held up, mistake 2nd, brief effort after 7th, weakened 9th, behind when pulled up 3 out
held up, headway 9th, weakened 3 out
tracked leader until weakened 8th
led, mistake 6th, headed 7th, weakened, behind when pulled up before 3 out
towards rear, headway after 4 out, 4th, held from 2 out
mid-division, ridden, outpaced 8th, stayed on to go 3rd 3 out
held up mid-division, steady headway 7th, led 9th, headed soon after, weakened
towards rear, ridden 3 out, never dangerous
mid-division, headway 9th, tracked leader when not fluent 4 out, ridden 2f out, soon no impression
in touch, always going well, led after 9th, clear 2 out, hit last, heavily eased close home
tracked leaders, led 7th, headed 9th, weakened approaching 3 out
tracked leaders, keen, jumped left 3rd, weakened 7th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
towards rear, mistake, rider lost iron 6th, detached 9th, some progress soon after, weakened 2 out
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COLONIAL JIM was due to race on Sunday but is clearly a long way ahead of the handicapper and rates the one to beat if allowed to take his chance. If he fails to make the line-up or suffers a mishap at the weekend then Little Shilling could be the one to take advantage. Colonial Jim landed a touch when having his first start for this trainer at Fontwell and the outcome was never really in doubt as he won by eight lengths and twenty six. There's always the chance that his exertions will catch up with him but his trainer's intentions are clear in declaring him for this contest. Little Shilling is another runner making a quick reappearance following his win in a Fakenham seller. He never came off the bridle and won as he liked in East Anglia and his presence makes this a more intriguing contest than may have otherwise been the case. Those two stand out but it's interesting to see the services of Liam Heard obtained for Charlie Poole whilst Simple Glory arrives in good form and has to be considered. Orchard House and Linlithgow were the two nearest pursuers to the selection last time and could finish in the money but it's difficult to see why they should reverse the placings with Colonial Jim.
Well Saved (IRE) 9-1 (10-8) Close-up, went second approaching 6th, ridden and every chance 4 out, weakened soon after next, 9th of 11, 46l behind Terramarique (11-9) at Huntingdon 3m 2f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Oct.
Ballyvaden (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Mid-division, effort after 7th, weakened after next, 7th of 12, 32l behind Inchidaly Rock (10-12) at Exeter 2m 5f nov hdl (4) hvy.
Ayurveda 33-1 (11-8) Always in rear, mistake 3rd, lost touch from 5th, tailed off, 9th of 15, well behind Old Brigade (10-2) at Ludlow 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs.
Foxriver (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Led, headed 7th, stayed with leader until ridden approaching 2 out, weakened before last, 5th of 15, 18l behind Parlesotho (11-9) at Leicester 2m 4f mrs hcp hdl (4) gd.
Friends of Tina (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Mid-division, hampered 1st and 2nd, effort 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 10th of 15, well behind Charmaine Wood (10-10) at Towcester 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
Simple Glory (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, lost place 7th, outpaced 3 out, rallied flat, ran on, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind High Jack (11-3) at Towcester 2m 3f nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs.
Charlie Poole (IRE) 4-1jt-fav (11-9) Mid-division, headway 6th, ridden and every chance 3 out, hit 2 out, rallied briefly flat, all out, 2nd of 11, 3l behind Benedict Bay (10-7) at Plumpton 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) hvy in Mar.
Born West (USA) 50-1 (11-1) In touch, ridden after 8th, weakened approaching 3 out, tailed off, 7th of 15, well behind Old Brigade (10-2) at Ludlow 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs.
Orchard House (FR) 7-2 (11-1) In touch, not fluent 8th, headway to lead after 3 out, joined and headed last, one pace flat, 2nd of 15, 8l behind Colonial Jim (9-11) at Fontwell 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs.
Little Shilling (IRE) 11-8fav (10-8) Mid-division, headway to lead soon after 7th, ridden and clear soon after 3 out, unchallenged, won at Fakenham 2m 4f sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd beating Blueberry Ice (11-7) by 14l, 12 ran.
Linlithgow (IRE) 22-1 (10-1) Awkward 1st, in touch, ridden and outpaced 3 out, stayed on again to take poor 3rd flat, 3rd of 15, 34l behind Colonial Jim (9-11) at Fontwell 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs.
Killer Jim 300-1 (10-9) Held up in rear, lost touch approaching 7th, tailed off, 8th of 10, well behind Woodlands Gem (10-5) at Towcester 3m nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
Themanfrommayo 16-1 (10-12) Prominent, took keen hold, not always fluent, weakening when mistake 9th, 5th of 7, well behind Go Amwell (11-9) at Warwick 3m 1f nov hdl (4) gf in Mar.
Bite Un Fight 25-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, not fluent 2nd, mistake 5th, soon struggling and pulled up at the 6th in race won by Old Brigade (10-2) at Ludlow 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs, 15 ran.
Miss Merenda 14-1 (10-12) Tracked winner, lost place before 7th, behind when pulled up 3 out in race won by Terramarique (11-12) at Huntingdon 3m 2f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Aug '07, 13 ran.
Colonial Jim (IRE) 7-1 (9-11) Mid-division, steady headway 4 out, chased leader 3 out, switched right and led last, ridden out, won at Fontwell 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs beating Orchard House (11-1) by 8l, 15 ran.
