mid-division, hampered approaching 7th, soon behind
towards rear, headway 4th, chased winner after 3 out, no impression when lost 2nd flat, faded
in touch, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened 2 out
chased leaders, led after 6th to 7th, remained prominent, stayed on under pressure to take 2nd flat, not trouble winner
held up towards rear, hampered bend after 7th, stayed on under pressure from 2 out until no extra flat
mid-division, headway from 2 out, stayed on well flat, nearest finish
mid-division, hampered approaching 7th, rider lost irons on bend before 3 out, staying on in about 6th when hampered and unseated rider 2 out
mid-division, rear when hampered approaching 7th
mid-division, headway when hampered approaching 7th, keeping on in 3rd when fell 2 out
held up towards rear, headway after 7th, not fluent 3 out, soon hanging left, outpaced 2 out, rallied last, stayed on flat
always prominent, led 7th, stayed on well flat
towards rear, headway after 4th, blundered 3 out, weakened 2 out
mid-division, no impression after
held up towards rear, headway when blundered 3 out, stayed on under pressure approaching last, kept on flat
chased leaders, stumbled after 2nd, hit 6th, slipped up before next
in rear, hit 4th, some late headway, never in contention
chased leaders until 7th
in touch, raced keenly, ridden after 2 out, kept on same pace approaching last
led 2nd, made most after that until after 6th, weakened after next, tailed off
held up towards rear, headway approaching last, no impression on leaders
in touch, hit 6th, beaten approaching last
held up towards rear, mistake 2nd, headway on outside 5th, lost place approaching 7th
led to 2nd, remained handy, weakened approaching 3 out
mistake 4th, always in rear
Mith Hill looks a player however CRAZY EYES is on the upgrade and tops a shortlist consisting of Goldan Jess, Double Hit and Quelqu'un Comme Toi. Charlie Mann has given this Accordion gelding a break since completing back-to-back wins at Cartmel and Newton Abbott. On each occasion it has been stamina that has looked his forte so this trip at this track looks tailor-made for the fellow and he can prosper. This is a competitive heat however and improvement is expected from Colombard (last hurdles form franked by the winner), Lord Ragnar (first time in a handicap), and Lawgiver (softer ground in his favour). Goldan Jess has been holding his form well and jockey Kyle James knows him well which is a bonus, whilst it would be no surprise to see improvement from the Irish challengers Lock Mor Lad, Wontfools Befools and Rossbeigh. The Apprentice returns to hurdles for this seasonal reappearance, however more interesting rivals are Ffos Las Diamond with a promising jockey booked and course winner French Saulaie with the best jockey in the race on top. Fredo and Mith Hill give trainer Ian Williams a strong hand, however it is Crazy Eyes who can hypnotise his rivals by completing the hat-trick.
The Apprentice (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Mid-division, not fluent 9th, headway approaching 4 out, hanging left when chased winner last, kept on flat, 2nd of 13, 4 1/2l behind Gleann An Sagart (11-7) at Stratford 2m 5f nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in May.
Ffos Las Diamond (IRE) 9-2 (11-5) Mid-division, mistake 4th, headway after 3 out, chased winner next, never able to challenge, 2nd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Persian Run (10-12) at Wincanton 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
Rossbeigh (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Towards rear, some headway from 4 out, no threat and kept on one pace from before last, 6th of 15, 15l behind Killenaule Boy (11-4) at Wexford 2m 3f hcp chs 0-123 sft in Oct.
Attorney General (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) (cp) ur 1, in a race won by Fantastic Champion (11-3) at Detling 3m ptp in Mar, 10 ran.
French Saulaie (FR) 11-1 (10-10) Held up in rear, raced keenly, headway 7th, weakened flat, 4th of 10, 6l behind Presque Perdre (10-4) at Haydock 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in Oct.
Fredo (IRE) 17-2 (10-13) Mid-division, ridden approaching 4 out, weakened next, 10th of 13, 21l behind Tritonville Lodge (11-6) at Stratford 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gf in Oct.
