mid-division, pushed along and outpaced 3 out, headway 2 out, outpaced approaching last, kept on in distant 3rd
held up, headway from off pace 2 out, stayed on strongly from last, never on terms
mid-division, struggling and dropped to rear from 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
prominent, pushed along and weakened approaching 2 out
held up, pushed along and outpaced 3 out, some late headway in 7th
mid-division, headway going well home turn, ridden to lead approaching last, soon challenged, kept on well flat, headed on line
led, ridden and challenged 2 out, soon headed, weakened last
mid-division on inside, pushed along and outpaced approaching last, plugged on from last
mid-division, pushed along and made no impression 2 out, kept on from last
always towards rear, never a factor
rear of mid-division, rapid headway 2 out, challenging last, stayed on well flat, just got up on line (gamely)
rear of mid-division, pushed along and weakened 3 out
chased leader on outside, ridden and outpaced home turn, no extra 2 out
mid-division, pushed along and outpaced 3 out, weakened 2 out
NonRunner
Ray‘s The One is fit from the all-weather and back on a winning mark while Havaila has also been in action on the Flat, though has only won a match so far over hurdles. Poncho has fallen the last twice but could figure with a clear round and Jagwar is unexposed. Bad has every chance on his second to Hansard in the Grade 3 Gerry Fielden at Newbury, despite a 2lb rise, but IMMORTAL is fancied to finally fulfil his undoubted potential on only his second run in a handicap. Toonagh Warrior is improving and got off the mark at Wetherby last month but the second was pulled up subsequently at Hexham.
Bad (FR) 13-2 (10-10) Handy, led approaching 2 out, ridden run-in, headed over 110 yards out, stayed on, no extra, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Hansard (12-0) at Newbury 2m hcp (1) gs in Dec.
Douglas Dc (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) Settled behind leaders, ridden and no impression 2 1/2f out, soon no extra, 9th of 19, at Curragh 1m 2f hcp hvy in Oct.
Mardoof (IRE) 5-4fav (11-10) Tracked winner, pushed along after 3 out, ridden and lost 2nd before next, no extra in 3rd, 3rd of 9, 14 1/2l behind Iliko D'olivate (11-10) at Taunton 2m (4) gs in Apr.
Jaramillo 40-1 (9-4) Always in rear, ridden 3f out, tailed off entering final furlong, last of 8, 22l behind Aimeric (9-11) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp (3) gf in Jun.
Poncho (FR) 7-1 (10-4) Midfield, ridden and briefly pressed leader before 2 out where not fluent and fell, at Ascot 2m hcp (2) gd in Nov.
Toonagh Warrior (IRE) 5-2 (11-0) Handy, pressed leader from 4th, not fluent 3 out or 2 out, led on run to final flight, ridden out and asserted run-in, won at Wetherby 2m (4) sft in Nov beating The Village Way (11-0) by 5 1/2l, 5 ran.
Immortal (FR) 13-8fav (11-4) Mid-division on inside, headway approaching 2 out, ridden and unable to quicken between last two, went 3rd at the last, no chance with leading duo, 3rd of 11, 10 1/4l behind Rebel Intentions (10-3) at Ascot 2m 3f hcp (4) sft in Nov.
King William Rufus (FR) 40-1 (11-4) Keen close up, went 2nd 3 out, ridden to lead approaching last, headed run in, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 3 1/4l behind Jeriko Du Reponet (11-4) at Newbury 2m mdn (3) gs in Dec.
Havaila (IRE) 5-1 (9-6) Close up, pushed along over 5f out, outpaced over 2f out, rallied inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 22 1/2l behind Black Kalanisi (9-6) at Newmarket 2m hcp (4) hvy in Nov.
Tying The Knot (USA) 28-1 (9-6) Mid-division, headway from 3f out, 3rd over 1f out, no impression on winner, 3rd of 12, 13l behind Devizes (9-11) at Kempton 2m hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Titan Discovery 11-2 (11-2) Prominent, went second home turn, ridden and chased clear leader, 2 out, well held by winner when not fluent last, 2nd of 11, 16l behind Matterhorn (11-9) at Taunton 2m (4) gs in Nov.
Ardmayle (IRE) 3-1 (12-1) Led, pressed for lead before 3 out, briefly headed before 2 out where good jump, soon led again, narrow lead approaching last, kept on gamely run-in, held on, won at Hereford 2m hcp (5) gs in Apr beating Chestnut Pete (12-2) by nk, 7 ran.
Redbridge Rambler (IRE) 28-1 (10-8) Chased leader until before 2nd, chased leaders, 2nd again 4th, every chance when hit 2 out and lost 2nd, pushed along and weakened turning in, 13th of 17, 22 1/4l behind Impose Toi (11-12) at Cheltenham 2m hcp (3) gs in Nov.
Ray's The One 22-1 (9-13) Soon prominent, went second after 1f, soon lost position, dropped to midfield before halfway, ridden when outpaced 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 12, 17 1/2l behind Fair Dinkum (9-7) at Lingfield 2m hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Jagwar (FR) 7-2 (11-2) Midfield, good headway rounding home turn, soon joined leaders, led entering final furlong, headed towards finish, ran on, 2nd of 11, hd behind Inthewaterside (11-4) at Aintree 2m 4f mdn (3) gs in Oct.
