led, not fluent 4th and next, ridden after 2 out, headed when mistake last, no extra
prominent, ridden after 3 out, kept on same pace, 3rd and held when hit last
tracked leaders, hit 2nd, joined leaders 5th, led last, idled flat, driven out
in touch, struggling when fell heavily 3 out
tracked leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, went 2nd soon after last, stayed on
tracked leaders, not fluent 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
restrained well in rear, never a factor
in touch, ridden after 3 out, weakened next
always towards rear, jumped badly left last
This race looks as if it will provide Tony McCoy with yet another victory in the shape of BURTON POINT with Circus Of Dreams and Balnahinch looking the best place to take advantage should things go a miss. Form trainer Nicky Henderson sends out our selection whose searching for a three timer. A winning Bumper debut was followed by an easy victory on his first appearance over timber and with both contests providing solid enough looking form lines things look good. Circus of Dreams also won with plenty in hand last time on his hurdles debut but the line from the race has proved weak. A consistent performer in bumpers the switch to obstacles brought about improvement and he's bound to be in the mix. Blanahinch ran a solid debut under rules last time and is given a chance after showing aptitude for the ground and jumping in a point to point in November. Tullamore Dew could be a threat but only if running to his best so Burton Point and Tony McCoy have our confidence.
Burton Port (IRE) 5-4fav (11-4) Led, headed approaching 2nd, led again after 3rd, clear approaching last, ran on well, won at Hereford 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Jan beating Cracboumwiz (11-11) by 6l, 15 ran.
Circus of Dreams 4-1 (11-4) Chased leader, closed to lead between last 2, clear last, ridden out flat, won at Folkestone 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Dec beating You Never Said (11-4) by 9l, 10 ran.
Tullamore Dew (IRE) 15-8 (11-5) Led, hit 2nd, ridden approaching 2 out, headed flat, kept on, no extra, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Our Bomber Harris (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Alldunnandusted (IRE) 200-1 (10-12) Held up, under pressure 4 out, never on terms, 6th of 12, 28l behind Princeful (11-5) at Fakenham 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Balnahinch (IRE) 10-3fav (11-0) Led, ridden and headed 4f out, faded from over 1f out, 4th of 10, 20l behind Pliny (10-7) at Towcester 2m nhf (5) gs in Dec.
Dont Even Ask 22-1 (10-11) Held up, ridden along from 3f out, weakened, 10th of 17, 19l behind Ellen Tilley (10-6) at Huntingdon 2m nhf (5) gs in Dec.
Jay Ell The Trier (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Slowly away, raced keenly, headway to lead approaching 2nd, not fluent 3rd, soon headed, weakened quickly and pulled up 4 out in race won by Burton Port (11-4) at Hereford 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Jan, 15 ran.
Native Bob (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Awkward and hampered 1st, always behind, ridden and struggled after 3 out, 11th of 14, 44l behind Clay Hollister (11-0) at Sandown 2m nh nov hdl (3) gs in Dec.
Pete The Feat (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Raced keenly in touch until weakened approaching 3 out, 10th of 11, 45l behind Our Bomber Harris (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Play A Cord (IRE) 150-1 (10-11) fell in race won by James de Vassy (10-7) at Wincanton 2m nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan, 10 ran.
Theophrastus (IRE) Overbury gelding out of Over The Glen.
Wade Farm Billy (IRE) 12-1 (10-8) Keen early, tracked leaders, ridden after 3 out, kept on same pace from next, hung right flat, 4th of 8, 7l behind The Good Guy (11-5) at Fontwell 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gf in Jun.
