tracked leaders, under pressure 3out, weakened before next
led, soon clear, hung right and ran wide halfway, headed approaching 2out, soon under pressure, left in 2nd at last, no chance with winner
mid-division, hard ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened, behind when pulled up before next
chased leaders, mistake and unseated rider 1st
hampered 1st, always behind, pulled up before last
held up in touch, headway 3 out, every chance approaching next, hard ridden when left in lead last, ran on
hampered 1st, always behind, pulled up 2 out
mid-division, headway before 3out, chased leaders next, stayed on same pace
chased leaders, headway 4out, led approaching 2 out, hard ridden and strongly challenged when fell last
always behind
held up in mid-division, under pressure 4th, soon behind, pulled up before 2 out
jumped badly left 1st, always behind, pulled up 2 out
tracked leader, under pressure 4 out, weakened next
hampered 1st, behind, soon detached, pulled up after 4th
Southerness sets the standard in this maiden hurdle but with that one falling on his last outing we go for the Paul Nicholls newcomer ORGANISATEUR with Beyond Moonbeams also holding some interest. It a slight change from the normal French imports the champion trainer brings in this one is yet to try his luck over obstacles. The master handler must have seen something he liked in a few encouraging runs in Gaul's provinces and he's bound to be well schooled for the occasion. Beyond Moonbeams might make experience count as he has gone close a few times in nine outings and while it is a worry he has yet to get in front a first time tongue tie might bring about the necessary improvement. Jonjo O'Neill had some good results at the festival during the week and his newcomer Not A Bob is on our short-list. There's a few high-class relations in this geldings family and he looks a live contender on debut. Mega Watt ran a promising first try over timber before falling when repeating that form last time so with possible improvement to come he is also on our mind but in a tricky opener we take the chance on the latest Nicholls import Organisatuer.
Bernie The Banker 250-1 (11-1) Towards rear, ridden approaching 2 out, never dangerous, 8th of 16, 41l behind Gus Macrae (11-1) at Hereford 2m 1f NH mdn hdl (4) sft.
Beyond Moonbeams 10-3 (11-0) Held up in rear, took keen hold, headway approaching 7th, ridden after 3 out, weakened after next, 5th of 15, 12l behind Lord Tomnoddy (11-0) at Chepstow 3m NH mdn hdl (4) gd.
Final Son 100-1 (11-0) Mid-division, ridden and weakened 3 out, hit next, 9th of 10, 33l behind Inventor (10-9) at Ascot 2m hdl (3) gd in Nov.
Mega Watt (IRE) 8-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, not fluent 1st, close 4th and travelling ok when fell 3 out, in a race won by Action Impact (11-1) at Plumpton 2m mdn hdl (5) hvy, 9 ran.
Not A Bob (IRE) Old Vic gelding out of Cab In The Storm.
Organisateur (IRE) (8-11) 2nd of 14, nk behind Sizalia (8-7) at Nantes(FR) 1m 4f stk sft in Jun (flat).
Rich Kayf 100-1 (11-3) Mid-division, weakened over 6f out, last of 13, well behind Benleigh (10-12) at Ludlow 2m NH flat (5) gd in Apr.
Robain (FR) 33-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, mistake 5th, challenging for modest 4th when hit 2 out, one pace, 5th of 14, 27l behind Vino Griego (11-1) at Wincanton 2m nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
Southerness 17-2 (10-12) Mid-division, headway to chase leaders 3 out, weakened before next, well beaten in 4th when fell last, in a race won by King's Legacy (11-1) at Taunton 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft, 12 ran.
The Boss Rock (IRE) 40-1 (11-1) Always behind, 11th of 14, 42l behind Superius (11-1) at Wincanton 2m mdn hdl (4) gd.
Tropical Secret 80-1 (11-0) In touch, hit 2nd, weakened before 4 out, tailed off, 6th of 7, well behind Voramar Two (11-9) at Taunton 3m nh nov hdl (4) sft.
Whatshallwedo 22-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 28l behind Highland Valley (11-4) at Wincanton 2m NH flat (6) hvy in Feb.
Brad's Luck (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Held up in touch, weakened 3 out, last of 7, well behind Stars Du Granits (10-12) at Plumpton 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Majestic Bull (USA) 150-1 (10-7) Took keen hold, always towards rear, 6th of 12, 35l behind Tanto Faz (11-1) at Stratford 2m mdn hdl (4) gd.
Souchang (IRE) 100-1 (10-9) Mid-division, outpaced 6f out, soon weakened, tailed off, 13th of 16, well behind Bringewood Belle (10-11) at Hereford 2m 1f mrs NH flat (4-7yo) (6) gs in Nov.
Rayon Vert (FR) 10-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway before 2 out, went 3rd 2 out, ridden, one pace and no impression on leading pair when pecked badly last, no extra flat, 4th of 14, 6l behind Superius (11-1) at Wincanton 2m mdn hdl (4) gd.
