mid-division, headway 6f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, headway over 6f out, weakened over 2f out
always prominent, went 2nd 9f out, led over 2f out, soon clear, impressive
made most 8f, weakened 7f out
mid-division, pushed along over 6f out, soon struggling
held up, ridden 7f out, headway 4f out, weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner final 2f, no impression
with leader, ridden 8f out, weakened 7f out
held up, struggling 10f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, led halfway, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, weakened over 6f out
mid-division, behind final 10f, tailed off
took keen hold, held up, struggling from halfway, soon tailed off
chased leaders, weakened 3f out
mid-division, headway halfway, weakened over 4f out
held up in touch, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
A big field bumper here and the market should be a good guide, but without that infortmation we will give a tentative vote to Den Of Iniquity, Johnny Bissett and Ocean du Moulin may do best of the others. Carl Llewellyn has been in great form with his horses in this sphere and this son of Supreme Leader is bred for the part. He is a full brother to winning hurdler Overserved and if the betting speaks in his favour take note. Johnny Bissett was well supported when winning well at Uttoxeter last month and should go close again despite a penalty. The top yards of Nicholls and King are represented by Ocean du Moulin and Takotna, and big market support for either could be significant. We can't stress enough how important the betting is here and so Den Of Igniquity is a token choice.
Johnny Bissett (IRE) 11-4jt-fav (11-0) Mid-division, headway over 7f out, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on, won at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (6) gs in Nov beating Ashwell Lad (11-0) by 4l, 16 ran.
Mam Ratagan 11-4fav (11-7) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 15, 18l behind Arctic Ghost (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (6) gf in May.
Den of Iniquity Supreme Leader gelding, brother to winning hurdler Overserved.
Kyrano (FR) Grand Tresor gelding, half-brother to 1m4f-1m5f and hurdles winner Deflation and Group 3 winner Commercante.
Lonesome Boatman (IRE) (11-7) won at Lingstown 3m ptp gs in Nov '04 beating Full Kwai Ma (11-7) by a hd, 13 ran.
Lynnie's Vic (IRE) Old Vic gelding, half-brother to two winning pointers.
Mister Potter (12-0) 3rd of 16, 14l behind Rolling Rocky (12-0) at Kilworth 3m ire ptp hvy in Mar.
Ocean du Moulin (FR) Robin Des Champs gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Oshkosh (IRE) Shernazar gelding out of an unraced mare.
Overton Lad 7-1 (10-9) In touch, lost place after 5f, weakened over 6f out, 6th of 9, 27l behind Bally Conn (11-0) at Towcester 2m nhf (6) hvy in Nov.
Presenting Star (IRE) Presenting gelding, half-brother to winning bumper, hurdler and chaser Mount Clerigo.
Psychomodo 4-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, led 6f out, headed just inside final 2f, stayed on, 2nd of 15, 3/4l behind Wise Men Say (11-2) at Folkestone 2m 1f nhf (6) gs in Nov.
Waltham Abbey 33-1 (10-7) In touch, ridden in every chance over 3f out, outpaced 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 16, 5l behind Johnny Bissett (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (6) gs in Nov.
Freeze The Dream North Col filly out of Frozen Pipe.
Honeycombe Relief Pitcher mare, half-sister to several winners on the flat and over hurdles.
Ilewin Rose Alflora mare out of winning hurdler Bridepark Rose.
My Carole (IRE) (12-0) pulled up 2 out in race won by Artattack (12-0) at Limavady 3m ire ptp gs in Mar, 17 ran.
Queen Musa Parthian Springs filly, sister to 2m1f winner Heart Springs, half-sister to hurdles and bumper winner Belle Derriere.
Takotna (IRE) Bering filly, half-sister to several winners up to 1m and over jumps.
Wildlife Environment Friend filly out of Rabdanna.
