held up towards rear, headway on outside approaching 6th, ridden 8th, soon weakened, pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, not fluent 8th, weakened after 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
prominent, outpaced 8th, plugged on from 3 out, went 3rd last, no impression on front pair
chased leaders, went 2nd after 4 out, challenged before next, led 2 out, stayed on well
behind until pulled up before 8th
held up in mid-division, not fluent and behind from 8th
mid-division, pushed along 5th, struggling 8th
held up towards rear, headway after 4 out, led before 3 out, edged left and headed 2 out, edged left before last, held flat, kept on and well clear of rest
raced freely, led 1st, clear 4th until before 6th, headed before 3 out, 4th and weakening last
held up towards rear, not fluent 5th, mistake next, well beaten 4 out, never dangerous
held up, took keen hold, well beaten from 8th
mid-division, mistake 4th, some headway after next, not fluent 6th, soon weakened, pulled up
behind, well beaten 4 out, never involved
mid-division, some headway before 6th, well beaten after 4 out
led until 1st, prominent, ridden 8th, weakened before 3 out
mid-division, modest 7th on last bend before 3 out, soon weakened
prominent, mistake 6th, 4th and one pace on last bend before 3 out, soon weakened
This has attracted a bumper entry considering the prize money but it’s difficult to imagine that LATE SHIPMENT won’t be involved in the finish unless encountering traffic problems. He got his act together in no uncertain terms at Hereford last time and this is no tougher, despite a 9lb hike in the weights. Few of his rivals arrive in any kind of form and Admiral Blake hasn’t raced since June. Aaryam has been a disappointment so far but makes his handicap debut at a lowly level and should be capable of better.
Mr Caffrey 20-1 (11-7) Prominent, lost place after 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp (4) gs in Dec.
Aaryam (FR) 16-1 (10-12) In touch, pushed along and weakened before 2 out, 7th of 13, 23 3/4l behind Robinshill (12-5) at Ffos Las 2m (4) hvy in Dec.
Late Shipment 5-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, mistake 3rd, challenged 3 out, led next, soon clear, coasted home, won at Hereford 3m 2f hcp (5) gs in Jan beating Celtic Tune (11-10) by 5l, 14 ran.
Pink Gin 7-1 (11-12) Towards rear, effort 3 out, never dangerous, 4th of 10, 23l behind Annie Alainn (12-2) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (5) hvy in Dec.
Alla Svelta (IRE) 11-4 (11-4) Held up, hit 10th, 3rd after 4 out, 2nd before next, shaken up to challenge when fell heavily last, at Fontwell 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Tactical Manoeuvre (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) In touch on outer, weakened 3 out, tailed off next, 9th of 14, dist behind Sparkling River (11-13) at Warwick 2m 3f hcp (5) sft in Dec.
Goosen Maverick (IRE) 200-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, weakened from 4 out, 9th of 11, dist behind Volpone Jelois (10-7) at Taunton 2m mdn (4) gd in Dec.
Rescued Glory (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) In touch, weakened 7th, 9th of 17, 37l behind Neon Wolf (10-12) at Exeter 2m 3f (4) gs in Jan.
Bound Hill 12-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders in 3rd, led 5th, soon clear until 4 out, pressed and blundered badly 2 out, headed and not recover, 5th of 8, 34l behind The Chuckmeister (11-6) at Fontwell 3m 1f hcp (4) gd in Dec.
Admiral Blake 5-1 (10-8) Held up, towards rear, pushed along 8th, headway 12th to chase leaders, in 3rd before 3 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 8 3/4l behind Pinerolo (11-12) at Southwell 3m hcp (5) sft in Jun.
Follow The Master 150-1 (11-5) Always behind, tailed off 5th, pulled up before next, at Exeter 2m 1f mdn (4) sft in Jan.
Just Archie (USA) 100-1 (10-12) In touch in mid-division, hampered and lost place after 5th, mistake and behind from 7th, 14th of 18, dist behind Amantius (11-8) at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp (5) gs in Dec.
Titch Strider (IRE) 11-1 (11-0) Held up last, never on terms, 7th of 12, 25l behind Peal Of Bells (11-5) at Taunton 3m hcp (5) gd in Dec.
Karl Marx (IRE) 200-1 (11-0) In rear, behind 5th, pulled up before 10th, at Wincanton 2m 4f (3) gs in Dec.
The Model County (IRE) 12-1 (10-7) In touch, 4th and one pace when fell 3 out, at Uttoxeter 2m 7f hcp (5) sft in Dec.
Sangram (IRE) 16-1 (10-7) Mid-division, outpaced 3 out, 5th of 10, 25 1/2l behind Chakisto (11-0) at Wincanton 1m 7f hcp (5) sft in Dec.
Relentless (IRE) 40-1 (10-3) Tracked leader, not fluent 6th, led before 8th, headed after 3 out, soon weakened, 8th of 12, 22 1/2l behind Dropzone (10-4) at Taunton 3m hcp (5) gf in Dec.
