mid-division, ridden after 3 out, soon one pace
held up towards rear, headway after 6th, ridden and every chance approaching 2 out, kept on same pace from last
led after 1st until after next, prominent, mistake 6th, soon weakened
reminders after 2nd, always towards rear
led after 2nd until 6th, soon ridden, weakened after 3 out
in touch, mistake 3 out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, hit 3rd, led 6th, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, soon one pace
held up behind, pushed along and headway from 6th, challenged 2 out, ridden and every chance last, no extra
held up towards rear, headway after 6th, hit 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
chased leaders until 6th, soon behind, tailed off
chased leaders, mistake 6th, soon weakened
mid-division until weakened after 5th, tailed off
prominent early, behind 4th, pulled up after next
mid-division, headway after 3 out, led next, ran on well from last, ridden out
mid-division until weakened 6th, tailed off and pulled up after last
in touch, ridden and every chance approaching 2 out, one pace from last
mid-division, headway when mistake 3 out, ridden and every chance approaching next, kept on same pace from last
Not a great handicap hurdle and a big field for punters to wade through. Winning form is at a premium and it may be the safest option to side with Kim Bailey's RUBY CROWN to follow up his recent Leicester success, while Goscar Rock looks the danger. Ruby Crown is up 8lbs for that heavy ground success, which was over slightly shorter. Clearly he will like these conditions and the trip holds no fears, so with little other inspiration we will side with him. Goscar Rock and Tarkesar were among the many recent victims of Little Shilling over three miles at Fakenham at the beginning of the month, and of course Tim Vaughan's runner will give us a bit of a clue as to the chances of that pair here from his run earlier on the card. Without that to go on you would have to say that both are of relatively modest ability but may again be capable of making the frame. Ilewin Rose is of interest with first-time blinkers applied after showing steady improvement, while Anna Panna has run well off higher marks than this and if she runs to her ability she should be in the shake-up. Calloff the Search has also probably got what it takes to get involved, but he would surely be better if the ground was good and in a race that is short on quality we'll think Ruby Crown can rule.
Tobougg Welcome (IRE) 20-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, soon scrubbed along, weakening when hit 6th, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out pulled up 2 out in race won by Herald Angel (10-2) at Fontwell 2m 4f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Mar, 18 ran.
Silistra 40-1 (10-9) Mid-division, effort approaching 8th, soon weakened, tailed off, 9th of 11, well behind Sovereign Spirit (11-12) at Fontwell 2m 6f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Jun.
Dew Drop Inn (IRE) 20-1 (10-2) Towards rear, headway 6th, switched right 3 out, chasing leaders when mistake last, faded flat, 5th of 11, 6l behind Lost Treasure (10-12) at Worcester 2m 4f sll hdl (5) gd in Jul.
Twocute (IRE) 9-2 (11-6) In rear when brought down at the 6th in race won by Kinkeel (10-0) at Towcester 2m 3f cnd hcp chs (5) sft in Nov, 11 ran.
Goscar Rock (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway to track leaders 6th, under pressure and effort 3 out, weakening when lost 2nd after last, 3rd of 8, 15l behind Little Shilling (11-7) at Fakenham 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft.
Campden Annie (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Held up, ridden after 6th, soon weakened, behind when pulled up 3 out in race won by Mistress To No One (11-5) at Exeter 2m 3f cnd nov hcp hdl (4) sft, 8 ran.
Anna Panna 40-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, hit 3rd, weakened 3rd, struggling when hit next, 8th of 12, 36l behind Postmaster (11-9) at Plumpton 2m nov hdl (4) sft.
Ruby Crown 33-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 2 out, led approaching last, kept on well, won at Leicester 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) hvy beating Chaim (11-11) by 3l, 15 ran.
A Double Ewe Bee 40-1 (10-5) Mid-division until lost place 5th, headway 7th, weakened after 3 out, 9th of 13, 21l behind Sun Quest (10-12) at Taunton 2m 3f sll hdl (5) sft.
Hawk Gold (IRE) 33-1 (9-11) Behind from 6th, tailed off 3 out, 6th of 11, 35l behind It's Rumoured (10-0) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Nov.
Champagne Rossini (IRE) 7-1 (9-11) Led to 3rd, chased leaders, outpaced from 2 out, 5th of 9, 12l behind Rathmulen (11-4) at Southwell 2m 1f nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in May.
Ilewin Rose 33-1 (10-5) Always behind, 8th of 9, 26l behind Supsonic (10-5) at Leicester 2m sll hdl (5) sft.
Storm Haven 17-2 (11-5) In touch, mistake 2nd, lost place next, behind and pulled up 3 out in race won by Little Shilling (10-8) at Fakenham 2m 4f sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Nov, 12 ran.
Tarkesar (IRE) 18-1 (11-2) Towards rear, pushed along and headway 5th, ridden and went 3rd 3 out, kept on but no chance, 3rd of 12, 26l behind Little Shilling (10-8) at Fakenham 2m 4f sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Nov.
Sea Robber (IRE) 100-1 (10-9) Towards rear, some late progress, never a danger, 5th of 12, 32l behind Weather Front (11-2) at Exeter 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gs in Oct.
Calloff The Search 15-2 (9-12) Well in rear, well behind 6th, headway approaching 2 out, ran on to take 2nd near finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 13l behind Melvino (11-5) at Stratford 2m ldy hcp hdl (4) gf in Oct.
Prophete de Guye (FR) 20-1 (10-0) Took keen hold, led after 1st, headed 6th, weakened approaching 2 out, mistake last, 7th of 16, 28l behind Sexy Rexy (11-11) at Warwick 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Nov.
Wondersobright (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Chased leader, 5th and struggling 2 out, 4th of 12, 25l behind Mount Benger (11-8) at Folkestone 2m 1f sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft.