Mith Hill 4-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, outpaced 3 out, kept on same pace from next, no impression, 3rd of 8, 8l behind Chinara (10-0) at Worcester 3m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gs in Aug.
Absolut Power (GER) 8-1 (10-10) Led, quickened up 5th, ridden and headed after 3 out, weakened 2 out, 5th of 7, 16l behind Patsy Finnegan (11-11) at Kempton 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Mar.
Colombard (FR) 11-2 (11-4) Mid-division, headway after 5th, struggling 3 out, plugged on approaching last, went modest to 3rd post, 3rd of 15, 26l behind Burton Port (11-4) at Hereford 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Crazy Eyes (IRE) 9-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, led going well 6th, kept on readily enough from last, won at Newton Abbot 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Aug beating Willies Way (10-7) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Lord Ragnar (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) In touch, headway 6th, chasing leaders and every chance 3 out, weakened soon after next, 7th of 17, 19l behind According To Dick (11-8) at Newbury 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Feb.
Double Hit 3-1fav (10-7) Always prominent, raced keenly, not fluent 5th or 3 out, led when not fluent 2 out, ridden approaching last, stayed on flat, won at Bangor 3m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr beating Minella Theatre (11-6) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Quelqu'un Comme Toi (FR) 7-1 (11-0) Led, headed approaching 2nd, tracked leader, led 6th, edged right after 2 out, headed last, switched left flat, one pace, 2nd of 13, 2 3/4l behind Emperor Concerto (11-0) at Worcester 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gs in Oct.
Regal Approach (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway 7th, every chance 2 out, soon ridden, fading when went left last, 5th of 17, 18l behind Picture This (11-1) at Cheltenham 3m nov hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Apr.
Nougat de L'Isle (FR) 12-1 (11-11) Mid-division, mistake 10th, ridden and lost touch next, tailed off when pulled up approaching 4 out, in a race won by Peut Etre Sivola (10-9) at Chepstow 3m hcp chs 0-125 (3) sft in Oct, 12 ran.
Share Option 33-1 (10-0) Behind, some late headway but no chance when slightly hampered last, 6th of 16, 19l behind Dantari (11-1) at Chepstow 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Oct.
Wontfools Befools (IRE) 40-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 8th after 3 out, no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 18, 15l behind Miss Mary Mac (11-4) at Listowel 2m 4f 5yo mdn hdl gd in Sep.
Bob Mountain (IRE) 7-1 (9-11) Held up in rear, effort 4 out, never a factor, 6th of 9, 21l behind Factotum (11-4) at Ffos Las 3m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd.
Lawgiver (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Held up mid-division, chased winner after 3 out, weakened from next, 3rd of 14, 11l behind Bijou Dan (11-7) at Sedgefield 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Sep.
Goldan Jess (IRE) 4-1fav (10-2) Held up, headway 4 out, effort to chase winner 2 out, soon ridden and kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Kealshore Boy (11-6) at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Oct.
Dawn At Sea 5-1 (10-10) Pressed leader, every chance 3 out, hung left approaching last where jumped right, no extra flat, 3rd of 14, 6l behind Love of Tara (10-4) at Exeter 2m 7f am nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
Lock Mor Lad (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Mid-division, closer in 7th approaching straight, kept on same pace under pressure from before 2 out, 4th of 18, 10l behind Fiery Oscar (11-1) at Clonmel 2m hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Oct.
Earcomesthedream (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, led 5th, headed 4 out, soon weakened, 9th of 15, 50l behind Supreme Keano (10-11) at Towcester 2m 5f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Dec.
Novarra (IRE) 6-1 (10-13) Chased leader until demoted to 3rd after 1st, went 2nd again 8th, every chance 2 out, no extra flat, 6th of 7, 4l behind Le Corvee (11-12) at Ludlow 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Oct.
