mid-division, hit 4th, ridden after 7th, soon behind
led after 1st, hit 5th, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, hit 4th, struggling 9th, weakened approaching 2 out
tracked leaders, outpaced after 3 out, stayed on approaching last
tracked leaders, every chance 2 out, soon ridden, not quicken
tracked leaders, led approaching 2 out, ridden and headed soon after last, no extra
always towards rear, tailed off
mid-division, headway after 3 out, close 3rd when mistake next, responded well to pressure, led soon after last, stayed on strongly
held up towards rear, some progress 9th, soon ridden, stayed on approaching last
tracked leaders early, in rear from 7th
led until after 1st, tracked leader, ridden after 3 out, weakened quickly
mid-division, headway 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace, mistake last
took keen hold in mid-division, hit 1st, headway 3 out, soon ridden, weakened before next
soon behind, mistake 6th, tailed off and pulled up before 8th
Fistral Beach will be popular however he may be poor value and it could pay to side with PRESENTING FOREVER ahead of Run For Moor and Midnight Sail. The selection was third on his recent rules debut behind Bonikos at Huntingdon when he seemed to be out-speeded late on. This stiffer test will suit this former point-to-pointer who was bought by the Wylie's for 370,000 guineas and as a horse with a bright future, he looks a major player today. Fistral Beach caught a tartar as they say when chasing home Belcantista on his hurdling bow at Exeter. That horse has changed hands since and been backed for the Ladbroke on Saturday so the form looks solid and the first two were miles clear; he probably rates as the one to beat. Midnight Sail also sets a fair standard with two solid hurdles runs at Wincanton and Warwick. His bumper form also looks solid but he does need to improve his jumping towards the business end of his races. Crime Dont Pay, Emperor Concerto and Minella Theatre have all shown ability, whilst More The Merrier can only improve on his first start under rules at Wincanton. Run For Moor is interesting; he returns from a spell on the sidelines and the seven-year-old has evidently had his problems, however the yard are on song and they can get one ready after a break. At a price Project Gallery could sneak a place despite having a bit to find with Midnight Sail on their run behind Weird Al, but it is Presenting Forever who gets our vote.
Bacchanalianbertie (IRE) 4-1 (10-9) Not fluent, raced keenly, led to 2nd, with leader, hit 7th, still every chance 3 out, weakened 2 out, 7th of 15, 14l behind Great Endeavour (11-5) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Oct.
Bruff Academy (IRE) 80-1 (11-2) Mid-division until mistake 3 out, soon weakened, 13th of 14, well behind Punchestowns (11-2) at Sandown 2m nov hdl (3) gd in Feb.
Crime Dont Pay (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, kept on well from last, 4th of 16, 6l behind Fredo (10-12) at Haydock 2m nov hdl (4) gf in Nov.
Dover's Hill 14-1 (10-12) Led, narrowly headed when hit 7th, regained lead 4 out, ridden and headed 2 out, soon readily outpaced by front pair, 3rd of 9, 21l behind Mad Max (10-12) at Ascot 2m 3f nh nov hdl (3) gd in Nov.
Emperor Concerto 9-1 (10-12) Held up, ridden and outpaced approaching 2 out, stayed on from last, 3rd of 9, 6l behind Whisky Magic (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Fistral Beach (IRE) 11-10fav (10-12) Prominent, not fluent 4th, ridden when headed and hit 2 out, held when not fluent last, 2nd of 16, 6l behind Belcantista (10-12) at Exeter 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Gypsy Bob (IRE) 22-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, hit 6th, headway after next, weakened 4 out, 7th of 14, well behind Oscar Bay (11-7) at Chepstow 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Midnight Sail 4-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway approaching 7th, hung right under pressure approaching last, stayed on same pace flat, 3rd of 18, 4 1/2l behind Weird Al (10-12) at Warwick 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Minella Theatre (IRE) 7-1 (10-12) Held up, driven along 3 out, kept on without reaching leading pair, 3rd of 9, 17l behind Tragic Realm (10-9) at Ludlow 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
More The Merrier (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Held up, ridden 7th, soon no chance and pulled up 2 out in race won by Definity (10-12) at Wincanton 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gs in Nov, 13 ran.
Presenting Forever (IRE) 11-4 (10-12) Tracked leaders, led 7th, headed last, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Bonikos (10-12) at Huntingdon 2m 4f nov hdl (3) gd in Nov.
Project Gallery (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Prominent, not fluent 8th, weakened after 3 out, 8th of 18, 28l behind Weird Al (10-12) at Warwick 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Rateable Value 40-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, stayed on from 3 out, went moderate 4th run-in, 4th of 10, 27l behind Wendel (11-4) at Plumpton 2m nov hdl (3) sft in Nov.
Rock Salmon 16-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, raced keenly, weakened 3 out, 3rd of 9, 44l behind Helpston (11-0) at Leicester 2m 4f nov hdl (3) gd in Nov.
Run For Moor (IRE) 3-1 (11-0) In touch and keen, led over 2f out, edged left, driven out, won at Chepstow 2m nhf (6) gd in Oct '07 beating Dover's Hill (11-0) by 1l, 16 ran.
Lady Omara (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Front rank, dropped back quickly 2f out, 9th of 12, 31l behind Diklers Oscar (10-9) at Haydock 2m mrs nhf (5) gf in Nov.
