in rear, pushed along after 6th, no progress
mid-division, pushed along from 3rd, jumped left 4th, pulled up after next
led, reminder after 3rd, ridden and headed when blundered 7th, soon weakened, held up and pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, in touch from 3rd, weakened approaching 3 out
chased leaders to 7th, hit 3 out
mid-division, headway 5th, went 3rd after 7th, hard ridden and no impression on leading pair approaching 2 out
mid-division, headway after 6th, went 4th after 7th, no impression approaching 2 out, mistake last
raced keenly, mid-division, headway after 6th, weakened approaching 3 out, mistake 2 out
in rear, hit 4th, driven along approaching 6th, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden approaching 7th, weakened approaching 3 out
always prominent, led 7th, ridden after 3 out, narrowly headed when edged left and bumped 2 out, edged left between last 2, regained lead flat, stayed on gamely
prominent, lost place well before 6th, soon in rear
tracked leader, challenged 3 out, took narrow advantage when went slightly hung right and bumped 2 out, carried slightly left between last 2, mistake last, headed flat, not quicken towards finish
mid-division, ridden after 6th, soon outpaced, no impression after
chased leaders, driven and lost place from 7th, plugged on approaching 2 out but no danger
held up, pushed along after 5th, stayed on from 2 out, never dangerous
in rear, reminder after 3rd, ridden along and struggling from 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
always in rear, struggling after 6, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
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Dances With Wolves is a speculative pick against Zonic Boom and Big Rob. The selection hasn't exactly sparkled of late but has at least started to clamber down the ratings. His yard are in form and if there is any sign of confidence in the market, it is worth noting given that the Best's are trying him over a longer trip. Zonic Boom has threatened to win races. Three miles around Ludlow looks beyound him so today's trip might suit better. Big Rob mixes hurdling with chasing. He is undoubtedly well handicapped over the smaller obstacles but has struggled to take advantage in the past. Go Harvey Go represents a very much in-form combination and has to be respected under the circumstances. Ramvaswani has been fancied for prizes in the past but has been very disappointing on balance. Secret Pact didnt progress from his novice form and is one to watch rather than punt. Sundarbob put up a career best at Hereford last time out. Dances With Wolves holds no secrets but in a trappy affair, he has to be given a fair chance.
Billy Murphy 16-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, outpaced 4th, rallied and mistake 2 out, stayed on same pace last, 4th of 17, 7l behind Zirkel (11-12) at Warwick 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs.
Hashid (IRE) 50-1 (11-11) Behind until fell at the 2nd in race won by Lady of Scarvagh (11-10) at Kempton 3m nov hcp chs 0-120 (3) gs in Jan, 11 ran.
Secret Pact (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Prominent, ridden and weakened 8th, beaten when pulled up at the last in race won by Celtic Major (11-8) at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft in Jan, 15 ran.
Bajan Sunshine (IRE) 11-2 (11-6) Raced keenly, held up, headway 11th, weakened after 13th, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Henry's Pride (11-5) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gf in Oct, 11 ran.
Tytheknot 33-1 (11-7) In touch, jumped slowly 5th, weakened after 4 out, 6th of 12, 47l behind Royal Wedding (11-0) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft.
Heart Springs 15-8fav (10-11) Held up towards rear, headway after 4th, ridden approaching 2 out, hung right approaching last, led flat, stayed on well, won at Worcester 2m 4f mrs mdn hdl (5) gf in Jun beating Lady Roania (11-0) by 3 1/2l, 16 ran.
Go Harvey Go (IRE) 7-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway approaching 7th, ridden and weakened 2 out, 5th of 17, 9l behind Waldo's Dream (11-4) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Apr.
Sundarbob (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Towards rear, headway 7th, chased winner 2 out, no impression, 2nd of 16, 5l behind Harbour Breeze (11-12) at Hereford 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Nov.
Zonic Boom (FR) 14-1 (11-9) Held up, headway 8th, chased leader when mistake 3 out, weakened last, 6th of 16, 14l behind Lady Roania (11-7) at Ludlow 3m cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Nov.
Ramvaswani (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) In touch, ridden to chase leaders after 4 out, one pace, 3rd of 13, 11l behind Barton Legend (11-2) at Ludlow 2m 5f amt nov hcp hdl (4) gs.
Big Rob (IRE) 15-2 (11-9) Jumped slowly and hampered 1st, behind when pulled up at the 5th in race won by Cruising River (11-5) at Ascot 3m hcp chs 0-130 (3) gs in Nov, 12 ran.
Storm Prince (IRE) 7-1 (11-2) Led to 4th, led again after next, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, one pace, 2nd of 10, 7l behind Red Sun (10-10) at Market Rasen 2m 3f clm hdl (5) gs in Nov.
Olympian (FR) 100-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened soon after 3 out, 14th of 17, well behind Zebra Crossing (10-12) at Kempton 2m nov hdl (4) gd in Nov.
Diamond Cutter (NZ) 33-1 (11-7) Not fluent 4th, always behind, 13th of 18, 35l behind Mendosino (10-11) at Warwick 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Nov.
Ouragan De Prairie (FR) 16-1 (11-4) Mid-division, ridden and effort approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 7th of 13, 39l behind Bernard (9-7) at Exeter 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Nov.
Vial De Kerdec (FR) 33-1 (11-0) Raced keenly in touch, ridden and weakened after 7th, blundered 3 out, 7th of 13, 29l behind Ouzbeck (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn hdl (5) gf in Nov.
Finbar's Pi (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Never better than mid-division, 12th of 14, 46l behind Cryptic (10-12) at Wincanton 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Mightymuller (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Led, headed after 1st, weakened 5th, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Royal Wedding (11-0) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft, 12 ran.
Golden Crew 25-1 (10-3) In touch, weakened after 4 out, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Esprit de Corps (11-10) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Nov, 11 ran.
Dance With Wolves (FR) 6-1 (11-0) Led, headed 5th, losing place when bumped after 5th, soon behind, 9th of 10, 28l behind Silver Prophet (11-1) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Nov.
