tracked leaders and always going well, 2nd after 3 out, led before 2 out, clear approaching last, kept on strongly, eased close home
chased leaders on inside, pushed along and outpaced before 3 out, plugged on run-in
held up in last trio, never on terms
chased leading pair, went 2nd before 8th until ridden after 3 out, soon outpaced, plugged on run-in
held up in rear, pushed along and outpaced before 3 out, never on terms, plugged on
with leader, led 3rd, pushed along and headed before 2 out, soon lost 2nd, no chance with leading duo, weakened run-in
slight lead until 3rd, chased leader, hit 3rd, not fluent 7th, lost 2nd before 8th, chased leaders, weakened before 3 out
held up in 6th, steady headway 3 out, went 2nd before 2 out where every chance, well held and no chance with winner before last
Dawn Missile has undoubtedly been disappointing over hurdles so far. Generous Chief won at Stratford and Southwell last year but the recent course and distance second has never been successful off a mark this high. Reckless Behavior has gone up a further 3lb since his one-paced second at Southwell so this can go to AUDACIOUS PLAN. On a winning mark back over hurdles, Richard Newland's runner also has Charlie Hammond's 7lb claim in his favour. Ilewindelilah beat Herdswick Holloa six lengths at Fontwell but steps up a grade for this off a 7lb higher mark.
Audacious Plan (IRE) 7-4fav (11-11) Jumped well, in touch, smooth headway approaching 12th, led 3 out, challenged last, headed closing stages, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 7, 1 3/4l behind Lunar Flow (10-9) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp (4) gs in Oct.
Reckless Behavior (IRE) 9-2jfav (11-9) Chased leaders, 2nd before 2 out, no impression on winner, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 10, 6l behind Bobble Emerald (11-12) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Dawn Missile 11-2 (11-5) Held up mid-division, headway before 2 out in 4th place, one pace before last until lost 4th place towards finish, 5th of 10, 16l behind Terry The Fish (12-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 7f hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Generous Chief (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Chased leader, ridden to lead before 2 out, headed approaching last, one pace run-in, 2nd of 9, 3 1/4l behind Dreamsoftheatre (11-2) at Huntingdon 3m 1f hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Simple As That (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Took keen hold, pressed leader until not fluent 5th, weakened after 3 out, 4th of 6, dist behind Saxo Jack (10-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f (4) gd in Sep.
Grey Monk (IRE) 8-1 (11-9) Led until before 2nd, chased winner, lost place after 3 out, plugged on before last, 5th of 10, 17 1/4l behind Bobble Emerald (11-12) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Herdswick Holloa (IRE) 14-1 (11-11) Jumped right, led, not fluent 8th, headed after 2 out, no impression on winner flat, stayed on, 2nd of 12, 6l behind Ilewindelilah (10-2) at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp (5) gd in Oct.
Ilewindelilah 11-1 (10-2) Mid-division, headway on inside 6th, challenged 2 out, soon led, went left and mistake last, clear flat, stayed on well, won at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp (5) gd in Oct beating Herdswick Holloa (11-11) by 6l, 12 ran.
