mid-division, headway 3 out, chased leaders soon after, led after 2 out, in command last, eased near finish
chased leaders until weakened after 3 out
held up towards rear, hit 4th and ridden, headway approaching 3 out, chased leaders next, soon driven, 4th and no impresssion when hit last
prominent, challenged on inner and every chance 2 out, one pace in 3rd when hit last
mid- division, driven after 4th, struggling next, tailed off
soon steadied in touch, led 5th, joined 2 out, soon headed, weakened last
led until ridden and headed 5th, weakened quickly
mid-division, headway to chase leaders 3 out, weakened before next
held up in rear, headway before 3 out, chased leaders from next, kept on into 2nd flat, no chance with winner
behind, headway approaching 3 out, faded before next
always in rear, tailed off 3 out
took keen hold, always in rear, tailed off
chased leaders until weakened before 3 out, tailed off
jumped poorly, always in rear tailed off
Ban Uisce is respected whilst there's not a great deal to choose between CRYSTAL PRINCE and Days Of Pleasure but Charlie Longsdon's charge may be able to come out on top again. The selection has been a consistent but frustrating performer and was winning for the first time when prevailing by a length and a half from Days Of Pleasure at Plumpton. The runner-up is 2lbs better off and entitled to close the gap but victory may have done Crystal Prince's confidence the world of good and he's put forwards in the hope that he can go on now that he's tasted success. Ban Uisce benefited from the switch to handicapping and opened his account at the first attempt in that sphere for which he's been handed a 6lb rise. That is perfectly reasonable and he has a decent chance of following up but is unlikely to be much of a price. The potential fly in the ointment is Letham Island who makes her debut for Tim Vaughan on her first run since October. It will be interesting to see if she attracts support as she's well handicapped and unlikely to lack for fitness but she does have to prove herself on this ground so is passed over in favour of Crystal Prince.
Letham Island (IRE) 25-1 (11-10) Mistake and unseated rider 1st, in a race won by Majic Moments (11-12) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf in Oct, 9 ran.
Days of Pleasure (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Tracked leader, pushed along going to 7th, kept on from last, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Crystal Prince (10-8) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Jan.
Ban Uisce (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) In touch, pushed along after 3 out, good headway next, soon chasing leader, led just before last, readily, won at Folkestone 2m 1f cnd hcp hdl 0-85 (5) sft in Jan beating Charlotte Street (11-0) by 4l, 9 ran.
Keyneema 5-1 (11-8) Chased leaders, went 2nd approaching 4th until 5th, mistake 8th, left 2nd 3 out, switched right and closing when carried right and hampered last, weakened flat, 6th of 10, 13l behind Ballymorn (11-4) at Towcester 2m hcp chs 0-95 (5) hvy in Jan.
Buailteoir (IRE) 33-1 (11-10) Always behind, tailed off 3 out, last of 10, well behind Willandrich (10-10) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Jan.
Midnight Spirit 100-1 (11-4) Always prominent, led after 3rd, headed 2 out, stayed on flat, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Dinarius (11-9) at Towcester 2m nh nov hdl (3) hvy in Jan.
Wondersobright (IRE) 14-1 (10-7) Led, not fluent 3rd, blundered 5th, soon pushed along, headed 6th, weakened approaching 2 out, 4th of 7, 11l behind Crystal Prince (10-8) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Jan.
Crystal Prince 7-2fav (10-8) Held up, headway approaching 7th, challenged 2 out, led last, driven out, won at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Jan beating Days Of Pleasure (11-3) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Watch Out 13-2 (10-11) Raced wide, held up, headway to join leaders 5th, led 4 out to next, soon ridden, weakened 2 out, 5th of 6, 34l behind Brigadore (10-7) at Taunton 2m 3f sell hdl (5) sft in Dec.
Gunnasayso 9-1 (10-13) Held up, headway approaching 6th, led 7th, headed after 2 out, one pace, 3rd of 15, 8l behind Jackers (11-5) at Towcester 2m 3f am hcp hdl 0-90 (5) hvy in Jan.
The Saucy Snipe 66-1 (10-5) Held up in rear, some headway 2 out, never on terms, 5th of 8, 32l behind Diktalina (10-5) at Folkestone 2m 1f Juvenile Maiden Hurdle (4yo) (4) sft in Jan.
Bampy's Last 200-1 (10-11) Mistake, always towards rear, held up 3 out, 13th of 14, well behind Vino Griego (11-1) at Wincanton 2m nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
Silver Phoenix 150-1 (10-7) Not fluent early, always in rear, tailed off, 9th of 11, well behind Queen Poline (10-12) at Warwick 2m 5f mares NH nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Chestnut Ben (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Hit 3rd, always in rear, tailed off 4 out, 14th of 15, well behind Master Of The Hall (11-11) at Newbury 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
