tracked leaders, outpaced 9th
held up, never dangerous
chased leaders, weakened from 3 out
held up, headway 4 out, no impression
held up mid-division, weakened 9th
with leader, lost place approaching 10th
made virtually all, ridden after 2 out, stayed on well
in touch, chased leaders approaching 3 out, one pace
held up, pushed along approaching 6th, soon struggling
held up, headway to chase leaders after 3 out, chased winner 2 out, no impression
always behind, struggling halfway, tailed off
close up, with winner 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, pulled up before last
Nonrunner
Tell Henry reverts to hurdling on a fair mark and can take this contest at the main expense of Fresh Winter and Timetwogo. The selection had made a promising start to his chasing career prior to falling at Kelso last time but he should also have plenty more to offer in this sphere. He is stepping into the unknown with regard to the trip but his prospects of staying are promising on paper and could bring about some improvement. He's finished in the money on eight of his eleven starts and can go close. Fresh Winter really caught the eye when finishing strongly over 2 miles 5 at Doncaster and is due to race from a 3lb higher mark in future. He'd shown precious little since his debut but isn't overburdened as a result and should stay. Willie The Fish is a course and distance winner who has claims but of more interest is stablemate Timetwogo. The son of Double Trigger has hinted at ability in qualifying for a mark but handicapping and a thorough test could bring out the best in him. Singhalongtasveer rates a mention and, as a two mile winner on the Flat, should see out this new trip but others look better handicapped. Tell Henry is one of those and he rates the pick.
Singhalongtasveer 8-1 (11-8) Held up mid-division, headway 3 out, ridden approaching last, stayed on well under pressure to lead near finish, won at Catterick 2m 3f cnd hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Dec beating Mystified (11-0) by 1 1/2l, 15 ran.
Karathaena (IRE) 11-1 (10-7) Held up mid-division, ridden approaching 6th, never dangerous, 4th of 10, 31l behind McGruders Cross (11-7) at Catterick 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) sft in Jan.
Michaels Dream (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) In touch, blundered 2nd, lost place 7th, tailed off 3 out, 12th of 14, well behind Albany (11-6) at Wetherby 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gs in Dec.
Tell Henry (IRE) 9-2 (11-6) Disputed lead until fell 4 out in race won by King Harald (11-12) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp chs 0-120 (3) gd in Nov, 8 ran.
Ballyhale (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Led to 5th, remained prominent until outpaced 3 out, 5th of 12, 11l behind The Gleaner (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 4f beg chs (4) gd in Dec.
Willie The Fish (IRE) 11-1 (10-12) Held up, headway 5th, led 6th, stayed on under pressure from 2 out, all out, won at Catterick 3m 1f cnd hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Dec beating Seize (11-6) by a nk, 13 ran.
Fresh Winter 33-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, one pace from 2 out, 5th of 22, 3l behind Lease Lend (11-9) at Doncaster 2m 3f nh nov hdl (3) gs in Jan.
Anchors Away 22-1 (10-1) Held up, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened after next, 7th of 11, 30l behind Malko De Beaumont (10-5) at Haydock 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) hvy in Dec.
Timetwogo 25-1 (10-4) Prominent, lost place after 3rd, not fluent 5th, no impression when unseated rider at the last in race won by Go Amwell (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gs in Dec, 15 ran.
Sharkeys Dream (FR) 9-1 (10-10) Towards rear, ridden 6th, soon beaten, 11th of 13, well behind Barton Legend (11-2) at Ludlow 2m 5f amt nov hcp hdl (4) gs in Dec.
Esquillon 9-4 (10-6) In touch, hit 3rd and lost place, well behind 7th, progress 3 out, stayed on to lead 2 out, hit last, soon clear, won at Huntingdon 2m 5f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Jan beating Harley (10-13) by 17l, 7 ran.
Moon Melody (GER) 12-1 (10-12) Held up, headway to chase leaders 3 out, led approaching 2 out, headed approaching last, kept on, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Our Jim (11-0) at Market Rasen 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Dec.
Emerald Destiny (IRE) 11-1 (11-2) Chased leaders until weakened 10th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Northern Quest (10-0) at Catterick 2m 3f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd in Dec, 12 ran.
