held up, headway on inside chasing leaders approaching 3 out, ridden to lead last, edged left run-in, driven out
held up, headway after 3 out, 6th and held when hampered and left 5th 2 out, switched right and no impression before the last
mid-division, headway chasing leaders after 4th, held when wandered left modest 4th and slightly hampered 2 out
chased leaders, weakened after 3 out
jumped left 1st, mistake next, always behind
towards rear, tailed off 4 out, eased next
always towards rear, tailed off 3 out, pulled up before next
wandered approaching 1st, chased leader until 2 out, chased leading pair, chance last, edged left and kept on same pace run-in, almost snatched 2nd
raced keenly, led until mistake and headed last, kept on same pace run-in, just held on for 2nd
chased leaders, weakened after 3 out
ridden and struggling after 5th, always towards rear
held up, steady headway approaching 4 out, going well enough in 4th when fell 2 out
mid-division, pushed along before 4 out, weakened before next
Despite showing signs of inexperience, dual bumper winner MISTER MIYAGI beat a well-regarded type on his hurdling debut at Cheltenham when the first two were well clear of the remainder – he looks to have a bright future and can defy his penalty here. Star Trouper won a Wincanton bumper in April and is possibly the most interesting of today's rivals ahead of the more-exposed Junior Package and The Outlaw, though the latter pair both represent powerful NH yards. Wincanton third Bim Bam Boum has plenty of scope and collateral form gives him the edge over Westend Prince.
Mister Miyagi (IRE) 7-2 (11-0) Held up in rear, headway 4th, went 2nd when not fluent 2 out, challenged last, led flat, ran on well, won at Cheltenham 2m mdn (3) gd in Oct beating Drumlee Sunset (11-0) by 2 1/4l, 7 ran.
Bim Bam Boum (FR) 10-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, steady headway in 4th after 3 out, 3rd before next, soon edged right, went left 2 out, ridden and hung right run-in, pressed for modest 2nd, no chance with winner, 3rd of 8, 8 1/2l behind Marracudja (10-12) at Wincanton 1m 7f (4) gd in Oct.
Chief Brody 17-2 (10-12) Keen in midfield when stumbled and unseated rider soon after 1st, at Chepstow 2m (4) sft in Nov.
Cottstown Fox (IRE) Bandari gelding out of Cottstown Belle.
Definately Vinnie 40-1 (11-2) Held up mid-division, ridden 3f out, never dangerous, 5th of 13, 30 1/4l behind Waterlord (10-12) at Stratford 2m mdn (5) gd in May.
Jack Snipe Kirkwall gelding out of Sea Snipe.
Junior Package 5-1 (11-4) Held up, headway 5f out, ridden 3f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 12, 9l behind Who You For (11-4) at Southwell 2m mdn (6) gs in Sep.
Ouest Ocean (FR) 25-1 (10-9) Led, hung left on bend approaching halfway, headed 4f out, weakened over 3f out, 6th of 10, dist behind Persian Delight (11-4) at Taunton 2m 1f (5) sft in Feb.
Star Foot (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Awkward 1st, never fluent, last pair, struggling 3 out, 8th of 9, dist behind Altior (11-4) at Ascot 2m fll (3) gd in Oct.
Star Trouper (IRE) 11-4fav (11-4) Made all, shaken up and wanting to edge right in home straight, stayed on well, won at Wincanton 2m (6) gd in Apr beating Be Daring (10-12) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
Thegreendalerocket (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, went 2nd from 3 out, stayed on same pace, no impression on winner, 2nd of 5, 6l behind Roll The Dough (11-5) at Exeter 2m 6f (4) sft in Nov.
The Minkle (IRE) Flemensfirth gelding out of Impudent.
The Outlaw (IRE) 7-2fav (11-0) Tracked leaders, chased winner before last, ridden and hung left run-in, kept on, 2nd of 7, 3 3/4l behind Mister Grez (11-6) at Taunton 2m 1f (4) gd in Mar.
Westend Prince (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Held up off the pace in 5th, driven after 3 out, plugged on from 2 out, went 4th after the last but never near leading trio, 4th of 8, 32l behind Marracudja (11-4) at Wincanton 1m 7f (3) sft in Nov.
