chased leader, led 4th, headed approaching 7th, chased leader until approaching 3 out where lost 3rd and mistake, weakened from next
chased leaders, weakened 8th, losing place when mistake next, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
always behind, tailed off
took keen hold, in touch until lost place after 4th, never on terms after, ridden and struggling in modest 6th after 4 out, tailed off
held up in mid-division, headway to chase leaders 8th, went 2nd after 4 out, driven along before next, no chance with winner
mid-division, weakened 4 out, tailed off
took keen hold in mid-division, lost place 6th, tailed off 4 out, pulled up soon after
chased leaders, went 2nd 4th, led approaching 7th, clear from 3 out, hit last, very easily
always towards rear, never on terms, tailed off
led, headed 4th chased leaders, weakened 4 out, pulled up soon after
chased leaders, went 3rd approaching 3 out, no chance with leading pair
behind, stayed on from after 3 out, kept on flat, nearest finish
always towards rear, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
always in rear, tailed off
Claire Dyson has her string firing on all cylinders and GIVEITACHANCE has won his last two starts at Worcester and Wincanton with a bit in hand. Of course, the double penalty could be a factor here but Brendan Powell will give him a good ride and he can complete the hat-trick before the handicapper has his say. Luccombe Chine's victory at Cartmel in August wasn't unexpected and John Quinn's mare should also be thereabouts while prolific pointer Royal Deal isn't highly tried back under Rules. Gwladys Street may be capable of further improvement while Presented and One For Luck have ability. River Purple is another with claims if fully wound-up.
Smart Exit (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) In touch, mistake 5th, ridden next, lost place 8th, stayed on approaching last, 5th of 14, 23l behind Diamond Sweeper (10-12) at Plumpton 2m 5f nov hdl (4) gs in Mar.
Presented (IRE) 2-1fav (10-11) Tracked leaders, ridden after 3 out, kept on same pace under pressure from next, no impression, 4th of 9, 5l behind Sir Mattie (11-4) at Ffos Las 3m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Mar.
Gwladys Street (IRE) 9-1 (11-1) In touch and in rear, went 3rd from 1st, left 2nd at 7th, ridden before 2 out, kept on from last, held towards finish, 2nd of 4, 2 1/4l behind Grouse Lodge (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 5f 4yo mdn stks (5) sft in May.
Royal Deal 4-6 (11-7) won at Heslaker 3m ptp sft in May beating Time Gentlemen (12-0) by 10l, 7 ran.
High Kite (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, challenged 4 out to next, kept on same pace from 2 out, 6th of 11, 20l behind Thehillofuisneach (11-3) at Huntingdon 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Dec.
River Purple 12-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders in 3rd, went 4th before 3 out, soon weakened, 4th of 11, 23l behind According To Trev (11-0) at Worcester 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gd in Jun.
One For Luck 7-1 (11-12) Took keen hold, held up, headway to chase leaders 3rd, ridden and no impression in 3rd before 2 out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 5, 9l behind Alba King (9-7) at Sedgefield 2m 1f NH Novice Handicap Hurdle (0-105) (4yo+) (4) gd in Mar.
Purcell's Bridge (FR) 14-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, ridden before 2 out, stayed on same pace, no impression before last, 5th of 14, 24l behind Romanesco (11-9) at Perth 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Sep.
Duneen Point (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Mid-division, took keen hold, ridden and struggling after 6th, 5th of 10, 23l behind Sail And Return (11-7) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) sft in Oct.
Billy Cuckoo (IRE) 11-1 (10-9) Tracked leader, led approaching 3rd, headed after next, led again before 5th, ridden and headed after 2 out, soon weakened, 4th of 6, 34l behind On Broadway (10-12) at Hexham 3m nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Jun.
Giveitachance (IRE) 13-8fav (10-12) Chased leaders, went 2nd after 3rd, led 3 out, soon clear, hit last, easily, won at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gd in Oct beating Kayfrou (10-12) by 4 1/2l, 10 ran.
Tennessee Bird 200-1 (10-5) Held up towards rear, soon behind, never dangerous, 6th of 11, 34l behind Hi George (11-5) at Sedgefield 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
Exit To Freedom 25-1 (10-9) In touch, weakened approaching 3 out, tailed off, 5th of 12, well behind On Alert (10-1) at Uttoxeter 3m nov hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gd in Sep.
Reckless Romeo (IRE) 9-4 (10-5) Tracked leaders, not fluent and ridden 5th, outpaced before 3 out, not fluent last, 4th of 5, 17l behind Rano Pano (10-5) at Ludlow 2m 3yo sll hdl (5) gd in Oct.
Luccombe Chine 11-2 (11-3) Always prominent on outside, outpaced in 3rd after 2 out, ridden to chase leader after last, stayed on under pressure to lead final 50 yards, won at Cartmel 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Aug beating Shannina (10-4) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
