in touch, chased leader after 4 out, ridden and effort approaching 2 out, soon lost place, weakened last
chased leaders to after 4th, soon behind
tracked leaders on inside, driven to chase leading pair after 3 out, challenged next, soon led, driven clear flat
in touch on inside, driven to chase leaders after 3 out, 4th and ridden next, stayed on to chase winner flat, no impression
mistake 1st, led narrowly, headed 4 out, soon lost place, weakened before 2 out
towards rear, outpacded 4 out, stayed on into mid-division from 2 out, never near leaders
mid-division, lost place after 4th, no danger after
mid-division, pushed along 5th, weakened 3 out
tracked leaders, outpaced approaching 2 out, 4th and ridden between last 2, kept on same pace, no impression
mid-division, headway when pecked 5th, chased leaders 3 out, outpaced next, no impression
mid-division, outpaced when mistake 4 out, never on terms
with leader, led 4 out, headed after 2 out, kept on same pace, no impression when lost 2nd flat
mid-division, outpaced 4 out, weakened next
behind, outpaced 4 out, never dangerous
not fluent early, always in rear
mid-division on outside, outpaced 4 out, weakened next
Strongly Suggested landed a moderate Worcester bumper on his racecourse debut and is one to note as he has his first start over timber while King Zeal will be fancied to follow up his Wetherby maiden success though he's penalised as a consequence. High Storm caught the eye with a staying-on effort at Chepstow and should give a good account as should winning Irish bumper Nataani, who was returning from a very long break when running well at Worcester in August. DISTIME has scored between the flags and landed a Wetherby bumper but it was his debut run over timber behind Barbatos at Aintree last month that points to his chance here and he'll be difficult to beat.
King Zeal (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) With leader, led after 3rd, hit 5th, ridden before last, kept on well, driven out, won at Wetherby 2m mdn hdl (5) gs in Oct beating Zaplamation (11-0) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
All For Cash 17-2 (10-7) Towards rear, some headway 4 out, ridden and weakened before last, 5th of 15, 14l behind Lamps (11-0) at Chepstow 2m mdn hdl (5) hvy.
Distime (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, hit 3 out, every chance next, switched right after last, kept on, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Barbatos (10-12) at Aintree 2m 4f NH nov hdl 4-6yo (4) gd in Oct.
High Storm (IRE) 66-1 (10-7) Mid-division, some headway 4 out, 7th when not fluent 2 out, stayed on nicely flat, nearest finish, 4th of 16, 8l behind Prospect Wells (10-12) at Chepstow 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Oct.
It's An Eagle (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Chased leading pair, went 2nd 6th until after next, weakened 4 out, 4th of 11, 18l behind African Broadway (10-12) at Chepstow 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
Jaws 22-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, ridden and outpaced 4 out, kept on from last, never dangerous, 4th of 14, 28l behind Simply Ned (11-0) at Kelso 2m mdn hdl (5) gs in Oct.
Kowloon (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Mid-division, ridden in modest 5th after 6th, no progress, 5th of 12, 33l behind Kilburn (11-0) at Plumpton 2m mdn hdl (5) gf in May.
Marafong 100-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, weakened from 3f out, last of 9, 28l behind With Hindsight (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Oct (flat).
My Mate Max 14-1 (10-12) Held up, ridden after 5th, no impression, hit 2 out, 5th of 9, 18l behind Esporao (11-5) at Ludlow 2m nh nov hdl (4) gf in Oct.
Nataani (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Not fluent 1st, raced keenly in rear, headway 4 out, chased leading pair next, kept on same pace, no impression when lost 3rd flat, 4th of 13, 18l behind Geneva Geyser (11-12) at Worcester 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Aug.
Powerful Ambition (IRE) 4-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, weakened after 3 out, 7th of 10, 18l behind Gallox Bridge (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m NH nov hdl 4-6yo (4) gf in Oct.
Pravda Street 11-4 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, just held, 2nd of 8, hd behind Flowing Cape (9-0) at Wolverhampton 7f clm stks (6) pol in Oct (flat).
Rigid 22-1 (10-7) Took keen hold, went right 1st, held up in rear, blundered 2nd, tailed off 5th, plugged on to poor 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 8, 35l behind Magnifique Etoile (11-0) at Stratford 2m mdn hdl (4) gf in Oct.
Strongly Suggested 7-2 (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway 6f out, led 2f out, hung left thereafter, headed entering final furlong, driven to get back up close home, won at Worcester 2m NH flat (6) gd in Sep beating Panache (11-0) by hd, 10 ran.
Sustainability (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Jinked right start and slowly away, soon mid-division on outside, outpaced when hit 5th, weakened 3 out, 6th of 11, 47l behind Whoops A Daisy (11-0) at Towcester 2m nh nov hdl (3) hvy in Feb.
Trecase 40-1 (11-0) Always behind, blundered 4th, soon lost touch, tailed off, 5th of 8, well behind Magnifique Etoile (11-0) at Stratford 2m mdn hdl (4) gf in Oct.
World Watch (IRE) 80-1 (10-13) Held un in rear, headway into mid-division 5th, outpaced 3 out, soon weakened, last of 11, well behind Whoops A Daisy (11-0) at Towcester 2m nh nov hdl (3) hvy in Feb.
Fairview Sue 7-1 (10-10) Held up on outide, headway 5th, not fluent 2 out, no extra final 100 yards, 4th of 15, 10l behind Combustible Lady (10-10) at Worcester 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
