always towards rear, weakened before 2 out
mid-division, headway 5 out, weakened before last
prominent, mistake 3 out, every chance before last, kept on and no chance with winner
in touch, headway before 3 out, weakened before 2 out
towards rear, pushed along 4 out, soon weakened
led before 3rd, headed before 5th, soon lost place and in rear, tailed off and pulled up before 5 out
towards rear, headway before 3 out, every chance 2 out, no extra
mid-division, ridden before 2 out, weakened last
behind, headway 2 out, led before last, kept on well
close up, led after 3 out, headed before last, no extra
led, headed before 3rd, led before 5th, headed after 3 out, soon weakened
BLACK IVORY has already taken on and beaten older horses in handicap company despite being only a 4-y-o but this contest should suit and surely he has the potential to improve considerably on the back of just three hurdling starts. A 7lb rise for his Uttoxeter win is acceptable and conditions are fine for the Jefferson inmate. Jet Master is a tough, hardy performer at home over both hurdles and fences who seems sure to be on the premises despite topweight and enjoys a good record at this venue. Raise A Spark really rediscovered form in style when romping to victory at Bangor earlier in the month and has a strong claim on that evidence despite a 12lb punishment from the assessor. He is definite shortlist material. Beeno is quite interesting too on his handicap debut for the Slack yard and both Vodka Wells and Marcus Antonius can be given a chance if running up to form.
Jet Master (IRE) 16-1 (10-3) In rear, headway before 3 out, in 4th before 2 out, kept on run-in, 3rd of 8, 11 1/4l behind Gas Line Boy (10-12) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp (2) gs in Dec.
Vodka Wells (FR) 16-1 (10-9) Tracked leader, led 2 out, headed last, one pace, 3rd of 9, 8 1/4l behind Boite (11-12) at Wetherby 2m hcp (3) gs in Dec.
Black Ivory 9-4fav (11-2) Chased leaders, 2nd 7th, challenged 3 out, led when not fluent last, idled flat, ridden out, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Nov beating Vengeur De Guye (11-12) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Raise A Spark 2-1fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, headway to lead 3 out, soon clear, ridden before next, very easily, won at Bangor 2m 1f hcp (4) sft in Dec beating Straits Of Messina (11-7) by 19l, 7 ran.
Firstymini (FR) 22-1 (10-11) Held up in touch, weakened from 6 out, tailed off, pulled up, at Ayr 2m 5f hcp (3) hvy in Dec.
Kumbeshwar 9-1 (11-10) Reminder after 4th, outpaced when jumped right next, soon tailed off, mistake 4 out, pulled up soon after, at Newcastle 2m hcp (4) sft in Dec.
Beeno (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Held up, in rear, headway approaching 3 out, 4th 2 out, never on terms, 4th of 11, 20 1/2l behind Craggaknock (10-12) at Wetherby 2m (4) sft in Nov.
Alizee De Janeiro (FR) 3-1 (10-12) Tracked winner until weakened 3 out, tailed off, pulled up, at Hexham 2m hcp (4) hvy in Dec.
Marcus Antonius 6-1 (11-8) In rear, pushed along 4th, ridden 3 out, headway to go 3rd soon after last, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 5, 4 1/4l behind Crafty Roberto (11-11) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp (4) gs in Dec.
Rhymers Stone 50-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, ridden before 2 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 9 1/4l behind Hartside (11-8) at Catterick 2m hcp (4) sft in Feb.
Medal Of Freedom (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Led, headed before 3 out, soon weakened, 7th of 11, 36 1/2l behind Progress Drive (10-12) at Ayr 2m 4f (4) sft in Dec.
