tracked leader, ridden 12th, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, headway 11th, led before 2 out, headed and no extra close home
held up towards rear, driven and headway 12th, weakened 3 out, pulled up next
held up mid-division, headway 3 out, weakened approaching last
in touch, lost place before 4 out
tracked leaders, led 9th, ridden and headed before 2 out, weakened flat
held up mid-division, headway 4 out, chased leaders next, stayed on strongly
mid-division, weakened 4 out
mid-division, lost place before 8th
always behind, pulled up 13th
led, headed 9th, remained prominent, weakened 3 out
behind, mistakes, under pressure 11th, headway 13th, soon chasing leaders, kept on under pressure to lead towards finish
Not a great race for the money and we'll take a flyer with Tin Symphony in the hope that Daryl Jacob can get a decent tune out of her. The Ring is a solid option with Kedgeree and Sparkling Taff amongst the alternatives. Fleetwood Forest could leave his previous form behind if reaping the benefits of a wind operation whilst support for either of Emma Lavelle's runners would bring them into the equation. Ouragan De Prairie may improve for the switch to chasing whilst Sitting Duck looks on the way back and is likely to make a bold bid to make every post a winning one. As ever, he's there to be shot at and The Ring should be to the fore of the chasing pack but Sparkling Taff is dropping back from 3 miles 2 which has to be a concern. Kedgeree is lightly raced and improving with experience but we'll take chance with one of the rags. The selection is still a maiden after 20 starts but is far from devoid of ability. She's clearly got to prove that she retains some of that ability and has to answer doubts about the trip and ground but that will all be factored into her price. Her yard can boast a ¿57 level stakes profit in handicap chases over the past five seasons, Daryl Jacob is two from three for the yard over fences and Tin Symphony is worth a speculative interest at potentially rewarding odds.
Elgar 8-1 (11-9) Held up, headway 7th, weakened under pressure from 3 out, 4th of 7, 23l behind Josear (10-8) at Warwick 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) hvy in Jan.
Kedgeree 9-2 (11-12) In touch, effort 4 out, one pace, 4th of 11, 4l behind Roussea (10-3) at Ludlow 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Dec.
Sparkling Taff 13-8 (11-7) Tracked leaders, left in lead 13th, strongly challenged from 3 out, kept on well under pressure flat, won at Catterick 3m 1f hcp chs 0-120 (3) gf in Dec beating Polar Gale (10-13) by a nk, 4 ran.
Fleetwood Forest 13-2 (11-5) Tracked leaders, lost place and reminders 6th, behind when pulled up at the 9th in race won by Lease Back (11-9) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in May, 10 ran.
Kitte Ou Double (FR) 4-1fav (11-8) Mid-division, headway approaching 6th, led 2 out, driven out, won at Market Rasen 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gd in Feb '04 beating Periwinkle Lad (11-5) by 3/4l, 15 ran.
Papillon de Iena (FR) 14-1 (11-9) Prominent, chased winner from 3 out, no impression from 2 out, 2nd of 5, 17l behind Running Hot (9-13) at Plumpton 2m 4f hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft in Jan.
Premier Hope (IRE) 8-1 (10-3) Always towards rear, 16th of 17, well behind National Trust (11-7) at Ascot 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gf in Dec.
The Ring (IRE) 13-2 (11-8) In touch, led 3 out, ridden and strongly challenged next, headed closing stages, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Adare Prince (11-3) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (4) sft in Jan.
Ticket To Ride (FR) 16-1 (10-12) Towards rear, some progress approaching 5 out, 5th of 11, 15l behind Master d'Or (11-5) at Chepstow 2m 3f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gs in Nov.
Dalriath 14-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders until lost place 3 out, 4th of 10, 26l behind Oiseau de Nuit (11-3) at Huntingdon 2m hcp chs 0-105 (4) hvy in Jan.
Tin Symphony 12-1 (10-8) Towards rear, hit 5th, lost touch 9th, pulled up before 2 out pulled up 2 out in race won by Guymur (11-0) at N Abbot 2m hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in Apr, 10 ran.
Sitting Duck 17-2 (10-11) Led and soon clear, headed 3 out, chased winner until approaching last, weakened flat, 5th of 14, 8l behind Mylord Collonges (10-0) at Leicester 2m 4f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs in Jan.
Ouragan De Prairie (FR) 14-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, driven and lost place from 7th, plugged on approaching 2 out but no danger, 6th of 18, 25l behind Big Rob (11-1) at Huntingdon 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Dec.
