held up, not fluent 2nd, in touch when not fluent 5th, lost ground when reminders 6th, weakened after next, pulled up before 2 out
led, jumped slightly left 2 out, narrowly headed going to last, gamely regained lead close home
held up, took keen hold, progress to go 3rd before 3rd, held from 2 out, weakened flat
held up in rear, headway after 7th, no impression in 4th after 3 out, dived at last
tracked winner, mistake 6th, hard ridden approaching 2 out, took narrow lead going to last, headed close home
in rear, pushed along 6th, headway after next, weakened after 3 out, tailed off
chased leaders, lost place 5th, rallied next, weakened approaching 3 out, tailed off
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Nothing leaps off the page so it may be worth chancing GO ALL OUT on this handicap debut; the shortlist consists of Kadouchski, Prince Du Beury and Benmadigan. The selection has not been seen since March when he was well-held at Warwick. Although no superstar, there was some promise in his previous run behind Quiver Hill and now tongue-tied for the first time and racing off a mark of 108, the feeling is that he could surprise. Kadouchski steps back up in trip and he should strip fitter for a Leicester spin; any easing in the ground would be in his favour. Vacario may take to this as he encounters handicaps for the first time but he doesn't look entirely straight-forward, Mexican Bob needs to improve for the longer trip, whilst Global Flyer cannot be overlooked having shown promise at Towcester. The Hairy Lemon is well-treated if on a going day, Devon Native is a mare who shaped much better last time out, whilst Thompson is a stablemate of the selection and he cannot be overlooked with the longer trip in his favour. Prince Du Beury is in better form; his second to Zarrafakt sets the standard and despite his hit-and-miss profile he is feared. Benmadigan and Share Option also come here in good form and must be considered, especially if the market speaks in their favour, however it is Go All Out who is given the tentative vote.
Pugilist 16-1 (11-0) Held up, struggling when mistake 4 out, tailed off, 8th of 10, 40l behind Peveril (11-0) at Leicester 2m 4f nh nov hdl (3) sft in Nov.
Global Flyer 7-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, chased winner approaching last, no impression, 2nd of 9, 13l behind Restless Harry (10-12) at Towcester 2m 5f NH nov hdl 4-6yo (3) hvy in Nov.
The Hairy Lemon 14-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, hit 4th, went 2nd approaching 3 out, ridden approaching 2 out, no extra before last, 4th of 11, 5l behind Catch Bob (10-13) at Leicester 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft in Nov.
Kadouchski (FR) 16-1 (11-4) In touch, ridden on inside before 3 out, weakened quickly soon after, 10th of 11, 41l behind Catch Bob (10-13) at Leicester 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft in Nov.
Prince du Beury (FR) 9-1 (10-10) Close-up, headway to chase winner approaching 2 out, about 1 length down, ridden last, driven to lead final 100 yards, no extra, headed close home, 2nd of 14, nk behind Zarrafakt (11-8) at Newbury 2m 5f nov hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft in Nov.
Gratification 11-1 (10-11) Always in rear, tailed off, 11th of 14, well behind Zarrafakt (11-8) at Newbury 2m 5f nov hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft in Nov.
Gentleman Jimmy 12-1 (10-12) Held up, reminders after 8th, hampered 10th, lost touch from 12th, tailed off, 6th of 8, well behind Firth Of Forth (10-12) at Warwick 3m nov chs 0-115 (4) sft in Feb.
Vacario (GER) 12-1 (11-2) Held up mid-division, headway from 2 out, one pace, 4th of 14, 8l behind Robo (10-4) at Southwell 2m 4f cond nov hdl 4yo+ (4) gd.
Mexican Bob 8-1 (9-10) Prominent, went 2nd 11f out, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 16l behind Saborido (8-11) at Warwick 1m 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
Slavonic Lake 50-1 (11-12) Led until after 1st, prominent until weakened approaching 5th, tailed off, 9th of 13, well behind Viable (11-4) at Huntingdon 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Nov.
Devon Native (IRE) 10-1 (11-9) Led, headed approaching 5th, led again 3 out, ridden approaching last, headed soon after, no extra, 2nd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Cobbler's Queen (11-0) at Leicester 2m 4f Mares Novice Handicap Hurdle (0-105) (3yo+) (4) gd in Nov.
Go All Out (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Held up in rear, short lived effort 8th, tailed off, 7th of 11, well behind Outlaw Tom (11-3) at Warwick 3m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Mar.
Thompson 66-1 (11-4) Held up, headway approaching 4 out, weakened soon after next, 8th of 11, 23l behind Catch Bob (10-13) at Leicester 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft in Nov.
Benmadigan (IRE) 2-1fav (11-0) Held up, well off the pace until 3rd, pushed along after 8th, ridden 3 out, wanting to hang right, stayed on flat, not pace to troubled leaders, 5th of 7, 4l behind Le Corvee (11-12) at Ludlow 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Oct.
Kings Rock 16-1 (11-7) Held up, ridden 7th, soon weakened, 9th of 13, well behind Winterwood (11-10) at Doncaster 3m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd.
Share Option 10-3fav (11-3) Held up in rear, keen early, headway after 7th, weakened flat, 5th of 8, 16l behind Quinte Du Chatelet (10-13) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy in Nov.
Rock Me (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Held up in touch, mistakes 6th, 10th and 12th, struggling from 14th, tailed off and no chance when hampered by loose horse and unseated rider soon after 3 out, in a race won by Free World (11-12) at Leicester 2m 7f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf in Nov, 9 ran.
