behind, blundered badly 1st and 2nd, headway from 11th, ridden approaching 4 out, kept on from 2 out to chase winner run-in
prominent, weakening when fell 10th
tracked leaders, ridden approaching 4 out, weakened from next
tracked leaders, ridden approaching 4 out, in touch when blundered 2 out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, smooth headway to lead 12th, ridden and headed 3 out, kept on one pace
always behind, hit 8th
always towards rear
mid-division, ridden after 12th, soon beaten
in touch, headway from approaching 4 out to lead 3 out, soon ridden, driven clear run-in
led, ridden and headed after 12th, soon weakened
always towards rear, pulled up 13th
always towards rear, blundered and unseated rider 12th
tracked leaders, blundered 9th, soon ridden, weakened from 11th
Lucinda Russell has her string in good shape and Spirit Calling can go well with top weight here but preference is for Baawrah, while Drumnavaddy Lough should also show up well. A Martin Todhunter inmate, Baawrah gave 9lb to but finished behind Drumnavaddy Lough at Hexham last time, his first start for 10 months. His trainer has given him five weeks and more to recover from that run and he should have benefited plenty from it. He is now 15lb better off with that other rival and so should be good enough to finish in front of him, and can take the prize. Spirit Calling has conditions and trip to suit but was comfortably beaten from this mark at Carlisle recently. Nevertheless it is not a hot contest and with his yard going well he can grab some more money here. Prince Balthasar would be interesting if the market speaks in his favour but strictly on form he needs to find plenty, while trip and ground suit Jendali Lad on whom Richard Guest applies first time cheek pieces, so again, watch the market. However, Baawrah looks likely to come on for his reappearance and can come good here.
Spirit Calling (IRE) 6-1 (11-5) Mid-division, headway to chase leaders 5 out, one pace, 3rd of 14, 9l behind Cloudmor (11-12) at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs.
The Saltire Tiger 8-1 (11-9) Led to 2nd, chased leaders, mistake 4th, weakened 4 out, behind when blundered 2 out, 5th of 10, well behind Neutrino (10-13) at Wetherby 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) gf.
Panzer (GER) 8-1 (10-10) Chased winner, ridden 4 out, weakened approaching 3 out, 9th of 10, 29l behind Remainder (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 1f cnd hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd.
Loch Oscaig 40-1 (10-8) Tracked leader, chased winner from 3 out until next, weakened last, 5th of 14, 14l behind Cloudmor (11-12) at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs.
Drumnavaddy Lough (IRE) 3-1 (10-10) Tracked leader, outpaced 4 out, rallied 2 out, went 2nd before last, stayed on flat, just held, 2nd of 11, nk behind Hollows Mist (10-0) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf.
Sticky End 20-1 (11-1) Always behind, 4th of 6, 23l behind Jack The Blaster (11-1) at Newcastle 2m 4f beg chs (4) gf.
Baawrah 22-1 (10-2) In touch, effort 4 out, ridden and weakened 2 out, 6th of 9, 30l behind Lord On The Run (11-12) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in Oct.
Dauntsey Bay 25-1 (10-13) Mid-division, headway when hampered 3 out, effort after next, one pace flat, 4th of 14, 10l behind Harry Flashman (11-9) at Kelso 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) gf in Apr.
Prince Balthasar (USA) 10-1 (10-9) In rear on outer, no extra from 3 out, eased before last, 11th of 22, 29l behind Shakey Scaffold (10-4) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-102 gd in Oct.
Roc Tredudon (FR) 8-1 (10-11) Chased winner until reminders from 6th, soon weakened and pulled up 2 out in race won by Fencote Gold (10-5) at Bangor 2m 1f nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs, 8 ran.
Jendali Lad 7-1 (10-4) Blundered and unseated rider in race won by Cash On Friday (10-12) at Fakenham 2m 5f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd, 6 ran.
Justwhateverulike (IRE) 22-1 (10-5) Held up, in touch when blundered badly and unseated rider at the 12th in race won by Mister Magnum (10-9) at Kelso 3m 1f nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd, 9 ran.
Gunson Hight 33-1 (10-8) Mid-division, outpaced 4 out, stayed on strongly run-in to go 2nd near finish, 2nd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Charlie George (11-2) at Hexham 2m hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf.
