tracked leaders, under pressure 4out, soon weakened
always behind, pulled up before 2 out
tracked leaders, effort 3 out, weakened before next
led, clear 6th, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, faded
chased leaders, mistake 2nd, bad mistake 7th, soon lost place
mid-division, under pressure 6th, soon beaten
always behind
held up in rear, never a factor
pulled hard in mid-division, lost place 4 out, pulled up before 2out
behind, headway 6th, chased leaders 3out, ridden to challenge next, stayed on well after last, no chance with winner
soon mid-division, headway 3 out, led on bit before 2nd last, soon well clear, eased down flat, easily
held up in rear, headway under pressure 3 out, chased leaders next, never able to challenge
Nonrunner
KAHSABELLE had proved to be disappointing before winning last time but she absolutely bolted up at Hereford and looks well-in under a penalty; she gets the vote to follow up from Perlon and Another Miracle. Venetia Williams' mare looked promising last season and wasn't beaten all that far in the Fred Winter at Cheltenham, making it almost unbelievable that she was able to race off 94 last time. The reason for that though was she'd done absolutely nothing this season before hacking up at Hereford on Wednesday and she consequently looks thrown in if running to a similar level of form under a 7lb penalty. Should she disappoint then perhaps Perlon will be best placed to take over. Gary Moore's gelding hasn't been seen since May but is 2lbs lower now and took second that day, albeit a remote one. In a race that lacks strength in depth he's got to have a chance under a promising rider and the market will tell us more. Another Miracle won very nicely last time, appreciating a marked step down in class for his handicap debut, but a 10lb rise might end the winning for now although he should run his race. Snark is an interesting handicap debutant but we'd need to see a flood of support before switching allegiance, whilst Mix N Match has each-way claims having shown some ability and a liking for these conditions, especially as Harry Skelton can get the job done. Keltic Cliche represents a top trainer/jockey combination and needs respecting too but she'll need to find plenty for this step up in trip and can only be watched along with Woodlark Island for David Pipe. Money for either would appear significant, but Kahsabelle brings the best recent form to the table and can send favourite backers home happy.
Kahsabelle (FR) 6-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, led 6th, ridden 2 out, jumped badly right last, kept on, won at Hereford 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs beating Command Marshal (11-4) by 13l, 13 ran.
Perlon (FR) 9-2 (10-2) Prominent, led after 2nd until 5th, regained lead 6th, blundered next, headed 3 out, disputing well held 2nd when carried right flat, 2nd of 8, 17l behind Heir To Be (11-1) at Fontwell 2m 4f clm hdl (5) gd in May.
Another Miracle 25-1 (10-10) Led 2nd, made most after, strongly pressed 2 out, stayed on strongly to draw clear flat, won at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Feb beating Another Storm (11-12) by 9l, 15 ran.
Books Review 80-1 (10-11) Always in rear, tailed off 4 out, 10th of 11, well behind Universal Soldier (11-2) at Ffos Las 2m 4f NH nov hdl (4-7yo) (4) gs in Feb.
Extreme Conviction (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Mid-division, pushed and lost place from 5th, last of 15, well behind Rollwiththepunches (11-4) at Huntingdon 2m NH nov hdl (4-7yo) (4) sft in Jan.
Eddie Dowling 12-1 (11-9) Always in rear, 10th of 11, well behind Michigan Assassin (11-5) at Taunton 2m 3f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf.
Mix N Match 12-1 (11-2) Held up, ridden and headway after 3 out, stayed on flat, 4th of 11, 8l behind Michigan Assassin (11-5) at Taunton 2m 3f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf.
Snark (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Led and set steady pace, ridden 3 out mistake and headed 2 out, 5th of 8, 23l behind Thumbs Up (11-1) at Aintree 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in May.
Keltic Cliche 16-1 (10-9) Held up in touch, weakened and lost touch before 3 out, 5th of 7, 22l behind Ocean Transit (11-3) at Ludlow 2m mares hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Dec.
Lansdowne Princess 11-2 (10-8) Held up in rear, some headway after 7th, weakening when mistake 3 out, 8th of 10, 40l behind French Leave (10-4) at Exeter 2m 3f cond nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) hvy in Dec.
Woodlark Island (IRE) 9-2 (10-3) Always rear division, ridden and struggling 5th, tailed off, 7th of 14, 48l behind Roaming West (9-8) at Exeter 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Feb.
Cherryficial (IRE) 66-1 (9-7) Held up, ridden and weakened 4 out, 13th of 15, well behind Jocheski (11-0) at Taunton 2m 3f 4yo Am hcp hdl (4) gd in Nov.
Aleemdar (IRE) 12-1 (10-8) Towards rear, struggling 6th, awkward 3 out, tailed off, 10th of 11, well behind Allperksonice (10-9) at Fakenham 2m cnd sll hcp hdl 0-85 (5) gf in Oct.
