chased leader, led bypassing 4 out, headed next, lost 2nd 2 out, stayed on same pace in 3rd
held up in mid-division, headway on inside chasing leaders bypassing 4 out, weakened before next
raced keenly, chased leaders on outside, weakened before 2 out
always towards rear, never on terms, tailed off when mistake 3 out
chased leaders, weakened quickly bypassing 4th, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
tracked leaders, 2nd on inside going strongly on long run before 3 out, led 3 out, clear from last, kept on well
held up towards rear, plugged on run-in, no threat
mid-division, closer tracking leaders after bypassing 4 out, went 2nd 2 out, chance when not fluent last, well held run-in
held up in mid-division, weakened before 3 out
always rear-division, tailed off
led until bypassing 4 out, ridden and lost 2nd before next, weakened quickly
mid-division, headway chasing leaders bypassing 4th, awkward 2 out, soon weakened
always towards rear, never on terms
raced keenly, mid-division on inside, headway approaching 3 out, ridden and kept on in 4th between last 2
This may have attracted a big field but they are a mainly modest bunch on the evidence so far. Fanfaron Dino is a possible exception having finished second when favourite for a Ffos Las bumper last month. The yard also run Gustavian, who has found only one too good in bumper at Chepstow and Ffos Las. CHEZ CASTEL MAIL blew up approaching the last when making his hurdling debut at Ffos Las following a lengthy absence. He was well supported that day and better is expected with that run under his belt. Points winner Carlow Farmer has the champion on board as he makes his debut under Rules and that suggests he’ll be fit enough after a long break. Jockey bookings suggest Flou Artsistique is preferred to debutante Sexy Lot.
Carlow Farmer (IRE) 9-2 (11-11) Tr ldrs, 6th 1/2way, 3rd app str, on terms last, ld close home, won at Stradbally 3m mdn gd in May beating Bunninadden (12-2) by 1l, 12 ran.
Exit Plan 33-1 (11-4) Chased leaders on inside, pushed along after 4 out, soon driven and weakened, tailed off, 11th of 14, dist behind King Roland (11-4) at Exeter 2m 3f mdn (4) sft in Jan.
Fanfaron Dino (FR) Evensfav (11-6) Held up behind, headway to track leaders 6f out, poised to challenge 3f out, went 2nd when shaken up 1f out, ridden and unable to quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 4l behind Easy As That (11-6) at Ffos Las 2m (5) hvy in Dec.
Flou Artsistique (FR) 33-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, never on terms, tailed off, 8th of 13, dist behind Masters Legacy (10-12) at Taunton 2m (4) gs in Dec.
Gates Pass 20-1 (9-2) Held up in touch, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened well over 1f out, last of 12, 11 1/4l behind Zefferino (9-0) at Bath 1m hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Gorcombe's Rascal 7-1 (11-10) W ldrs til wknd 3 out; pu last, at Flete Park 2m 4f mdn gs in Apr.
Gustavian (IRE) 5-4fav (11-0) Behind, headway over 5f out, chased winner over 2f out, kept on under pressure, 2nd of 6, 3 3/4l behind Mario De Pail (11-0) at Ffos Las 2m (5) hvy in Nov.
Kerb Line (IRE) 100-1 (11-2) Held up last, plugged on approaching 3 out, never on terms, 6th of 10, dist behind Cat Tiger (11-8) at Plumpton 2m 5f (3) sft in Jan.
Tricky Customer (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, not fluent 2nd, challenged 4th, lost place after 7th, well behind before normal 3 out, pulled up after, at Leicester 2m 4f mdn (4) hvy in Dec.
Writteninthesand (IRE) 80-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, driven after 5 out, never a factor, 6th of 12, 37 3/4l behind Masters Legacy (11-10) at Taunton 2m 3f (4) sft in Jan.
Kapitall 150-1 (10-9) Led into start, took keen hold, prominent, weakened before 3 out, 7th of 8, dist behind Lieutenant Rocco (11-2) at Chepstow 2m 3f (4) hvy in Jan.
Mighty Elsa 50-1 (10-7) Always behind, ridden and struggling on long run to last, tailed off, 6th of 7, dist behind St Barts (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mdn (5) hvy in Dec.
Mrs Trout 150-1 (10-5) Jumped right, led until blundered and headed 6th, weakened next, tailed off, 13th of 14, dist behind Republican (10-12) at Taunton 2m 3f (4) sft in Dec.
Puzzle Cache 200-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, 13th of 16, 35 3/4l behind Arrivederci (11-5) at Wincanton 1m 7f mdn (5) sft in Jan.
Miss Harriett 40-1 (10-5) Behind, headway from before 3 out, one pace in 4th place, 4th of 9, dist behind Manucci (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f mdn (4) sft in Dec.
Sexy Lot (GER) (8-11) 4th of 0, shd behind Avestan (9-2) at Hamburg 1m 4f in Jul.
Chez Castel Mail (FR) Evensfav (10-12) Mid-division, headway after 3 out, challenged after next, shaken up and one pace before last, soon ridden, no impression flat, 4th of 10, 5 1/4l behind Freedelivery (10-12) at Ffos Las 2m mdn (4) hvy in Dec.
