tracked leaders, blundered 3 out, soon weakened
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
behind when fell 11th
held up towards rear, not fluent 15th, headway to chase leaders after 5 out, stayed on to lead final 150 yards
prominent, weakened after 2 out
chased leader, led after 3 out, ridden and headed final 150 yards, no extra
held up towards rear, mistake and unseated rider 1st
mid-division, headway to chase leaders approaching 8th, blundered 12th, blundered 14th, not fluent 2 out, soon weakened
held up in touch on outer, chased leaders after 2 out, every chance last, ridden and one pace flat
towards rear, ridden before last, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, lost place after 9th, reminders after next, weakened 13th, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
led, not fluent 7th, headed after 3 out, weakened approaching last
towards rear, headway approaching 4 out, disputing 3rd when blundered last, stayed on flat
always behind
Nonrunner
A very moderate contest where caution is advised and SEEK THE TRUTH gets the vote, while Bene Lad looks the most interesting in opposition. The Sue Bradburne-trained pick is just 2lbs higher than when scoring over three miles at Newcastle in October. He was a well beaten runner-up back there next time before falling at the same track last month, so there is a bit for him to prove. He returns here for the first time since his debut, and he acts on soft ground, while the yard often pops up with a winner on the card at this venue and we will take him to be the one for today. Bene Lad represents the in-form Jim Goldie, and he has not been seen since runner-up in a novices hurdle here in May 2008. The track and this ground suit him well, as will this trip and market support would make him of major interest from what is a good mark. Rusty Red is another deserving of consideration. At his best he would be entitled to go very close, although he has not managed to produce that for some time. Even so, his yard's runners have been going well and a return to form is not ruled out. Treasured Memories would look well handicapped if he could guarantee a clear round, but that has to be a doubt, while Windy Hills might find the ground too soft and his weight too hefty on the day. Seek The Truth is a tentative nomination.
Paddys Unyoke (IRE) 17-2 (11-9) Tracked leaders, blundered 3rd, weakened from 5 out, tailed off, 5th of 7, 40l behind Sea Venture (11-11) at Musselburgh 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs in Dec.
Do L'Enfant d'Eau (FR) 12-1 (10-0) In rear, blundered 3rd, lost touch and pulled up 12th, in a race won by BallaBriggs (11-12) at Catterick 3m 1f hcp chs 0-120 (3) sft in Jan, 15 ran.
Treasured Memories 33-1 (11-4) Towards rear, reminder 7th, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by French Ties (10-11) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Jan, 14 ran.
Seeking Power (IRE) 250-1 (10-5) Always behind, tailed off 3 out, 10th of 12, well behind The Knoxs (11-4) at Newcastle 3m nov hdl (3) sft in Jan.
Seek The Truth (IRE) 4-1fav (11-10) Tracked leaders, lost place 5 out, 6th and beaten when fell 3 out, in a race won by Toy Gun (11-8) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-90 (5) sft in Jan, 12 ran.
Reckless Venture (IRE) 5-1 (11-7) Led to 3rd, with leader, lost place 11th, weakening when mistake 5 out, pulled up before next, in a race won by Toy Gun (11-8) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-90 (5) sft in Jan, 12 ran.
Rusty Red (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Mid-division, headway 13th, mistake next, soon chasing leaders, weakened approaching 2 out, 4th of 9, 13l behind Copper's Gold (10-10) at Musselburgh 3m hcp ch 0-95 (5) gd in Jan.
Editors Rose (IRE) 50-1 (10-7) Led to 6th, in touch, led again 14th, headed 16th, 3rd and no impression when blundered and unseated rider 3 out, in a race won by Vforvictory (11-0) at Sedgefield 3m 3f mdn chs (4) sft in Jan, 11 ran.
Bene Lad (IRE) 10-3fav (10-8) Close up, every chance 4 out and next, one pace from 2 out, 2nd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Lady Sambury (9-13) at Kelso 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in May '08.
Polobury 9-1 (9-7) Led to 4th, chased leaders, driven from 6th, weakened before 3 out, 4th of 9, 28l behind Beamazed (11-6) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy.
Neidpath Castle 11-1 (10-11) Held up, struggling 8th, soon lost touch, tailed off when pulled up before 5 out, in a race won by Toy Gun (11-8) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-90 (5) sft in Jan, 12 ran.
Tully Hill 20-1 (9-13) Led, headed 4 out, weakened 2 out, 7th of 15, 32l behind Treehouse (11-2) at Hexham 3m 1f hcp 0-90 (5) hvy in Dec.
The Maystone (IRE) 33-1 (10-0) Held up mid-division, pushed along after 11th, pulled up before last, in a race won by Treehouse (11-2) at Hexham 3m 1f hcp 0-90 (5) hvy in Dec, 15 ran.
Destiny Hill 7-2 (10-10) In touch, left in lead 7th, headed approaching 3 out, one pace, 4th of 12, 17l behind Zaffarella (10-11) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-90 (5) sft in Feb '09.
Windy Hills 5-1 (10-9) Always towards rear, 5th of 9, 23l behind Dark Ben (10-7) at Newcastle 3m hcp chs 0-110 (4) gs in Nov.
Manoubi 8-1 (11-7) Held up mid-division, weakened 13th, 6th of 9, 20l behind Copper's Gold (10-10) at Musselburgh 3m hcp ch 0-95 (5) gd in Jan.
