held up, headway over 3f out, ridden and stayed on final 2f, no impression
raced keenly and soon in touch, headway to lead over 3f out, stayed on well
in touch, led halfway, headed 6f out, weakened 2f out
held up, headway 3f out, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, headway and in touch halfway, weakened 3f out
tracked leader, led over 6f out, headed over 3f out, soon ridden and weakened
tracked leaders, lost place over 5f out, soon outpaced, ridden and rallied over 1f out, no impression
behind, headway over 3f out, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, kept on, no impression
went badly left start, led to halfway, chased leaders, ridden and kept on same pace final 2f
mid-division, some headway 3f out, never able to challenge
Lake Barrine, Kingsben and Dark Gentleman look the three to look at here with Kingsbenset to follow up a promising debut. Kingsben was a 100,000 guineas purchase as a yearling, being a son of Kings Best from a Derby winning family, but he failed to appear on the Flat. He made his debut when fourth in what looked a good bumper at Newcastle and can learn from the experience. Dark Gentleman has run well in two Hexham bumpers and likes to make the running. That may suit on this sharp track, and given a lack of solid form elsewhere, he can reach a place. Lake Barrine may have been second first time out, but that was only a four runner affair and others are preferred. Kingsben can rule here.
Dark Gentleman 9-2 (10-9) Led, clear until halfway, headed over 2f out, one pace under pressure, 4th of 12, 11l behind Pakineo des Pictons (11-2) at Hexham 2m nhf (6) gs in Nov.
Kingsben 4-1 (11-2) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, outpaced over 5f out, rallied over 3f out, kept on but no impression, 4th of 18, 13l behind Noble Alan (11-2) at Newcastle 2m mdn nhf (6) gf in Nov.
Leadbrook Lad (IRE) 12-1 (10-4) Held up, ridden and kept on from over 3f out, 4th of 11, 13l behind Mr Multifix (10-7) at Perth 2m nhf (6) gd in Jun.
Lusento (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Held up mid-division, weakened over 3f out, 6th of 18, 17l behind Noble Alan (11-2) at Newcastle 2m mdn nhf (6) gf in Nov.
Rhine Rewler Rasanto gelding out of an unraced mare.
Ruby Sunday 33-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway over 4f out, one pace under pressure, 5th of 12, 18l behind Pakineo des Pictons (11-2) at Hexham 2m nhf (6) gs in Nov.
Sharp Daniel Prince Daniel gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler/chaser Chabrimal Minster and hurdler Little Bromley.
Toby Mac 66-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead briefly 3f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression, 3rd of 14, 10l behind Striking Article (11-7) at Carlisle 2m 1f nhf (6) gs in Nov.
Bambino Rossi 33-1 (10-5) Behind, stayed on final 3f, never near leaders, 5th of 14, 25l behind Major Comet (10-11) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nhf (6) gf in Aug '06.
Cute N You Know It 12-1 (10-1) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, stayed on under pressure to go 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 14, 28l behind Turbo Linn (10-9) at Catterick 2m mrs nhf (5) sft in Mar.
Missycomelightly 16-1 (10-7) Mid-division, ridden and weakened 3f out, 10th of 12, well behind Knockavilla (11-0) at Carlisle 2m 1f nhf (6) gd in Oct.
Pentaran 80-1 (10-6) Towards rear, never dangerous, tailed off, last of 12, well behind Pakineo des Pictons (11-2) at Hexham 2m nhf (6) gs in Nov.
Scarvagh Solitaire (IRE) 40-1 (10-6) Towards rear, never dangerous, 11th of 12, well behind Pakineo des Pictons (11-2) at Hexham 2m nhf (6) gs in Nov.
Lake Barrine 12-1 (11-1) With leader, led over 4f out, ridden 3f out, hung right and headed final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 4, 4l behind Camino Real (10-11) at Hereford 2m 1f nhf (6) frm in Nov.
Tipsy Indian Commanche Run gelding out of winning chaser Dubelle.
