If VICTORY SURGE was carrying the extra weight he has on his back here last time he still probably would have won so we give Jonjo O'Niell's runner the vote to follow up by landing this handicap hurdle at the expense of Anay Turge while the improving Spider Boy could be value for a place. Four lengths and going away was the margin of victory for the pick last time over the re-opposing Anay Surge. He stayed on well that day suggesting the step up in trip will suit and with ground conditions also in his favour he should follow-up. Anay Surge then has a bit to find after that last meeting with the selection and it's difficult to see where that improvement will come from, although, he should be closer. Spider Boy has been well held in three starts this season but seems to be getting better as his mark falls and with an extra two pounds removed from his load he can get in the mix. Pardon What looks weighted to go well after is good run in defeat in similar conditions last time but after such a good win on his our latest run Victory Surge should surge to victory.
Galoshes 11-4fav (11-11) Held up in last pair, some headway 6th, ridden before next, soon weakened, last of 11, well behind It's Rumoured (10-0) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Nov '08.
Prince Massini (IRE) 33-1 (11-8) Mid-division, dropped rear 5th, tailed off, 11th of 14, well behind Power Shared (10-6) at Hereford 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft.
Victory Surge (IRE) 9-1 (11-2) Mistake 1st, soon mid-division, pushed along approaching 4th, headway before next, ridden after 2 out, led approaching last, stayed on well, won at Warwick 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft beating Anay Turge (10-6) by 4l, 15 ran.
Alternator (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) In touch, ridden and weakened 3 out and blundered, 13th of 14, well behind Dantari (10-3) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Mar.
El Batal (IRE) 5-2 (11-7) In touch, went 3rd approaching 4 out, outpaced next, rallied before next, upsides last, soon led and quickened clear, won at Plumpton 3m 2f 5yo nov hcp (4) gf in May '08 beating Earcomesannie (9-9) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Red And White (IRE) 9-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, weakened from 5th, 5th of 7, 35l behind Manjam (10-13) at Bangor 2m 1f hcp hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Near The Water (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Led, clear 2nd, reduced lead and hit 3 out, led well before last, tried to rally as winner hit last but readily held final 100 yards, 2nd of 7, 2 1/4l behind Aegean Dawn (10-12) at Folkestone 2m 1f NH nov hdl 4-6yo (4) gs in Nov.
Spider Boy 5-2 (11-7) Led until after 3rd, pushed along 3 out, led again before last, soon headed and weakened, 3rd of 5, 34l behind Karasakal (11-12) at Folkestone 2m 1f 4yo Am hcp 0-100 (4) hvy in Nov.
Nous Voila (FR) 50-1 (10-12) Prominent, slow 3rd, led after next, headed 5th, slow next, weakened before 2 out, 5th of 8, 47l behind Isle de Maurice (10-5) at Fontwell 2m 4f sell hdl (3) sft.
Pardon What 13-2 (10-1) Chased leaders, mistake 3rd, outpaced 7th, rallied flat to take 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 10l behind Quinte Du Chatelet (10-13) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy in Nov.
Jades Double 14-1 (11-3) Prominent until 4th, behind 6th, pulled up before 8th, in a race won by Prince Zafonic (11-12) at Exeter 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in Apr, 8 ran.
Captain Smoothy 14-1 (10-7) Always in rear, struggling from 9th, 6th of 7, 41l behind Zilcash (11-0) at Fontwell 2m 2f beg chase (4) gs in May '08.
Anay Turge (FR) 8-1 (10-6) Mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, ridden after 3 out, stayed on flat, went 2nd close home, 2nd of 15, 4l behind Victory Surge (11-2) at Warwick 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft.
Doctored 10-1 (10-13) Chased leader until 7th, weakened 4 out, pecked next, 6th of 10, 28l behind Orion Express (11-3) at Fakenham 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in May.
Romney Marsh 20-1 (10-6) Led until 3rd, remained prominent until weakened approaching 3 out, 11th of 13, 44l behind Calzaghe (11-8) at Kempton 2m Conditional Novice Handicap Hurdle (0-100) (3yo+) (4) gs in Nov.
Monsieur Georges (FR) 20-1 (9-13) Led until after 2nd, remained prominent, weakened 2 out, 4th of 12, 18l behind Thirtythreeblack (10-5) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Jul.
One Step Closer (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Led 2nd until after 4 out, soon weakened, 5th of 8, well behind Withington (11-0) at Hereford 3m 1f beg chase (4) gf in Jun '08.
