raced in mid-division, headway 3 out, ridden 2 out, stayed on one pace
raced handy, took lead travelling strongly 3 out, ridden 2 out, stayed on well from last, always in command
raced in mid-division, ridden 3 out, one paced, finished tired
mistake first, held up in last, awkward second, nudged along to stay in touch, detached last and ridden 5 out, pulled up 3 out
raced in mid-division, losing place and ridden 5 out, no impression, pulled up 3 out
raced handy, nudged along 4 out, ridden 3 out, one paced, finished tired
held up, ridden 4 out, plugged on one pace, never near to challenge
raced in mid-division, headway 3 out travelling strongly, ridden 2f out, almost on terms approaching last, awkward last, wandered under pressure run in, stayed on but never getting to winner
led, ridden 4 out, headed 3 out, plugged on one pace
held up, losing place and ridden from 5 out, no impression, pulled up before 4 out
held up, ridden 4 out, no impression, finished tailed off
raced handy, keen, slight mistake first, slipped on first bend, losing place and ridden 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
The Yellow Mini made a winning debut over hurdles when scoring here in September and is penalised while Boulette went close at Worcester on his hurdling bow but disappointed last time. Gary Moore bids to win this for the fourth time in succession and runs a couple of imports from France. But MOULINS CLERMONT has placed over timber with jockey bookings suggesting he’s preferred to stablemate Hayedo and the former gets the vote. Cirrus and Rhebus Road were both well beaten on their hurdling debuts while Beowulf is a rare runner over hurdles for his new yard having won twice on the Flat.
Beowulf (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) In touch, pushed along 2f out, switched right over 1f out, never nearer, 7th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Wholelotafun (9-1) at Bath 1m 2f hcp (5) gs in Oct.
Boulette (IRE) 5-2jfav (10-12) Led in start, pulled hard tracking leader until led after 3rd, went left next and 5th, headed 2 out, lost 2nd between last two, weakened run-in, 5th of 7, 10 3/4l behind Tease And Seize (10-12) at Ludlow 2m (4) gd in Nov.
Hayedo (GER) 2-1 (9-2) Led to final furlong, no extra when headed, 4th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Ici Vindecy (8-12) at Lyon-Parilly 1m 3f mdn sft in Jun.
Largo Bay (USA) 13-2 (9-1) Led 3f, tracked leader until inside final mile, handy 3rd, went 2nd again 2f out, every chance 1f out, ridden and not pace of winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Wow William (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Morani Kali 50-1 (9-1) In touch, pushed along and headway approaching final furlong, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 6 1/2l behind Wimpole Hall (10-0) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Moulins Clermont (FR) 25-1 (10-5) Mid-division, ridden 2 out, stayed on one pace, 3rd of 9, 3 1/4l behind Tanganyika (10-5) at Compiegne 2m hvy in Apr.
Pride Of Nepal 10-1 (10-7) Tracked leader, led 7f out, headed 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 12, 12 1/4l behind My Brother Mike (11-0) at Bath 1m 4f hcp (6) gs in Oct.
Rhebus Road (IRE) 15-2 (10-12) Tracked leader, not fluent 5th and 3 out, ridden and weakened next, last of 4, dist behind Knight Salute (11-4) at Kempton 2m (3) gd in Oct.
The Yellow Mini 5-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, tracked leader after 2nd, led 4 out until after next, soon outpaced and no chance with leading duo, 3rd of 9, 34l behind Malakahna (10-10) at Fakenham 2m fll (4) gd in Oct.
Undercover Agent (IRE) 250-1 (10-12) Towards rear, ridden after 3 out, lost touch from before 2 out, 6th of 7, 33l behind Mister Allegro (11-5) at Wincanton 1m 7f (4) gd in Oct.
Cirrus 16-1 (10-5) Mid-division, headway to go third after 3 out, pushed along before 2 out, held when not fluent last, finished tired, 3rd of 5, 36 1/2l behind George Bancroft (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f (4) gs in Oct.
Sly Madam 50-1 (10-5) In rear, pulled hard early, never involved, last of 4, dist behind Too Friendly (10-12) at Stratford 2m (4) gs in Oct.
