prominent, ridden to challenge after 4 out, weakened after next, behind when pulled up before 2 out
keen, tracked leader, hit 4 out, effort after next, weakened last
led, strongly challenged from 2 out, headed after last, kept on under pressure
behind, under pressure after 5th, pulled up before 8th
chased leaders, under pressure after 3 out, weakened before last
in touch, effort after 3 out, soon outpaced, weakened before last
mid-division, struggling 8th, weakened 4 out, pulled up next
chased leaders, weakened before 3 out, pulled up before next
mid-division, headway 4 out, chased leaders next, jumped right 2 out, led after last, ran on strongly
mid-division, weakened 8th, behind when pulled up 3 out
in rear, under pressure 4 out, never on terms, tailed off
Ballyknock Cloud won his last three points in the spring and beat staying chaser No Buts on his debut under Rules at Southwell when making all. Canelo has only found one too good in both starts over timber and the step up to 3m won’t be a problem but it will also suit Dan Mcgrue and KINGS RYDE. Nicky Henderson’s well-bred five-year-old is still learning his trade and made mistakes when surprisingly beaten at Worcester in October but he’s had a nice break since and looks a resolute galloper. Hidden Impact can only improve on his run at Aintree but As I See It will need to reverse Wincanton running with Canelo.
Ballyknock Cloud (IRE) 4-1 (10-12) Led until after 1st, led again 4th, made rest, ridden and kept on run-in, all out, won at Southwell 3m (4) gd in Oct beating No Buts (10-12) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Kings Ryde 1-4fav (11-4) Led after 1st, headed after 3 out, soon ridden, kept on and held from last, 2nd of 5, 3 1/4l behind Sky Pirate (10-12) at Worcester 2m 4f (4) gd in Oct.
As I See It 14-1 (10-12) Tracked leader, blundered 5 out, every chance 2 out, weakened before last, 4th of 11, 18 1/2l behind Captain Cattistock (10-12) at Wincanton 2m 5f (4) sft in Nov.
Bertie My Boy (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Held up in 5th, jumped slowly 2nd (normal 5th), soon behind, last of 6, dist behind Gentleman Moore (10-11) at Ffos Las 2m 4f (5) gd in Jun.
Canelo (IRE) 7-4fav (10-12) Mid-division, headway before 2 out, every chance last, no extra run-in, 2nd of 11, 5l behind Captain Cattistock (10-12) at Wincanton 2m 5f (4) sft in Nov.
Dan McGrue (IRE) Evensfav (11-0) Led, hit 7th, pushed along and headed 2 out ridden and no extra when lost 2nd at the jast, weakened run-in, lost 3rd near finish, 4th of 6, 8 3/4l behind White Moon (11-0) at Wincanton 2m 5f mdn (5) gd in Oct.
Gambling Gamut (IRE) 5-1 (12-2) Mid-div, mstk 6th, 9th frm 7th, 10th & pushed aftr 5out, kow fin, 5th of 14, 12 1/2l behind Rueben James (12-2) at Inchydoney 3m mdn gd in May.
Hidden Impact (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Rear of mid-division, ridden 2 out, not fluent last, no impression, 7th of 9, 13 3/4l behind Hear No Evil (10-12) at Aintree 2m 4f (4) gs in Nov.
Samuel Jackson 2-1fav (11-10) Hdwy 3 out; ev ch nxt; kpt on flat, 2nd of 11, nk behind Little Billy Boy (12-0) at Cherrybrook 3m gd in Apr.
Slaying The Dragon (IRE) 125-1 (10-12) Never better tan mid-division, weakened before 3 out, tailed off, 8th of 12, dist behind Shoal Bay (10-12) at Taunton 2m 3f mdn (4) gd in Nov.
The Lion Dancer (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Led, headed 3rd, tracked winner, joined 5th, ridden and lost touch 12th, behind when pulled up 14th, at Fakenham 3m (3) gs in Nov.
Awaywiththeblues (IRE) 150-1 (10-12) Held up and always towards rear, never a factor, tailed off, 10th of 14, dist behind Way Back Then (10-12) at Kempton 2m 5f (4) gd in Nov.
