tracked leaders, ridden 2 out, outpaced soon after, stayed on and mistake last, never on terms
in touch, mistake 3 out, weakened soon after, behind when pulled up before last
never better than finishing position
in touch, ridden 6th, weakened 2 out
tracked leaders, ridden 2 out, weakened on long run approaching last
always in rear
always towards rear, weakened 7th
led and soon clear, mistake 3 out, headed after 2 out and weakened
in touch, weakening when mistake 2 out
mid-division, mistake 6th, driven next, stayed on to chase leading pair approaching last, never on terms
tracked leaders, ridden to lead after 2 out, joined and headed last, no extra flat
towards rear, closer order 5th, weakened 7th, tailed off when pulled up before last
mid-division, headway 5th, ridden to lead last, jumped awkwardly and ran on flat
Lupanar can provide Gary Moore with back to back wins in this contest. Award Winner and Olympian can ask most questions of the selection. Lupanar was a fair performer on the level in France but defied expectations on his hurdling bow when coming clear of the chasing pack to finish second behind the smart Pasco at 40-1 at Newbury. There's nothing of that quality in this field, the longer trip will suit and there should be sufficient ease in the ground. Award Winner achieved more in finishing second at Ludlow than Anchor Bridge did when runner-up at Market Rasen and Brendan Powell's runner is the obvious alternative. The concession of weight to an above average individual could be beyond him though. The winner of the Ludlow race was trained by Charlie Longsdon so he should have an idea of Olympian's chances following that one's improved performance in a Huntingdon handicap. A few of interest then but Lupanar stands out and should take a world of beating.
Anchor Bridge (IRE) 17-2 (11-4) Led, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, one pace, 2nd of 5, 6l behind Hopkins (11-4) at Market Rasen 2m 3f nh nov hdl (3) sft.
Award Winner 6-1 (11-4) Mid-division and keen, stumbled 5th, headway after 4 out, ridden 3 out, kept on to take 2nd flat, no chance with winner, 2nd of 15, 8l behind Orphelin Collonges (11-4) at Ludlow 2m 5f mdn hdl (4) sft.
Elliott 12-1 (10-7) Patiently ridden and always behind, never on terms, 10th of 11, 14l behind El Batal (10-7) at Fontwell 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gf in Nov.
Glandore Moon 25-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, behind from 5th, tailed off when hit next and pulled up 2 out in race won by Hidden Weapon (10-5) at Lingfield 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gs in Nov, 12 ran.
Major Upset (IRE) 100-1 (11-3) Held up in touch, hampered 4th, lost place 3 out, 6th of 12, well behind La Estrella (11-6) at Fakenham 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Noble Minstrel 14-1 (10-13) Keen in rear, beaten when fell 3 out in race won by Galient (11-4) at Fontwell 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gd, 13 ran.
Olympian (FR) 9-1 (11-2) Tracked leader, challenged 3 out, led when bumped 2 out, carried slightly left between last 2, mistake last, headed flat, not quicken, 2nd of 18, 1/2l behind Big Rob (11-1) at Huntingdon 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Dec.
Oponce (FR) 100-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, 10th of 15, 42l behind Sizing Europe (11-0) at Newbury 2m nh mdn hdl (3) gs in Nov '06.
Postmaster 14-1 (10-12) Held up in 4th, hampered and unseated rider 2 out in race won by Lyceum (11-8) at Ascot 2m 3f nov hdl (3) gf in Dec, 5 ran.
Top Gear 20-1 (11-6) In touch, lost place 6th, soon beaten, tailed off, 4th of 8, well behind Totally Scottish (11-1) at Leicester 2m 4f sll hdl (5) sft in Jan.
Treat Em Mean 20-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, mistake 6th and 8th, every chance 3 out, not much room approaching next, soon weakened, 13th of 15, well behind Earth Crystal (11-3) at Ascot 2m 3f nov hdl (3) sft in Jan.
Zaffarans Scene 200-1 (10-9) Mid-division, headway 6th, soon ridden and weakened, 9th of 16, 37l behind Matuhi (10-12) at Ludlow 2m 5f nov hdl (4) gd in Jan.
Cornelia 14-1 (11-2) Led after 1st, headed 3rd, lost place after 5th, rallied next, ridden 3 out, weakened between last 2, 3rd of 15, 18l behind Rate of Knots (11-2) at Towcester 2m 3f mrs mdn hdl (5) hvy in Jan.
Quaystone Lady (IRE) 40-1 (10-1) Held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, one pace, 8th of 13, 17l behind Dee Ee Williams (10-11) at Fontwell 1m 6f nhf (6) sft.
Lupanar (IRE) 40-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on from 2 out, went 2nd flat, not reach winner, 2nd of 19, 6l behind Pasco (11-9) at Newbury 2m nov hdl (3) gs.
