A beaten favourite in a point and a bumper so far, Pozo Emery attempts to recoup losses on his hurdling debut. On a line through stable companion Rocheston, his trainer should know where he stands with recent course and distance runner-up Champagne Rhythm but GLADIATEUR ALLEN is more of an unknown quantity and open to plenty of improvement after a debut second at Ffos Las. Time To Move On was a dual bumper winner but has disappointed so far over timber. Pennyforapound was no match for Took The Lot at Bangor but that was a step forward.
Champagne Rhythm (IRE) 11-4 (11-0) Chased leader, not fluent 1st, led before 3 out, 4 lengths clear between last 2, edged right and headed flat, stayed on, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Rocheston (11-0) at Chepstow 2m 3f mdn (4) hvy in Nov.
Fevertre (IRE) 200-1 (10-12) Towards rear, ridden 3 out, weakened after 2 out, 8th of 11, 33 1/4l behind Slip Road (10-12) at Chepstow 2m 3f (4) hvy in Dec.
Gastara 15-2 (10-12) Held up in rear, took keen hold, headway approaching 3 out, weakened before next, 6th of 12, 25 1/4l behind The Grey Falco (10-12) at Chepstow 2m (4) hvy in Nov.
Gladiateur Allen (FR) 5-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, headway 3 out, 3rd when landed awkwardly 2 out, ridden to chase winner next, kept on one pace, 2nd of 7, 2 1/4l behind Pats Fancy (11-0) at Ffos Las 2m 4f mdn (4) hvy in Nov.
No Hubs No Hoobs (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, struggling 8f out, soon behind, 12th of 13, dist behind Wonderwall (11-0) at Ascot 2m (4) sft in Nov.
Pennyforapound (IRE) 4-1 (10-12) Disputed lead, headed 3rd but remained prominent, moved up to dispute lead halfway, led 4 out, headed before 2 out, no chance with ready winner, 2nd of 6, 6l behind Took The Lot (11-5) at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 4f (4) sft in Nov.
Pozo Emery (FR) 11-8fav (11-0) Led, headed 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 13, 8 1/2l behind Onemorefortheroad (11-0) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f (5) gs in Oct.
Promising Milan (IRE) 80-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, weakened after normal 2 out, 7th of 8, 32l behind Make Good (10-12) at Cheltenham 3m (1) sft in Dec.
Regaby (IRE) 250-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, steady headway 3 out, well beaten before 2 out, one pace, 9th of 11, dist behind Balleticon (11-7) at Southwell 2m mdn (4) sft in Dec.
Time To Move On (IRE) 11-4jfav (11-7) Prominent early, soon led, pressed 3 out, headed and weakened before 2 out, 6th of 12, 32 1/4l behind No Risk Des Flos (11-7) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn (4) sft in Dec.
