made all, ridden over 1f out, kept on strongly final furlong
held up mid-division, went 4th over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
held up in touch, chased winner over 2f out until ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
always towards rear, weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on to take 3rd place towards finish, no impression
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, not much room and quickly lost place over 5f out
in rear, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, pushed along over 5f out, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
Golden Whisky, a full brother to winning hurdler Topofthegame, changed hands for £34,000 last year and is an interesting newcomer in this. Shamilan didn't cost much less and is related to a winning jumper so could also make his presence felt, though it was probably a decent bumper that KATESON won at Chepstow and he just about holds Tekap on collateral form, despite a penalty, so can double up. Ulsterman, Just Bobby and Sunny Destination have already shown some ability.
Kateson 16-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, plenty to do over 4f out, headway on inside chasing leaders over 3f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Chepstow 2m (4) gd in Oct beating Classic Ben (11-0) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Aye Right (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) With winner until over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 6, 8 1/4l behind Ey Up Rocky (10-12) at Kelso 2m (6) gd in Sep.
Golden Whisky (IRE) Flemensfirth gelding out of Derry Vale.
Just Bobby (IRE) 4-1 (10-12) Behind, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, always held, 2nd of 10, 9l behind Delatite (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f (6) gd in Oct.
Rainbow Legend Midnight Legend gelding out of Princess Rainbow.
Shamilan (IRE) Milan gelding out of Shatani.
Sunny Destination (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway halfway to chase leaders, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace, 2nd of 15, 1 1/4l behind Silver Bullion (10-12) at Ayr 2m (6) sft in Dec.
Tekap (FR) 33-1 (10-10) Behind, ridden over 3f out, never near leaders, 12th of 20, 24 1/4l behind Bullionaire (10-10) at Newbury 2m (2) gs in Mar.
Ulsterman 12-1 (11-2) In rear, headway final furlong, soon ridden, kept on strongly, just held for 2nd place closed home, 3rd of 7, 5l behind Hangard (11-2) at Ayr 2m (6) sft in Oct.
Trooblue Great Palm M out of Touch Of Ivory.
