in touch, reminders and lost place 7th, headway 4 out, chased leaders next, kept on same pace, no impression
held up, headway 4 out, stayed on from next, never troubled leaders
mid-division, headway 5 out, went 2nd next, ridden to lead last, stayed on well flat
mid-division, outpaced 4 out, never on terms
behind, pushed along 7th, soon lost touch, tailed off when pulled up before 10th
mistake and unseated rider 1st
towards rear, outpaced when hit 4 out, stayed on under pressure from next, never near leaders
in touch, lost place 10th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders to 8th, soon outpaced, no danger after
chased leader, lost place 10th, behind when blundered 2 out
led, ridden and headed last, no extra flat
mid-division, outpaced 4 out, soon weakened, tailed off
chased leaders, outpaced approaching 4 out, soon beaten
mid-division, effort 10th, outpaced approaching 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before last
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
Nonrunner
A seller in all but name and IT'S BERTIE is our idea of the most likely winner with I'm Your Man and Eborarry likely to give him most to think about. It's Bertie was disqualified in an amateur riders event at the course and in fairness, the stewards had little option but to on that occasion. Credit to connections for sticking with the rider, not least as he will be able to claim his full 7lb allowance. I'm Your Man held every chance in a recent spin around here over two miles. He might just need a little respite from the handicapper. Eborarry is extremely frustrating and put simply should have won more than he has. He could be booked for yet another place. Player searches for his first win after a series of disappointments. Sound Of Cheers should appreciate this trip especially if the going comes up testing. Front running, Toulouse Express is sure to give a bold sight from the front. Barton Sun was not knocked about when beaten on reappearance and there could be more to come. Za Beau looks best of the rest. It's Bertie gets the selection in a race that won't live long in the memory.
Cloudless Dawn 20-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, weakened approaching 3 out, 6th of 14, 38l behind Victorias Groom (11-10) at Doncaster 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft.
I'm Your Man 3-1jt-fav (11-1) Mid-division, outpaced approaching 7th, headway 3 out, stayed on from last, 3rd of 9, 2l behind More Like It (11-2) at Catterick 2m hcp chs (4) gs.
Player (FR) 8-1 (11-5) Held up towards rear, hit 5th, no impression from 3 out, 5th of 12, 20l behind Teenando (10-2) at Carlisle 2m nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft in Nov.
Farne Isle 18-1 (11-12) Held up, in touch halfway, weakened 2 out, 8th of 10, 47l behind Norminster (11-2) at Carlisle 2m hcp chs 0-90 (5) hvy.
Eborarry (IRE) 3-1fav (10-12) In touch, mistake and rider lost iron 9th, chased winner after 3 out to before last, no extra, 3rd of 9, 8l behind Stormy Beech (10-9) at Sedgefield 2m hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft in Nov.
Za Beau (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Towards rear, tracked leaders halfway, ridden 4 out, soon one pace, 3rd of 10, 25l behind Festival King (11-3) at Musselburgh 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf.
Italiano 6-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, led 8th, headed after 2 out, soon weakened, 7th of 9, 16l behind More Like It (11-2) at Catterick 2m hcp chs (4) gs.
Make A Mark (IRE) 50-1 (10-9) Mid-division when fell at the 4th in race won by Chigorin (11-0) at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs in Nov, 12 ran.
Physical Force 9-2 (11-4) Chased leaders, one pace from 3 out, 4th of 11, 13l behind Fred Bojangals (10-0) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf in May.
Cailin Go Maith (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Prominent, 4th 6 out, no impression from before 4 out, 7th of 16, 40l behind Rory's Sister (11-8) at Tralee 2m 4f hcp chs 0-95 gs in Sept.
It's Bertie 9-2fav (10-8) Chased leaders, led 6th, hard ridden and under pressure when hung badly right after last, stayed on, just held on, disqualified, placed 2nd, won at Catterick 2m 3f amt hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs beating Lawgiver (11-1) by a ns. Later dsq to 2.
Toulouse Express (IRE) 6-1 (10-5) Towards rear, pushed along 4 out, no impression, 5th of 11, 23l behind Duke of Malfi (11-3) at Hexham 2m hcp chs 0-95 (5) hvy in Nov.
Sound Of Cheers 11-1 (10-5) Held up in touch, ridden 4 out, soon outpaced, stayed on well from last, 4th of 9, 4 1/2l behind More Like It (11-2) at Catterick 2m hcp chs (4) gs.
Ocean Dancer 50-1 (9-12) Prominent, led 6th, headed 4 out, ridden and soon weakened, 8th of 9, 15l behind Divex (10-13) at Musselburgh 2m 4f amt hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd.
More Shennanigans 150-1 (10-11) Disputed lead to 4 out, one pace in 4th when pulled up 3 out in race won by Palomar (11-0) at Kelso 2m 1f beg chs (4) sft in Nov, 9 ran.
Barton Sun (IRE) 11-1 (11-2) Held up in rear, mistake 4th, headway 3 out, weakened approaching last, 7th of 15, 22l behind Kimoe Warrior (9-9) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf in May.
Red Dawn (IRE) 28-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, took closer order 7th, one pace from 2 out, 5th of 9, 4 1/2l behind More Like It (11-2) at Catterick 2m hcp chs (4) gs.
