chased clear winner until 4th, 8th and well beaten 2 out, tailed off
made all, 6 lengths clear 2 out, unchallenged (no winning time taken due to poor visibility)
held up last, well beaten 6th 2 out, tailed off
took keen hold in 4th, went 6 lengths 2nd 2 out, no impression and lost 2nd well before last
raced in 3rd, chased clear winner from 5th, 6 lengths 2nd when hit 2 out, regained 2nd well before last, no impression
raced in 5th, 4th and well beaten 2 out, tailed off
raced in 5th, 9th and well beaten 2 out
always in rear, well beaten 2 out
always rear, 7th and well beaten 2 out, tailed off
raced in 5th, 5th and struggling 2 out, tailed off
QUEEN FELLOW is the tentative suggestion to make a winning debut over hurdles with Nur Tau and Prince Sabaah two of the likelier threats. The selection is sure to have received plenty of schooling from his in-form trainer and he showed ability in a couple of starts on the level in France, including on soft ground, and appears to have been found a fair opening. Nur Tau is the one to beat on hurdling form and it's of interest that he lines up here rather than take his chance in handicap company but he was firmly put in his place last time; albeit by a fair sort. Prince Sabaah was a decent handicapper on the level but one who struggled to win. It will be interesting to see how he takes to hurdling as he has enough ability to make up into a useful performer. Cabinet Minister has attracted support ahead of both starts so merits attention on his hurdling bow but our vote goes the way of Queen Fellow.
Ballygowan Star (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Always in rear, behind when pulled up 2 out in race won by Great Endeavour (11-8) at Towcester 2m 5f nh nov hdl (3) sft in Nov, 14 ran.
Cabinet Minister (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Mid-division, ridden and held up from over 3f out, 9th of 14, 20l behind Red Harbour (11-0) at Ascot 2m nhf (4) gd in Nov.
Lepido (ITY) 50-1 (10-12) Raced wide, held up in rear, some headway approaching 3 out, weakened before next, 6th of 12, 17l behind Postmaster (11-9) at Plumpton 2m nov hdl (4) sft.
Nur Tau (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Held up well in rear, stayed on steadily from 6th, went moderate 3rd 2 out, went poor 2nd and hit last, never reached challenging position, 2nd of 10, 8l behind Wendel (11-4) at Plumpton 2m nov hdl (3) sft in Nov.
Prince Sabaah (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, driven and weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 12l behind Times Vital (8-5) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Oct (Flat).
Queen Fellow (FR) (9-13) Prominent, ran on under pressure, 4th of 13, 4l behind Qualanke (9-6) at Clairefontaine 1m 4f stk sft in Oct '07 (Flat).
Captivate 20-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, brought down brought down 4 out in race won by Sandymac (11-2) at Fontwell 2m 2f mrs mdn hdl (4) gf in Apr '07, 12 ran.
Compleat Artist (IRE) 100-1 (10-10) Took keen hold in touch, weakened 6th, tailed off, 8th of 12, well behind Easter Legend (10-7) at Exeter 2m 3f mrs nov hdl (4) hvy in Nov.
Evening Class 150-1 (10-2) Always behind, 7th of 14, well behind Shamari (11-0) at Taunton 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Ruby Isabel (IRE) 33-1 (10-5) Prominent, led to 3 out, ridden and headed before next, weakened, 9th of 17, 21l behind Somersby (10-12) at Kempton 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Nov.
