held up and behind, when brought down bend after 5th
chased leaders, outpaced 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden and outpaced 4 out, never on terms
close up on inside, headway 3 out, ridden next, led after last, stayed on
chased leaders, lost place 6th, behind when pulled up before 3 out
mid-division when slipped up bend after 5th
chased leaders until weakened 4 out
keen early, held up when brought down bend after 5th
mid-division, pushed along 3 out, kept on from next, never nearer
close up on outside, headway to lead after 4 out, mistake next, ridden 2 out, headed after last, no extra towards finish
held up, headway and in touch 4 out, ridden and weakened next
tracked leaders, every chance 3 out, soon ridden, no extra approaching last
led, headed before 4 out, soon ridden and weakened
always behind
always behind
mid-division, headway 4 out, ridden after next, stayed on well flat, took 2nd near finish
chased leaders, ridden and kept on same pace from 2 out, no impression
in touch, led before 4 out, soon headed, ridden and no impression from 2 out
behind, headway 5th, joined leader next, weakened 4 out
always behind
chased leader, lost place 6th, soon behind
behind when hampered bend after 5th, lost touch 4 out, pulled up before next
mid-division, ridden 3 out, kept on same pace
Top weight Sobraon is potentially interesting on his handicap debut off a mark of 105 but lack of a recent run is of concern and preference is for stablemate Topanberry, who gets the vote ahead of Bywell Beau. The last mentioned is a consistent performer but a 5lb rise for his latest defeat at Kelso looks a shade harsh. Len Lungo's Jolika is entitled to be thereabouts again, while stablemate Silken Pearls may appreciate today's slightly longer trip. Time To Roam has been performing with some consistency of late and is another to consider in a competitive contest along with Martin Todhunter's Zoltano, who should improve for his recent outing at Aintree. Random Native, another one from the yard of Nicky Richards, has yet to convince with his hurdling ability and a safer bet looks to be stablemate Topanberry, who probably found the trip too far on his return here last month and is worth another chance with that run under his belt.
Sobraon (IRE) 4-6fav (10-12) Held up in mid-division, headway 3 out, led last, ridden out, won at Kelso 2m nh nov hdl (E) gs in Oct '04 beating Vitelli (11-5) by 6l, 13 ran.
Sara Monica (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) In touch, hit 3rd, ridden to chase leaders 2 out, soon weakened, 6th of 10, 27l behind General Duroc (11-9) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-110 (E) hvy.
Castle Richard (IRE) 25-1 (10-8) Mid-division, ridden to lead approaching 2 out, headed last, weakened flat, 3rd of 14, 6l behind Diamond Sal (10-10) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-125 (D) sft in Nov.
Topanberry (IRE) 11-2 (11-11) Held up, headway to go prominent 8th, weakend next and pulled up 3 out in race won by Longstone Lass (10-6) at Ayr 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (E) sft in Nov, 12 ran.
Silken Pearls 2-1fav (11-4) Chased leaders, outpaced 2 out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 8, 6l behind Red Man (10-9) at Kelso 2m 2f cnd hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gs in Nov.
Bywell Beau (IRE) 11-2 (11-5) Pulled hard in mid-division, went prominent 4th, led after 6th, ridden last, headed and no extra flat, 2nd of 13, 2l behind Piraeus (11-3) at Kelso 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (E) gs.
Time To Roam (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Keen, led 1st to 4th, outpaced 3 out, stayed on to go 2nd flat, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Sunisa (11-1) at Haydock 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-110 (E) sft.
Jexel (FR) 33-1 (10-2) Behind, headway after 4 out, weakened 3 out, 4th of 13, 26l behind Vicario (10-12) at Haydock 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (D) sft.
Brave Thought (IRE) 10-3 (11-10) Chased leaders, mistake 4 out, ridden and every chance when blundered 2 out, stayed on from last, 3rd of 5, 3l behind Mighty Fine (11-5) at Ayr 2m hcp chs 0-120 (D) gd in Mar.
Jolika (FR) 7-2fav (11-6) Mid-division, headway to chase leaders approaching 2 out, weakened after last, 4th of 15, 13l behind General Duroc (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 4f amt hcp hdl 0-105 (E) sft in Nov.
Random Native (IRE) 7-1 (10-12) Held up, effort and some headway approaching 2 out, never on terms, 4th of 11, 36l behind Planters Punch (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 1f nov hdl (E) sft in Nov.
Zoltano (GER) 6-1 (10-13) Mid-division, headway after 4 out, ridden to chase winner 2 out, no extra flat, lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 9, 12l behind Vingis Park (11-5) at Aintree 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-115 (D) gs in Nov.
Gospel Song 25-1 (10-4) Led, headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 5th of 10, 32l behind The Names Bond (11-5) at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (E) hvy.
The Miner 9-2 (10-6) Held up in touch, headway, effort 4 out, no extra from 2 out, 5th of 7, 8l behind Kids Inheritance (11-5) at Newcastle 2m hcp chs 0-110 (E) hvy.
Fearless Foursome 33-1 (10-10) Towards rear, weakened 4 out, 6th of 10, 42l behind The Names Bond (11-5) at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (E) hvy.
Chief Dan George (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, 9th of 14, 31l behind How Art Thou (10-13) at Musselburgh 2m 4f mdn hdl (F) gf in Nov.
My Lucky Rose (IRE) 7-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 2nd after 4 out, challenged 2 out, no impression from last, kept on under pressure, 3rd of 15, 3 1/2l behind The Duck (10-10) at Downpatrick 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-95 sft.
Silver Sedge (IRE) 9-2 (10-9) Chased leaders, weakened 3 out, 11th of 15, well behind General Duroc (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 4f amt hcp hdl 0-105 (E) sft in Nov.
Winds Supreme (IRE) 50-1 (10-0) With leaders, weakened 3 out, 12th of 15, well behind General Duroc (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 4f amt hcp hdl 0-105 (E) sft in Nov.
Political Cruise 14-1 (10-1) Towards rear, mistake 1st, struggling halfway, tailed off when pulled up 5 out in race won by Tobesure (11-4) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-100 (F) gs in Oct, 14 ran.
Lady Past Times 16-1 (10-4) Chased leaders to halfway, soon behind, tailed off 3 out, 13th of 16, well behind Whispering Moor (11-5) at Perth 3m amt hcp hdl 0-105 (E) sft in Apr.
Stravonian 66-1 (10-12) In touch, weakened approaching 2 out, 5th of 12, well behind Percussionist (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 1f nov hdl (E) sft in Nov.
Silver Seeker (USA) 7-1 (10-5) Mid-division, outpaced 3 out, never on terms, 5th of 11, 25l behind Eborarry (10-11) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (E) hvy.
Red Man (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Tracked leader, led 4 out, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, soon outpaced, 5th of 16, 14l behind Welcome To Unos (11-2) at Catterick 2m 3f cnd hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gd in Nov.
