mistake 1st, raced wide, chased leaders, jumped slowly 7th, ridden and weakened between last 2
chased leaders, slightly hampered 4th, ridden and weakened quickly after 3 out, tailed off and pulled up before next
always in rear, never a factor, tailed off
mid-division, closer approaching 3 out, weakened on long run before next
last trio, never a factor, tailed off and pulled up
chased leaders on inside, led 3rd until after next, chased leaders, in front again on long run before 2 out until 2 out, weakened quickly
led until 3rd, chased leaders, weakened 7th, behind and struggling next, tailed off 4 out, pulled up soon after
held up towards rear, headway chasing leaders before 2 out, went 2nd after 2 out, ridden and stayed on same pace from last, lost 2nd final strides
mid-division, headway chasing leaders approaching 7th, led 2 out, went slightly left last, stayed on well under pressure run-in
last pair, headway from 2 out, stayed on into never nearer 3rd before the last, kept on towards finish, went 2nd final strides
mid-division, closer at 5th, headway on inside chasing leaders 8th, weakened between last 2
held up towards rear, headway chasing leaders 8th, weakened on long run before 2 out
held up towards rear, fell 6th
raced keenly, chased leaders, led after 4th until headed on long run before 2 out, weakened soon after
Track, trip and going all look ideal for Muthabir but an absence since tailed off at Stratford in May is a concern. SANDY BOY threw away a winning opportunity at Exeter after a second at Chepstow so is on a recovery mission - he gets headgear here and can recoup losses. Bold Record was pulled up last time at Worcester but I'd Better Go Now landed a gamble at Wincanton last month and a double is not out of the question if he stays this longer trip. Pontresina keeps finding one too good and Fontley House is also frustrating but Montys Angel could be worth a market check.
Bold Record (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) In rear, pushed along after 4th, behind next, pulled up before 6th, at Worcester 2m 4f hcp (2) gs in Oct.
Vlannon 7-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 9th of 13, 8 1/2l behind Vibrance (9-7) at Kempton 2m hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Espalion (FR) 8-1 (11-4) Held up in rear, headway approaching 3 out, no impression, 8th of 13, 21 1/4l behind As I See It (11-12) at Exeter 2m 7f hcp (3) gd in Oct.
Pontresina (IRE) 9-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, went 2nd 5th until before 2 out, chased leaders, rallied run-in, went 2nd close home, 2nd of 7, 1 3/4l behind That's A Given (11-5) at Hereford 3m 2f hcp (3) gd in Oct.
Ramore Will (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Last pair, headway on inside approaching 3 out, weakening when mistake next, 7th of 9, 25l behind Paseo (10-10) at Fontwell 2m 3f hcp (3) sft in Nov.
Sandy Boy (IRE) 6-4fav (11-4) Disputed lead until tracked leader after 5th, led 3 out, headed next, soon hung left, hard ridden to lead again after last, headed when hung badly left hampering rivals and virtually pulling himself up towards finish, 4th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Heavey (11-4) at Exeter 2m 7f hcp (4) sft in Nov.
Max Forte (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Led until 4th, lost place 6th, soon in rear, 12th of 13, dist behind As I See It (11-12) at Exeter 2m 7f hcp (3) gd in Oct.
Muthabir (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, not fluent 6th, slow 8th and pushed along, lost place 4 out, behind next, last of 9, dist behind His Dream (11-1) at Stratford 3m 2f hcp (4) gd in May.
Fontley House (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, led before 2 out where went left, headed approaching last, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 12, 3l behind March Is On (11-8) at Southwell 3m hcp (4) sft in Oct.
Forgetthesmalltalk (IRE) 7-1 (11-6) In touch, lost place when hampered 4 out, no danger after, 12th of 18, 26 1/4l behind Chapel Stile (11-9) at Ayr 3m hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Saturdaynightfever 16-1 (11-10) Held up, never on terms, 8th of 17, 16 1/2l behind I'd Better Go Now (10-13) at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in Oct.
I'd Better Go Now (IRE) 7-2fav (10-13) Held up towards rear, headway after 3 out, chased leaders next, led after last, ran on well, won at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in Oct beating Jaytrack Parkhomes (11-10) by 3/4l, 17 ran.
Montys Angel (IRE) 25-1 (8-5) Held up off the pace in 5th place, plugged on final 2f, went 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 7, 6 3/4l behind Cristal Spirit (10-0) at Newbury 2m hcp (5) hvy in Oct.
Cracker Jak (IRE) 5-1 (10-10) Held up in touch, not fluent and one pace 3 out, went 4th last, 4th of 13, 12l behind As I See It (11-12) at Exeter 2m 7f hcp (3) gd in Oct.
