chased leader, jumped slowly 1st, ridden and every chance when not fluent 3 out, weakened after 2 out
led, hung left and reluctant on bend after 5th, driven 3 out, headed and mistake 2 out, soon beaten
in touch, hit 3rd, soon driven along and lost ground, well behind 7th, progress to go 15 lengths 3rd 3 out, stayed on to lead 2 out, hit last, soon clear
held up behind leaders, went 3rd approaching 6th, soon ridden and outpaced, weakened next, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
held up behind leaders, ridden approaching 6th, soon lost touch, distant 4th when blundered 2 out
pushed along throughout, mistake 4th, always behind, lost touch from 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
in touch, struggling and lost touch from 6th, blundered 7th, plugged on approaching last, no impression
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
A low key start to proceedings which could see Harley get the better of Esquillon and Rosie's Glory. Pam Sly's ten year-old had been off the course for over two years prior to his reappearance at Market Rasen in December where he looked likely to take a hand in the finish until tiring two from home. He's been given plenty of time to recover from those exertions and this looks less competitive. Rosie's Glory has yet to show a great deal but the combination of a drop in grade and first time blinkers could bring about the required improvement. One with more obvious claims though is Esquillon. Pat Haslam's mare has found only one too strong in similar contests the last twice and should be thereabouts again but Harley appeals as the likelier winner.
Tashkandi (IRE) 20-1 (10-8) Chased leader, led after 3rd, headed after 3 out, weakened approaching next, 8th of 10, well behind Mujamead (9-12) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Dec.
Harley 8-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, hit 3 out, soon led, headed 2 out, weakened and lost 2nd flat, 3rd of 15, 18l behind Mendosino (11-2) at Market Rasen 2m 3f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Dec.
Esquillon 8-1 (10-6) Held up in rear, headway 3 out, ridden next, stayed on to go 2nd after last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 14, 10l behind Pagan Rules (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 4f cnd nov hcp hdl (4) gs in Dec.
Rosie's Glory (USA) 20-1 (10-13) Always behind, tailed off, 14th of 16, well behind Naxox (11-4) at Uttoxeter 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gs in Dec.
Great Compton 7-1 (10-1) In touch, effort 3 out, 3rd and held when mistake last, lost 3rd flat, 4th of 14, 26l behind Reelinga (11-5) at Taunton 3m sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd in Dec.
Clande Boye (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Always in rear, lost touch from 8th, tailed off and pulled up 3 out in race won by Rebel Melody (10-12) at Huntingdon 3m 2f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Dec, 12 ran.
Paynestown Lad (IRE) 40-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, ridden 6th, weakened 8th, 5th of 11, 41l behind Green Prospect (11-9) at Fakenham 2m 4f sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Nov.
Working Late 40-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, weakened approaching 4 out and pulled up 3 out in race won by Breaking Shadow (11-12) at Bangor 2m 1f cnd hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Dec, 13 ran.
Henbeck Lady (IRE) 100-1 (10-7) Always behind, 10th of 12, well behind Hue (11-7) at Sedgefield 2m 5f nov hdl (4) gd in Dec.
