mid-division, behind 5th, no impression
chased leaders, front pair clear 5th, went 2nd before jumping left 2 out, no chance with winner, lost 2 places flat
mid-division, lost place 2nd, behind 5th, stayed on from 2 out, no chance with winner
towards rear, pushed along after 3rd, behind 5th, no impression
behind, stumbled 4th, not fluent next, stayed on approaching last, went 2nd flat, no chance with winner
with leader, led 5th, kicked clear after 3 out, in no danger after, ridden out
held up in 4th, behind 5th, no impression
led until 5th, no impression on winner when lost 2nd before 2 out, well beaten after
Captain Redbeard arrives here with a penalty for his victory at Sedgefield where he looked well suited by stepping up to 2m4f. He was in the lead at today's trip and looks certain to get involved. VEINARD had shown nothing in three runs before tackling handicap company at Wetherby where he found dropping down to the minimum trip and testing ground to his liking. He gave supporters of the favourite Seamus Mor a fright and can go one better. Return Flight has run moderately since falling at the first at Wetherby and may need another confidence booster but Herecomesnelson can give a good account. He ran a fine race when narrowly beaten by Virnon over the track and trip in November on heavy going and his later runs were over further. Diamond D'amour has won twice in his career, both times over today's course and distance, so he can't be ruled out from his lowly spot in the handicap.
Age Of Glory 14-1 (11-8) Held up towards rear, weakened from 3 out, 5th of 7, 23 3/4l behind Ruaraidh Hugh (10-11) at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Captain Redbeard (IRE) 9-1 (11-1) Mid-division, headway on outside before 4th, led when not fluent 6th, clear 2 out, eased towards finish, won at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Jan beating Good Vibration (11-5) by 8l, 9 ran.
Hartside (GER) 15-2 (11-5) Always towards rear, 7th of 11, dist behind Holly Bush Henry (11-12) at Doncaster 2m 1f hcp (4) sft in Dec.
Herecomesnelson (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, pushed along before 3 out, soon headway, kept on to take 3rd place run-in, 3rd of 10, 10 1/4l behind Master Ruffit (11-0) at Ayr 2m 4f mdn (5) hvy in Jan.
Veinard (FR) 12-1 (11-4) Mid-division, headway before 3 out, led 3 out, ridden and headed run-in, kept on towards finish, 2nd of 13, 1 3/4l behind Seamus Mor (11-0) at Wetherby 2m hcp (4) hvy in Jan.
Pistol (IRE) 6-1 (10-13) Prominent, pushed along approaching 6th, lost place 4 out, rallied 2 out, staying on when badly hampered last, 5th of 12, 35l behind Maxie T (11-12) at Kelso 2m 2f hcp (4) hvy in Dec.
Return Flight 16-1 (11-2) In touch, went 3rd before 3 out, weakened last, 4th of 13, 22l behind Sharpasaknife (11-2) at Wetherby 2m 4f (4) hvy in Jan.
Diamond D'amour (IRE) 7-2 (11-11) Tracked winner, led 3rd, ridden and headed 2 out, kept on same pace, held when lost 2nd flat, 3rd of 8, 9 1/4l behind Clan Legend (11-12) at Ayr 2m hcp (4) hvy in Jan.
