chased leaders, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching last
tracked leaders, mistake 5th, outpaced 5 out, ridden and kept on from 3 out, no impression
towards rear, ridden 4 out, never on terms
always prominent, disputed lead 8th, hit next, ridden 3 out, kept on same pace from next
mid-division, headway 5 out, led before 2 out, clear last comfortably
tracking leader when fell 8th
led, ridden and headed before 2 out, kept on, no impression on winner
mid-division, ridden 4 out, soon weakened
mid-division, mistake 5th, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, stayed on same pace
always behind
mid-division when hampered and unseated rider 8th
mid-division, mistake 5 out, ridden and blundered next, soon weakened, pulled up before last
behind, driven and headway 4 out, blundered next, no danger
Oso Magic,Hakim and Super Nomad are three against the field in a competitive finale and the vote is given to Oso Magic. The selection won well last time when beating Posh Stick and although he has a penalty for that win he looks a progressive type and he is taken to defy the handicapper under similar conditions here. Hakim rates the main danger as he also won well over the national fences when beating Fiori last time but this looks much more competitive and at likely odds he looks worth opposing. Super Nomad is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he continues to rise in the weights without winning and for that reason he is opposed. Wicked Nice Fella won with plenty in hand when beating Party Games last time out. He remains at the right end of the handicap and with his yard in form he could go well at a price. Of the remainder Encore Cadoudal was disappointing last time but would have chances on his best form but in a race where many can be given chances for the winner we return to Oso Magic.
Almaydan 8-1 (11-2) Behind, not fluent 2nd and reminder, some headway after 4 out, jumped left 3 out, no further progress, 10th of 14, 32l behind Town Crier (11-4) at Newbury 2m 1f hcp chs 0-145 (B) gd in Nov.
Cregg House (IRE) 20-1 (11-10) Held up in touch, 8th 5 out, no impression from next, kept on same pace, 6th of 12, more than 23l behind Old Flame (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f hcp chs 0-140 hvy.
Flight Command 25-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway 8th and in touch, weakened approaching 4 out, behind when pulled up 3 out in race won by Ossmoses (10-0) at Kelso 3m 1f hcp chs 0-145 (B) gs, 8 ran.
Turgeonev (FR) 9-1 (11-10) Led, headed approaching 2 out and weakened, 7th of 10, 23l behind Smart Boy Prince (11-2) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-120 (D) gs.
Kelrev (FR) 22-1 (10-9) In touch, ridden to lead 4 out, weakening when headed soon after 2 out, 5th of 16, 10l behind Bold Bishop (11-3) at Newbury 2m 4f hcp chs 0-145 (B) gd in Nov.
Oso Magic 2-1fav (11-0) Held up in touch and keen, joined leaders 8th, led approaching 12th, clear next, easily, won at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-125 (D) gs in Nov beating Posh Stick (10-4) by 25l, 11 ran.
Hakim (NZ) 18-1 (10-12) Made all, ridden 2 out, kept on well, won at Aintree 2m 5f hcp chs 0-130 (C) gs in Nov beating Fiori (10-3) by 2 1/2l, 23 ran.
Lulumar (FR) 15-2 (11-12) Held up in touch, weakened 11th, behind when pulled up 5 out in race won by Noisetine (11-7) at Chepstow 2m 3f hcp chs 0-130 (C) hvy, 7 ran.
Super Nomad 6-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, chased winner 4f out, led briefly flat, just held close home, 2nd of 10, nk behind Polar Gunner (11-1) at Wetherby 2m hcp chs 0-125 (D) gs in Nov.
Cobbet (CHR) 66-1 (11-3) Towards rear, behind when fell at the 9th in race won by Hakim (10-12) at Aintree 2m 5f hcp chs 0-130 (C) gs in Nov, 23 ran.
Wicked Nice Fella (IRE) 11-2 (10-12) Chased leader to 4th, led 8th, ridden out, won at Huntingdon 2m 4f nov chs (D) gs in Nov beating Party Games (10-12) by 7l, 8 ran.
Encore Cadoudal (FR) 4-1fav (11-10) Mid-division, headway 6 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 8th of 10, 37l behind Polar Gunner (11-1) at Wetherby 2m hcp chs 0-125 (D) gs in Nov.
Day du Roy (FR) 25-1 (11-9) Always behind, 6th of 10, 24l behind Polar Gunner (11-1) at Wetherby 2m hcp chs 0-125 (D) gs in Nov.
