tracked clear leader until veered right and lost place approaching 5th, reminder soon after, close up before 3 out, ridden after next, never able to challenge
went left 1st, mistakes, in touch in chasing group, blundered 4th, lost place and reminders after 6th, behind when jumped slowly next, pulled up before 4 out
hampered 1st, in touch chasing group, close up in 2nd after 3 out, led after next, soon clear, in no danger after, easily
behind, reminders after 5th, soon lost touch, tailed off when pulled up before 8th
led, clear to before 3 out, headed after next, soon no chance with easy winner, lost 2nd after last, no extra
in touch in chasing group, went 2nd behind clear leader 5th, close up before 3 out, one pace in 3rd next, soon ridden, stayed on to regain 2nd after last, no chance with easy winner
in touch in chasing group when blundered and unseated rider 2nd
behind, struggling 4 out, never threatened leaders
ROXYFET (NAP) won this last year when 4lb lower in the weights and finally showed signs of a revival at third recently at Bangor, well ahead of another course and distance in Frankie Ballou. Micky Hammond’s runner is likely to take all the beating again under 10lb claimer Billy Garritty. Duhallowcountry races from out of the handicap but has placed at Catterick and Hexham this season and is another to have won around here in the past. Tickerty Boo has ability but fell on his chasing bow here so has a bit to prove now.
Tickerty Boo (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) In rear, fell 7th, at Sedgefield 2m 3f hcp (4) sft in Dec.
Frankie Ballou (IRE) 28-1 (11-10) In touch, dropped to rear 5th, reminders next, ridden 4 out, weakened next, tailed off, 6th of 8, 36l behind Glance Back (11-6) at Bangor 2m 1f hcp (4) sft in Dec.
Rossmore's Pride (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Held up in rear, headway to chase leaders 6th, under pressure 2 out, weakened last, 5th of 9, 22l behind Well Above Par (12-3) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Dec.
Roxyfet (FR) 14-1 (10-13) In rear, headway 3 out, ridden next, stayed on one pace, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Glance Back (11-6) at Bangor 2m 1f hcp (4) sft in Dec.
Ringaringarosie (IRE) 14-1 (10-8) Led, soon clear, blundered and unseated rider 6th, at Sedgefield 2m 3f hcp (4) sft in Dec.
Gin Cobbler 18-1 (10-1) In touch, headway and tracked leaders 7th, lost place 10th, behind when pulled up 3 out, at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp (5) sft in Dec.
Duhallowcountry (IRE) 33-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, under pressure 3 out, stayed on same pace approaching last, 3rd of 7, 15 1/2l behind Echo Express (11-11) at Hexham 2m hcp (5) sft in Dec.
Bertielicious 100-1 (10-0) Held up in rear, headway 2 out, never on terms, 6th of 7, 27 3/4l behind Echo Express (11-11) at Hexham 2m hcp (5) sft in Dec.
