in rear, ridden and struggling after 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
held up towards rear, mistake 6th, some headway when mistake 7th, weakened after 8th, tailed off
mid-division, headway 7th, 2nd when hit 8th, weakened approaching 2 out, soon eased and pulled up, dismounted
in touch, pushed along before 3rd, weakened approaching 6th, tailed off
always in touch, led after 8, driven out
mid-division, headway approaching 5th, hit next, weakened approaching 2 out, tailed off
mid-division, headway 3rd, weakened 7th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
in touch, raced keenly, ridden after 7th, weakened approaching 2 out, tailed off
in rear, losing touch after 5th, pulled up after next
mid-division, steady headway 7th, weakened 2 out
in rear, pushed along 3rd, struggling 5th, tailed off
in rear until pulled up before 4th
handy until pulled up before 5th, dismounted
with leaders, led 5th, headed after 8th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
held up in rear, headway after 5th, every chance approaching 2 out, stayed on flat
led until after 1st, prominent until weakened after 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, struggling a dropped rear 4th, plugged on approaching 2 out, went remote 4th before last
raced keenly, led after 1st, headed 5th, already weakened when mistake 6th, soon pulled up
slowly away, always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 7th
This is a real pin-stickers, but with 20 scheduled to go to post there'll certainly be some each-way value around, and we'll tentatively side with GREEN 'N' GOLD, in preference to likely market Leader Youngstown and Midnight Diamond. Previously with Donald McCain, but now with local trainer Barry Leavy, the filly had 18 months off the track, but if fit she should certainly be involved and could land it at a price. She's the only course and distance winner in the field, and it was a stamina sapper then too. She's also handled plenty of cut when winning elsewhere, and has plenty of weight in hand with some of her rivals. Youngstown's price may not be that appealing in such a large field, given that he's lightly raced, but he is showing some gradual improvement over hurdles, and should cope with the ground. Midnight Diamond's not won for nearly two years, but has ability when the going gets tough. Having a three pound claimer on board keeps him competitive. It's a wide open race, but if everything goes right and she's ready, it could be a winning return for Green 'n' Gold.
Good Line (IRE) 22-1 (11-12) In rear, ridden 6th, never dangerous after, 9th of 14, well behind Falpiase (11-11) at Wetherby 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Dec.
Querido (USA) 33-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders and raced wide, weakened 7th and pulled up 2 out in race won by Six Day War (11-6) at Hereford 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Dec, 15 ran.
Bobby Donald (IRE) 14-1 (10-3) Held up, pushed along approaching 7th, weakened next, 9th of 12, 31l behind Issaquah (10-10) at Haydock 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft in Dec.
Midnight Diamond (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) With leader, driven and outpaced 3 out, soon lost place, weakened from next, 4th of 6, 17l behind Mr Jack Daniells (11-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Jun.
Youngstown (IRE) 3-1fav (10-12) Held up, headway 4f out, driven next, one pace from last, 3rd of 14, 6l behind Falpiase (11-11) at Wetherby 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Dec.
Green 'n' Gold 8-1 (11-2) Tracked leader, ridden 8th, soon weakened, 6th of 15, well behind Mighty Fine (11-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Jul '07.
River Phantom (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) Held up, effort approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 11th of 14, well behind Victorias Groom (11-10) at Doncaster 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Dec.
Go Harvey Go (IRE) 7-1 (11-1) Mid-division, headway after 6th, went 4th after 7th, no impression approaching 2 out, mistake last, 4th of 18, 14l behind Big Rob (11-1) at Huntingdon 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Dec '07.
Wide Receiver (IRE) 125-1 (10-9) Towards rear, headway after 8th, weakened approaching 2 out, 7th of 14, 40l behind Great Endeavour (11-8) at Towcester 2m 5f nh nov hdl (3) sft in Nov.
Ayemdee (IRE) 33-1 (10-5) Mid-division, hampered 3 out, soon beaten, 7th of 15, 28l behind Quazy de Joie (10-7) at Towcester 2m nh nov hdl (3) gs in Dec.
Karathaena (IRE) 14-1 (10-4) Always towards rear, 9th of 11, 44l behind Picaroon (11-3) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Dec.
Speedy Directa (GER) 12-1 (11-12) Held up, mistake 4th, went 2nd before 3 out, weakened between last 2, 4th of 10, 21l behind Heir To Be (11-7) at Folkestone 2m 6f sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gs.
Iris's Flyer 28-1 (10-11) Chased leaders to 7th, soon behind, 8th of 16, 44l behind Justwhateverulike (10-10) at Sedgefield 2m hcp chs (5) gs in Apr.
Imperial Royale (IRE) 11-1 (11-3) Mid-division, ridden and last place 5th, kept on approach last, never dangerous, 6th of 18, 15l behind Patronage (11-5) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Jun '06.
Pelo Du Bief (FR) 16-1 (11-0) Mid-division, headway 5th, weakened after 3 out, 7th of 15, 25l behind Low Delta (11-12) at Towcester 2m 3f amt hcp hdl (5) sft.
Barati (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Held up, behind from 8th, 10th of 12, well behind High Jack (11-3) at Towcester 2m nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd in Oct.
English Jim (IRE) 10-1 (10-6) Always rear, ridden and struggling 8th, tailed off, 6th of 8, well behind Midnight Chase (11-12) at Folkestone 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy in Dec.
Mr Tambourine Man (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, ridden, lost place 4th, soon tailed off, 8th of 9, well behind She's Our Daisy (9-13) at Wincanton 2m nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) frm in Oct '06.
Yes Ses Les 200-1 (10-12) Held up, pulled hard, not fluent 6th, no chance before 9th, tailed off, 8th of 11, well behind The Sliotar (11-8) at Southwell 3m nov hdl (4) gf in Apr.
Mega Steps (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Led, headed 4th, soon ridden and weakened, behind when pulled up 2 out in race won by Agglestone Rock (10-4) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Dec, 14 ran.
