chased leader, left in lead 3rd, made rest, joined when went left last, driven and stayed on gamely run-in
behind, blunderd and undeated rider 1st
chased leaders, ridden and weakened before 2 out
prominent, hit 4 out, weakened soon after
chased leaders, lost place after 7th, weakened next, tailed off
held up towards rear, headway on outside and mistake 4 out, went 3rd before 2 out, one pace
behind, mistakes 1st and next, tailed off when blundered 7th, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, ridden bypassing ommited 3 out, stayed on same pace next
in touch, hit 4 out, headway soon after, went 2nd 2 out, challenged and every chance last, stayed on same pace flat
took keen hold, behind, mistake 1st, pushed along before 7th, soon struggling, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, some headway after 4 out, weakened bypassing ommited 3 out, tailed off
took keen hold, held up, some headway after 4 out, weakened bypassing ommited 3 out
took keen hold, soon chasing winner, every chance bypassing ommited 3 out, lost 2nd next, weakened between last 2
behind, mistake 5th, tailed off before 7th, plugged on before 2 out, never in contention
always towards rear, never a factor, tailed off
behind, tailed off 7th, pulled up soon after
So Fine made a successful debut over timber at Worcester four weeks ago but may struggle to give 7lb here to HUNTERS LODGE. Nigel Twiston-Davies' winning pointer is well connected and comes here with a tall reputation which suggests he can go on to better things after this. Majorica King was third at Carlisle on his reappearance and should be winning soon while Gospel Preacher was second in a couple of decent bumpers last season and is another who looks to have a bright future. Wiffy Chatsby is also worth a second look as his recent fifth in a Chepstow bumper is working out well but newcomers Baileys Concerto and Sir Roger may need today's experience.
So Fine (IRE) 10-3 (11-0) Always prominent, led 7th, driven out, won at Worcester 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gd in Oct beating Knockalongi (11-0) by 2 3/4l, 13 ran.
Allerton (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Behind, headway to 4th before 4 out, hit 4 out, mistake and weakened next, 4th of 10, 20l behind Theatrical Star (10-12) at Chepstow 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
Baileys Concerto (IRE) Bach gelding out of None The Wiser.
Castle Conflict (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 5l behind Sizing India (11-4) at Ludlow 2m NH flat (5) gd in Mar.
Dirty Bertie (FR) 10-1 (10-9) Led, ridden and headed when stumbled before 2 out, no extra last, 4th of 7, 10l behind Johns Spirit (10-12) at Stratford 2m NH nov hdl 4-6yo (3) gd in Oct.
Gospel Preacher 6-1 (11-3) Mid-division, headway 7f out, chased winner 2f out, stayed on, no impression, 2nd of 13, 5l behind Mr Hooper (11-3) at Chepstow 2m NH flat (6) gd in Mar.
Hold The Fort (IRE) 13-2 (11-3) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, last of 6, 16l behind Jimbill (11-3) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f NH flat (6) gd in Oct.
Hunters Lodge (IRE) 4-1 (12-0) Mostly 3rd, went 2nd 5out, chall for ld 2out, qcknd away, won at Ballyragget 3m ire ptp gs in Mar beating Tinelyra (12-0) by 5l, 16 ran.
Majorica King (FR) 13-2 (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway after 4 out, held in 4th when left 3rd last, kept on, 3rd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Sivola De Sivola (11-5) at Carlisle 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Oct.
Murphy's Choice 66-1 (10-12) Always behind, struggling soon after 4 out, tailed off and eased, 8th of 10, well behind Plenty Pocket (10-12) at Kempton 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
Nicks Power (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Mid-division, not fluent 4th, switched right and headway 2 out, went 2nd and edged left approaching last, stayed on, unable to reach winner, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Gallox Bridge (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m NH nov hdl 4-6yo (4) gf in Oct.
Savant Bleu (FR) 7-1 (10-11) Held up in touch, challened 3f out, led over 1f out, edged right, driven out, held on, won at Worcester 2m cond NH flat (6) gd in May beating Sunglasses (10-11) by hd, 12 ran.
Sir Roger (IRE) Flemensfirth gelding out of Balreask Lady.
Sixty Something (FR) Dom Alco gelding out of Jaunas.
The Goldmeister (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Held up in touch, outpaced over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 17, 18l behind Sir Johnson (12-0) at Aintree 2m 1f NH flat (6) gd in Oct.
Wiffy Chatsby (IRE) 9-2 (11-7) Held up towards rear, headway on inside 4f out, plugged on one pace final 2f, 5th of 10, 12l behind One Term (11-0) at Chepstow 2m NH flat (6) gd in Oct.
Laid Bare 50-1 (7-11) Held up in touch and keen, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 7, 48l behind Old Hundred (9-7) at Kempton 2m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Sep '10 (flat).
Ripoff 10-1 (10-2) Held up in rear on outside, not fluent, behind 5th, 9th of 10, 22l behind Gallox Bridge (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m NH nov hdl 4-6yo (4) gf in Oct.
