with leader, hit 3 out, every chance 2 out, weakened on long run approaching last
tracked leaders throughout, ridden after 2 out, weakened on long run approaching last
towards rear, steady headway 7th, ridden and every chance 2 out, weakened last
mid-division, driven 5th, weakened 2 out
held up, behind from 6th, pulled up before last
mid-division, weakened 3 out, pulled up before last
prominent, weakened 3 out, pulled up approaching last
in touch, mistakes 6th, weakened soon after
held up, ridden and slow jump 6th, ridden 2 out, one pace
led, hit when headed 2 out and weakened
held up, driven 5th, weakened 4 out, tailed off soon after
behind from 5th, tailed off when pulled up before last
mid-division, headway after 2 out when slightly hampered on bend soon after, kept on to take 2nd close home
in touch, close up 2 out, soon led, clear last, ran on
Hinton Thunderbolt, Aux Le Bahnn and Black Ven catch the eye here with Hinton Thunderbolt taken to follow up a last time out win. Aux Le bahnn has won both his bumpers with ease and he must go well here. This is a tough test though against previous winners and Aux Le Bahnn may be best watched, though he is only reluctantly passed over. Black Ven also comes here with a bumper win to his credit, scoring at Towcester on Boxing Day after finishing down the field at Uttoxeter. The win seemed to be unexpected, he wasnt backed significantly, and he had to work hard for his win so he is taken on. Hinton Thunderbolt left behind a moderate bumper run to score on his hurdling bow at Towcester on Boxing Day. He enjoyed every yard of the trip that day, and the likely stamina sapping conditions are likely to suit him. Hinton Thunderbolt can shoot home here.
Hinton Thunderbolt 50-1 (10-2) Mid-division, ridden 3 out, stayed on to lead soon after last, won at Towcester 2m nh nov hdl (3) sft in Dec beating Tot O'Whiskey (11-8) by 3 1/2l, 14 ran.
Another Brother (IRE) 9-2 (10-7) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance 2 out, stayed on towards finish, 2nd of 15, nk behind Foxspur (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Aux Le Bahnn (IRE) 5-6fav (11-9) Held up towards rear, smooth headway on outside over 3f out, went 2nd going well 3f out, led approaching 2f out, soon ridden clear, won at Lingfield 2m nhf (6) pol in Mar beating Popcorn Rosie (10-0) by 6l, 13 ran.
Black Ven (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Pulled hard in mid-division, headway under pressure over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on well, won at Towcester 2m nhf (5) sft in Dec beating Mexican Honeymoon (10-7) by 9l, 12 ran.
Castlemaine Vic (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Held up, effort 6th, 6th of 11, well behind Aigle D'or (10-12) at Lingfield 2m 3f nov hdl (4) sft.
Debord (FR) 25-1 (10-12) Towards rear, brief effort 5th, soon behind, tailed off, 6th of 9, well behind Marsam (10-12) at Plumpton 2m nov hdl (3) gs in Nov.
Delightful Touch (FR) 40-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, weakened over 6f out, tailed off, 11th of 15, 36l behind Voice of Reason (11-2) at Folkestone 2m 1f nhf (6) gd in Nov.
Flying Druid (FR) 5-1 (12-0) pulled up 3 out in race won by She's Little Don (11-7) at Llanvapley 3m ptp gd in Apr '06, 14 ran.
Le Beau Bai (FR) 9-2 (10-11) Chased leader, mistake 3rd and 4th, led approaching 7th, headed after, jumped left and hit 2 out, soon no chance, 7th of 11, 6l behind El Batal (10-7) at Fontwell 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gf in Nov.
Mister Pink 8-1 (10-12) Prominent and keen, ridden and every chance when mistake last, held close home, 2nd of 10, hd behind The Apprentice (10-9) at Plumpton 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Present Gale (IRE) 22-1 (11-6) In touch, ridden 7th, weakened 2 out, 5th of 16, 27l behind Hold Em (11-6) at Hereford 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) sft.
Sacred Bull 200-1 (11-6) Led, headed 7th, weakened next, 13th of 16, well behind Pettifour (11-6) at Hereford 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) sft.
Starburst Diamond (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden, soon under pressure, hung left, 3rd of 16, 4 1/2l behind The Apprentice (10-13) at Chepstow 2m nhf (6) gd in Nov.
Superior Wisdom (IRE) 7-1 (10-12) Mid-division, tracked leaders halfway, ridden to challenge after 2 out, every chance after last, no extra, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Turbulance (10-12) at Folkestone 2m 6f nov hdl (4) sft.
Master Overseer (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) In touch, pushed along 4 out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 31l behind Folie Dancer (10-5) at Haydock 2m nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Dec.
