led, ridden when hit 2 out, narrowly headed when fell last
pulled hard, joined leader 2nd, ridden after 3 out, gradually faded
always behind, tailed off and pulled up after 2 out
tracked leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened before 2 out
always towards rear, blundered 2 out, soon pulled up
mid-division, smooth headway on bit from 3 out, led last, pushed clear, comfortably
took keen hold, always towards rear, mistake 2 out, pulled up before last
in touch, headway after 5th, effort after 3 out, weakened approaching last
in touch, ridden after 5th, soon weakened, tailed off
always behind, tailed off and pulled up before last
mid-division, headway after 5th, ridden to chase leading pair after 3 out, left 2nd last, kept on same pace
never better than mid-division
mid-division, headway after 5th, ridden after next, one pace from 2 out, left 4th last
mid-division, headway after 5th, effort after 3 out, kept on same pace from next, left 3rd last
tracked leaders, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened
always behind, tailed off
chased leaders, hit 5th, weakened next
LIMBO KING is taken to get the better of Fushe Jo and the penalised The Panama Kid in an intriguing affair. Limbo King has run well twice, showing improved form on his more recent effort. He is progressing well and this looks a good opportunity to get off the mark at the third time of asking. Ayr maiden winner on the Flat, Fushe Jo has been a beaten favourite on three of his four starts over hurdles, although he finished second in a lucrative affair at Aintree on his October re-appearance. Well beaten that day, he needs to step up on that to play a leading role here. The Panama Kid won on his hurdling bow, and lost little in defeat under a penalty chasing home a 70 rated Flat performer. Unluckily brought down at Sedgefield on his latest outing and back on quicker ground, it would be no surprise to see him in the shake up. Tony McCoy can help make it third time lucky for Limbo King.
The Panama Kid (IRE) 2-1 (11-4) Hampered and fell in race won by Strokestown (11-4) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) hvy, 12 ran.
Alderley Rover (IRE) 15-2 (10-12) Led, hit 3 out, soon headed, a length and a half down when fell 2 out in race won by Kangaroo Court (10-9) at Doncaster 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Dec, 21 ran.
Autumn Harvest 12-1 (11-6) Held up towards rear, headway halfway, weakened 5f out, 9th of 14, well behind Diablo (11-4) at Perth 2m nhf (5) gs in Apr.
Danetime Panther (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, ridden and hit 3 out, soon driven and beaten, 6th of 9, 13l behind Dave's Dream (11-5) at Newbury 2m hdl (2) gs in Dec.
Fell Pack 50-1 (9-9) Held up, effort over 2f out, some late headway, never reached challenging position, 7th of 12, 11l behind Taaresh (9-3) at Ripon 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gs in Aug (Flat).
Fushe Jo 20-1 (10-12) Led, headed after 4th, weakened after 3 out, left poor 2nd last, 2nd of 5, 18l behind Squadron (11-2) at Aintree 2m 4yo hdl (2) sft in Oct.
Gilded Youth 100-1 (11-2) Unseated rider in race won by Dee Cee Elle (10-5) at Ludlow 2m sll hdl (5) sft, 14 ran.
Highest Esteem 16-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway after 6th, soon ridden, held when hit last, 3rd of 11, 8l behind Our Bomber Harris (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Hill Billy Rock (IRE) 9-1 (9-12) In touch, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 8, 14l behind My Friend Fritz (9-8) at Southwell 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs (Flat).
Layed Back Rocky 16-1 (9-0) Led, ridden, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 11, 33l behind Trysting Grove (8-11) at W'hampton 1m 4f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Mar '07 (Flat).
Limbo King 15-8jt-fav (10-12) Chased clear leader, hit 3 out, led 2 out, soon ridden, headed last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 8l behind Teddy's Reflection (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Newgate (UAE) 40-1 (9-3) Prominent on outer, weakened 3f out, soon well behind, last of 13, 43l behind Alucica (9-2) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jul (Flat).
Prince Des Marais (FR) 25-1 (10-12) Raced keenly, tracked leader, every chance after 3 out, weakened 2 out, hampered last, 10th of 16, 33l behind Norman The Great (10-12) at Leicester 2m nov hdl (4) gd in Nov.
Prince Samos (IRE) 10-3 (9-5) Slowly into stride, mid-division, headway over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Nawamees (9-5) at Leicester 1m 2f clm (5) sft in Sept (Flat).
Samsons Son 9-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, no impression final 2f, 8th of 11, 13l behind Bandama (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Oct (Flat).
Super Directa (GER) (9-1) Led to straight, no extra close home, 3rd of 10, 4l behind Konigstochter (9-4) at Mulheim 1m 2f hcp sft in Sept (Flat).
What A Cliche 100-1 (10-12) Held up, weakened from 3 out, 10th of 11, well behind Benfleet Boy (10-12) at Doncaster 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Patchoulie Conti (FR) 50-1 (10-6) Prominent until weakened over 3f out, 13th of 14, 35l behind Pre Token (11-2) at Towcester 2m nhf (6) gd in Jun '07.
