Wahoo Sam is one to watch in the betting however BUFFALO STAMPEDE's recent fourth behind the classy Ainama sets the standard and he gets the vote accordingly. Although he will be handicapped after this run, it would be unwise to think that Buffalo Stampede will not get competitive today. This son of Accordion caught the eye when staying on last time at Kempton and with the emphasis on stamina today, a big run looks on the cards. Ski Sunday has shown ability and should not be ignored despite a heavy tumble last time whilst Wahoo Sam is rated in the 60's on the flat and although he is a late-comer to hurdles, a market move would look significant. Tom George has three in the line-up and it will be interesting to see how they move in the betting; on paper his best chance looks to be the former point-to-point winner Traffic Control who wasn't disgraced behind Mad Max last time but the drop in trip may not be ideal for this three mile winner. At a price Rudie Finn could run well on his hurdling bow, however it is Buffalo Stampede who can run his rivals into the ground.
Buffalo Stampede (IRE) 28-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 16, 21l behind Ainama (11-4) at Kempton 2m nov hdl (4) sft.
Freddy's Star (IRE) 14-1 (10-7) Always towards rear, 5th of 10, 33l behind Darstardly Dick (11-5) at Exeter 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Mac Halen (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Behind, pushed along approaching 6th, never dangerous, 14th of 15, well behind Son of Flicka (10-12) at Bangor 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Rudie Finn (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Always in rear, tailed off 4f out, last of 11, well behind Alfie Sherrin (11-2) at Chepstow 2m nhf (6) gs in Nov.
Traffic Control (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, led 6th, ridden and headed 2 out, weakened, 6th of 16, 28l behind Mad Max (11-5) at Newbury 2m 3f nov hdl (4) sft.
Wahoo Sam (USA) 66-1 (8-5) Tracked leader, hard driven to lead well over 1f out, soon headed, kept on same pace, 2nd of 6, 7l behind Sabre Light (9-0) at Kempton 1m 2f clm (5) pol (Flat).
Cesium (FR) 50-1 (10-12) Chased leader until pecked badly 1st and dropped to mid-division, ridden and hit 3rd, weakened after 4 out, tailed off, 8th of 10, well behind Optimus Maximus (10-12) at Newbury 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) sft.
Rio Laine 50-1 (10-12) Always behind, weakened before 3 out, tailed off, 7th of 10, well behind Optimus Maximus (10-12) at Newbury 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) sft.
Shaftesbury (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Hit 1st and 2nd, mid-division when brought down 4 out in race won by Higgy's Boy (10-12) at Newbury 2m 3yo nov hdl (3) gs in Dec, 17 ran.
Ski Sunday 20-1 (10-11) Tracking leaders when fell at the 3rd in race won by Just Rob (11-0) at Sandown 2m 3yo nov hdl (3) sft in Nov, 5 ran.
