Bishophill Jack beat Listenlook between the flags in Ireland last February and hinted at ability over hurdles when third at Warwick last month. Emperor Charlie stepped up on previous efforts when fourth in a novice event at Kelso on his latest start but there is surely more come from RAILWAY DILLON now he steps up in trip. Donald McCain's gelding, a winner over 3m in point-to-points, clearly found 2m too sharp in a bumper here three weeks ago but wasn't disgraced in finishing second and will strip fitter now.
Bishophill Jack (IRE) 18-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, hit 3rd, went 2nd before next until after 3 out, soon driven in 3rd and not pace of leading duo, 3rd of 16, 9l behind High Benefit (10-5) at Warwick 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
China House (IRE) 11-4 (11-2) Tracked leaders, every chance over 4f out, ridden over 2f, kept on one pace, 2nd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Copper Sound (10-4) at Hexham 2m NH flat (6) hvy in Apr '08.
Emperor Charlie 33-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway 2 out, kept on towards finish, 4th of 16, 1 1/4l behind Torta Nel Cielo (10-9) at Kelso 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Hawkaller 100-1 (10-7) Always in rear, 8th of 12, well behind Frascati Park (10-12) at Ascot 2m 3f nov hdl (3) gs in Nov.
Jan Jandura (IRE) 4-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, headway 6f out, 3rd and hung left from 3f out, well held by front pair, 3rd of 7, 25l behind Poole Master (10-11) at Uttoxeter 2m NH flat (6) sft in Nov.
Jomade (IRE) 4-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, pushed along over 5f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 14, 18l behind Kasbadali (11-2) at Market Rasen 2m 1f NH flat (6) gd in May.
Listenlook (FR) Bering gelding out of Pacifiste.
Railway Dillon (IRE) 3-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, went 2nd 7f out, ridden 4f out, hung left inside final furlong, unable to make an impression on winner, 2nd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Poole Master (10-11) at Uttoxeter 2m NH flat (6) sft in Nov.
Saint Denis (FR) 14-1 (11-0) Always behind, 10th of 15, well behind Sonofvic (11-0) at Chepstow 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gs in Nov.
Valsfirth (IRE) 5-1 (12-0) Mid div, cl 5th 6out, lft fair 3rd & prog downhill bef 2out, ld aftr 2out, sow, won at Ballydurn 3m ire ptp in Apr '08 beating Son Of Erin (12-0) by 3l, 8 ran.
Blazing Empress 20-1 (10-12) In touch, lost place over 5f out, soon behind, 8th of 16, 31l behind Wassailing Queen (10-9) at Warwick 2m N H flat (5) gd in Nov.
Ellerslie Ali (IRE) 11-8 (10-2) Keen early, tracked winner, effort approaching 2 out, soon ridden and kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 7l behind Gee Dee (10-6) at Market Rasen 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Mar '08.
