close up, challenged 3 out, led 2 out, kept on well run-in
mid-division, weakened before 5 out, tailed off
in rear and mistakes, struggling from 6 out, tailed off, pulled up
tracked leaders, pushed along and weakened before 3 out
towards rear, went a remote 4th before 3 out, never dangerous
held up mid-division, effort after 4 out, never dangerous
always behind, in remote 5th before 3 out, never dangerous
mid-division, weakened before 6 out, tailed off
led, headed 2 out, every chance before last, kept on and well held run-in
always towards rear, tailed off before 5 out, pulled up
An early blunder appeared to affect the confidence of WALKING IN THE AIR on his hurdling debut at Exeter. He's better than that and this looks a good opportunity to recoup losses as he gets 7lb from Lake View Lad. The top weight easily justified market support last time at Ayr having looked the likely winner when falling at the last at that track previously but this is a step up in grade. Bollin Ace is getting no nearer but will probably plod on into a place again and as none of the others have much to recommend them.
Lake View Lad (IRE) 2-5fav (11-0) Tracked leader, led 2 out, kept on well run-in, won at Ayr 2m 4f mdn (5) hvy in Jan beating Nendrum (11-0) by 5l, 9 ran.
Ashes Corner (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Always behind, weakened after 6th, tailed off next, 5th of 9, dist behind Takingrisks (11-0) at Kelso 2m 7f mdn (5) hvy in Dec.
Bold Prince Rupert (IRE) 250-1 (10-12) Always behind, tailed off 6th, pulled up after 3 out, at Market Rasen 2m 3f (4) gs in Nov.
Bollin Ace 3-1 (10-12) Held up in touch, reminder before 6th, behind when ridden after 3 out, plugged on before last, took modest 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 6, 19l behind Point The Way (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 4f (4) hvy in Dec.
Dalaman (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, lost place before 5 out, behind when pulled up after 3 out, at Lingfield 2m 3f (4) sft in Nov.
Jasani 150-1 (11-4) Held up mid-division, reminders before 5 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 8th of 11, dist behind The Dutchman (11-4) at Wetherby 2m (4) hvy in Jan.
San Pietro (FR) 33-1 (10-12) In rear, weakened from 3 out, tailed off, 4th of 6, dist behind Point The Way (11-5) at Catterick 2m 3f (4) sft in Jan.
Violoniste (FR) 100-1 (11-4) Always behind, 9th of 11, dist behind The Dutchman (11-4) at Wetherby 2m (4) hvy in Jan.
Walking In The Air (IRE) 15-8fav (10-12) Not much room when mistake 1st, in touch from 3rd, lost place before 3 out, soon well held, 5th of 14, 37 1/2l behind Yala Enki (10-12) at Exeter 2m 6f (3) gs in Nov.
Wee Holio (IRE) 10-1 (10-11) Held up in rear, headway over 3f out, never on terms, weakened 2f out, 9th of 13, 34l behind Shantou Village (11-4) at Wetherby 2m (6) gd in Mar.
Too Many Chiefs (IRE) 3-1 (11-10) Rr of mid div, 11th 1/2way, rdn in 5th 3out, not qckn with ldr appr str, no ex cl hm, 5th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Farm The Rock (11-10) at Borris House 3m mdn sft in Dec.
