GLENWOOD KNIGHT can get back to winning ways after his recent disqualification with both Kingsdale Orion and Mighty Moon worthy of mention. The selection finished second on his only bumper run and was unlucky to have been disqualified and placed second after hanging left in the closing stages at Exeter on his hurdles debut. Donald McCain has his team of horses in fantastic form at present and he looks certain to continue that winning thread in this maiden hurdle event. Kingsdale Orion was rated as high as 93 on the flat and showed he has promise over hurdles when finishing second on his debut at Newcastle. He has more on his plate when upped in grade at Newbury last time out and will fair better against this company so he should be monitored closely in the market. Mighty Moon is a decent handicapper on the level winning three times from thirty five attempts. His two attempts over hurdles this winter have been fair ones and with that experience now behind him he should be respected, however for the winner we return to Glenwood Knight.
Adieu Mari (FR) 50-1 (10-7) In touch to 4 out, soon beaten and fell at the last in race won by Doeslessthanme (11-0) at Kelso 2m nh mdn hdl (5) gs in Oct, 15 ran.
Best Lover (FR) Great Palm gelding, half-brother to Flat and chase winner Livornesse.
Crackerjack Lad (IRE) 15-2 (10-12) In touch, chased winner 6th to before 3 out, soon weakened, 9th of 11, well behind Mr Woods (10-5) at Ayr 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Kingsdale Orion (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, ridden and struggling 3 out, 5th of 9, 12l behind Dave's Dream (11-5) at Newbury 2m hdl (2) gs in Dec.
Mighty Moon 10-1 (10-12) Held up, headway 3 out, one pace, 4th of 11, 16l behind Benfleet Boy (10-12) at Doncaster 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Nick The Dreamer 20-1 (10-11) Held up, never on terms, 7th of 16, 40l behind Stagecoach Pearl (11-1) at Catterick 2m nhf (5) gd in Dec.
Reindeer Dippin 80-1 (10-5) Held up, chased leaders, every chance approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last, 5th of 8, 27l behind Calin Royal (10-12) at Hexham 2m 4f nh mdn hdl (5) hvy in Nov.
Solis (GER) 16-1 (11-6) Raced keenly, held up in rear, outpaced 4 out, soon weakened and pulled up 2 out in race won by Lie Forrit (11-1) at Ayr 2m 4f nov hdl (4) sft, 11 ran.
Work Boy 125-1 (10-11) Tracked leader on outside, lost place 5th, ridden and weakened after 3 out, 6th of 12, 25l behind Strokestown (11-4) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) hvy.
Pimbo Lane (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) In touch, ridden 4 out, soon weakened, 12th of 13, well behind Well Disguised (10-2) at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Dec.
Glenwood Knight (IRE) 3-1 (10-12) Prominent, led 5th, ridden and narrowly headed 2 out, soon hung left, rallied to lead flat, all out, finished 1st (placed 2nd), won at Exeter 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Dec beating Darstardly Dick (11-5) by a hd. Later dsq to 2nd, 10 ran.
