held up towards rear, reminder after 4th, mistake last, never on terms
in touch, lost place 2nd, some headway approaching 2 out but no impression
held up towards rear, mid-division, headway 5th, ridden after 3 out, stayed on same pace flat
held up in rear, headway after 5th, hampered on inside after 3 out, chased winner and not fluent 2 out, hit last, ridden and ran on flat, not reach winner
took keen hold in mid-division, headway approaching 4th, weakened before 3 out
took keen hold towards rear, not fluent 5th, never near leaders
took keen hold in rear, headway approaching 3rd, weakening when mistake 2 out
in touch, raced keenly, chased leader 3rd until after 5th, weakened 3 out
held up, hampered 3rd, always in rear
chased leaders, mistake 5th, soon went 2nd, weakened approaching last
took keen hold in mid-division, some headway approaching 2 out, never dangerous
held up in rear, fell 3rd
in touch, lost place 2nd, ridden 5th, soon in rear
mid-division, headway 4th, hampered after 3 out, ridden before last, hung left and no extra flat
led, soon clear, reduced advantage after 3rd, went clear again before 5th, all out
prominent, mistake 1st, weakening when mistake 5th, tailed off
Withdrawn
Nonrunner
The short-list comprises ELITE LAND, Early Wings and Lepido but there are a few others worthy of mention. Imminent Victory and Gainsborough's Art both posted decent efforts last time, Noubian and Palos Conti are unexposed for their current yards whilst Silver Bank, Istron Bay and Starr Flyer are just unexposed; all have the potential to be of interest. Lepido also falls into that category and it would be no great surprise were this useful Flat handicapper to improve on the form that he's shown to date. Gary Moore has his string in good order and the market should be useful.The market has spoken in favour of Early Wings on a couple of occasions but he's failed to take off as of yet. However, there was more encouragement to be taken from his run at Doncaster than from many of late and his yard sent out an impressive winner at the weekend. A number of those mentioned are potential improvers but the selection is an improver and involves less guesswork. Elite Land had shown improved form on the level since joining Brian Ellison and translated that to the winter game when beating a gambled on horse at Wetherby. He will find life harder from his revised mark but he appeals as the type to continue to progress and Elite Land can follow up.
Kavaloti (IRE) 9-1 (11-3) In touch, hit 3rd, ridden after next, weakened 3 out, 9th of 10, well behind Stagehand (10-11) at Exeter 2m 1f 4yo nov hcp hdl (3) gd.
Starr Flyer 100-1 (11-0) Led to 1st, chased leader, weakened 3 out, 12th of 21, well behind Cracboumwiz (11-0) at Newbury 2m mdn hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Imminent Victory 20-1 (11-0) Towards rear, headway 2 out, ridden to lead approaching last, soon headed and no extra, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Ballinderry Park (11-11) at Folkestone 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy in Jan.
Elite Land 4-1 (11-0) Held up, good headway 5th, led narrowly last, shaken up flat, stayed on well, won at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Jan beating Pearl (10-8) by 2 1/2l, 20 ran.
Webbswood Lad (IRE) 80-1 (11-0) Held up, weakened 3 out, 9th of 16, 37l behind Tender Falcon (11-3) at Hereford 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft in Dec.
Northern Lad (IRE) 100-1 (10-7) Pulled hard early, behind from 3rd, 13th of 16, 33l behind Silk Affair (10-8) at Sandown 2m 4f nov hcp hdl (3) sft.
Quintus (FR) 40-1 (11-9) Held up in rear, pulled hard, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 35l behind Kilvergan Boy (11-4) at Towcester 2m nov hdl (3) sft in Jan.
Zion (IRE) 16-1 (10-5) Tracking leaders when jinked badly right and unseated rider at the 2nd in race won by The Bonus King (11-5) at Fontwell 2m 2f nov hdl (4) gf in Sept '06, 12 ran.
Palos Conti (FR) 50-1 (11-1) Mid-division, chasing leaders when hampered 4 out, weakened from 2 out, 8th of 13, 14l behind Noble Alan (11-1) at Newcastle 2m nh nov hdl (4) gf in Mar.
Spanish Cruise (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Towards rear, ridden after 4th, never dangerous, 12th of 17, well behind Quwetwo (10-12) at Doncaster 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Silver Bank 28-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway after 5th, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out, not fluent last, 4th of 14, 23l behind Pelican Point (11-3) at Uttoxeter 2m mrs nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
Noubian (USA) 11-8fav (10-9) Tracked leaders, 4th approaching halfway, smooth headway to lead 4 out, drew clear travelling easily next, ridden 2 out, headed before last, weakened, 3rd of 10, 24l behind The Dew At Night (10-5) at Limerick 2m ldy hcp hdl hvy in Nov.
Storm Haven 12-1 (11-3) Mid-division, headway 4 out, soon under pressure, weakened next, 9th of 14, well behind Rocky Ryan (11-7) at Fakenham 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Jan.
Early Wings (GER) 25-1 (11-4) Mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, ridden approaching 2 out, stayed on same pace, 5th of 18, 10l behind Well Disguised (10-11) at Doncaster 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Jan.
Gainsborough's Art (IRE) 33-1 (10-2) Led, headed 2 out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 18, 17l behind Gold Reef (11-5) at Wincanton 2m nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Dec.
Keepholdin (IRE) 250-1 (10-0) Mid-division, ridden 3 out, soon weakened, 9th of 10, well behind James de Vassy (10-7) at Wincanton 2m nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
Lepido (ITY) 10-1 (11-4) Held up last, well beaten 6th 2 out, tailed off, 5th of 10, 40l behind Cabinet Minister (11-4) at Folkestone 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Istron Bay 20-1 (11-1) In touch, chased winner approaching 3 out until before 2 out, weakening when hung left on bend approaching last, 4th of 15, 26l behind Burton Port (11-4) at Hereford 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
