held up mid-division, went 3rd after 3 out, outpaced 2 out, plugged on
led to 3rd, close up, weakened after 3 out
held up towards rear, weakened from 3 out, tailed off
with leader, led 3rd, blundered 6th, headed 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before last
towards rear, headway before 6th to go in touch, tracked leaders before 3 out, went 2nd before 2 out, one pace
close up, raced wide, led 3 out, headed after last, no chance with winner
behind, pushed along 7th, soon struggling, tailed off
held up in rear, headway before 2 out, soon chased leader, led after last, kept on well
held up towards rear, pushed along before 4 out, blundered 2 out, one pace
held up mid-division, behind from 5th, tailed off 6th, soon pulled up
Nonrunner
CLEVER DICK can be considered an unlucky loser last time at Huntingdon when his jockey appeared to overdo the waiting tactics and he was narrowly beaten. That was his handicap debut and he is clearly better than his overall form figures suggest. Tom Scudamore takes over today and he looks the one to beat off a perfectly workable mark. In contrast, Terra Bleu is far more exposed but he's been most consistent of late, handles this testing ground well and Brendan Powell's 5lb claim will prove more valuable than ever in these heavy conditions. Another competitive effort is anticipated. Little else catches the eye but Newsday would be of interest if recapturing some previously decent form. He showed a little more last time and could be a possible outsider to consider off his lowly handicap perch.
Gilded Age 33-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, headway after 5th, soon ridden, 5th when pulled up on bend before 2 out, in a race won by Grand Vision (11-11) at Huntingdon 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs, 11 ran.
Stripe Me Blue 25-1 (11-3) Tracked leader until 4th, jumped slowly and lost place 6th, behind next, plugged on flat, 6th of 10, 19l behind J'Adhere (11-2) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Dec.
Foxspur (IRE) 11-1 (11-7) Raced wide, in touch, pushed along, went 3rd 15th, stayed on same pace after 3 out, 3rd of 9, 6l behind Euro Bleu (12-0) at Folkestone 3m 2f nov hts chs (6) gf in May '09.
Coda Agency 50-1 (10-8) Behind, struggling 6th, pulled up before next, in a race won by Mohanad (11-9) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gf in Oct, 11 ran.
Clever Dick (IRE) 3-1fav (11-2) Took keen hold, held up in last, mistake 3 out, headway approaching 2 out, not fluent last, stayed on well, not get to winner, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Hohlethelonely (11-12) at Huntingdon 2m 5f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs.
Terra Bleu (IRE) 6-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, went 2nd after 7th, strong challenge approaching 2 out, ridden and edged right flat, no impression towards finish, 2nd of 10, 4 1/2l behind King Of Castile (11-12) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft.
Sovereign Spirit (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Held up, not fluent and ridden 6th, behind 7th, continued well tailed off, 8th of 9, well behind Bringewood Belle (10-4) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp hdl 0-100 (5) hvy in Dec.
Orvita (FR) 14-1 (10-7) Held up behind, headway after 3 out, chased leaders under pressure next, kept on same pace, never on terms, 5th of 11, 7l behind Forest Rhythm (11-3) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Dec.
Flying Whale 50-1 (10-12) Mid-division on outside, outpaced 7th, soon behind, 5th of 14, 47l behind Kaffie (10-12) at Warwick 2m 5f mares NH nov hdl (4) gs in Dec.
Newsday (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) Led until 5th, gradually weakened, left in moderate 4th at last, 4th of 7, 39l behind Whatshallwedo (10-1) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl (3yo+) (5) sft in Dec.
Solaise Express 50-1 (10-5) Took keen hold, held up, steady headway approaching 4 out, went 3rd under pressure after 3 out, one pace and no impression, 3rd of 13, 38l behind Ohio Gold (10-12) at Plumpton 2m 5f nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
