led, headed and hit 4 out, soon weakened
held up, headway 4th, ridden to chase winner approaching 2 out, soon weakened
in rear, soon tailed off
chased leaders, ridden after 4th, weakened approaching 2 out
mid-division, ridden approaching 6th, weakened approaching 2 out
held up towards rear, headway approaching 2 out, chased winner approaching last, kept on, no impression
mid-division, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out
held up, ridden approaching 5th, soon weakened
held up in touch, led approaching 4 out, headed 3 out, weakened approaching next
held up and keen, headway 5th, chased leaders approaching 2 out, one pace
chased leader, reminders and weakened from 4th
soon tracking leaders, went 2nd from 4th, not fluent and led 3 out, clear approaching last
held up behind, weakened approaching 4 out
held up towards rear, weakened approaching 5th, tailed off
Hardybuck, So Cloudy and Haditovski look to be the ones to concentrate on in this tricky finale, with the vote going to Nigel Twiston-Davies's Hardybuck. So Cloudy has repeatedly found one horse too good, however she continues to be in good heart and could well be there at the end. Similarly Haditovski has had to settle for place money in his last two starts, however he takes a slight drop in class and has the services of the able claimer Phil Kinsella on board so therefore represents a live threat to the selection. David Pipe's Better Moment appears to be in the grip of the handicapper, whilst a market move for the Irish raider Sensible Lass could prove informative on its handicap debut. The Twiston-Davies stable remains in blistering form and after a brave effort last time out when faring best of those racing close to the pace, Hardybuck, who will appreciate any further easing in the ground, can provide another winner for the equally in-form jockey Mr D England.
Sensible Lass (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Led and soon well clear, reduced lead from before 3 out, strongly pressed and headed next, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 4th of 11, 16l behind Pedrobob (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m hdl sft in Oct.
Haditovski 5-1 (10-2) Chased leaders, led 4 out, headed next, soon weakened, 2nd of 5, 16l behind Through The Rye (11-12) at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft in Oct.
Better Moment (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Prominent, left 2nd 4th, ridden and outpaced 6th, ran on well to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 13, 6l behind Orion Express (11-9) at Taunton 2m 3f cnd hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Oct.
Porak (IRE) 15-2 (10-7) Chased leaders, ridden 3 out, switched left approaching last, one pace flat, 4th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Aberdeen Park (10-5) at Towcester 2m sll hdl (5) gs.
Musimaro (FR) 33-1 (11-0) Prominent, ridden approaching 8th, weakened before 3 out, tailed off, 5th of 6, 44l behind Dancing Hill (11-2) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Aug.
Inn For The Dancer 12-1 (11-3) Always prominent, ridden approaching 2 out, ran on flat, 2nd of 16, nk behind Scarlet Mix (10-12) at Warwick 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Oct.
Golden Feather 6-1 (11-2) Mid-division, ridden, hit 3 out, soon outpaced, 5th of 14, 11l behind Flake (11-5) at Haydock 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Oct.
Showtime Annie 14-1 (10-11) Mid-division, driven to chase leaders 3 out, soon ridden and one pace, 5th of 10, 14l behind Air of Affection (11-0) at Sedgefield 2m 1f mrs mdn hdl (E) gd.
La Marette 14-1 (10-4) Held up, ridden and lost place from 3 out, 8th of 11, 45l behind Moon Catcher (11-5) at Aintree 2m 4f mrs hcp hdl (4) gd in May.
So Cloudy 11-2 (10-0) Held up in rear, headway approaching 3 out, led on bit 2 out, ridden and headed last, no extra, 2nd of 13, 1l behind Sunisa (10-7) at Haydock 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd.
Hardybuck (IRE) 10-3fav (10-7) Led 2nd, mistake 5th, ridden and headed 2 out, weakened approaching last, 4th of 17, 7l behind Robbie Can Can (11-9) at Towcester 2m amt hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Oct.
San Antonio 20-1 (10-5) Always towards rear, 10th of 17, 43l behind Mnason (11-2) at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (E) sft in Feb '05.
Real Chief (IRE) 8-1 (11-1) Mistakes 5th and 6th, always behind, 14th of 18, 20l behind Patronage (11-5) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Jun.
Celtic Romance 50-1 (10-10) Towards rear and keen, headway 4th, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, soon weakened, 7th of 15, 18l behind Miss Mitch (10-10) at Towcester 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Oct.
