tracked leader, not fluent 5th, mistake next, under pressure 4 out, weakened after 2 out
mid-division, outpaced 4 out, stayed on approaching last, never on terms
made all, drew clear after 4 out, mistake next, very easily
mid-division, weakened 4 out, pulled up after next
chased leaders, outpaced after 4 out, stayed on into 2nd approaching last, no chance with easy winner
mid-division, blundered 5th, soon weakened
held up towards rear, headway 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up after 2 out
slowly into stride, behind, blundered 4 out, never dangerous
held up towards rear, slow 4th, beaten 3 out
chased leaders, under pressure 5 out, weakened after next
prominent, driven to challenge 3 out, outpaced when not fluent next, weakened before last
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Jabulani is feasibly treated back over hurdles while Bryony Frost could get a tune out of Three Star General, who also has a decent chance at the weights. Richard Strauss won on the Flat and over hurdles before running a shocker at Doncaster but hasn’t had much time to recover. CLOUDY GLEN is making his handicap debut on his first run since April but this sort of trip should suit and he could be on a fair mark if fully wound-up. Destined To Shine remains in decent form while blinkers should help sharpen up Niceandeasy. Saint Freule found plenty for pressure when successful at Hexham and is another to consider.
Niceandeasy (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, ridden and one pace when carried head awkwardly before 2 out, stayed on to take 3rd flat, no impression with front pair, 3rd of 10, 8 1/2l behind Nicely Indeed (10-9) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Dec.
Ruacana 33-1 (11-5) Pressed leader, led narrowly 4th until next, lost 2nd before 3 out, weakened soon after, 5th of 9, 25 3/4l behind Rough Night (10-9) at Lingfield 2m 3f hcp (3) gs in Nov.
Cloudy Glen (IRE) 11-2 (11-0) Chased leaders, not much room 3 out, weakened before next, 5th of 9, 23 1/4l behind Arian (10-7) at Chepstow 2m mdn (5) sft in Apr.
Culmination 6-1 (11-5) Towards rear, headway 3 out, chased winner from 2 out, kept on and no impression, 2nd of 11, 7l behind Ninepointsixthree (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp (4) sft in Dec.
Jabulani (FR) 11-4jfav (11-12) Not fluent 1st, close up in rear, went 4th 4 out, ridden next, no impression from 2 out, 5th of 6, 34 1/4l behind Thyne For Gold (10-10) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Nov.
Captain Hox (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Mid-division early, dropped to rear halfway, behind before 5 out, weakened and tailed off, 12th of 14, dist behind Mr Boss Man (11-1) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
Destined To Shine (IRE) 10-11fav (12-5) Held up towards rear, pulled hard, headway 4 out, led 2 out, headed last, ridden and no extra flat, 3rd of 6, 6 3/4l behind Stop Talking (11-10) at Ludlow 2m 5f hcp (4) sft in Dec.
Three Star General 9-2 (11-8) Led 2nd, clear next until 6th, headed before last, weakened flat, 3rd of 10, 13 1/4l behind Sizing Cusimano (11-11) at Uttoxeter 2m 7f hcp (4) sft in Dec.
Passam 14-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, jumped right into rival and unseated rider 2nd, at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Nov.
My Liege (IRE) 17-2 (11-12) Mid-division, mistake 5th, weakened 3 out, tailed off, 6th of 10, dist behind Sheriff Garrett (11-10) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Dec.
Richard Strauss (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) Held up mid-division, in rear before 4 out, soon outpaced, 6th of 7, 25l behind Kloud Gate (12-1) at Doncaster 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Dec.
Saint Freule (FR) 7-1 (10-13) In touch, headway before 3 out, ridden to lead before last, just held on post, won at Hexham 2m hcp (4) sft in Nov beating Sleepy Haven (11-8) by shd, 14 ran.
