mistake 1st, always behind, blundered 3 out, tailed off
keen hold, tracked leaders, mistake and weakened 2 out
behind, mistake 5th, never in contention after
prominent, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out
in touch, jumped slowly 4th, outpaced after 3 out, plugged on between last 2
took keen hold, always rear division, tailed off
pulled hard, held up, ridden and struggling 5th, soon tailed off, pulled up before last
took keen hold, mistake 2nd, tracked leaders until weakened after 2 out
led to after 2nd, chased winner until weakened before last
led after 2nd and set steady pace, mistake 2 out, in command when hit last, ridden clear run-in
held up in mid-division, steady headway from 2 out, chased winner well before last, no impression, eased run-in
not fluent in rear, ridden and struggling approaching 2 out
pulled hard, in touch, ridden and weakened 5th, soon well behind, tailed off
Tarlac, Noble Billy and Dark Parade are three against there field in the second division of this hurdle race and the vote is given to Tarlac. The selection was a well backed favourite but could manage only third on his debut. He is clearly thought capable off better and given nominal improvement he will be hard to beat under conditions that suit. Noble Bill rates the main danger on his latest second behind Coach Lane but all his best form is on a softer surface and for that reason he is opposed. Dark Parade is another that could go well as he was a fair second on his debut behind Siberian Highness. That form looks rock solid in the context of this race and he will not be far away. Of the remainder Nelson du Ronceray has shown a modicum of ability and is another with place claims but he may be seen to better effect in handicaps and for the winner we return to Tarlac who looks sure to improve.
Cambo (FR) 100-1 (10-5) Mid-division, lot place 6th, tailed off, 14th of 18, well behind Ask The Gatherer (11-5) at Warwick 2m 5f nov hdl (E) gd in Nov.
Dark Parade (ARG) 33-1 (11-4) Mid-division, headway 6th, chased winner approaching 2 out, kept on, 2nd of 14, 11l behind Siberian Highness (11-4) at Taunton 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gs.
El Corredor (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, 7th of 16, 39l behind Fabulous Jet (11-5) at Ludlow 2m mdn hdl (4) gd.
Future Legend 33-1 (10-12) Mid-division, ridden 3 out, soon weakened, 12th of 21, 31l behind Nous Voila (10-12) at Leicester 2m nov hdl (D) gs in Nov.
Mith Hill 10-1 (9-13) Behind, under pressure over 3f out, kept on final 2f, never troubled leaders, 4th of 11, 14l behind Colloquial (9-13) at Newbury 2m hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Oct (Flat).
Nelson du Ronceray (FR) 66-1 (11-4) Mid-division, headway approaching 5th, soon lost touch, 8th of 14, well behind Siberian Highness (11-4) at Taunton 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gs.
Night Cap (IRE) 6-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden and not quicken 2f out, kept on towards finish, 4th of 13, 2l behind Zinging (8-8) at Lingfield 7f banded stk (H5) pol in Feb (Flat).
Noble Bily (FR) 7-1 (11-2) Soon chasing leader, led after 4th, headed 3 out, no chance with leader when left in lead last, weakened and headed close home, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Coach Lane (10-11) at Chepstow 2m mdn hdl (E) hvy in Dec.
Public Eye 16-1 (8-11) In touch, weakened inside final 2f, 12th of 14, 19l behind Magic Warrior (9-8) at Lingfield 1m 2f banded stk (7) pol in Sept (Flat).
Red Jester 100-1 (10-13) Always behind, tailed off 5th, 12th of 13, well behind Alright Now M'Lad (11-4) at Plumpton 2m nov hdl (4) sft.
River Ripples (IRE) 9-1 (11-5) Held up towards rear, headway after 4th, driven 3 out, one pace, 9th of 16, 16l behind Montecorvino (11-5) at Towcester 2m nov hdl (3) sft.
Tarlac (GER) 5-2fav (11-5) In touch and keen, headway after 3 out, every chance after 2 out, soon one pace, 3rd of 10, 6l behind Kalmini (10-5) at Taunton 2m 1f nov hdl (2) gd.
Toparudi 9-1 (9-1) In touch, carried wide bend inside final 2f, weakened, last of 14, 16l behind Sir Haydn (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) pol (Flat).
Trebello 50-1 (11-5) Held up rear, headway 3 out, ridden approaching 2 out, weakened, 8th of 16, 15l behind Montecorvino (11-5) at Towcester 2m nov hdl (3) sft.
Zolash (IRE) 100-1 (11-2) Always behind, tailed off 6th, 7th of 13, well behind Dear Villez (11-2) at Folkestone 2m 1f 4yo mdn hdl (4) hvy.
