chased leaders, weakened approaching 3 out
held up, weakened 3 out
mid-division, ridden after 2 out, stayed on from last
held up, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, led after last, driven out and hung left flat
chased leader, ridden after 3 out, one pace approaching last
chased leaders, outpaced from last
led, ridden and headed approaching last, no extra
chased leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, no extra flat
chased leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened approaching last
always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
held up in touch, chased leaders approaching 3 out, led approaching last, headed soon after, every chance flat, not quicken towards finish
towards rear, headway a mile out, ridden after 3 out, kept on from last
held up, ridden and weakened 6f out
always behind, tailed off 3 out
always towards rear, jumped badly right 1st, tailed off an pulled up before 3 out
Nonrunner
Despite the large turnout, not many can be realistically fancied, and newcomer Karlani is taken to gain the day over Maneki Neko, Sea Storm and Vodkova King. Karlani was proving to be a frustrating sort on the Flat before coming good at Newcastle on what was his 15th career start. Beaten in two subsequent outings, he now has his attention turned to hurdles, and this well-bred sort, who will probably need further over timber in truth, should make his presence felt here with little to beat. Maneki Neko does boast more experience over hurdles and lines up fit from a spell on the Flat, but he always finds at least one too good, while Sea Storm, who to be fair, did not run too badly when fourth at Ayr, is now a nine-year-old. Vodkova King will eventually be placed to good effect by his astute trainer, but Karlani can prove up to the task.
Ali D 22-1 (9-2) Dwelt, early reminders and always behind, 12th of 14, 10l behind Kirkby's Treasure (9-8) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Aug (Flat).
Beamsley Beacon 25-1 (8-12) In touch, effort when weakening over 2f out, 10th of 17, 12l behind Myfrenchconnection (8-13) at Beverley 1m hcap (6) gf in Sept (Flat).
Breaking Shadow (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) In touch, headway 3 out, outpaced next, 6th of 11, 48l behind Issaquah (10-5) at Hexham 2m nov hdl (4) gf.
Farne Island 8-1 (9-11) Held up, headway 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on final furlong, not trouble leaders, 6th of 16, 6l behind Garibaldi (8-9) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcap (6) gf in Sept (Flat).
High Window (IRE) 40-1 (10-5) Took keen hold, with leaders, weakened approaching 7th, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Nuzzle (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m cnd sll hcp hdl (5) gf in Jul '06, 16 ran.
Hit's Only Money (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Outpaced over 2f out, edged left and no impression final furlong, 11th of 16, 10l behind Dendor (8-7) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gs (Flat).
Hue 8-1 (10-13) Mid-division, headway to chase leader 5th until ridden and weakened 3 out, 3rd of 9, 22l behind Dhehdaah (11-7) at Fakenham 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Mar '06.
Karlani (IRE) 4-1fav (9-7) Held up, headway over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, one pace final 2f, 7th of 11, 9l behind Casual Affair (9-1) at York 1m 6f app hcp (5) gf in Sept (Flat).
Lindseyfield Lodge (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Whipped round start, tailed off when ran out 5 out in race won by Traprain (11-4) at Perth 2m clm hdl (4) gf in Sept, 11 ran.
Malech (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Held up mid-division, some headway 3 out, weakened approaching last, 8th of 11, 39l behind Atticus Boy (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gf.
Maneki Neko (IRE) 13-2 (10-13) Chased leaders to 2 out, soon ridden and one pace, 5th of 10, 14l behind Hush Tiger (9-10) at Kelso 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs in Nov.
Medic (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) In touch, hit 3rd and soon reminded, weakened from next, 7th of 12, well behind Elusive Dream (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gd in Sept.
Petrichan (IRE) 150-1 (10-11) Towards rear, never dangerous, last of 7, 42l behind Cape Greko (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hdl (4) frm in Aug.
Sea Storm (IRE) 33-1 (10-9) Mid-division, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 15, 5l behind Platin Grounds (10-12) at Perth 2m nov hdl (4) gf in Sept.
Terenzium (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Mid-division, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 15, 9l behind Platin Grounds (10-12) at Perth 2m nov hdl (4) gf in Sept.
Vodkova King (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Towards rear, outpaced 5f out, 6th of 13, 29l behind Corkage (11-1) at Hexham 2m nhf (6) gf.
Anne Sian (IRE) 200-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, lost place 6f out, soon behind, 18th of 20, well behind Lease Lend (10-12) at Wetherby 1m 6f nhf (6) sft in Dec.
Miss Portside 100-1 (10-4) Towards rear, never dangerous, 11th of 13, well behind Corkage (11-1) at Hexham 2m nhf (6) gf.
Bay Solitaire 25-1 (11-12) In touch, headway 6th, weakened 3 out, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Dolans Bay (10-3) at Carlisle 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Nov, 11 ran.
Silver Mont (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Mid-division, headway to join leaders 7f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 13, 34l behind Pagan Starprincess (8-1) at Catterick 2m hcp 0-60 (6) gd (Flat).
