It is not often David Pipe sends a runner to Hexham and so the hint has to be taken here with Cadoulitique, Flying Doctor, April San and the Player may provide most danger. The selection is having his first run in this company following some excellent efforts over fences in France. The stable do very well with this type and it looks a soft race for his British introduction. Flying Doctor has had plenty of chances and once again ran well last time when finishing a close second to Bright Sparky at Musselburgh. Once again he may have to settle for some place money. Player improved on his debut effort to chase home Olivair at Market Rasen and should be involved in the finish once again. April San put in a solid first effort in this country and is another open to improvement. All in all a tricky contest but Cadoulitique looks the best option.
April San 9-4fav (11-0) Chased leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, in 3rd and held when left 2nd after 2 out, kept on from last, 2nd of 11, 3l behind Impeccable Guest (10-5) at Wetherby 2m 3yo nov hdl (3) sft in Dec.
Bright 100-1 (10-11) Hit 3rd, always in rear, tailed off, 8th of 10, well behind Final Bid (10-12) at Ludlow 2m 3yo nov sll hdl (5) gs in Dec.
Flying Doctor 6-1 (11-3) Mid-division, effort 3 out, every chance last, no extra close home, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Bright Sparky (10-11) at Musselburgh 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Jan.
Player (FR) 11-8 (10-12) Tracked leaders, mistake 3 out, ridden to lead next, headed last, kept on, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Olivair (9-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f 3yo mdn hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Solitary Palm (IRE) 9-1 (10-9) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, never on terms, 9th of 15, 21l behind Wipe Your Eye (10-5) at Newcastle 1m 6f nhf (6) sft in Dec.
Troys Run (IRE) 16-1 (10-7) In touch, ridden over 3f out, soon one pace, 4th of 15, 25l behind Theatrical Moment (10-7) at Musselburgh 2m nhf (6) gs in Jan.
Queen of Diamonds (IRE) 33-1 (10-5) Held up, always behind, 12th of 17, well behind Dance The Mambo (11-2) at Newcastle 2m mrs mdn hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Cadoulitique (FR) 55-1 (10-3) close up, chased winner 6 out, no impression, 2nd of 9, 6l behind Mille Et Une (10-3) at Enghien 2m 1f chs in Nov.
Tranos (USA) 8-1 (8-11) Reared start, held up last, effort when hampered twice from over 2f out, ridden, hung left and stayed on to take 3rd over 1f out, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Hurry Up Helen (8-13) at Brighton 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Sept (Flat).
