towards rear, outpaced after slight mistake 2 out, rallied before last but son struggling, gradually weakened
prominent, pushed along after 11th, chased leaders when went third after 2 out, ridden when led before last, hard pressed run-in, kept on gamely near finish, always doing enough near finish
prominent, briefly led before 2 out, dropped to second when ridden on landing 2 out, outpaced by front pair after last, kept on
held up last, always outpaced, struggling from 8th, pushed along after 11th, tailed of when pulled up before last
towards rear, chased leaders from 3 out, soon outpaced, soon struggling, kept one pace on for modest fourth
prominent, took closer order 3 out, led on landing 2 out, ridden when pressed home turn, headed on landing last, kept on again near finish, just denied, game
midfield, yet to be asked a serious question when unseated rider 3 out
led, good jump 6th, pushed along when headed before 2 out, soon weakened, pulled up before last
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EVENT OF SIVOLA (NAP) has probably run his best races around here. He was beaten just over three lengths by Gibberwell at the track in April but is a massive 12lb better off and his ability to stay further will be an asset in today’s conditions. Newcastle third Eveque is very well treated nowadays while Faith Loving, who won at Fairyhouse last month, travels over from County Down. Ballylinch was a beaten favourite at Sedgefield last time but Brian Hughes keeps faith with Micky Hammond’s six-year-old.
Faith Loving (FR) 6-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders early, soon mid-division, niggled along 7 out, pushed along and short of room on inner before 5 out, ridden in 6th before 4 out where mistake, soon no extra, slight mistake next, 6th of 11, dist behind Baldur's Gate (11-10) at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp sft in Nov.
Event Of Sivola (FR) 7-1 (11-10) Prominent, led 9th, pushed along and headed approaching 3 out, soon ridden, one pace and held when not fluent last, 4th of 8, 7 1/2l behind Aire Valley Lad (11-11) at Newcastle 2m 7f hcp (5) sft in Nov.
Don Brocco 14-1 (11-8) Prominent, lost position and ridden before 4 out, well behind 2 out, 6th of 8, 12 1/2l behind Goodoldbill (10-5) at Newcastle 2m 7f hcp (5) sft in Nov.
One For Dan (IRE) 28-1 (11-4) Never fluent, always rear-division, 12th of 14, dist behind Coniston Clouds (11-11) at Catterick 2m 3f hcp (5) gs in Nov.
Dark Duomo (IRE) 8-1 (10-2) Mid-division when fell 2nd, at Hexham 2m 4f hcp (4) hvy in Nov.
Gibberwell (IRE) 16-5fav (10-8) In touch, pushed along 5th, headway to track leaders 7th, led 14th, ridden approaching last, no extra towards finish, headed close home, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Rostello (12-0) at Hexham 3m hcp (5) hvy in Nov.
Eveque (FR) 13-2 (10-8) Towards rear, slow jumps 5th and 10th, went 4th home turn, ridden 3 out and kept on, not pace to challenge, 3rd of 8, 5 3/4l behind Aire Valley Lad (11-11) at Newcastle 2m 7f hcp (5) sft in Nov.
Glenavaddra (IRE) 300-1 (11-0) Close up, weakened 4 out, tailed off, 10th of 11, dist behind Johnnywho (11-0) at Carlisle 2m 4f (4) sft in Nov.
Ballylinch (IRE) 6-5fav (11-2) Raced wide, tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner soon after 3 out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 6, 12l behind Largy Nights (11-4) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp (5) sft in Nov.
