tracked leaders, lost place after 4 out, weakened 2 out
mid-division, outpaced 3 out, chased leaders under pressure when mistake next, weakened last
always towards rear
tracked leader, led 2nd, made rest, mistake 5th, 5 lengths clear last, driven and kept on flat, held on towards finish
mid-division on inside, 11th and outpaced 3 out, headway on outside next, chased leading pair before last, stayed on to go 2nd flat, closed on winner towards finish, always held
raced keenly, held up behind, headway and in touch 5th, chased leaders 4 out, outpaced next, weakened last
in touch, mistake 2nd, blundered 4th, 5th and outpaced when hit 3 out, weakened next
towards rear, headway and in touch on outside 5th, chased leading pair 3 out to before last , soon weakened
mid-division, outpaced 4 out, never on terms
towards rear, outpaced 4 out, 8th last, stayed on to go 3rd flat, no chance with front pair
mid-division, hit 5th, outpaced 4 out, beaten when hit last
raced keenly, in touch, outpaced 3 out, soon weakened
raced keenly in mid-division, outpaced 3 out, strayed on under pressure to go 3rd briefly flat, no chance with leaders
led to 2nd, tracked winner, lost place after 4 out, kept on same pace under pressure from 2 out, no impression
No hiding place here with a number of likely front runners amongst the field so WEETFROMTHECHAFF could be well positioned to strike as those rivals struggle on at the death. A winner of a Hexham novice event on firm ground, he has shown an aptitude for a little softer. Long Distance hasn't lived up to his illustrious pedigree though Lucinda Russell seldom leaves here without a winner. St Killian's Run returns to hurdling after a modest time over the larger obstacles. A comment that applies to Heavenly Chorus, who was unable to take advantage of a lower mark at that discipline. Mountskip ran lamentably last time out whilst Bene Lad is one to watch closely in the market.
Front Rank (IRE) 22-1 (11-0) Led, headed after 2nd, chased leaders, ridden after last, no extra final 150 yards, 7th of 13, 7l behind Midnite Blews (9-11) at Kelso 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Oct.
Heavenly Chorus 9-4fav (10-9) In rear, closed 7th, mistake next, went 4th approaching 3 out, not fluent and weakened next, 5th of 6, 25l behind Ormus (10-1) at Hexham 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs in Jun.
St Killian's Run (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Held up behind when fell 2nd, in a race won by Baltic Pathfinder (11-6) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in May, 15 ran.
Sunarri (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) In rear, jumped right 4th, soon pushed along, detached when pulled up before 6th, in a race won by Hazeldene (10-1) at Kelso 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in Apr, 9 ran.
Texas Holdem (IRE) 16-1 (10-1) Mid-division, headway 4 out, ridden to chase leaders 2 out, soon one pace, weakened flat, 5th of 12, 35l behind Reel Charmer (10-8) at Kelso 3m 1f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gs in Apr.
No Supper (IRE) 7-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 4th to chase leaders, weakened approaching 2 out, 8th of 13, 31l behind Cocoa Key (10-9) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Oct.
Mountskip 10-1 (11-9) Held up towards rear, not fluent 8th, outpaced 11th, went poor 4th 3 out until after last, never dangerous, 5th of 9, 19l behind Amalfi Coast (11-12) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in Sep.
Weetfromthechaff 4-1 (10-9) Held up in touch, mistake 3rd, headway to track leader 2 out, led last, ridden and stayed on flat, won at Hexham 2m nh nov hdl (4) gf in Jun beating Heart Of Dubai (10-12) by 2 3/4l, 7 ran.
Waterloo Corner 40-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, never dangerous, 12th of 14, 38l behind Grand Diamond (10-10) at Kelso 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Oct.
Long Distance (FR) 8-1 (10-4) Held up mid-division, headway after 2 out, ridden flat, kept on, 3rd of 14, 5l behind Grand Diamond (10-10) at Kelso 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Oct.
Itstooearly 10-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, pushed along and lost place after 4th, tailed off, 8th of 9, well behind Ardesia (10-6) at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Jun.
Accordingtotheboss (IRE) 40-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, pushed along after 4th, soon weakened, tailed off after 4 out, 7th of 12, 33l behind Mr Jay Dee (11-0) at Kelso 2m mdn hdl (4) gf in Oct.
Bene Lad (IRE) 9-4fav (10-6) Prominent, led 6th until 8th, led 10th until 11th, led 12th, headed 4 out, weakened after 2 out, 4th of 9, 32l behind Phone In (10-10) at Ayr 2m 5f nov hcp chs 0-120 (3) gd in Apr.
Winter Alchemy (IRE) 100-1 (10-9) Mistake 7th, always in rear, behind 8th, 11th of 12, 49l behind Mostly Bob (11-5) at Aintree 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gd in May.
Just Posh 100-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, pushed along approaching 4th, weakened from 4 out, 11th of 14, 29l behind Grand Diamond (10-10) at Kelso 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Oct.
