tracked leader, led when not fluent 3 out, mistake 2 out, joined last, soon headed, no extra towards finish
in touch in mid-division, closed after 6th, went 2nd approaching 2 out, challenged last, soon led, stayed on well
in rear, mistake 1st, well behind 6th, tailed off
chased leaders, bumped 1st, not fluent 3 out, well held by front pair approaching last
held up, always in rear
held up towards rear, ridden after 6th, soon weakened
pulled hard in rear, some headway approaching 3 out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, headway 3 out, mistake 2 out, soon beaten
soon in mid-division on outside, not fluent 5th, weakening when mistake 3 out
mid-division, mistake 5th, jumped left 6th, soon ridden, headway approaching 3 out, not fluent 2 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, not fluent 4th, went 2nd and hung left approaching 3 out, not fluent 2 out, weakened before last
chased leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, 4th and beaten when mistake last
led until ridden and weakened approaching 3 out
mid-division, hit 5th, soon behind
held up towards rear, 9th 3 out, never on terms
tracked leaders until weakened approaching 3 out
held up in mid-division, headway when stumbled soon after 3 out, beaten next
took keen hold, in touch when jumped left and bumped 1st, soon lost place, jumped slowly 4th, not fluent next, no impression
Dropped in grade it'll be disappointing if KARASENIR can't take care of these despite his welter burden. Philip Hobbs' charge has a bit to learn in the jumping department but he clearly has ability, as he showed when winning impressively at Kempton last time. The concern would be that his best efforts have come right-handed but it was more the stiff finish and late mistakes that cost him at Chepstow and he's taken to go in again. Howard Johnson has a good record in this and Rupert Lamb looks a likely threat if he takes to hurdling, having travelled sweetly on his way to victory in a bumper before coming unstuck when upped in grade. Andhaar needs to leave behind his rating of 110 to score, Solis relishes a sound surface and represents an in-form yard while Luso's Lad has a bit to prove now but clearly has ability.
Karasenir (IRE) 10-11fav (11-6) Tracked leaders, led after 4out, not fluent next, ridden clear approaching last, ran on strongly, won at Kempton 2m Listed nov hdl (1) gd beating Dereks (11-8) by 10l, 10 ran.
Andhaar 15-8fav (10-9) Took keen hold, led before 2nd where went left and jumped slowly, headed next, soon led again, jumped slowly 4th, mistake 3 out, headed when not fluent last, no extra towards finish, 4th of 7, 2 1/4l behind Rubipresent (11-0) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Jun.
Balwyllo (IRE) 40-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, jumped slowly 5th, soon weakened, mistake normal 3 out, soon pulled up, in a race won by Bold Exit (10-11) at Cartmel 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gd in Jul, 10 ran.
Highland Love 100-1 (10-12) Held up mid-division, weakened after 2 out, 5th of 12, 27l behind Alasi (10-12) at Doncaster 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Dec.
Jersey Boys 14-1 (11-0) Mid-division, took keen hold, headway 4th, weakened after 2 out, tailed off, 8th of 11, well behind Al Qeddaaf (11-0) at Hexham 2m mdn hdl (4) gs.
Lap of Honour (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, switched right after 2 out, stayed on same pace flat, 3rd of 10, 6l behind Sereth (10-12) at Huntingdon 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Nov.
Lindoro 8-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 13th of 14, 25l behind Charles Parnell (8-13) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gs (flat).
Luso's Lad (IRE) 10-1 (10-9) Sometimes jumped right, led and soon well clear, headed after 13th, 5th and weakening when fell next, in a race won by Cape Tribulation (10-12) at Hexham 3m 1f nov chs (3) gs, 8 ran.
Media Stars 33-1 (10-12) In rear, mistake 6th, never in contention, 6th of 11, 31l behind Holiday Cocktail (10-12) at Hexham 2m sell hdl (5) gs.
Motafarred (IRE) 15-2 (11-0) Tracked leaders, challenged 2 out but not fluent, driven and kept on same pace last, 3rd of 11, 15l behind Sea Storm (11-0) at Wetherby 2m nh nov hdl (3) gf in Nov '08.
Rupert Lamb 14-1 (10-12) Mid-division, took keen hold, ridden and weakening when hung left over 2f out, 15th of 20, 42l behind Megastar (11-4) at Aintree 2m 1f nat hunt flat Grade 2 (1) gd in Apr.
Solis 6-1 (10-7) In touch, went 2nd at 3rd, effort when hit 3 out, stayed on and every chance flat, ridden and no extra towards finish, 2nd of 14, 1l behind Turbo Island (11-3) at Newcastle 2m nh nov hdl (4) sft in Mar.
Tuckers Treasure 100-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, lost place quickly approaching 5th, well behind next, tailed off, 10th of 11, well behind Al Qeddaaf (11-0) at Hexham 2m mdn hdl (4) gs.
Why So Serious 150-1 (11-0) With leader, lost place 4 out, weakened before next, tailed off, last of 16, well behind Ballybriggan (11-0) at Aintree 2m mdn hdl (3) gs.
Wicked Streak (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) In touch in 4th, pushed along and lost place approaching 2 out, 8th of 12, 38l behind Mr Jay Dee (11-0) at Kelso 2m mdn hdl (4) gf.
Wicked Times 6-1 (11-0) In touch, outpaced over 4f out, soon weakened, tailed off, 8th of 12, 41l behind Dipity Doo Dah (10-0) at Market Rasen 2m 1f NH flat (6) gd in Sep.
Along Came Rosie 66-1 (9-11) Held up towards rear, pushed along approaching 3 out, no impression, 6th of 9, 30l behind La Sarrazine (11-10) at Doncaster 2m mares hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Mar.
Zefooha (FR) 9-2fav (9-12) Led 2f, remained prominent, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 14, 26l behind Aaman (8-13) at Catterick 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gd (flat).
