held up in rear, struggling 3 out, poor 7th when pulled up before last
held up in rear, headway from 4 out, went 3rd 2 out, no impression when left modest after last
in touch, smooth headway to track leader 7th, led on bit before 3 out, 10 lengths clear when stumbled and fell after last
held up towards rear, headway 6th, chased leading trio after 4 out, chasing winner and 10 lengths down when hit 2 out, left well clear after last (no time taken)
always in rear, driven along and struggling after 5th, tailed off 4 out
led until mistake and headed 6th, weakened rapidly, behind when mistake next, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, pushed along before 3 out, no impression next, left modest 3rd after last
mid-division, pushed in 5th before 3 out, weakened into poor when pulled up before 2 out
always towards rear, tailed off 4 out, well beaten when blundered last
always in rear, tailed off before, mistake next
held up, ridden and struggling before 3 out, tailed off
chased leaders, pushed along before 3 out, no impression, left modest 5th after last
tracked leader, led 6th to approaching 3 out, weakened into modest 4th last
KING BILLY is the suggestion in an interesting end to the card with Court In Motion, Livinonedge and Diamond Brook all worthy adversaries. The last time this race was run was in 2008 and Nick Williams took the prize with a smart prospect so it will be interesting to see if there's any support behind Diamond Brook who has an official rating of 117. The form of his latest run looks strong given that the winner had won his preceding race, the third won next time out as did the second who scored at Cheltenham on Saturday. Court In Motion caught the eye in a Newbury bumper and is a promising individual; the market may well be the best guide to his chances as he has his first run in public over obstacles. Livinonedge probably didn't achieve as much when second at Ffos Las but this Irish point winner will appreciate this stiffer test of stamina and may well prove to be more at home over obstacles. The suggestion, however, is King Billy who was doing all of his best work in the closing stages of a bumper at Fontwell and the form has already begun to work out quite well with the race having thrown up a couple of winners. The yard is in fine form and has a decent strike rate with its hurdlers at this track so it may prove worth taking a chance with King Billy.
Art Man 80-1 (10-13) Chased leaders until weakened soon after 3 out, 7th of 12, 22l behind Bothy (10-13) at Taunton 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Bump In The Night 14-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, headway after 8th, went 2nd 2 out, soon ridden, not fluent last, stayed on, 2nd of 14, nk behind Cresswell Ruby (10-10) at Exeter 2m 7f am nov hdl (4) gs in Oct '08.
Court In Motion (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 5l behind Oscar Whisky (11-7) at Newbury 2m NH flat (5) sft in Nov.
Diamond Brook (IRE) 5-2fav (11-6) In touch, no impression 2 out, 4th of 15, 7l behind Classic Dream (10-11) at Exeter 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft in Dec.
Dunraven Star (IRE) 80-1 (11-0) Never going well, soon struggling in rear, pushed along and struggling after 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Adams Island (11-0) at Newbury 3m mdn hdl (4) sft in Jan, 10 ran.
Ellie's Prince 150-1 (11-4) Always in rear, struggling 6th, tailed off when pulled up approaching 3 out, in a race won by Bothy (10-13) at Taunton 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Jan, 12 ran.
King Billy 7-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, stayed on well towards finish, 3rd of 13, 3/4l behind Horsford (11-4) at Fontwell 2m 2f NH flat (6) gs in Nov.
Livinonedge (IRE) Evensfav (11-0) Always prominent, chased winner over 4f out, switched roght to stand rail over 3f out, every chance from 2f out, found no extra final 100 yards, 2nd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Crannaghmore Boy (11-0) at Chepstow 2m NH flat (6) hvy in Dec.
Mista Rossa 33-1 (10-12) Pulled hard tracking leader, under pressure and mistake 2 out, soon weakened, 6th of 13, 26l behind Bangkok Pete (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Silver Accord (IRE) 13-2 (11-5) Always behind, 7th of 14, well behind No Rules (11-5) at Fakenham 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) sft in Jan.
South America (NZ) 50-1 (11-0) Chased leader until mistake and dropped to rear 6th, tailed off after, 7th of 8, well behind Sir Kezbaah (11-5) at Lingfield 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
Spot The Ball (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Held up mid-division, headway and mistake 4 out, soon ridden, never on terms, 5th of 11, 39l behind Kerada (11-4) at Fakenham 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Lupita (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Held up, never dangerous, 10th of 18, 30l behind Captain Smoothy (10-3) at Exeter 2m 5f 4yo Am hcp 0-100 (4) sft in Dec.
Agent Ben (IRE) 250-1 (10-6) Held up in rear, mistake 3rd, behind when fell 7th, in a race won by King Edmund (10-13) at Plumpton 2m 1f nov chs (3) sft in Dec, 8 ran.
Soccerjackpot (USA) 1-6fav (9-6) Made all, pushed out, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f clm stks (5) pol in Jan beating Bolodenka (9-4) by 2 1/2l, 2 ran (flat).
