Smart bumper horse DEFINITLY RED was beaten when odds-on in his hurdling debut at Newcastle but that was a promising start and he made no mistake over this track and trip next time. Brian Ellison's novice can further his education here by giving 6lb to Musselburgh runner-up Red Spinner. River Bollin fell in the early stages last time but would have each-way claims on his best form and newcomer Tulsa, who is owned by the Magniers and is a half-brother to a three-times winning hurdler, is worth noting for future reference.
Definitly Red (IRE) 1-3fav (11-6) Tracked leaders, wandered slightly approaching 3 out, led when hung left before next, driven and kept on flat, won at Catterick 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gs beating L'aigle Royal (10-12) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Ballalough 12-1 (11-0) Held up mid-division, weakened over 3f out, 7th of 10, 49l behind Imada (11-0) at Ayr 2m NH flat (6) gs in Nov.
Red Spinner (IRE) 15-2 (11-0) Close up, ridden to chase winner 3 out, challenged last, switched right flat, driven to join winner, just held, 2nd of 12, nk behind Fly Vinnie (11-0) at Musselburgh 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gd in Nov.
River Bollin 16-1 (11-4) Close up, fell 3rd, in a race won by Beg To Differ (11-4) at Wetherby 2m nov hdl (4) sft, 10 ran.
Treliver Manor (IRE) 9-2 (10-9) Tracked leaders, pushed along before 2 out, soon weakened, 5th of 10, 32l behind Roserrow (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
Tulsa Scorpion gelding out of Native Sparkle.
Grande Vitesse (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Towards rear, ridden 4th, tailed off 7th, 9th of 14, well behind Morello Royale (11-0) at Warwick 2m 5f mares NH nov hdl (4) sft.
Overtoyoulou 28-1 (10-4) Held up towards rear, weakened from 4 out, tailed off, 8th of 10, 35l behind Beg To Differ (11-4) at Wetherby 2m nov hdl (4) sft.
