tracked leaders on outside, led 7f out, headed 5f out, soon weakened
held up in touch, challenged 5f out, led over 3f out, strongly pressed well inside final furlong, held on
led, headed 7f out, every chance over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in touch, effort 5f out, edged left and lost 2nd over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up in touch, lost place after 4f, well beaten final 5f
tracked leaders, outpaced 5f out, stayed on from 2f out, went 3rd 1f out, unable to challenge
held up in rear, headway over 4f out, went 2nd and switched right over 1f out, stayed on well, just failed
chased leaders on inside, outpaced 3f out, stayed on from over 1f out
with leader, led 5f out, headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, headway on outside over 5f out, outpaced 2f out, weakened over 1f out
BRIO CONTI and Silverhow both represent powerful NH yards and have already shown some ability. Paul Nicholls' entry was beaten under a length when third at Warwick so get the vote as Nicky Henderson sets a poser by also saddling the well-bred Raising The Bar. Like the latter, Warren Greatrex' Noble Quest is by Kalanisi and another who should pay his way. Miliair was third here back in August but this is much more competitive.
Big Little Man (IRE) 6-1 (12-1) Chsd ldrs, 8th 1/2way, prog to jn ldr bef 2out, hdd aft 2out, kow str, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Habaroun (12-1) at Stradbally 3m mdn gs in Apr.
Brio Conti (FR) 5-1 (11-2) Mid-division, closed on inside 3f out, went 2nd over 1f out, pressing winner inside final furlong, held towards finish, lost 2nd last stride, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind Clondaw Cracker (11-2) at Warwick 2m (6) gd in Apr.
Fisherman Frank 8-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, pushed along and lost place 7f out, weakened 4f out, 6th of 12, 34 3/4l behind Lithic (11-0) at Southwell 2m (6) sft in Dec.
High Wheeler (IRE) Kalanisi gelding out of Penny Farthing.
Saruni (IRE) 100-1 (11-3) Held up in touch on outside, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, never pace to challenge, well beaten over 1f out, 6th of 11, 26 1/2l behind Stamp Your Feet (10-12) at Fontwell 1m 6f (6) gd in Apr.
Silverhow (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Held up in touch, pushed along 5f out, stayed on from over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no impression on winner, 2nd of 13, 2 1/4l behind Bags Groove (11-4) at Huntingdon 1m 6f (6) gs in Jan.
Whats Not To Like (GER) Saddex gelding out of Wild Girl.
Crystal Lad (FR) 5-1 (11-10) Alw twrds rr, b mstk 8th, rdn bhnd ldrs 4out, no ex 2out, ko, 4th of 9, 13l behind Getabird (11-10) at Largy 3m mdn gs in Apr.
Noble Quest Kalanisi gelding out of Katalina.
Tikkinthebox (IRE) Tikkanen gelding out of Surfing France.
Raising The Bar (IRE) Kalanisi gelding out of Cool Quest.
Miliair 16-1 (10-9) Tracked leader, driven over 3f out, ridden and one pace when lost 2nd over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 3rd of 5, 5l behind Alyasan (11-8) at Stratford 2m (6) gd in Aug.
