chased leaders, led 5th, headed 3 out, soon one pace
always towards rear
held up, headway 4 out, ridden next, kept on one pace
prominent, ridden lost place halfway, behind when pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, ridden 4out, every chance 2 out, one pace flat
led, headed 5th, soon behind, pulled up 3 out
mid-division, one pace from 3 out
mid-division, ridden 3out, hard driven to lead post
always behind
mid-division, ridden 4 out, never troubled leaders
held up, smooth headway 3out, led approaching last, driven and headed post
chased leaders, ridden and weakened 3 out
High Hoylander is looking quite high in the weights on what he's achieved but the ex-French Sonofagun is interesting on just his second start for Ian Williams. Classical Mist scored over 2m at Uttoxeter in October but showed his liking for this trip with a very good run at Doncaster subsequently, while Dizzy River looks an obvious threat to all with his penalty for Tuesday's success at Musselburgh. Bagsy's Bridge has been heavily supported the last twice but failed to come up with the goods so this can go to HARTFORTH, who looked certain to appreciate further when staying on stoutly over 2m1f at Doncaster last time.
High Hoylander 14-1 (11-3) Prominent, led 4th until after next, led again 6th, clear after 8th, headed 3 out, weakened last, 3rd of 13, 28l behind Native Gallery (11-10) at Aintree 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-120 (4) hvy.
Sonofagun (FR) 20-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, mistake 6th, weakened approaching 3 out, 5th of 16, 21l behind Poole Master (10-9) at Uttoxeter 2m NH mdn hdl (5) gs in Nov.
My Idea 100-1 (10-12) Mid-division, outpaced 3 out, ridden last, stayed on to chase leaders flat, no impression, 4th of 13, 10l behind Eurohunter (10-12) at Kelso 2m nh nov hdl (4) sft.
Classical Mist 7-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, led before 3 out, headed 3 out, one pace, 2nd of 7, 7l behind Arctic Actress (10-6) at Doncaster 2m 3f mares hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs.
Dizzy River (IRE) 6-4fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, led 3 out, pressed last, ridden and kept on well towards finish, won at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gs beating Any Given Moment (11-0) by 3l, 9 ran.
Brokethegate 50-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, never in contention, tailed off, 8th of 12, 41l behind See What Happens (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 4f NH nov hdl 4-6yo (4) sft in Nov.
Trojan Gift (USA) 12-1 (10-10) In touch in mid-division, not fluent when closing 3 out, stayed on one pace from next, 3rd of 12, 24l behind Bound For Glory (10-7) at Sedgefield 2m 4f 4yo nov stks (4) gd in Nov.
Turbolinas (FR) 7-2 (11-6) Tracked leaders, pushed along 6th, ridden to chase winner before last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 7, 7l behind Granwood (10-8) at Sedgefield 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gs.
Trecase 100-1 (10-9) In touch, hit 5th, in rear next, 5th of 7, well behind Wee Giant (10-13) at Leicester 2m 4f sll hdl (5) gd in Nov.
Hartforth 22-1 (10-12) Held up mid-division, pushed along over 4 out and towards rear, headway 3 out, stayed on strongly to chase winner flat, nearest at finish, 2nd of 12, 4 1/2l behind Arrow Barrow (11-2) at Doncaster 2m nov hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gd.
Bagsy's Bridge (IRE) Evensfav (11-3) Raced on inside, took keen hold, held up in rear, mistakes 6th and 7th, headway on inside before 2 out, never reached leaders, stayed on to modest 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 8, 8l behind Southway Star (9-12) at Fontwell 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Nov.
Royal Entourage 4-1 (10-11) Tracked leader, mistake 6th, lost 2nd next, went 2nd again before 3 out, led 2 out, headed when hampered last, one pace, 3rd of 6, 6l behind Peedeeque (11-12) at Doncaster 2m 3f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gf in Nov.
