chased leaders, led 4 out, not fluent 3 out, headed before last, no impression on winner flat
held up towards rear, some headway 4 out, no impression, soon weakened
led 1st until 4 out, weakened 2 out
always behind
prominent, jumped left and raced keenly, awkward 1st, lost place 5th, soon weakened, pulled up before 3 out
led until 1st, stayed handy, ridden before 3 out, held next, stayed on same pace
held up in rear, not fluent 1st, headway 3 out, went 2nd next, led before jumping left last, clear flat, readily
mid-division, closing in 4th when not fluent 4 out, driven next, soon held, stayed on same pace
held up towards rear, not fluent 2nd, closed 4 out, hanging right final bend, went 3rd from 2 out, no impression
Ardera Cross won three times around here on testing ground early this year and has dropped to a very tempting mark though hasn't been in the best of form. Cancan is on the upgrade and paid her first visit here last month where she was always prominent before leading on the run-in. SPARK OF MADNESS (NAP) is another on the upgrade and made most for a comfortable success over the course and distance last month and though raised 5lb has a 10lb claimer on board. Killane has won here and at Newcastle in-between running out at Southwell and is greatly respected with his regular partner able to claim 6lb.
Cancan (FR) 5-2 (10-12) Chased leaders, headway to challenge approaching 2 out, led before last, ridden flat, ran on well, won at Ayr 2m (4) gs in Nov beating Ramble West (10-12) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Spark Of Madness (FR) 13-2 (10-12) Prominent, led briefly 6th, soon headed, led 3 out, went clear approaching last, ridden flat, ran on well, always doing enough, won at Ayr 2m hcp (4) gs in Nov beating Sarvi (10-11) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Saryshagann (FR) 15-2 (11-4) Keen led, clear 3rd, reduced lead 4 out, ridden and headed next, weakened approaching last, 7th of 11, 19 3/4l behind Lupus Regem (11-4) at Newcastle 2m mdn (4) gs in Dec.
Tintern Theatre (IRE) 18-1 (11-7) Mid division, dropped towards rear and weakened 4 out, pulled up 3 out, at Hexham 2m 4f hcp (4) hvy in Dec.
Fraughan Hill (IRE) 40-1 (11-4) Led, pressed before 2 out, headed and weakened quickly 2 out, 6th of 10, 20 1/2l behind Alchemystique (10-11) at Southwell 2m mdn (4) gd in Nov.
Ardera Cross (IRE) 9-2 (11-4) Led, ridden and headed 4 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 12 1/2l behind Rapid Raider (10-7) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp (5) gs in Nov.
Beat Box (FR) 7-1 (11-0) Never better than midfield, 10th of 13, dist behind Rollerruler (10-10) at Hexham 2m hcp (5) gs in Nov.
Killane (IRE) 10-1 (10-5) Close up, ridden to chase leader approaching last, edged left and led flat, ridden out(3rd hurdle was omitted), won at Newcastle 2m hcp (5) gs in Dec beating Bestiarius (11-10) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Wheelbahri 9-2 (10-5) Close up, lost place 4 out, ridden when fell 3 out, at Newcastle 2m hcp (5) gs in Dec.
