chased leader, led briefly approaching 6th, led 7th to after 8th, ridden and weakened 2 out
in touch, ridden and effort 8th, weakened 2 out
mid-division until unseated rider 3rd
held up, stumbled 2nd, headway from 8th, ridden approaching 2 out, led flat, stayed on well
mid-division, some headway 7th, weakened after 8th
mid-division, headway 7th, led after 8th, ridden approaching 2, hard ridden, headed soon after last, kept on same pace
mid-division, headway after 8th, ridden to chase leaders approaching 2 out, one pace
always behind, no impression
soon struggling in rear, stayed on past beaten horses from 2 out
led to approaching 6th, chased leader, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out
in touch, hit 4th, led briefly after 6th, ridden and every chance when blundered 2 out, kept on same pace
chased leader, losing touch when mistake 6th, no impression
held up, ridden and headway approaching 2 out, kept on same pace
mid-division, mistake 4th and 6th, soon no chance
mid-division, ridden and weakened 8th, pulled up before 2 out
Nonrunner
A 7lb rise in the weights makes life tough for course specialist Wun Chai and so we will take him on with ALFRED'S TOWER who is preferred to Tizzy Blue and I'moncloudnine. The selection drops in trip today which looks a good move having seemingly been outstayed here last time over 3m2f. He is back over hurdles today and is able to race off a lower mark as a result and if he handles this quicker ground then he has a good chance. Freddy's Star is penalised for his recent Exeter win and still has stamina to prove, Tizzy Blue ran well at Newton Abbot recently where he just tired late on, whilst Quanta De Thaix may improve for today's longer trip; he handles the ground ok. I'moncloudnine chases a hat-trick and this course winner races off a lower mark now switched to hurdles again, Marigolds Way's run behind Quaddick Lake has been franked, whilst Roscrea makes his handicap bow today and the step up in trip is bound to suit this son of Oscar so he is one to watch carefully in the betting. This looks a very competitive handicap hurdle in which narrow preference is for Alfred's Tower.
Wun Chai (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Made all, ridden approaching 3 out, stayed on gamely from 2 out, readily, won at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd beating Richard's Sundance (11-10) by 1 3/4l, 12 ran.
Tizzy Blue (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Tracked leader, led approaching 3 out, ridden and headed before 2 out, weakened last, 4th of 11, 8l behind Galaxy Rock (11-8) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd.
Freddy's Star (IRE) 7-1 (11-3) Close up, led 3 out, soon ridden, kept on well, eased near finish, won at Exeter 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd beating Vic's World (10-3) by 3 1/2l, 12 ran.
Alfred's Tower 10-1 (11-5) In touch, closed up to chase winner 5 out until after next, soon one pace, 3rd of 11, 34l behind Nicto De Beauchene (10-7) at Wincanton 3m 1f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gs in Dec.
Qanta de Thaix (FR) 11-4 (11-0) In touch, headway 5th, effort after 3 out, kept on same pace, left 3rd last, 3rd of 13, 16l behind Fade To Grey (11-0) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gf in Mar.
Vintage Fabric (USA) 20-1 (10-6) Mid-division until weakened 9th, tailed off and pulled up after 3 out, in a race won by Gullible Gordon (11-7) at Taunton 3m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft in Dec, 10 ran.
Marigolds Way 9-2 (11-10) Held up last, ridden 3 out, no impression, 5th of 9, 14l behind Quaddick Lake (11-7) at Taunton 3m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) fm in Mar.
Rajam 33-1 (11-7) Held up in rear, weakened approaching 9th, tailed off, 11th of 13, well behind Cross Kennon (10-8) at Southwell 3m 2f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd.
Triggernometry 9-4fav (11-6) Chased leader, ridden 11th, one pace from 3 out, 3rd of 6, 22l behind I'moncloudnine (11-12) at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft in Mar.
Brave Jo (FR) 16-1 (11-2) Led until approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 7th of 14, well behind Bally Conn (10-8) at Exeter 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Nov.
Not For Diamonds (IRE) 11-2 (11-12) Prominent, mistake 13th, left in lead and jumped left 3 out, jumped left 2 out, 7 lengths clear when jumped left, blundered and unseated rider last, 4th of 7, well behind Boytjie (11-5) at Wincanton 3m 1f nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd in Oct '07.
Orion Express 12-1 (11-5) Mid-division until 4th, soon behind, last of 9, 37l behind Dreams Jewel (11-2) at Exeter 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf.
Sterling Moll 150-1 (10-7) Always in rear, driven and struggling 4 out, soon lost touch, tailed off, 7th of 9, well behind Duc De Regniere (11-0) at Newbury 3m hdl G2 (1) gs in Nov.
Spirit of Lake (IRE) 50-1 (10-4) Tracked leaders, lost place 3 out, 8th of 16, 35l behind Galaxy Rock (11-2) at Southwell 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Mar.
Amazing Request 14-1 (10-7) Towards rear, reminders after 5th, ridden to chase leading pair approaching 3 out, weakened last, 4th of 8, 10l behind Prince Zafonic (11-12) at Exeter 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf.
I'moncloudnine (IRE) 4-1 (11-3) Held up in last place, took close order 11th, ridden next, soon went third, chased leader 2 out, every chance last, edged left and led flat, ran on, won at Fakenham 2m 5f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gs in Mar beating Craven (10-3) by 4l, 7 ran.
Speedy Directa (GER) 10-1 (11-7) Mid-division, headway 7th, went left 3 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace from next, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Well Green (11-5) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd.
Roscrea (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Hung right throughout, led until after 1st, in touch until blundered 4 out, soon tailed off, last of 6, well behind Riverside Theatre (11-6) at Newbury 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
