held up, outpaced after 3 out, some late headway
prominent, smooth headway after 3 out, effort and chance approaching 2 out, no extra run-in
towards rear, headway after 3 out, no impression from next
towards rear, never dangerous
led, headed approaching 3rd, remained prominent, led after 3 out, ridden 2 out, headed run-in, kept on
tracked leaders, weakened after 4 out, tailed up and pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, outpaced 2 out, rallied to lead run-in, kept on
mid-division, weakened halfway, tailed off and pulled up before 4 out
mid-division, effort 3 out, soon out-paced, kept on one pace from 2 out
in touch, mistake 4th, effort 3 out, no impression
close up, led after 3rd, mistake 4th, headed 3 out, soon beaten
prominent to 4 out, soon beaten
towards rear, never dangerous
always behind
in touch until weakened 3 out
Role On can get the better of Camden George, with Allegedly So, Double Eagle and Irish raider Ramsden Boy seen as the other main contenders. Role On showed a glimpse of his ability when third to the useful Skipper's Brig on his bumper debut here in November, and then despite running green, proved far too strong for his rivals on his timber bow at Kelso last month. Blessed with plenty of stamina in his pedigree, the Nicky Richards inmate should relish the step up in trip, and as he is sure to know more now, he can follow up. Camden George has found one too good on both of his starts over hurdles at Market Rasen, with sloppy jumping not helping. Any mistakes here will be punished by the selection, but he should at least play some part. Allegedly So caused a real shock at Newcastle, popping in at 100-1, with a first-time tongue strap to help. Today will go a long way towards telling us whether that was just a fluke, while of the rest, Double Eagle has failed to progress since landing a bumper here on his debut, and Irish pointer Ramsden Boy is best watched. Mr Preacher Man has a mountain to climb with Role On based on their last meeting, and the latter is very the one to be on.
Allegedly So (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Held up in touch, headway to go prominent 3 out, soon ridden, chased leader approaching last, stayed on to lead towards finish, won at Newcastle 3m nov hdl (3) sft in Jan beating Fastaffaran (10-9) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Role On (IRE) 5-2 (11-5) Mid-division, headway to lead 3 out, ridden and ran on well from last, won at Kelso 2m 2f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan beating Cavers Glen (11-5) by 7l, 16 ran.
Boston Mate 100-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, not jump well and pulled up 2 out in race won by Poker De Sivola (11-0) at Catterick 2m 3f nov hdl (4) sft in Jan, 15 ran.
Bow School (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Raced keen, tracked leaders, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out, 9th of 18, well behind Reel Charmer (10-2) at Hexham 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Camden George (IRE) 6-4fav (10-5) Mid-division, headway 6th, every chance when mistake 2 out, one pace, 2nd of 11, 5l behind Major Oak (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Classic Harry 100-1 (10-12) Chased leaders to 4 out, weakened next, 8th of 18, 42l behind Imperial Commander (10-12) at Newcastle 2m 4f nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Double Eagle 9-2 (11-3) Tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced approaching 2 out, beaten when mistake last, 3rd of 6, well behind Shrewd Investor (11-11) at Wetherby 2m 4f nh nov hdl (3) hvy in Jan.
Inglewood Lad (IRE) 100-1 (11-1) Behind, struggling when pulled up 4 out in race won by Dancer's Serenade (11-4) at Newcastle 2m 4f nov hdl (3) sft in Jan, 12 ran.
Mr Preacher Man 2-1fav (11-5) In touch until ridden and weakened 2 out, 9th of 16, well behind Role On (11-5) at Kelso 2m 2f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
Qdos (IRE) Presenting gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler Aisjem.
Ramsden Boy (IRE) (12-0) 2nd of 13, 5l behind No Discount (12-0) at Kirkistown 3m ire ptp gs in Nov.
Roc Tredudon (FR) 12-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, ridden and chased winner after 2 out, weakened from last, 5th of 16, 32l behind Role On (11-5) at Kelso 2m 2f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
Tartan Snow 200-1 (10-12) Towards rear, lost place 5th, tailed off when pulled up 4 out in race won by Imperial Commander (10-12) at Newcastle 2m 4f nov hdl (4) sft in Jan, 18 ran.
West Highland Way (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Mid-division, outpaced 3 out, never on terms, 9th of 14, well behind Sharp Reply (11-0) at Musselburgh 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gd in Dec.
Obligee De Sivola (FR) 100-1 (10-0) Always towards rear, 13th of 17, well behind Naiad du Misselot (10-12) at Wetherby 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Supreme Prospect 80-1 (11-2) Raced wide, always behind, 9th of 17, well behind Dance The Mambo (11-2) at Newcastle 2m mrs mdn hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Topaz Lady (IRE) 4-1 (11-2) Held up behind, headway and in touch from 4 out, ridden and kept on same pace from next, 4th of 17, 15l behind Dance The Mambo (11-2) at Newcastle 2m mrs mdn hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Scrappie (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Chased leaders to 5th, soon outpaced, no impression from 3 out, 5th of 18, 38l behind Imperial Commander (10-12) at Newcastle 2m 4f nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
