led, headed before 4th, weakened before 4 out, pulled up
held up mid-division, pushed along after 3 out, soon weakened
towards rear, headway before 3 out, went 4th before 2 out, led before last, clear run-in
held up in touch, led 2 out, headed before last, one pace
close up, weakened before 2 out
in rear, pushed along before 5 out, in 5th before 2 out, never dangerous
close up, led 4th, headed 2 out, one pace before last
chased leaders, went 2nd before 4 out, ridden before 2 out, weakened before last
always towards rear
Snowed In wasn't winning out of turn over course and distance last week and should go well again, despite the penalty. Micky Hammond's stable is emerging from the doldrums and Minella Hero could be interesting off bottom weight while Vuvuzela has each-way claims on his best form. But Golans Choice and Orchard Road have a bit to prove off their current marks and Fearless Tunes is returning from a break. EMRAL SILK could be another for Sue Smith if building on his latest third at Haydock. He won a novice event over track and trip just over a year ago so the longer distance won't be a problem.
Big Generator 17-2 (11-12) Held up in rear and in touch, took keen hold, ridden before 2 out, soon weakened and pulled up, in a race won by Union Jack D'ycy (11-11) at Towcester 3m hcp chs 0-120 (4) sft in Nov, 4 ran.
Golans Choice (IRE) 17-2 (10-12) Led until before 4th and dropped to 4th place, mistake next, one pace bypassing 2 out, 4th of 7, 20l behind U Name It (10-5) at Carlisle 2m 3f NH nov hdl 4-6yo (4) sft in Nov.
Emral Silk 5-1 (10-12) Midfield, mistake 3rd, headway 5 out, hit next, chased leaders 3 out, mistake next, never a threat, 3rd of 8, 8l behind Sleepy Haven (11-10) at Haydock 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) hvy in Dec.
Vuvuzela 66-1 (10-11) Held up and well in rear, not jump well, no chance with winner when left pressing for 2nd 2 out until last, no extra, 5th of 9, 12l behind Grate Fella (11-0) at Catterick 2m 3f beg chs (4) gd in Dec.
Orchard Road (USA) 7-2fav (11-2) With leader, led before 2 out, headed last, no extra, 5th of 13, 10l behind Teo Vivo (11-9) at Kelso 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (4) sft in Dec.
Fearless Tunes (IRE) 5-4fav (11-0) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden run-in, kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 7l behind Wicked Spice (11-0) at Perth 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) sft in May.
Snowed In (IRE) 5-1 (11-2) Mid-division, tracked leaders 5th, led 3 out, drew clear next, ridden between last 2, edged right last, stayed on well flat, won at Catterick 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs beating Nafaath (11-4) by 5l, 11 ran.
Light The City (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Mid division, ridden 4 out, soon beaten, 9th of 11, 23l behind Special Wells (10-12) at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Dec.
Minella Hero (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) In rear, headway 3 out, not reach leaders, 4th of 14, 12l behind Hail The Brave (10-12) at Wetherby 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Dec.
