always towards rear, pushed along and struggling after 6th, tailed off and pulled up soon after
always in rear, ridden and hit 5th, struggling after, tailed off
towards rear, some progress before 2 out, soon one pace
mid-division, behind 4 out, tailed off
held up in mid-division, headway after 3 out, driven to lead before 2 out, hung left and headed before last, soon no chance with winner
prominent, led briefly before 2 out, soon headed and weakened between last 2
in touch early, behind 4 out, tailed off
mid-division, headway to chase leaders under pressure after 3 out, weakened from next, tailed off
chased leaders, weakened before 3 out, tailed off
chased leader, led well before 2 out, soon headed, weakened before last
mid-division on inner, headway approaching 2 out, went modest 3rd, between last 2, no chance with front pair
always rear division
always towards rear
took keen hold, chased leaders, challenged 2 out, led going best before last, eased near finish, readily
led on inner, headed well before 2 out, soon weakened
prominent until ridden and weakened 3 out
Nonrunner
A maximum field for this stayers' handicap hurdle where the vote goes to OVER THE FLOW, while Bobble Hat Bob, BA Dreamflight and French Leave are others with claims. The Bob Buckler-trained pick has been coming along nicely and was only just held by a Nicky Henderson-trained 1-4 shot at Wincanton last time. The form of that race looks good in the context of this, she stays well and acts with cut, and we hope that today is her day. Henderson will have a decent idea as to the claims of his Wembley Way as a result of that race, but on the face of it the gelding has shown little enough to get us interested today. Bobble Hat Bob sports first-time blinkers and represents the trainer-jockey combination of O'Neill and McCoy. It would not be hard to envisage a marked improvement in form as a result of the headgear and the return to this trip, so watch the market for clues. Alternator got up to win a seller at Leicester last time over a similar trip today's and acts with cut, though the handicapper only raised him 1lb for that, indicating that it wasn't the best of contests. This is tougher, and we'll take him on. BA Dreamflight's sole success came on the Polytrack at nearby Great Leighs, and he has shown little encouragement in three tries in novice company. Despite that, the handicapper has taken few chances in alloting him a mark of 102 for this handicap debut and he is hard to fancy as a result. A tough race to call can go to Over The Flow.
Ba Dreamflight 66-1 (10-12) Mid-division until ridden and weakened approaching 3 out, 10th of 16, 22l behind On Borrowed Wings (11-5) at Ffos Las 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Dec.
Wembley Way 50-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, lost place 5th, soon behind, last of 14, 37l behind Tocca Ferro (11-4) at Southwell 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Conington 3-1fav (11-4) In touch, ridden and effort 2 out, hit last, stayed on under pressure flat, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Laughing Game (10-1) at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Jan.
Odiham 7-1 (11-8) Led, ridden and headed 8th, weakened after next, 12th of 15, well behind Commander Vic (11-1) at Taunton 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Jan '08.
Head To Kerry (IRE) 11-1 (11-7) In touch, lost place approaching 6th, soon beaten, 9th of 11, 42l behind Lord Singer (11-5) at Fontwell 2m 2f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Jan.
Bobble Hat Bob (FR) 100-1 (11-4) Held up mid-division, weakened 3 out, 11th of 15, 41l behind Rollwiththepunches (11-4) at Huntingdon 2m NH nov hdl (4-7yo) (4) sft in Jan.
Alternator (IRE) 10-3 (10-12) Always prominent, went 2nd and mistake 3 out, led approaching 2 out, all out flat, won at Leicester 2m 4f sll hdl (4) sft in Dec beating Timetoring (11-4) by hd, 6 ran.
Royal Kicks (FR) 11-2 (11-6) Held up mid-division, headway to chase leaders when hit 9th, weakened from 4 out, 4th of 10, 27l behind Senor Shane (11-5) at Plumpton 2m 4f hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft in Jan.
Phare Isle (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Held up, never on terms, 6th of 14, 43l behind No Rules (11-5) at Fakenham 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Nathan Dee 33-1 (10-9) Towards rear, pushed along 4 out, soon weakened, hit last, 5th of 9, 18l behind Noun De La Thinte (10-8) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Dec.
Over The Flow 9-1 (10-7) With leader, led after 3 out, headed approaching last, regained lead after last, headed towards finish, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Topsham Belle (11-6) at Wincanton 2m 6f mrs nov hdl (4) hvy.
The Disengager (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) In touch, outpaced 2 out, soon weakened, 5th of 16, 28l behind Wishfull Thinking (11-0) at Hereford 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Whitewater Dash 16-1 (11-7) Took keen hold, prominent, weakening when hit 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Prince Geeno (11-9) at Warwick 2m 3f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Dec, 13 ran.
Festival Dreams 10-1 (10-2) Pressed winner until after 3 out, lost 2nd soon after, weakened, blundered last, 7th of 14, 23l behind Zarrafakt (11-8) at Newbury 2m 5f nov hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft in Nov.
Lady Bling Bling 11-1 (11-4) Prominent, led 4th, mistake 6th, headed 2 out, soon weakened, 10th of 13, 26l behind Delcombe (10-5) at Wincanton 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) hvy in Dec.
French Leave (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Disputed lead, led 4th, headed after next, soon weakened, 8th of 15, 27l behind Vivarini (10-7) at Huntingdon 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Jan.
Monsieur Cadou (FR) 14-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 4th, ridden after next, weakened approaching 3 out, 7th of 15, 32l behind Victory Surge (11-2) at Warwick 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Dec.
A Bid Too Far (IRE) 200-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, mistake 5th, weakened before 3 out, tailed off, 9th of 14, well behind Vino Griego (11-1) at Wincanton 2m nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
