led to 3rd, regained lead next, came wide into straight, soon headed and weakened
not jumped well in rear, hit 4th, ridden and hit next, soon struggling, tailed off when pulled up before last
in touch, ridden to chase leaders between last 2, tired and mistake last, weakened run-in
took keen hold in rear, hit 2nd and 4th, ridden and struggling after 2 out
held up towards rear, headway between last 2, ridden and went moderate 3rd before last
took keen hold, held up, hit 3 out, weakened from next
in touch, ridden to chase leaders between last 2, weakened approaching last
took keen hold, tracked leaders, led on inside well before last, driven out run-in
always in rear, struggling after 2 out, tailed off when pulled up before last
held up in rear, headway under pressure and hung right before last, kept on run-in
took keen hold, chased leaders, went 2nd every chance 2 out, came wide into straight, soon weakened
held up towards rear, headway going well between last 2, chased winner well before last, kept on run in but held towards finish
chased leader, led 3rd to next, hit 3 out and weakened, tailed off
PSI gets the tentative nomination here ahead of Red And White, Silk Affair and Gofannon. Gary Moore's gelding was easy to back on his recent hurdling debut where he finished midfield behind the potentially top class favourite Zaynar, the ante post market leader for the Triumph hurdle at present. He should appreciate this slightly longer trip and although eh is likely to get further in time, he should be good enough to win today. Stablemate Pinnacle Point wasn't a star on the flat but he needs a market check in relation to his yardmate, however a bigger danger could be Loco Grande. Charlie Longsdon's gelding is unexposed and this former Irish flat horse should improve greatly on his recent hurdling debut at Hereford where he was well-beaten. Captain Mainwaring and Hampton Court need to improve, newcomer Force Tradition represents a yard that do well with their dual performers, whilst Red And White was pretty good on the flat and is likely to have been well-schooled; he swapped hands for 24,000 guineas and is a contender. Silk Affair was beaten into fifth on his hurdles debut at Kempton; considering the form of the winner Starluck and also this horses ability on the flat (rated in the 90's), a big run should be on the cards. Some potential improvers here and Psi is taken to improve most of all.
Captain Mainwaring 50-1 (10-12) In rear, jumped slow 3rd, reminders soon after, weakened before 5th, 8th of 13, well behind Starluck (11-5) at Fakenham 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Force Tradition (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Prominent, reminders over 5f, weakened over 2f, 4th of 6, 16l behind La Estrella (9-10) at Southwell 1m 4f clm (6) fbs (Flat).
Gofannon (GER) Royal Dragon gelding out of Gamina.
Hampton Court 100-1 (10-9) Took keen hold, held up, steady headway after 4 out, ridden and beaten when hit 2 out, 7th of 17, 40l behind Higgy's Boy (10-12) at Newbury 2m 3yo nov hdl (3) gs in Dec.
Loco Grande (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Prominent, every chance 3 out, weakened after 2 out, 7th of 14, well behind Stow (10-9) at Hereford 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Pinnacle Point 7-1 (8-12) Tracked leader to 6f out, stayed prominent, went 2nd and effort over 1f out, not quicken and weakened final furlong, 6th of 14, 8l behind Epsom Salts (8-10) at Kempton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Oct (Flat).
Psi (USA) 33-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, headway when not fluent 3 out, weakened 2 out, 5th of 13, 34l behind Zaynar (10-12) at Newbury 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Ronaldo Des Mottes (FR) (10-1) 2nd of 9, nk behind Rendons Grace (10-1) at Saint-Cloud 1m 4f stk in Oct (Flat).
Sunny Sprite 100-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, ridden 4 out, soon weakened and pulled up 3 out in race won by West With The Wind (10-12) at Doncaster 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gd in Dec, 16 ran.
Janet's Delight 12-1 (10-1) In touch, left 3rd last when weakening, 3rd of 13, 12l behind Purely By Chance (10-8) at Leicester 2m 3yo nov hdl (3) hvy in Dec.
Red And White (IRE) 3-1 (8-5) Mid-division, ridden and edged left over 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 8, 4l behind Try Me (8-10) at Great Leighs 1m 2f fll hcp (3) pol in Oct (Flat).
Silk Affair (IRE) 14-1 (10-5) Held up in rear, ridden after 3 out, beaten when bumped 2 out, hit last, 5th of 10, 21l behind Starluck (11-8) at Kempton 2m 3yo nov hdl (3) gd in Dec.
Tamrai Dancer 9-1 (10-5) Chased leader, led after 5th, ridden and headed after 3 out, soon weakened, 6th of 13, 37l behind No To Trident (10-12) at Taunton 2m 1f 3yo nov sll hdl (5) gs in Nov.
Karmei 100-1 (10-12) Raced keenly in rear, hampered 3rd, always behind, tailed off, 12th of 14, well behind Stow (10-9) at Hereford 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Amouretta 6-1 (10-8) Prominent, weakened approaching 2 out, 6th of 13, 27l behind Purely By Chance (10-8) at Leicester 2m 3yo nov hdl (3) hvy in Dec.
