mid-division, ridden after 5th, weakened 3 out
always behind, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, challenged 2 out, ridden to lead last, quickened clear flat
prominent, led after 4th, blundered 3 out, ridden 2 out, headed last, no extra
mid-division, ridden and weakened after 6th
led after 2nd, headed 4th, ridden 3 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden 3 out, 6th and held when fell last
mid-division, headway 6th, ridden 3 out, weakened 2 out, fell last
towards rear, ridden 6th, soon weakened
led to 2nd, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
mid-division, headway to chase leaders 3 out, ridden after 2 out, one pace
badly hampered 2nd, mid-division, ridden and effort approaching 2 out, stayed on flat
always behind, no impression
fell 2nd
chased leader, hit 4th, weakened 3 out
Any market support for handicap debutant Marchand D'Argent would be interesting; however we will take a punt on TREATY FLYER ahead of the hat-trick seeking Stance. Picto De Say is an interesting contender if putting his best foot forward; he was in the process of running a fair race last time when falling and he continues over hurdles with the hope of getting round in one piece. Back from an absence Nick's Choice needs respect, however more of a danger may be Stance who has recorded back-to-back successes of late and is penalised accordingly. His jockey rode him well last time and he is an obvious contender. Danny Zuko represents a stable going well and this handicap debutant doesn't look to be over-burdened with a mark of 98, however we prefer Treaty Flyer. His young jockey Paul Tolman has been riding well of late, recording his first success over hurdles. His mount today wasn't beaten far last time out at Folkestone and he certainly has the ability to be a player off this mark of 96. Not a good end to the card, but Treaty Flyer can send punters home happy.
Stance 14-1 (10-4) Took keen hold, tracked leaders on inner, went 2nd going well 2 out, led bypassing last, driven out, won at Sandown 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs beating Darksideofthemoon (9-11) by 1l, 14 ran.
Coast To Coast (IRE) 28-1 (11-7) Behind, hit 7th, weakened 11th, 7th of 12, well behind Alvino (12-0) at Wincanton 2m 5f hts chs (6) gd in Mar.
Marchand D'argent (FR) 33-1 (10-13) Mid-division, headway 5th, ridden after 3 out, weakened next, 7th of 16, 23l behind Riverside Theatre (11-4) at Kempton 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Picot de Say 10-1 (9-7) Raced keenly, prominent, led after 3rd, narrow lead when fell 2 out in race won by Take The Breeze (11-7) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) hvy, 7 ran.
Nick's Choice 20-1 (10-5) Chased leaders until weakened approaching 4 out, 9th of 14, 46l behind Rathcor (10-9) at Chepstow 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Apr.
Marigolds Way 7-2jt-fav (11-10) Mid-division, struggling after 8th, no chance when blundered 2 out, 9th of 12, 35l behind Captain Becket (11-0) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Sept.
King Kasyapa (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear when pulled up at the 5th in race won by Zero (11-10) at Ascot 2m 3f nov hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gf in Nov '07, 11 ran.
Darizan (IRE) 15-2 (10-12) Held up towards rear, reminders after 5th, some headway approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 10th of 16, 45l behind Tender Falcon (11-3) at Hereford 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft in Dec.
Young Tot (IRE) 80-1 (11-4) Prominent, chased leader 3rd, ridden and weakened 3 out, behind when pulled up 2 out in race won by Alasao (11-7) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy, 9 ran.
Crystal Prince 11-2fav (11-9) Chased leader, ridden after 3 out, soon beaten, 8th of 18, 41l behind Well Disguised (10-11) at Doncaster 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Jan.
Danny Zuko (IRE) 7-2 (10-12) Held up, headway 7th, ridden when mistake 3 out, soon weakened, 4th of 6, 45l behind Battle Stations (10-12) at Aintree 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gd in Jun.
Treaty Flyer (IRE) 11-4 (10-6) Held up in touch, headway 5th, 3rd when hit 2 out, weakened after, 4th of 9, 8l behind Spring Dream (10-10) at Folkestone 2m 1f mrs hcp hdl (3) sft in Nov.
Sweet World 40-1 (11-5) Towards rear, never dangerous, 15th of 18, well behind Gold Reef (11-5) at Wincanton 2m nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Dec.
Cavalry Twill (IRE) 8-1 (11-9) Chased leaders until weakened approaching 7th, tailed off, 9th of 14, well behind Nearly A Breeze (9-13) at Exeter 2m 3f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Oct.
Royal Prodigy (USA) 16-1 (10-12) Struggling 5th, always in rear, tailed off, 12th of 13, well behind Sun Quest (10-12) at Taunton 2m 3f sll hdl (5) sft in Dec.
Arabian Sun 10-1 (11-6) Always struggling in rear, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Wondersobright (10-13) at Plumpton 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-90 (5) hvy, 12 ran.
