tracked leaders, disputed lead from 7th, led 4 out, 3 lengths clear 2 out, ridden out flat, held on near finish
prominent, joined leaders after 8th, lost place before 4 out, ridden after next, weakened before last
in touch, driven to chase leaders after 4 out, ridden after next, kept on same pace, no impression
in touch, mistake and lost place 5 out, behind and pushed along next, not fluent 2 out, stayed on after last, no impression
behind when hampered and unseated rider 1st
held up behind, headway on outside 4 out, went 2nd before 2 out, ridden between last 2, stayed on and gaining towards finish, not quite reach winner
led until fell heavily 3rd
prominent, left in lead 3rd, made most to 4 out, ridden after next, soon lost place, weakened last
held up behind when went left and unseated rider 1st
Little recent winning form to enthuse over and it might be worth going along with the old man of the party, CASUAL CAVALIER. He concedes weight and age to all rivals but has steadily found form since joining the excellent Tristan Davidson yard. He clearly has no secrets from the handicapper but a repeat of his latest effort when a respectable third in a fair Ayr handicap will surely see him in the mix. The Ewart horses are generally running well and Bering Upsun should have more to offer after just three runs over fences. The feeling is the best is yet to come with him. Event Of Sivola has yet to reproduce his solid French form for his new yard and Knocknamona is exceptionally well handicapped if he could rediscover some sort of form.
Casual Cavalier (IRE) 17-2 (11-4) Chased leaders on inside, ridden 11th, went 2nd from 3 out, no impression on winner, lost 2nd flat, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 9, 6 3/4l behind Strong Economy (11-2) at Ayr 2m 5f hcp (4) hvy in Jan.
Mance Rayder (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Chased leader who went clear after 1st, jumped slowly and lost 2nd 3rd, dropped to 4th 8th, weakened after 3 out, 4th of 5, 23l behind Hill Sixteen (11-9) at Sedgefield 2m 5f hcp (4) sft in Jan.
Event Of Sivola (FR) 33-1 (11-2) Keen early, held up in touch, niggled along approaching 2 out (usually 3 out) soon weakened, 6th of 11, 29 1/2l behind Mah Mate Bob (11-5) at Sedgefield 2m 3f hcp (4) sft in Dec.
Bering Upsun 9-4fav (11-12) Chased leaders, went 2nd 4th unto next, mistake 7th, outpaced before 3 out, weakened next, 5th of 7, 33 1/2l behind Pads (10-6) at Hexham 2m hcp (5) hvy in Dec.
Knocknamona (IRE) 18-1 (10-3) Always in rear, lost touch after 5 out, continued tailed off, 7th of 8, dist behind Aloomomo (11-3) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp (4) hvy in Jan.
Jolie Crickette (FR) 16-1 (11-1) Held up in last trio, mistake 6th, weakened before 4 out where mistake, 5th of 8, 34 3/4l behind Dunly (11-5) at Ayr 2m hcp (5) hvy in Jan.
Take The Crown 40-1 (11-0) Always behind, not fluent 7th, tailed off when pulled up after 4 out, at Sedgefield 2m hcp (5) sft in Dec.
Stormy Reception (IRE) 50-1 (10-0) Awkward 1st, always prominent, chased winner 11th, hit 15th, lost 2nd before 3 out, weakened next, 5th of 13, 24 3/4l behind Ask Paddy (10-10) at Catterick 3m 1f hcp (4) sft in Jan.
Zakety Zak 33-1 (10-0) Towards rear, 8th and no chance when blundered 4 out, pulled up soon after, at Catterick 3m 1f hcp (4) sft in Jan.
