led until 2nd, remained prominent, joined winner 6th until after next, mistake and weakened 3 out
held up in rear, headway approaching 3 out, strong challenge 2 out, hit last, soon beaten, one pace
towards rear, ridden after 6th, headway when not fluent 3 out, weakened 2 out
in rear, headway approaching 3 out, went 4th flat, never dangerous
mid-division, jumped left 4th, headway after next, weakened after 7th, soon hanging left
hampered and unseated rider after 1st
in touch, steadied 3rd, headway 6th, every chance 3 out, weakened 2 out
chased leaders until 3rd, behind after 5th, pulled up after
led 2nd, made most after, strongly pressed 2 out, stayed on strongly to draw clear flat
prominent, mistake 7th, not fluent and weakened next, pulled up before 2 out
in rear, headway approaching 7th, every chance 3 out, weakened last
chased leaders, not fluent 3rd, hit 7th, challenged 3 out until 2 out, one pace last
mid-division, not fluent 5th, headway soon after weakened 3 out
took keen hold in rear, headway 4th, outpaced 3 out, no impression after
chasing leaders when stumbled badly and nearly fell 1st, well behind and no chance after
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Old Brigade, Sophisticated Lady and Knight Woodsman all have claims but if BAN UISCE turns out again he'll take all the beating, so the five-year-old gets our vote. Neil Mulholland's charge escapes a penalty for winning a race confined to conditionals and amateurs on Tuesday, running here off a mark of 91 once more. That was his second success in six starts so as an unexposed sort who relishes conditions and looks well handicapped it'd take a particularly persuasive case for us to turn elsewhere and nothing of that sort is forthcoming. There are several for whom a case of sorts can be made though, with Old Brigade heading that list. Jonjo O'Neill's runners remain in good heart and this one races off the same mark as when second last time. That was back in June so fitness has to be taken on trust and perhaps a market check is advisable before any wagers are placed. Sophisticated Lady is modest but she's been in decent form of late and runs off a nice weight, so she enters each way calculations along with Knight Woodsman who has no stamina questions to answer and Alex Merriam rates value for his claim. Another Storm is just three pounds higher than her last winning mark but surely wants the ground quicker so of more interest at a price is Fleur De Vassy who hasn't gone on from her debut second but could consequently be well treated. This is competitive enough but Ban Uisce won tidily last time and rates the solid one.
Knight Woodsman 12-1 (11-2) Behind, headway 3 out, ridden next, stayed on to go 3rd flat, no impression, 3rd of 15, 10l behind Vivarini (10-7) at Huntingdon 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Jan.
Another Storm 4-1fav (11-2) Held up, headway to lead 3 out, headed 2 out, weakened approaching last, 6th of 15, 21l behind Je Ne Sais Plus (11-5) at Doncaster 2m 3f mares hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Dec.
Konigsbote (GER) 14-1 (11-6) Held up behind, weakened from 3 out, 8th of 15, 29l behind Guydus (10-13) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft.
Bring It On Home 33-1 (10-9) Always in rear, tailed off when pulled up before 9th, in a race won by Rebeccas Choice (11-1) at Warwick 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Dec, 18 ran.
Rosoff (IRE) 7-1 (11-8) In touch in chasing group from 2nd, ridden after 4 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 3rd of 8, 17l behind Brushford (10-5) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp chs 0-95 (5) sft in Jan.
Kings Rock 40-1 (11-3) Mid-division, lost place 9th, tailed off, 12th of 14, well behind Dan Buoy (10-12) at Southwell 3m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Jan.
Old Brigade (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Held up mid-division, chased leaders 7th, went 3rd after 4 out, kept on to take 2nd after last, 2nd of 13, 4 1/2l behind Choumakeur (11-6) at Worcester 3m am hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Jul.
Karathaena (IRE) 10-3 (9-11) Held up, outpaced 3 out, soon ridden, kept on under pressure from next, no chance with leading pair, 3rd of 7, 28l behind Deep Reflection (10-8) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Dec.
Another Miracle 200-1 (11-0) Pulled hard in touch, weakened approaching 3 out, soon behind, 7th of 8, well behind Menorah (11-5) at Kempton 2m nh nov hdl (2) gs in Dec.
Isintshelovely (IRE) 3-1fav (11-3) Chased leaders, hit 4th, lost place next, blundered 9th, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Brushford (10-5) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp chs 0-95 (5) sft in Jan, 8 ran.
Magic Merlin 8-1 (10-9) Held up in rear, never in contention, 8th of 15, 33l behind Victory Surge (11-2) at Warwick 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Dec.
Fleur de Vassy 40-1 (10-11) Close up and keen, weakened 4 out, 11th of 14, 39l behind Taffy Thomas (11-4) at Ffos Las 2m mdn hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Cornish Castle (USA) 25-1 (10-7) Held up, pushed along 5th, soon weakened, 7th of 20, 21l behind Shadrack (10-6) at Doncaster 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Jan.
Sophisticated Lady 7-1 (10-5) In rear, well behind 6th, stayed on well from 2 out, kept on flat, went 3rd near finish, 3rd of 11, 11l behind Romney Marsh (11-6) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gs.
Blazing Tommy 100-1 (11-1) Mistakes 1st, 4th, hit 5th, always in rear, tailed off 4 out, 13th of 15, well behind Master Of The Hall (11-11) at Newbury 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Sparkling Montjeu (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, ridden approaching 3 out, no impression, 9th of 18, 29l behind Captain Smoothy (10-3) at Exeter 2m 5f 4yo Am hcp 0-100 (4) sft in Dec.
Command Marshal (FR) 10-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, no headway 3 out, never near leaders, 5th of 10, 35l behind Canni Thinkaar (10-3) at Huntingdon 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Nov.
Ban Uisce (IRE) 11-4fav (11-2) Chased leaders, led 6th, joined 3 out, going best 2 out, left with advantage last, kept on flat, won at Taunton 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft beating Posh Emily (11-11) by 2 3/4l, 13 ran.
