mid-division, headway 2 out, driven and one pace from last
led, ridden and headed 3rd, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
tracked leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on run-in, just failed
mid-division, headway approaching 2 out, driven and no extra from last
held up, ridden 5th, kept on from 2 out, never able to challenge
prominent, led 3rd, ridden and headed 3 out, one pace after
tracked leaders, led 3 out, ridden and headed last, no extra after
prominent, ridden 2 out, driven to lead last, all out
in rear, headway 5th, never on terms
behind, never on terms
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 2 out
held up, headway 6th, ridden and no extra from 2 out
behind, never on terms
in rear, headway 2 out, driven and soon one pace
in rear, lost place 4th, soon well behind
Withdrawn
Nonrunner
A poor race in which VISCOUNT ROSSINI is our pick with Deadline and Mischief Man the others to make appeal. The selection accounted for Nevsky Bridge in some style at Sedgefield in a similar race last month and appears capable of demonstrating form on any surface. Those two qualities might be enough in a race lacking quality. Deadline is on something of a losing run. The booking of Tony McCoy couldn't inspire victory last time but he has to be respected on a second to Numero Due at Sedgefield. Mischief Man has had less chances than most. Hailing from a shrewd yard, he needs to be watched closely in the market. Find Me has been desperately out of form and may be best watched. Mister Fizzbomb is exposed as ordinary though would be dangerous if securing a soft lead. Monsieur Villez was sent off as favourite for a similar contest last time out but was tailed off with some way to go. Thunderclap returns from a break but of those at longer odds, his win in a Novice event at Wetherby entitles him to some consideration. Moyne Pleasure is sure to give another bold show under his 10lb claimer. Viscount Rossini gets the nod.
Deadline (UAE) 5-1 (11-8) In touch, ridden approaching 3 out, one pace from 2 out, 3rd of 10, 8l behind Kadouchski (11-8) at Leicester 2m sll hdl (5) gd in Nov.
Monsieur Villez (FR) 4-1jt-fav (10-12) Made most to 3rd, lost place 5th, soon ridden and behind, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Delightfully (10-5) at Sedgefield 2m 4f sll hdl (5) gs in Nov, 9 ran.
Viscount Rossini 15-2 (11-12) Led, headed approaching 2 out, soon ridden, kept on approaching last, rallied to lead again flat, won at Sedgefield 2m 1f sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Nov beating Nevsky Bridge (11-11) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Find Me (USA) 16-1 (10-7) Always behind, 11th of 13, well behind Prosecco (11-7) at Ayr 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Nov.
Nothingtodeclaire 16-1 (10-8) Held up in rear when brought down 5 out in race won by Circus Rose (11-2) at Fakenham 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Nov, 13 ran.
Mister Fizzbomb (IRE) 9-1 (10-5) Mid-division, headway to chase leaders approaching 2 out, soon chasing winner, kept on, no impression, 2nd of 12, 5l behind Palomar (11-2) at Bangor 2m 1f cnd hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Nov '07.
Woody Valentine (USA) 20-1 (10-3) Held up towards rear, struggling from 5th and pulled up at the 7th in race won by Teenando (10-2) at Carlisle 2m nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft in Nov, 12 ran.
Mischief Man 14-1 (10-5) Held up, behind when hit 8th, not fluent next, tailed off from 3 out, last of 8, 35l behind Amble Forge (10-7) at Bangor 2m 1f nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) hvy in Nov.
Verstone (IRE) 150-1 (10-7) Always behind, tailed off, 7th of 9, 36l behind Palomar (11-0) at Kelso 2m 1f beg chs (4) sft in Nov.
Spivitus 18-1 (10-12) Always behind, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Jane Doe (10-10) at Newcastle 3m hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gs in Nov, 17 ran.
Thunderclap 7-1 (11-3) Chased leader, led 2nd, headed approaching 5th, weakened after 3 out, blundered badly 2 out, 10th of 14, 42l behind Faith And Reason (11-5) at Southwell 2m cnd hcp hdl (5) gf in Aug.
Lindseyfield Lodge (IRE) 100-1 (10-9) Held up towards rear, ridden after 4 out, never dangerous, 8th of 16, 43l behind Waterloo Road (10-12) at Newcastle 2m nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
Goodnight Dick (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) In rear, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Blast The Past (11-1) at Sedgefield 2m hcp chs 0-110 (4) gs in Nov, 10 ran.
Matinee Idol 12-1 (10-3) Mid-division, headway 9th, weakened after 3 out, 5th of 8, 15l behind Chunky Lad (10-5) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f sll hdl (5) gs in Nov.
Moyne Pleasure (IRE) 28-1 (11-2) Prominent, weakened 3 out, 8th of 15, 49l behind Boysterous (11-0) at Hexham 2m 4f sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) hvy in Nov.
Delta Lady 28-1 (11-5) Held up, ridden and weakened before omitted 3rd last, 9th of 14, well behind North Walk (11-9) at Fakenham 2m cnd sll hcp hdl (5) gf in Oct.
Moon Melody (GER) 33-1 (10-9) Chased winner, weakened after 3 out, 9th of 11, 40l behind Spare Me (10-13) at Market Rasen 2m 3f clm hdl (5) sft in Nov.
