mid-division, reminders after 6th, soon behind, tailed off
tracked leaders, outpaced in 4th after 4 out, ridden 2 out, stayed on to take 3rd flat, no impression
held up behind, headway 4 out, chased front pair next, soon ridden, kept on same pace, never on terms, lost 3rd flat
always behind
always towards rear, tailed off 3 out
soon behind, struggling 5th, never dangerous
soon mid-division, struggling 4 out, weakened and pulled up before next
tracked leader, led 5th to 7th, soon ridden, weakened from 2 out
mid-division, weakened 4 out, soon pulled up
tracked leaders, ridden after 4 out, weakened next, tailed off when pulled up before last
behind, hampered 7th, some headway 3 out, kept on same pace, never near leaders
tracked leaders, ridden after 4 out, weakened before next, tailed off
always prominent, led 7th, soon joined, ridden 2 out, stayed on well to go clear flat
mid-division, struggling after 4 out, weakened next, tailed off
led to 5th, remained prominent, disputed lead from 4 out, every chance when blundered last, no extra, well held flat
This may have attracted a bumper entry but few make much appeal. Molly Milan's second over 2m here last month is probably the best piece of recent form, though whether she'll reproduce that effort on her second run following a break is anybody's guess. Naburn hasn't really taken to hurdles, despite a recent second at Wetherby, while course winner Hatton Springs has yet to prove he stays this far. CRUACHAN was third off a higher mark over a longer trip in a better race here in November. He didn't handle heavy going last time at Sedgefield and is probably worth another chance.
Naburn 14-1 (11-10) Held up towards rear, headway before 3 out, ridden last, kept on to take 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 1 3/4l behind Transient Bay (10-9) at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp (5) hvy in Jan.
Beer Goggles (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Chased leaders to before 4 out, soon behind, 13th of 14, dist behind Simarthur (11-4) at Musselburgh 3m hcp (4) gs in Jan.
Smuggler's Stash (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Held up mid-division, weakened after 4 out, 6th of 11, dist behind The Dutchman (11-4) at Wetherby 2m (4) hvy in Jan.
Cruachan (IRE) 6-1 (11-10) In rear, pushed along and struggling before 3 out, never a factor, 7th of 9, 19 1/4l behind Marlee Massie (10-11) at Newcastle 2m 5f hcp (5) hvy in Dec.
Whatsthestoryman (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Always behind, reminders after 6th, soon weakened, 7th of 10, dist behind At The Doubble (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 4f (4) gd in Nov.
Kilmainham (IRE) 10-1 (11-9) In rear, behind from 6th, 8th of 10, dist behind Perfect Poison (11-12) at Catterick 2m 3f hcp (5) gs in Feb.
Massini's Lady 33-1 (10-10) Always behind, struggling 6th, weakened after 4 out, soon pulled up, at Kelso 2m 5f (4) hvy in Dec.
The Squinty Bridge 15-2 (11-5) Mid-division, pushed along 7th, weakened 4 out, soon pulled up, at Kelso 2m 7f hcp (5) hvy in Dec.
De Bee Keeper (IRE) 10-11fav (12-7) A.p; led 15; stayed on wl, won at Hexham 3m in May beating Fozy Moss (12-7) by 3l, 5 ran.
Kashstaree 18-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, pushed along before 3 out, soon outpaced, kept on from last, never dangerous, 4th of 10, 10 1/4l behind Hatton Springs (11-2) at Ayr 2m hcp (5) hvy in Jan.
Molly Milan 12-1 (10-4) Mid-division, reminders after 4 out, chased leaders next, ridden and one pace in 4th 2 out, rallied to chase winner flat, always held, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Clan Legend (11-12) at Ayr 2m hcp (4) hvy in Jan.
Suzy's Music (IRE) 17-2 (11-4) Held up towards rear, mistake 6 out, never dangerous, 9th of 10, 21 1/2l behind Hatton Springs (11-2) at Ayr 2m hcp (5) hvy in Jan.
Blueside Boy (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Always behind, reminders before 9th, 5th of 9, 29 1/2l behind What A Dream (11-3) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp (5) gs in Oct.
W Six Times 20-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, went 3rd before 3 out, weakened from 2 out, 6th of 11, dist behind Mac N Cheese (10-10) at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp (4) hvy in Nov.
Higgs Boson 16-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, weakened from 3 out, 8th of 10, 18 1/2l behind Hatton Springs (11-2) at Ayr 2m hcp (5) hvy in Jan.
Titian Boy (IRE) 250-1 (11-0) Towards rear, pushed along after 4 out, soon weakened, 9th of 10, dist behind Master Ruffit (11-0) at Ayr 2m 4f mdn (5) hvy in Jan.
Hatton Springs (IRE) 4-1 (11-8) Tracked leader, jumped left 3rd, led before 4th, headed next, not fluent 3 out, one pace next, no extra last, 5th of 8, 21 1/4l behind Flemerina (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp (5) gs in Jan.