disputed lead until after 1st, handy, not fluent 4th, went 2nd 2 out until last, no impression on winner, weakened flat
held up towards rear, pushed along after 4 out, never involved, well beaten before 3 out
disputed lead until after 1st, prominent, ridden after 4 out, 5th and no impression when not fluent 3rd, plugged on
in rear, not fluent 3rd or 6th, always behind, mistake last
took keen hold, led after 1st, headed before 2 out, soon no impression on winner, kept on
disputed lead until after 1st, chased leaders, weakened before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
held up in mid-division, blundered 4th, well beaten from 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, steadied 2nd, closed 6th, went 2nd 7th, led before 3 out, clear 2 out, hanging left before last, rider dropped whip flat, comfortably
in touch in mid-division, jumped right 2nd, pushed along before 7th, weakened before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
held up in mid-division, headway 4 out, disputing 2nd when not fluent last, no impression on winner
held up towards rear, struggling 6th, pulled up before 2 out
NonRunner
Bold Plan has been lightly campaigned this term and would have a chance on last season’s form. Fine Casting got his act together at Haydock last time while a step back up in trip might suit Doctor Parnassus. SAYADAM failed to follow up a Fontwell victory at Taunton and is a pound higher here but Kai Lenihan claims back 7lb and Kim Bailey’s charge might be worth another chance. Peejaybee is worth a market check back over hurdles with Ilanz and course and distance winner Ballybegg others who catch the eye.
Fine Casting (IRE) 3-1 (11-3) Close 3rd, went 2nd 4 out, led before 3 out, clear before next, easily, won at Haydock 2m 3f hcp (3) sft in Dec beating Jungle Jack (12-0) by 11l, 9 ran.
Bold Plan (IRE) 12-1 (12-1) Held up in last trio, closer at 4th, chased leaders before 3 out, weakened next, 5th of 10, 13 1/2l behind Time Flies By (11-6) at Ffos Las 2m 4f hcp (3) sft in Dec.
Sayadam (FR) 13-8fav (11-9) Chased leaders out wide, ridden before 2 out, still pressing when not fluent last, stayed on run-in, always held, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Forever William (11-2) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp (3) sft in Jan.
Peejaybee (FR) 4-1 (11-11) Chased leaders on inside early until lost place and in rear 4th, never going well after, tailing off when awkward 11th (water) went badly left last, 6th of 8, 36 1/4l behind Certainly Red (11-11) at Sandown 2m 4f hcp (3) sft in Jan.
Nickle Back (IRE) 15-2 (12-0) In rear, some headway before 3 out, ridden before 2 out, never on terms, 6th of 11, 34 1/4l behind Can You Call (11-2) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (3) hvy in Dec.
Mitchouka (FR) 14-1 (12-6) In rear, struggling from 5 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Taunton 2m 7f (5) sft in Jan.
Doctor Parnassus (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Towards rear, pushed along after 4 out, struggling home turn, tailed off, 9th of 10, dist behind Big Boy Bobby (10-2) at Huntingdon 2m hcp (3) gd in Dec.
Ballybegg (IRE) 9-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, never a factor, 7th of 9, dist behind Dargiannini (10-6) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (2) gs in Jan.
Kincardine 3-1 (10-11) In touch behind leaders, ridden and weakened quickly before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Ludlow 3m hcp (3) sft in Jan.
Ilanz (FR) 4-1 (10-10) Held up in rear, ridden and headway before 3 out, stayed on into 3rd before 2 out, not fluent 2 out, mistake last, stayed on same pace run-in, 3rd of 8, 12l behind Benson (11-9) at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp (3) sft in Jan.
Ernesto (GER) 40-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, pushed along after 4 out, dropped to rear and lost touch 3 out, 8th of 9, dist behind Good Bye (11-2) at Doncaster 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Jan.
Better Getalong (IRE) 9-2 (12-0) Chased leaders out wide, no extra in 4th between last two, 4th of 9, 23 1/4l behind Mulberry Hill (11-7) at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Oct.
