well in rear, pushed along and effort 3f out, ridden over 2f out, no further progress, 9th of 12, 17 1/4l behind Grey Mist (9-3) at Newcastle 2m hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Garde Forestier (FR) 66-1 (10-8) In rear, ridden and blundered badly 4 out, soon pulled up, at Wetherby 3m hcp (4) sft in Dec.
Nicely Indeed (IRE) 7-1 (11-11) Held up towards rear, headway before 2 out, kept on to take 2nd place towards finish, 2nd of 16, 3 1/2l behind Oregon Gold (11-12) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp (5) gs in Dec.
Braddan Head 6-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, lost place before 3rd, behind when mistake 8th, pulled up after 4 out, at Worcester 2m 7f (4) gd in Oct.
