held up towards rear, headway approaching 4 out, every chance 2 out, switched left and ridden last, one pace flat
held up towards rear, headway approaching 4 out, edged right and led approaching last, driven out
behind, slow jump 2nd, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
prominent until weakened after 4th
behind, some headway 3rd, soon ridden, weakened quickly
led until approaching 2nd, with leader until weakened quickly after 4 out
always in touch, led 2 out, ridden and headed before last, one pace
led approaching 2nd, headed 4 out, weakened 3 out
held up in rear, headway 4 out, ridden 3 out, ran on to go 2nd flat
keen in rear, headway approaching 4 out, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out
always behind, tailed off, pulled up before 2 out
behind from 4th, tailed off
prominent, led 4 out, ridden and headed 2 out, weakened last
The lightly raced Enhancer makes plenty of appeal and is selected in preference to The Grocers Curate, Darrias and Flying Druid, who are others to place high on the shortlist. The Grocers Curate made a pleasing debut at Kempton in January and was not given a hard time once his chance had gone near the finish. He looks every inch a chaser but he should be capable of paying his way over timber before too long. He is one to seriously consider if he is well supported in spite of his lack of experience. Darrias also merits a second look as he shaped with plenty of promise at Wincanton last month. He is sure to have derived plenty of benefit from that run and he too should be capable of making this a real test. However, he did create the impression that he needs further, as was only staying on past beaten horses on that occasion. He may be vulnerable to something with a turn of foot near the finish. Flying Druid on the other hand is making his debut over hurdles this afternoon and, despite impressing with his attitude in bumpers, he may find at least a couple have an edge on him today. Therefore, we prefer the claims held by Enhancer this time around. The seven-year-old looked a lively prospect when he won a handful of bumpers for Alan Swinbank earlier in his career. He has obviously endured a few training problems since then but showed that he retains enough ability to at least pick up a race of this nature by making the frame in his two starts over hurdles so far. Enhancer's new yard are obviously keen for him to be given every assistance in the saddle and Jim Culloty's mount can represent great value in a tricky opener where the market should provide some potent clues.
Flying Enterprise (IRE) 11-1 In touch, ridden and every chance 2 out, ran on flat, 2nd of 18, shd behind Medison at Ludlow 2m nov hdl (D) gd.
Arctic Blue 100-1 Led approaching 2nd, ridden and headed 3f out, soon lost place, behind when pulled up 2 out in race won by Alroyal at Market Rasen 2m 1f nov hdl (D) gd in Aug, 16 ran.
Aricovair (IRE) 100-1 Slowly into stride, always behind, struggling 6f out, tailed off final 3f, 11th of 13, 29l behind Saintly Thoughts at Lingfield 2m hcp (F4) pol in Feb (Flat).
Bar Gayne (IRE) 9-1 Chased leader, hit 5th, lost 2nd 8th, weakened quickly next, last of 7, 41l behind It's Music at Plumpton 2m 5f nh nov hdl (E) gd.
Dancinginthestreet 66-1 Took keen hold, mistake 2nd, always behind, 10th of 16, 25l behind Briareus at Kempton 2m nov hdl (D) gs.
Dangerous Dan McGo (IRE) 33-1 Held up and always behind, 12th of 15, well behind Gold Ring at Wincanton 2m mdn hdl (E) gs.
Enhancer 10-3 Raced in 3rd, chased winner from 5th, effort on outside but no impression when hit 2 out, 2nd of 6, 21l behind Mr President at Sandown 2m nov hdl (D) gs in Feb.
Flying Druid (FR) 11-2 Held up, headway over 5f out, ridden and hung left from over 3f out, every chance inside final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 9, 3/4l behind Bar Gayne at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (H) hvy in Jan.
The Grocers Curate (IRE) 9-2 Held up in touch, effort to chase leaders before 2 out, 5th and beaten when mistake last, 6th of 17, 15l behind Bagan at Kempton 2m 5f nov hdl (D) gd in Jan.
Titian Flame (IRE) 14-1 In touch, hit 5th, ridden and weakened 3 out, 7th of 16, 13l behind Misbehaviour at Warwick 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-100 (F) gs.
Bonny Grey 66-1 Chased leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, hit last, kept on flat, 2nd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Gold Ring at Wincanton 2m mdn hdl (E) gs.
Darrias (GER) 12-1 Held up towards rear, ridden approaching 2 out, hit 2 out, ran on flat, nearest finish, 5th of 14, 18l behind Cerium at Wincanton 2m nov hdl (D) gs in Feb.
Glanworth (IRE) 16-1 Outpaced, 11th of 13, 25l behind Frank's Quest at Southwell 1m app hcp (F) fbs in Jun (Flat).
Julandi 50-1 Held up, headway 6th, ridden 3 out, soon weakened, 8th of 14, 32l behind Zaffaran Express at Bangor 2m 1f mrs nov hdl (E) gd.
L'Eau Du Nil (FR) 4th of 12, 19l behind Kadabelle at Pau 2m 1f chs hvy in Dec.
Tass Heel (IRE) 14-1 Raced mid-division, ridden and weakened 3 out, 12th of 18, 39l behind Hot Lips Page at Huntingdon 2m mdn hdl (E) gd.
