chased leaders, weakened 3 out, pulled up before next
in rear, some headway 3 out, soon weakened pulled up before 2 out
always towards rear, pulled up before 2 out
prominent, every chance approaching 2 out, soon weakened
held up in touch, ridden to chase winner approaching 2 out, one pace from last
in touch, left 4th when one pace 2 out
soon behind, tailed off from 4th
always towards rear
held up and keen, headway approaching 4th, 9 lengths down in 4th and weakening when fell 2 out
chased leaders, went 2nd 3 out, led approaching 2 out, soon clear
chased leader until 3 out, soon weakened
held up, headway 3 out, chased winner approaching last, kept on, no impression
led, headed approaching 2 out, soon weakened
held up in touch and keen, weakened 3 out
Quality flat-performer Pevensey made a very pleasing start to his hurdling career at Southwell recently and is taken to get off the mark here at the main expense of debutante Fortunate Isle and Royal Flynn. The selection handled all types of ground on the flat and jumped very well on his hurdling debut, only just failing to catch the very useful Corran Ard. He should have benefited from that experience and looks the one to be on today. However this isn't a penalty kick, and there are a few live dangers, in particular Royal Flynn who also shaped well on his hurdling debut and if showing expected improvement should be involved in the finish. Fortunate Isle makes his hurdling debut today, and Richard Fahey's charge will appreciate any further easing in the going. However it could be that he will need this hurdling experience and so is passed over today. Others of interest include Howard Johnson's Amorist who is expected to fare a lot better than when pulled up on his hurdling debut, whilst Donald McCain's Notre Cybourg will have to step up considerably on his average run last time out here over 3 extra furlongs. The drop back in trip doesn't look ideal for that one so he is also passed over in favour of the selection Pevensey.
Aldea (FR) 33-1 (11-0) Held up, headway 4 out, kept on from next, no impression, 5th of 18, 22l behind Reel Charmer (10-10) at Newcastle 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Amorist (IRE) 7-1 (10-12) Led, soon clear, blundered badly, headed 3 out, soon weakened and pulled up 2 out in race won by Eleazar (10-12) at Haydock 2m nov hdl (4) gd in Nov, 19 ran.
Filey Buoy 33-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 14, 14l behind Jadeeron (8-12) at Southwell 1m 3f banded stk (7) fbs in Oct (Flat).
Fit To Fly (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Always behind, 13th of 15, well behind Gringo (10-12) at Musselburgh 2m nov hdl (4) gd.
Forfeiter (USA) 66-1 (10-9) Mid-division, ridden approaching 3 out and soon one pace, 7th of 14, 26l behind Pukka (11-0) at Musselburgh 2m mdn hdl (5) gd.
Fortunate Isle (USA) 11-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, unable to quicken final furlong, 4th of 15, 3l behind Best Prospect (8-11) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) hvy in Oct (Flat).
Kingdom of Dreams (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 9th of 14, well behind Corran Ard (11-0) at Southwell 2m mdn hdl (5) gs.
Lochanee (IRE) 40-1 (11-0) Chased winner to 5th, weakened before 8th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Le Volfoni (11-3) at Fontwell 2m 4f nov chs (3) hvy in Feb, 4 ran.
Magnum Opus (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Held up, headway after 5th, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 6th of 12, 33l behind Little Rocker (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m nov hdl (4) hvy in Nov.
Notre Cyborg (FR) 25-1 (10-11) Raced keenly, held up in rear, headway from 3 out, kept on, 8th of 16, 45l behind King Daniel (10-11) at Catterick 2m 3f mdn hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Pevensey (IRE) 7-2 (10-11) Held up, approaching 3 out, every chance last, ran on well, just held, 2nd of 14, nk behind Corran Ard (11-0) at Southwell 2m mdn hdl (5) gs.
Rockpiler 50-1 (10-12) Led to 3rd, weakened after 3 out and pulled up 5 out in race won by Open de L'Isle (10-9) at Carlisle 2m 1f nov hdl (4) hvy in Nov, 13 ran.
Royal Flynn 12-1 (10-12) Held up, headway 3 out, ridden and kept on from next, no impression, 3rd of 15, 6l behind Pee Jay's Dream (10-12) at Newcastle 2m nov hdl (4) sft.
Sonic Anthem (USA) 28-1 (11-0) Led, headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 8th of 11, well behind Escayola (11-0) at Musselburgh 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gd in Nov.
Cupid's Mission (IRE) 100-1 (10-7) Close up on outside, weakened after 3 out, 7th of 16, 41l behind King Daniel (10-11) at Catterick 2m 3f mdn hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Franceschiella (ITY) 50-1 (10-6) Mid-division on outside, lost place over 5f out, soon behind, 10th of 11, well behind Sashenka (10-3) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nhf (6) gf in Jun.
