raced keenly, tracked winner 3f, remained handy, 2nd again 5f out, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression, one pace
mid-division, pushed along 10f out, behind final 6f, tailed off
in rear, headway over 3f out, weakening when hung right over 2f out
soon behind, tailed off final 6f
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
took keen hold, in touch, chased winner after 3f until 5f out, soon weakened, tailed off
made all, ridden over 2f out, clear over 1f out, stayed on well
held up, struggling over 5f out, tailed off
held up in rear, headway over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 2f out
in touch, ridden 3f out, one pace final 2f
in rear, pushed along over 4f out, headway under pressure over 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner
A low class finale for horses rated 0-45 and Rebel Raider is given a hesitant nod over Phoenix Hill and Watch Out. Form pointers are thin on the ground here but Ben Pollock¿s charge did reach a mark of 116 over hurdles during 2007 on quick surfaces. He was disappointing on his return to hurdles but with few proven stayers in the race he can be taken to give supporters a run for their money. Steve Drowne is an eyecatching booking for the former John Oxx inmate Phoenix Hill. He was disappointing over the course in December but in this lowly grade can get in the minor honours. For those seeking value Watch Out has displayed turf form which would give him a squeak at larger odds. Others worth considering include Chart Oak and Gertie but Rebel Raider is our selection.
Chart Oak 7-1 (9-2) Led, ridden and headed over 4f out, weakening when hampered soon after, 10th of 11, 44l behind Wizard of Us (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 4f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Jan.
Impero 66-1 (10-2) In touch, ridden over 5f out, soon weakened, 10th of 14, 39l behind Romil Star (10-6) at Southwell 1m 4f amt clm stk (6) fbs in Apr '06.
Kimoe Warrior 33-1 (8-10) Soon with leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 13th of 15, 23l behind Super Dominion (9-1) at Southwell 1m amt hcp 0-70 (G) fbs in Jun '04.
Lara's Girl 25-1 (7-13) Prominent until over 3f out, 11th of 12, 20l behind Sirce (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo clm (F4) pol in Nov '04.
Phoenix Hill (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, outpaced final 2f, 11th of 12, 21l behind Young Scotton (9-1) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Piquet 33-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden 5f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 12, 16l behind Rubilini (9-0) at Southwell 1m app stk (7) fbs in Jan.
Rebel Raider (IRE) 11-4 (8-8) Prominent, ridden and weakened over 3f out, last of 6, 9l behind Buscador (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Jan.
Chart Express 50-1 (8-12) Always in rear, never a factor, 11th of 13, 14l behind Megalala (9-3) at Kempton 1m 2f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Jan.
Gertie (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Raced wide in touch, ridden over 4f out, soon weakened, 14th of 16, 38l behind Me Fein (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 4f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Aug.
Tewkesbury (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Soon led, headed 5f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 5th of 8, 12l behind Mujamead (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 6f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Jan.
Watch Out 10-3fav (8-3) Prominent, effort when hung badly right over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 6l behind Ellies Faith (8-6) at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo sll hcp (6) gd in Jul.
