mid-division, headway on inside 2nd, led after next, headed 4th, ridden and lost place 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off
mid-division, took keen hold, headway 4th, weakened approaching last
tracked leaders, led when not fluent 3 out, 3 lengths ahead last, stayed on well
held up towards rear, headway approaching 2 out, never on terms with leaders, weakened before last
held up towards rear, took keen hold, headway after 3 out, went left next, soon beaten
held up in rear, not fluent 2nd, in touch 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before last
mid-division, headway 4th, close 3rd when mistake 2 out, soon weakened
led until after 3rd, weakened from 3 out, tailed off
prominent, took keen hold, every chance 2 out, 3 lengths down when mistake last, no extra
in rear, weakened 4th, tailed off
prominent, led 4th, headed approaching 3 out, weakened before next, tailed off
Nonrunner
Question marks aplenty here and HOME RUN might be worth risking on his handicap bow. He's been beaten a very long way in all three outings to date but that's hardly surprising as the winners of those races were Darlan, Ashbrittle and Grumeti. This should tell us if he has any ability and the market could prove a useful signpost to his talent. Goat Castle's position at the head of the weights says much about the quality of the contest but this could well be his day with William Twiston-Davies taking off a valuable 7lb. He should certainly get involved whilst Bull Market cannot be discounted if putting his best foot forward. The yard's runners are often strongly supported when fancied so check him out in the market. Truckers Princess completes the shortlist.
Goat Castle (IRE) 6-1 (11-11) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 7th, ridden 2 out, no extra last, 5th of 12, 13l behind Hohlethelonely (11-12) at Huntingdon 2m 5f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs.
Truckers Princess (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Prominent when fell 1st, in a race won by Dreambrook Lady (11-0) at Huntingdon 2m mares nov hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gs, 10 ran.
Ophelia's Kiss 66-1 (11-1) Held up in rear, poor 6th 2 out, never on terms, 6th of 11, 38l behind Jackers (11-2) at Hereford 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gs in Nov.
Mutanaker 7-1 (11-7) Held up, headway 5th, weakened after 3 out, tailed off, 7th of 10, well behind Stanley Bridge (9-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Dec.
Home Run (GER) 100-1 (10-6) Mid-division, took keen hold, behind 6th, 9th of 13, well behind Darlan (11-12) at Taunton 2m 1f nh nov hdl (3) gs.
Bull Market (IRE) 2-1fav (10-6) Took keen hold, held up in touch, challenged 3 out, chased winner before 2 out, challenged bypassing ommited last, held closing stages, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Bazart (9-10) at Stratford 2m hcp hld 0-95 (5) gf in Oct.
Echo Dancer 20-1 (10-3) Prominent in chasing group, ran out 3rd, in a race won by Johnny Owen (10-2) at Hereford 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) sft, 12 ran.
Canshebemine 14-1 (10-13) Last pair, tailed off when pulled up 8th, in a race won by Chestnut Ben (11-1) at Hereford 2m hcp chs 0-95 (5) sft in Dec, 8 ran.
Budva 25-1 (10-1) Fell 1st, in a race won by Johnny Owen (10-2) at Hereford 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) sft, 12 ran.
Rince Donn (IRE) 33-1 (9-11) Mid-division, headway and in touch after 6th, lost place 8th, soon ridden, weakened 4 out, tailed off, 9th of 10, well behind Original Prankster (11-12) at Southwell 2m hcp chs 0-95 (5) gs.
Gainsborough's Art (IRE) 33-1 (10-3) In rear, ridden after 4th, well beaten next, 5th of 12, 44l behind Johnny Owen (10-2) at Hereford 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) sft.
Hibba (USA) 100-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, some headway 6th, weakened 3 out, 11th of 12, well behind Balder Succes (11-0) at Plumpton 2m nh nov hdl (4) hvy.
