tracked winner, every chance 2 out, soon driven, weakened last
mid-division, pushed along 3 out, soon beaten
blundered 1st, mid-division, headway 4th, chased winner approaching last, driven and held last
always behind
jumped right in mid-division, outpaced 3 out, never dangerous
held up, smooth headway 3 out, effort next, driven and one pace approaching last
held up behind, short lived effort 3 out, soon weakened
always behind
chased leaders, outpaced 3 out, soon weakened
made all, driven and hard pressed from 2 out, stayed on well under pressure flat
mid-division, headway 3 out, chased leaders next, soon one pace
behind and soon pushed along, lost touch 3 out, stayed on strongly approaching last, never nearer
chased leaders after 3 out, soon weakened
mistake 1st, always behind
Nonrunner
Low grade fayre starts the Wetherby card and it would come as no surprise to see Orang Outan set the standard in this company, while the veteran Executive Decision still has enthusiasm for the game and, as he is sure to handle the ground, he rates a bigger threat than Pyleigh Lady, who represents a top yard but has yet to prove her effectiveness on going this testing. The last named is lightly raced, though and has a touch more scope for improvement than most. Executive Decision has been a grand servant to his connections and should appreciate this ease in grade. He reverts to hurdles on a feasible mark and he can go well at fair odds. Kildee Lass and Kingsbury are other to monitor in the betting. Both have been in good heart and have little to find to get competitive at this level. However, preference goes to Orang Outan, whose confidence will be on a high after his win over fences at Southwell last month and, as he has gone well over course and distance in the past, he looks to have been found a good opening to continue his winning ways.
Executive Decision (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Held up towards rear, ridden approaching 6th, soon struggling, 6th of 8, 37l behind Misty Dancer (11-5) at Warwick 2m hcp chs 0-125 (3) gs in Dec.
Elegant Clutter (IRE) 2-1fav (11-3) Held up, not fluent 4th, weakened 3 out, soon hung left, 5th of 7, 12l behind The Kop End (11-9) at Haydock 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) hvy in Dec.
Pyleigh Lady 66-1 (10-0) In touch, ridden to chase leaders after 4 out, one pace, 5th of 14, 14l behind Ringaroses (11-6) at Ascot 2m 3f nov hdl (3) gs in Dec.
Orang Outan (FR) 10-3 (10-4) In touch, headway approaching 3 out, kept on to lead near finish, won at Southwell 2m mdn chs (4) gs in Dec beating Bright Eagle (11-4) by a nk, 8 ran.
Fair Spin 22-1 (10-5) Held up, hit 2nd, soon prominent, ridden 4 out, soon weakened, 7th of 8, well behind Smoothly Does It (10-0) at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Dec.
Keen Warrior 16-1 (10-0) Behind, ridden and headway 3 out, stayed on from next, 4th of 15, 13l behind Franco (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Dec.
Kingsbury (IRE) 22-1 (9-11) Held up, headway to chase winner 2 out, kept on, no impression, 2nd of 15, 3 1/2l behind Franco (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Dec.
Network Oscar (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Always behind, 7th of 16, well behind Witch Wind (11-0) at Kelso 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Dec.
Only Words (USA) 10-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, lost place approaching 4th, weakened after 4 out, 4th of 8, 46l behind Smoothly Does It (10-0) at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Dec.
Clock House (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Mid-division, closer in 6th 3 out, ridden and no impression in 9th from before straight, 9th of 17, 10l behind Rathkenny (10-13) at Limerick 2m hcp hdl 74-116 gd in May.
Oops (IRE) 16-1 (11-6) In touch, ridden approaching 3 out, stayed on to chase winner from last, no impression, 2nd of 12, 29l behind Never So Blue (11-12) at Uttoxeter 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-90 (5) hvy in Dec.
Needwood Spirit 18-1 (10-7) Prominent, outpaced 6th, led 2 out, rider soon dropped whip, stayed on, won at Catterick 2m 3f sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) sft beating Macreater (10-1) by 4l, 9 ran.
Diamond Vein 100-1 (10-10) Chased leader to 6th, weakening when pulled up 3 out in race won by Naiad du Misselot (10-12) at Wetherby 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Dec, 17 ran.
Baby Sister 33-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, outpaced 2 out, no impression approaching last, 6th of 13, 9l behind So Cloudy (10-12) at Hexham 2m amt hcp hdl (5) gd in May.
Kildee Lass 4-1 (10-3) Mid-division, mistake 1st, headway 5th, ridden and one pace from 2 out, 3rd of 15, 6l behind Zimbabwe (10-12) at Leicester 2m sll hdl (4) sft in Dec.
