chased leaders, led over 4f out, came clear final 2f, easily
always prominent, led briefly over 4f out, chased winner, no chance final 2f
took keen hold in rear, lost touch final 6f, tailed off
mid-division, plugged on one pace final 2f
chased leaders 11f, tailed off
mid-division, pushed along 5f out, soon struggling, tailed off
held up towards rear, headway 7f out, chased leaders over 5f out, one pace final 2f
mid-division, kept on one pace final 2f
held up towards rear, kept on final 2f
held up in mid-division, behind final 4f, tailed off
behind most of way, 9th over 4f out, kept on on pace final 2f
on inside, headed 5f out, soon weakened, tailed off
held up in rear, headway over 6f out, chased leaders over 4f out, one pace
DARE ME may prove good enough to overcome a penalty in this line-up although there's always the danger that something useful will be lurking amongst the newcomers; Oddjob and Just Paris are two of the likelier candidates. The selection ran out an impressive winner of his sole start at Haydock in the style of a useful prospect. The form hasn't really worked out and his subsequent absence is a concern but he's taken to confirm that initial impression. Bendant and Lomitaar have shown a reasonable level of form in defeat whilst Rudanphast made a promising start to his career but none of them looked to be anything out of the ordinary. Oddjob, Starskie and Just Paris all represent respected yards and any market support should be noted although none of the three stand out on paper and one that makes a little more appeal is Presenting Ace as he's out of a half-sister to Cheltenham Festival bumper winner Mucklemeg. The market may be informative, Dare Me is the call.
Dare Me (IRE) 11-4 (11-8) Tracked leaders, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Haydock 2m nhf (3) gd in Nov '08 beating Steptoe (10-7) by 3 1/2l, 11 ran.
Bendant 20-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, led halfway, headed 4f out, chased winner until no extra towards finish, 3rd of 16, 5l behind Sherwani Wolf (11-4) at Chepstow 2m NH flat (6) sft in Nov.
Don'takethebiscuit Mutamarkiz gelding out of Miss K C.
Harry The Hooligan Sir Harry Lewis gelding out of Ice Nel.
Just Paris Kayf Tara gelding out of Monica's Story.
Lomitaar 14-1 (10-7) Mid-division, ridden 4f out, stayed on to go 3rd final furlong, 3rd of 15, 3l behind Tocca Ferro (10-7) at Wincanton 2m mdn NH flat (5) sft in Mar.
Midnight Place Compton Place gelding out of Midnight Break.
Mzuri Bay 16-1 (11-4) Close up, chased leaders 3f out until 2f out, in touch until weakened 110 yards, 4th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Tiger Bay (11-4) at Lingfield 2m mdn nat hunt flt (4-6yo) (6) std.
Oddjob (IRE) Bob's Return gelding out of Bettyhill.
Rocalixjide (FR) Rochesson gelding out of Lita.
Rudanphast (IRE) 9-2 (11-0) Held up in rear, headway over 6f out, chased winner 2f out until ridden over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 3l behind Swing State (11-0) at Huntingdon 2m NH flat (6) gf in Oct.
Starskie (IRE) Peintre Celebre horse out of Lipica.
Lady Karinga Karinga Bay mare out of Tachometer.
My Brother Sylvest 12-1 (10-9) Made most until ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 9l behind Tetlami (11-2) at Cheltenham 1m 6f 4yo NH flat (Listed) (1) sft in Jan.
Presenting Ace (IRE) Presenting gelding out of Sesame Squeeze.
Duncanthomas Executive Perk gelding out of Scallymill.
