held up in rear of mid-division, ridden along after 4 out, never a factor
mid-division, dropped to rear after 4 out, well behind when pulled up after 3 out
close up, shaken up 3 out, pressed leader next, slightly hampered by rival approaching final flight, ridden and switched left run-in, kept on but always held
held up towards rear, pushed along and steady headway from 2 out, went third approaching final flight, ran on, no match for first two
tracked leaders, not fluent 6th, in contention when ran out 3 out
prominent, led after 6th, soon disputed lead, headed 3 out, weakened gradually from 2 out
in touch with leaders, ridden along after 2 out where not fluent, no extra run-in
mid-division, never seriously involved
led, headed after 6th, soon disputed lead, ridden along after 3 out, soon faced challenge, edged right under pressure and slightly hampered rival approaching final flight, kept on well towards finish
always towards rear
GENTLE FRANK has yet to threaten over hurdles but his efforts so far suggest that he’ll be suited to the stamina test that Doncaster’s run in can provide. Hands Off ran here in a novice contest last month though ultimately ran very much in snatches while Gaelic Park has been allowed to start at some generous odds lately in spite of some fair efforts in bumpers. Lindaka and Storminhome have been recruited from the point-to-point scene and money for either horse would be significant under the circumstances.
Benny Baloo 18-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, hit 2nd, chased winner at 6th, ridden 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 4th of 5, dist behind Captain Westie (11-0) at Catterick 3m 1f (4) hvy in Jan.
Call Me Harry (IRE) 4-1 (11-4) Held up off the pace in last pair, losing touch when pulled up before 8th, at Ayr 2m 4f mdn (4) sft in Nov.
Gaelic Park (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Led, headed after 1st, prominent, ridden 2 out, ran on flat, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Deere Mark (11-0) at Hereford 2m (4) sft in Dec.
Gentle Frank 15-2 (11-8) Held up in mid-division, not fluent 8th, ridden and headway before 3 out, weakened approaching last, 5th of 15, 21 1/4l behind Egbert (11-8) at Ludlow 2m 5f mdn (4) sft in Jan.
Hands Off (IRE) 5-2 (11-0) Handy, not fluent 3 out and pushed along, mistake 2 out, no impression thereafter, 4th of 15, 11 1/4l behind Moon Hunter (11-6) at Doncaster 2m 3f (4) gd in Dec.
Jumping Jupiter (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Raced wide, held up, reminders 10f out, struggling halfway, ridden and rallied final furlong, 4th of 8, 19l behind Deere Mark (11-3) at Hereford 2m (5) gd in Mar.
Lepashe (IRE) 17-2 (11-4) Held up behind leader, slow 3rd, pushed in rear after 8th, ridden after 4 out and soon became detached, tailed off, last of 3, dist behind Armchair Farmer (11-4) at Huntingdon 3m 1f mdn (4) gd in Nov.
Lindaka (FR) 9-4fav (11-0) Held up, ridden and outpaced 3f out, made no impression, 6th of 9, dist behind Filanderer (11-0) at Warwick 2m (5) hvy in Dec.
Storminhome (IRE) 7-1 (11-10) Raced keenly, tracked leader, led 3 out, ridden and headed flat, 3rd and held towards finish, 3rd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Feel Good Inc (11-10) at Doncaster 2m 5f mdn (4) gs in Jan.
Elsieanne 100-1 (10-7) In touch in mid-division, outpaced 7f out, well beaten final 4f, tailed off, 10th of 13, dist behind Billy Boi Blue (11-0) at Huntingdon 2m (5) gs in Dec.
Richhill (IRE) 22-1 (11-4) Chased leader, led and pecked 2nd, hung left from before 2 out, headed and no extra run-in, 3rd of 16, 5 1/4l behind Chianti Classico (11-4) at Chepstow 2m 3f mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Spago (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, pushed along and went 3rd approaching 2 out, kept on but outpaced by front pair, 3rd of 14, 17 3/4l behind Timeforatune (11-7) at Taunton 2m 3f (4) gs in Dec.
Syltezar (IRE) 150-1 (10-9) Towards rear, struggling from 4 out, 14th of 15, dist behind Supreme Gift (12-0) at Catterick 2m 3f (4) sft in Jan.
