led, joined 2 out (usual 4 out), ridden and headed after last (usual 3 out), soon lost place, weakened over 1f out
held up, always towards rear, lost touch 2 out (usual 4 out), tailed off
in touch in mid-division, chased leaders before 2 out (usual 4 out), ridden and outpaced after last (usual 3 out), soon weakened
always behind, lost touch after 2 out (usual 4 out), tailed off
always behind, lost touch 2 out (usual 4 out), tailed off
tracked leader, challenged 2 out (usual 4 out), led narrowly after last (usual 3 out), headed inside final 2f, soon ridden, kept on and every chance final furlong, just held
tracked leaders on outside, hit 2 out (usual 4 out), challenged after last (usual 3 out), ridden to lead narrowly inside final 2f, just held on (last 2 flights omitted on both circuits, low sun)
tracked leaders, driven and outpaced after last (usual 3 out), soon ridden, no impression in 4th final 2f
mid-division, pushed along after 2 out (usual 4 out), never on terms, ridden and weakened after last (usual 3 out), tailed off
in touch in mid-division, not fluent last (usual 3 out), ridden to chase front pair over 2f out, kept on final furlong, not quite pace to get on terms
Bee Crossing returns to action and would prefer more testing ground and that could also be the case for Off The Hook, placed at Ayr on her recent comeback. But Sea Story looks to have decent claims stepping up in trip after last month's second at Southwell and Peters Cousin ran well in a maiden hurdle over 2m at Ayr last time. But DONNAS DREAM was also placed in maiden company when beaten a length over 2m4f at Newcastle on her hurdling bow and she gets the vote given Chris Grant's yard has won this twice in recent years. Donald McCain has also sent out a couple of winners of this and Whiteoak Fleur makes her hurdling debut.
Bee Crossing 25-1 (10-4) Took keen hold towards rear, some headway 2 out, weakened run-in, 7th of 16, 10 3/4l behind Roksana (11-5) at Newbury 2m 5f hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Bell Ofthe Bongate (IRE) 50-1 (10-10) Led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, at Kelso 2m (3) gd in May.
Corinda 100-1 (10-7) In touch in chasing group, took closer order 3 out, weakened after next, 5th of 11, dist behind Niceandeasy (11-0) at Hexham 2m 4f mdn (5) hvy in Oct.
Donnas Dream (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Keen, held up in 4th place, hit 2nd, pushed along before 3 out, went 2nd inside final 150 yards and closed on winner, always held, 2nd of 6, 1l behind Archview Sunshine (10-12) at Newcastle 2m 5f mdn (5) gd in Nov.
Harrisons Promise 4-1 (10-12) In touch, jumped very slowly and lost place 3rd, headway chasing leaders approaching 3 out, 2nd after 3 out until weakened badly before next where went right, last of 8, dist behind Make My Heart Fly (12-2) at Perth 2m 4f (4) gd in Sep.
Mrs Vonn (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) In rear, hampered 6th, headway next, ridden 3 out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 30l behind Keep The River (10-12) at Ayr 2m 4f mdn (5) gd in Oct.
Off The Hook (IRE) 11-1 (10-9) Mid-division, headway 4 out, every chance 2 out, weakened after last, 3rd of 12, 5 1/4l behind Bon Chic (11-12) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp (4) hvy in Nov.
Peters Cousin (IRE) 5-2 (10-12) Chased leaders, not fluent 3rd, challenged 3 out, ridden before last, well held by winner flat, 2nd of 7, 7l behind Sassy Diva (10-12) at Ayr 2m mdn (5) gd in Nov.
Sea Story 2-1fav (10-12) Tracked leaders, led before 5th, ridden after 2 out, headed last, not pace of winner, 2nd of 9, 4l behind Kimberley Point (11-5) at Southwell 2m (4) gd in Nov.
Sunset Marquis (IRE) 18-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, weakened rapidly after 2 out, tailed off and pulled up before last, at Hexham 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Oct.
Whiteoak Fleur 22-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, driven 3f out, soon ridden and unable to quicken, weakened final furlong, 10th of 12, 17 3/4l behind Briery Express (10-12) at Aintree 2m 1f (4) gd in Oct.
