chased leader, led over 11f out, headed over 10f out, led 9f out, soon headed, led again over 3f out, headed over 2f out, stayed on same pace
led, headed over 11f out, led over 10f out, headed 9f out, soon led again, headed over 3f out, switched right and weakened over 2f out
held up towards rear, headway on outside 7f out, led going well 2f out, clear inside final furlong, easily
held up in mid-division, outpaced over 5f out, behind 4f out
chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, no impression on winner but kept on in 3rd inside final furlong
held up in mid-division, outpaced over 3f out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway 3f out, edged left over 2f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, challenged over 3f out, led over 2f out, soon headed, no impression on winner final furlong
behind, headway on outside over 6f out, wide on last bend, lost place over 3f out
RIBBLE VALLEY was well supported to make a winning start here in November and had never gave his supporters a moment's worry. He didn't get the run of the race in a Listed event at Cheltenham next time and should get back to winning ways. Corrieben Reiver was 13 lengths behind the selection here but put the experience to good use when scoring at Newcastle but Honourary Gift has changed stables since making a winning debut for Peter Fahey at Sedgefield in October. Anything Stuart Crawford runs in bumpers is worth nothing though newcomer Largy Perk is bred for chasing.
Corrieben Reiver 20-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, driven over 3f out, ridden to lead inside final 2f, clear inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Newcastle 2m (5) gs in Dec beating All Hail Caesar (11-0) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.
Honourary Gift (IRE) 11-8fav (10-12) Held up in rear, headway over 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, left in 2nd well inside final furlong, stayed on strongly to lead close home, won at Sedgefield 2m 1f (5) gd in Oct beating Risk And Co (10-12) by 1l, 8 ran.
Ribble Valley (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Keen early, held up in touch, outpaced over 2f out, never able to challenge, weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 10 3/4l behind Master Debonair (11-0) at Cheltenham 2m lst (1) gd in Nov.
Crumbs Fair Mix gelding out of Granary House.
Eveque (FR) 5-1 (11-11) Chsd ldrs, 5th 4out, rdn frm 2out, sn no ex, ko smepace, 8th of 12, 32l behind Manofthemoment (11-6) at Loughrea 3m mdn gs in May.
Gracemeadow (IRE) Arcano H out of Puttore.
Greeba Getaway gelding out of Ladyday Lady.
Largy Perk (IRE) Scorpion gelding out of Ellens Perk.
Milvale (IRE) 3-1 (11-11) Twrds rr, 8th 1/2way, 6th aftr 4out, 3rd 2out & clsr 3rd when jumped right last, ko flat & went 2nd nr fin, 2nd of 9, hd behind Robyndzone (11-11) at Ballindenisk 3m mdn gs in May.
Ballela's Dream 250-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, headway and close up on outside over 4f out, soon outpaced, weakened over 2f out, 14th of 16, dist behind Mega Yeats (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 1f (5) gs in Oct.
