held up, pushed along and weakened from 13th, pulled up before 5 out
held up in rear, headway to chase leaders approaching 4 out, one pace from 3 out
chased leaders, ridden after 4 out, one pace from next
chased leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, one pace from last
in rear, headway 11th, blundered 13th, soon lost place, pulled before 3 out
held up, pushed along after 14th, never dangerous
chased leaders, mistake 12th, hit next, soon lost place
held up, went second at 14th, every chance 3 out until no extra towards finish
held up, chased leaders approaching 12th, in 7th approaching last, stayed on to take 3rd towards finish
made all, ridden when challenged 3 out, held on towards finish
tracked leaders and keen, lost place 11th, headway to chase leaders 4 out, hit next, soon weakened
in touch, went 2nd at 8th, hit 15th, soon weakened
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Nonrunner
WIZARDS DUST is the pick ahead of Loch Vic and Orang Outan. Donald McCain's team continue in good nick and Wizards Dust, who accounted for Coldwells last time out, was one case in point. A solid jumper, he looks to appreciate a thorough test of stamina. Loch Vic is respected on a second to Strong Coffee at Southwell. He was however disappointing when tried in handicap company next time out. Orang Outan has been disappointing this term but at least that has given the handicapper an opportunity to drop him a couple of pounds as a consequence. Front running, Sharp Belline is sure to give another bold account. Carry Duff seems capable of acting on any extreme of going. Manbow would have made more appeal if this were at Wetherby. The old man of the party, Stormy Beech may have preferred more give underfoot. Stoneriggs Merc is consistent though does not win often. Wizards Dust is the selection in a race where many have obvious formbook chances.
Loch Vic (IRE) 15-2 (11-5) In touch, driven 3rd, ridden 12th, weakened 14th, 7th of 15, well behind Cresswell Willow (11-3) at Ludlow 3m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs in Nov.
Carryduff 8-1 (11-1) Towards rear, weakened approaching 10th and pulled up at the 11th in race won by Jeringa (10-5) at Wetherby 2m 6f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs in Nov, 13 ran.
Wizards Dust 8-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced 13th, rallied 2 out, driven to lead near line, won at Catterick 3m 1f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd beating Coldwells (10-8) by 2l, 10 ran.
Orang Outan (FR) 6-1 (10-7) Held up in touch, ridden and weakened from 3 out, 5th of 7, 23l behind Beggars Cap (11-10) at Musselburgh 2m hcp chs 0-120 (3) gf in Nov.
Stormy Beech 20-1 (11-1) Soon tailed off, well behind and pulled up 3 out in race won by Divex (10-13) at Musselburgh 2m 4f amt hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd, 9 ran.
Prince of Slane 8-1 (9-13) Held up, headway approaching 12th, badly hampered by faller 14th, saddle slipped and unseated rider 5 out in race won by Gidam Gidam (11-4) at Catterick 3m 1f hcp chs 0-120 (3) gs, 11 ran.
Sharp Belline (IRE) 14-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, lost place 10th, tailed off 4 out, 8th of 9, 44l behind Zitenka (11-7) at Wetherby 3m 1f hcp chs 0-130 (3) sft.
Stoneriggs Merc (IRE) 12-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, led 2 out, headed last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 11l behind Gidam Gidam (11-4) at Catterick 3m 1f hcp chs 0-120 (3) gs.
Sea Cadet 11-2 (10-2) Held up behind, struggling from 12th, rallied 4 out, weakened 2 out, 7th of 12, well behind King Barry (11-8) at Kelso 3m 1f hcp chs 0-115 (4) sft in Nov.
Coldwells (IRE) 16-1 (10-8) Mid-division, headway 3 out, every chance last, no extra close home, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Wizards Dust (11-1) at Catterick 3m 1f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd.
Prince Mouse 50-1 (10-11) In touch, challenged 7th until lost place 4 out, beaten when pulled up at the last in race won by Rosie All Over (11-1) at Kelso 3m 1f nov hcp chs 0-110 (4) sft in Nov, 10 ran.
Polar Gale (IRE) 7-1 (10-0) Held up, blundered 2nd, never on terms, 8th of 10, well behind Wizards Dust (11-1) at Catterick 3m 1f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd.
Manbow (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Prominent until weakened approaching 4 out, 7th of 13, 43l behind Jeringa (10-5) at Wetherby 2m 6f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs in Nov.
Panama At Once 14-1 (10-8) Held up in rear, stumbled and fell in race won by Whatcanyasay (10-7) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft, 13 ran.
