prominent, led 4th, headed last, rallied, no extra close home
soon tracking leaders, weakened 5 out
pulled hard in mid-division, weakened 4 out
behind, jumped left 6th, soon struggling, tailed off when pulled up 4 out
held up in touch, lost place before 4th, headway after 3 out, kept on under pressure, never on terms
held up in touch, raced keenly, driven to challenge after 3 out, led last, driven out
pulled hard in rear when fell 1st
led until 4th, remained prominent, weakened 4 out
tracked leaders, lost place after 7th, behind when pulled up 2 out
chased leaders, weakened 4 out
mid-division, headway to chase leaders approaching 2 out, soon ridden and no impression
always behind, pulled up 4 out
mid-division, headway 3 out, soon chasing leaders, effort next, soon one pace
mid-division, headway under pressure when fell 2 out
ROLLING ACES confirmed point-to-point promise when making a pleasing hurdling debut on his first run for the champion trainer. Paul Nicholls isn't overfacing his charge here and he should be able to defy his penalty before going on to better things. He looks a good staying hurdler in the making. How's My Friend has fair form in the book in ordinary contests and boasts place claims. However, he'll need to improve on his recent nose second here to No Woman No Cry to upset the favourite. The Hobbs team field a couple of interesting sorts with jockey bookings indicating Imperial Circus is the stable preferred, although he's not been not seen for over a year since finishing in mid-division behind Frascati Park at Ascot.
Rolling Aces (IRE) 11-2 (10-12) Tracked leader, led 4th, ridden and clear before last, won at Wincanton 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Nov beating Mabel Tasman (10-5) by 4 1/2l, 11 ran.
Colin's Desire 100-1 (10-9) Pressed winner, every chance 3 out, soon driven, lost 2nd and weakened before next, tailed off, 6th of 8, 27l behind Financial Climate (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Declan Og (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, effort halfway, weakened over 5f out, 6th of 11, well behind Caught In The Act (10-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f mdn NH flat (6) gf in Jul.
Glacial Harry 16-1 (10-3) Not fluent in rear, mistake 2nd, headway 3 out, hung left after 2 out, 9 lengths 3rd when fell last, in a race won by Bobble Hat Bob (11-0) at Worcester 3m mdn hdl (5) gd in Jul '10, 11 ran.
How's My Friend 2-1 (11-10) Held up in rear and in touch, tracked leaders 3 out, every chance last, stayed on and just held towards finish, 2nd of 4, ns behind No Woman No Cry (10-2) at Taunton 3m nov hcp 0-115 (4) gd in Nov.
Imperial Circus (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Mid-division, ridden 3 out, no impression, 6th of 12, 20l behind Frascati Park (10-12) at Ascot 2m 3f nov hdl (3) gs in Nov '10.
Kilderry Dean (IRE) 5-1 (11-7) Mostly 3rd, chall 4out, ld 3out, hdd bef last, no ex flat, 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Gilhall Eclipse (11-7) at Lisronagh 3m ire ptp gf in Apr.
Kilrush (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Led, headed 5th, 4th 4 out, ridden and weakened 3 out, pulled up before last, in a race won by He's A Delight (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 6f mdn hdl gs in Oct, 13 ran.
Master Neo (FR) 100-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, jumped left 1st, headway on outside, 3rd, not fluent 6th, ridden after next, weakened from next, tailed off, 10th of 13, well behind Highland Lodge (10-12) at Exeter 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Quayside Court (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, weakened after 4 out, 15th of 18, well behind Native Gallery (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Redbridge Rebel 5-1 (11-4) Mid div, 6th 1/2way, prog from 5out, ld brfly aftr 2out, 1 1/2l 2nd bef last, no ex flat, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Bach To Whitingbay (12-0) at Kilsheelan 3m ire ptp gd in Oct.
Robin Of Spring (FR) 125-1 (11-4) Always in rear, lost touch 6f out, tailed off, 14th of 15, well behind Ifyouletmefinish (11-4) at Uttoxeter 2m NH flat (6) gd in Oct.
Time Do (FR) 100-1 (10-9) Held up in touch, mistake 1st, outpaced after 3 out, no impression, 5th of 12, 30l behind Cotton Mill (10-7) at Hereford 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gd in Nov.
Midnight Lira 100-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, weakened after 7th, tailed off, 8th of 16, well behind Dream Function (11-2) at Exeter 2m 3f mrs nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
