held up towards rear, headway 4f out, ridden, stayed on well final 2f, no impression on leaders
chased leaders to 4f out, soon weakened
led, headed over 3f out, soon ridden, hung left and one pace final 2f
mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden to chase leaders 3f out, stayed on same pace
towards rear, headway and in touch over 5f out, ridden, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, soon ridden, no impression
tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on just held
chased leaders, lost place over 6f out
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
never better than mid-division
in touch, outpaced 4f out, soon lost place
mid-division on inside, outpaced over 4f out, soon weakened
mid-division, driven over 3f out, never on terms
held up towards rear, smooth headway over 5f out, went 2nd over 3f out, ridden to challenge 2f out, stayed on under pressure to lead inside final furlong, held on
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, headway 6f out, chased leaders over 3f out, soon ridden, no impression
In an interesting bumper the vote goes to Bedlam Boy, with Oakapple Express and Van Cleef rated as possibly his main rivals. Bedlam Boy showed a lot of promise when third on his debut at Haydock and normal improvement alone should see him land a race of this nature. However, there are plenty of runners of interest against him, including Oakapple Express, who has shown very good bumper form in two outings, winning once, and he has to be respected here. Super Revo has around four lengths to find on his latest run against him. My Final Bid's bumper form is decent and he is respected, while Special Ballot is related to good Flat winners and the stable's horses are running well. Colonel Hayes and The Last Viking are among those to have something to like on breeding, as is Calling Brave's brother, Van Cleef, and the 50,000 euros purchase Young Albert. Finally, connections paid 20,000 guineas for Bally Brakes and Tory Island ran pretty well last time but, for the selection, we return to Bedlam Boy, but take note of the betting.
Oakapple Express 3-1fav (11-6) Prominent, led over 6f out, ridden over 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra, 2nd of 10, 6l behind Heraldry (11-4) at Haydock 2m nhf (H) sft in Nov.
Ad Murum (IRE) Hubbly Bubbly gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler Better Thyne.
Ballybrakes (IRE) Moonax gelding, half-brother to several maidens.
Bedlam Boy (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) Held up and keen, headway over 5f out, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 16, 2l behind Albertas Run (11-4) at Haydock 2m nhf (H) gs in Nov.
Colonel Hayes (IRE) Flemensfirth gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler Iceberge.
Grand In The Hand (IRE) Grand Plaisir gelding out of a moderate Irish pointer.
Lucky Angler (IRE) Gone Fishin gelding out of an unraced mare.
My Final Bid (IRE) 12-1 (11-1) In touch, pushed along halfway, chased winner over 4f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Red Poker (11-4) at Hexham 2m nhf (H) gs in Nov.
Native Coll Primitive Rising gelding out of an unraced mare.
Phantom Major (FR) 5-1 (10-8) Held up towards rear, headway 7f out, effort over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 9l behind Bluecoat (11-1) at Hexham 2m nhf (H) gf in Jun.
Rash Leader (IRE) Rashar gelding out of an unraced mare.
Super Revo 7-1 (11-4) Mid-division, hung right bend after 3f, ridden 4f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 10, 10l behind Heraldry (11-4) at Haydock 2m nhf (H) sft in Nov.
The Last Viking Supreme Leader gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler Buadhach.
Tory Island (IRE) 9-2 (10-9) Towards rear, headway 7f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Agent Lois (10-6) at Musselburgh 2m mdn nhf (H) gf in Nov.
Van Cleef (IRE) Bob Back gelding, brother to the useful jumper Calling Brave, half-vrother to the useful Ottawa and winning bumper Queens Harbour.
Young Albert (IRE) Taipan gelding out of an unraced mare.
Monifieth Double Eclipse mare, half-sister to winning hurdler Loch Nevis.
Special Ballot (IRE) Perugino filly, sister to flat and jumps winner First Ballot and 7f winner La Speziana, half-sister to flat winner Devolution.
Witch Power 16-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, lost place halfway, outpaced over 3f out, 4th of 11, 26l behind Zaffie Parson (10-12) at Hexham 2m nhf (H) sft in Nov.
Tangoroch (FR) Rochesson gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler Larona Blue.
