held up behind, headway on inside after 4 out, chased leaders 2 out, soon ridden and one pace, no impression
held up behind, outpaced before 3 out, never dangerous
in touch, ridden to chase leaders before 2 out, stayed on under pressure approaching last, pressed winner and every chance flat, just held
led to 2nd, tracked leader to after 4 out, weakened next, tailed off
towards rear, mistake 4th, outpaced before 3 out, never near leaders
tracked front pair, went 2nd after 4 out, lost place next, soon ridden and one pace, kept on flat, no impression
mid-division, outpaced 3 out, hung right between last, 2, never on terms
mid-division, headway before 3 out, driven next, stayed on to chase front pair flat, always held
tracked leader, led 2nd, hard pressed 2 out, soon ridden, headed approaching last, no extra in 4th flat
took keen hold, in touch, went 2nd 3 out, challenged next, led approaching last, ridden and kept on when hard pressed flat, held on
Applejack Lad won on the Flat but never figured on his hurdles bow at Doncaster whereas CARTHAGE ran well for a long way at Catterick before being eased in the closing stages. This is much less competitive and as Brian Ellison's charge will have improved the experience he can open his account over timber today. Leading Score is probably the pick of James Ewart's two runners and can make the frame again while Superior Command would be interesting if attracting market support following a lay-off.
Applejack Lad 50-1 (11-0) Always behind, 13th of 17, dist behind Unbuckled (10-7) at Doncaster 2m 1f mdn (5) gs in Dec.
Bearskin (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Held up in 4th, outpaced 3 out, soon no chance with leaders, lost remote 4th after last, 5th of 8, dist behind Road To Gold (10-12) at Kelso 2m (4) hvy in Dec.
Carthage (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Held up behind in touch, headway 6th, driven to chase front pair before 2 out, ridden and lost place between last 2, weakened last, 5th of 9, 32 3/4l behind Poulanassy (11-5) at Catterick 2m 3f (4) sft in Dec.
Flying Native (IRE) 9-1 (12-0) Wknd 14; wl bhnd when pu 4 out, at Balcormo Mains 3m gd in Apr.
Latin Rebel (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Always behind, never a factor, tailed off, 9th of 11, dist behind Chitu (11-0) at Musselburgh 2m 3f mdn (5) gs in Nov.
Leading Score (IRE) 11-2 (11-0) Chased leaders, 2nd after 4 out, every chance next, ridden before 2 out, driven and one pace between last two, 3rd of 11, 8 1/2l behind Chitu (11-0) at Musselburgh 2m 3f mdn (5) gs in Nov.
Sky Full Of Stars (IRE) 80-1 (11-0) In rear, reminder before 5th, soon struggling, last of 5, 32 1/2l behind Fagan (11-0) at Musselburgh 2m (4) sft in Dec.
Superior Command (IRE) 6-1 (10-13) Hung left throughout, led, raced keenly, went right 1st, clear 4th, hung left on paddock bend after 5th and headed briefly, hung left and headed on bend entering home straight on long run to last, soon beaten, went badly right last, last of 4, 13 3/4l behind Quickasyoucan (10-13) at Perth 3m (4) sft in May.
Definitely Glad (IRE) 4-1 (10-12) Tracked leader, led 2nd, joined 5th, headed 3 out, weakened last, 6th of 11, 9 1/2l behind Thankyou Very Much (10-12) at Musselburgh 2m mdn (5) gd in Nov.
My Painter (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Dutch Breeze (9-1) at Catterick 7f hcp (4) sft in Oct.
