led to 2nd, tracked leaders, led after 2 out, soon ridden, headed before last, no extra
tracked leaders and keen, led before 6th, pressed when not fluent 2 out, soon headed, no extra from last
always towards rear
tracked leaders, went wide on bend after 5th and reminders soon after, weakened from before 3 out
in touch in 5th, chased leaders after 3 out, ridden and lost place before 2 out
held up towards rear, tailed off when pulled up before 6th
held up mid-division, weakened before 3 out
held up towards rear, kept on from before 2 out
held up mid-division, weakened from 4 out
in rear and keen, never dangerous
held up mid-division on inner, headway before 3 out, challenged on bit after 2 out, soon led, drew clear from last
tracked leaders and keen, weakened after 3 out
held up mid-division, weakened before 5 out
always towards rear, pulled up before 6th
mid-division, headway to chase leaders after 5th, weakened after 3 out
with leader and keen, led 2nd, headed approaching 6th, weakened froom 3 out
Shadows Lengthen made a very promising debut over timber here last month when coming from a long way behind and just failing to catch Danceintothelight. He wasn't suited to more forcing tactics at Newcastle subsequently and can do better. Connections of A BRIDGE TOO FAR went to £65,000 to acquire him at the sales after an impressive success on his hurdling debut at Wetherby. He has plenty of scope for further development under Donald McCain and can start beginning to repay the purchase price. Total Submission won a bumper and a maiden hurdle last spring and has been competing at a much higher level subsequently with his last four races coming at Cheltenham. He's probably the main threat though Quel Elite looked as though this trip would suit after staying on over 2m1f at Kelso on his debut.
A Bridge Too Far (IRE) 2-1fav (11-4) Close up, led 5th, ridden before last, kept on well, driven out, won at Wetherby 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Jan beating Ubi Ace (11-4) by 2 3/4l, 18 ran.
Total Submission 50-1 (11-8) Led, ridden and headed after 2 out, weakened approaching last, 8th of 15, 26l behind Bobs Worth (11-8) at Cheltenham 2m 4f nh nov hdl (3) gs in Jan.
Andy Vic (IRE) 80-1 (10-5) Mid-division, brought down 2nd, in a race won by Mac Aeda (10-12) at Catterick 3m 1f nov hdl (4) gs, 16 ran.
Brave Spartacus (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Held up in touch, weakened from 3 out, 8th of 16, well behind Railway Dillon (10-12) at Newcastle 2m 4f nov hdl (4) sft.
Dr Flynn (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Towards rear, headway after 4 out, chased leaders in 5th before next, went modest 3rd last until last strides, 4th of 14, 22l behind King Fingal (11-5) at Musselburgh 2m mdn hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Lucky Lukey 100-1 (11-5) Always behind, tailed off 3 out, 9th of 10, well behind Problema Tic (11-5) at Southwell 2m NH mdn hdl (5) gs in Jan.
Nelson's Chief 20-1 (10-9) Raced keenly, outpaced 3 out, kept on under pressure from next, no impression, 4th of 12, 8l behind Little Hercules (11-2) at Musselburgh 2m nh nov hdl (4) sft.
Quel Elite (FR) 100-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, pushed along and outpaced 4 out, headway before last, ridden and one pace flat, 6th of 16, 9l behind Bogside (11-2) at Kelso 2m nh nov hdl (4) sft.
Quelle Chance (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Held up mid-division, reminder after 2nd, weakened from 5th, 9th of 11, well behind Charminster (11-4) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Royal Willy (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Always in rear, struggling when hit 5th, tailed off, 9th of 14, 45l behind King Fingal (11-5) at Musselburgh 2m mdn hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Shadows Lengthen 7-2 (10-10) Tracked winner, took closer order 3rd, ridden 3 out, soon weakened, 6th of 16, 42l behind Storm Brig (11-10) at Newcastle 2m nh nov hdl (4) sft.
The Tiddly Tadpole 200-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, headway 4 out, ridden and hung left before 2 out, soon weakened, blundered last, 6th of 12, 27l behind Waldvogel (11-4) at Musselburgh 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Jan.
Wychwoods Kaddy 18-1 (10-8) Towards rear on inside, effort to chase leaders over 4f out, ridden and kept on same pace under pressure final 2f, no impression, 5th of 12, 12l behind Tarn Hows (11-4) at Bangor 2m 1f mdn n h flat (6) gs.
Miss Galross (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, tailed off before 3 out, 10th of 12, well behind Alexander Road (11-0) at Carlisle 2m 4f mares NH nov hdl (4) hvy.
Umverti 16-1 (9-9) Always in rear, 12th of 16, 13l behind Sharp Sovereign (9-1) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Oct (flat).
Moonlight Blaze 40-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, mistake 3rd, weakened quickly after 4th, tailed off and soon pulled up, in a race won by Two Kisses (10-5) at Bangor 2m 1f 3yo hdl (4) gd in Jul, 10 ran.
