held up in touch, oushed along 2 out, ridden to lead last, headed flat, no extra
mid-division, headway when mistake 2 out, soon ridden and kept on one pace
prominent, effort approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last
led, headed 3 out, soon weakened
towards rear, outpaced 4 out, rallied approaching 2 out, soon weakened
mid-division, poushed along and outpaced 4 out, rallied approaching 2 out, stayed on under pressure flat
towards rear, never dangerous
tracked leaders, headway to lead 3 out, headed last, no extra flat
held up in touch, ridden approaching 2 out, stayed on strongly to lead flat, kept on
soon behind, tailed off when pulled up before last
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
A chance is taken with Templet, who has shown a fair aptitude for the winter game and rates as good value against Baawrah, who is respected but has to be a prime candidate to suffer from the bounce factor. Parisienne Gale is also feared on her return to hurdles and she is worth noting in the betting. The same has to be said of Irish raider Possible Gale, who proved that he is capable at this level by winning at Sedgefield just over a month ago. However, he had previously been very expensive to follow and is not one to be going overboard about in spite of the increased pressure to pay for the traveling expenses of his connections. Baawrah is unexposed over hurdles and looked a fair prospect for a modest race like this when winning at Cartmel in August. However, that was his first start for a year and his soundness has to be taken on trust. Watch the betting market before getting involved with him. Therefore, in the search for value, we turn to Templet, who has proved versatile since he joined his current yard at the star of this year. The five-year-old rates as good each-way value in a very tricky race to fathom.
Master Nimbus 6-1 (10-9) Mid-division, headway approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last, 8th of 16, 18l behind Sunnyland (10-11) at Worcester 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (E) gf in Sept.
Templet (USA) 16-1 (11-2) Held up, headway to go prominent 3rd, ridden and every chance 2 out, weakened approaching last, 3rd of 12, 9l behind Harry Blade (11-2) at Perth 2m 4f mdn hdl (E) gd in Sept.
The Miner 25-1 (11-5) In touch until outpaced 4 out, 4th of 5, 25l behind Smiths Landing (11-8) at Kelso 3m 1f chs (B) gf in May.
Nifty Roy 25-1 (11-5) In touch, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 9th of 14, 16l behind Master Nimbus (10-13) at Uttoxeter 2m nov hcp hdl 0-95 (F) gf in Sept.
Gemini Lady 66-1 (9-11) Led, ridden and headed after 3 out, soon weakened, 5th of 9, 40l behind Miss Shakira (10-4) at Perth 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (D) gs in Sept.
Sandy Bay (IRE) 100-1 (11-8) In rear, struggling from halfway, 12th of 18, 46l behind Poor Tactic's (11-7) at Perth 2m hcp hdl (F) gd in May.
Baawrah 8-1 (10-7) won at Cartmel 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (E) gd in Aug beating Rare Coincidence (11-4) by 1l, 11 ran.
Alethea Gee 15-2 (10-6) Held up towards rear, headway to chase leaders 4 out, ridden and weakened approaching last, 3rd of 13, 6l behind Honan (10-10) at Plumpton 2m sll hcp hdl 0-95 (G) gf in Sept.
Okayman (FR) 100-1 (10-9) Mid-division, weakened 3 out, 9th of 10, 42l behind Prairie Sun (10-0) at Catterick 2m 3yo nov hdl (D) gf in Dec.
Starbright 100-1 (10-12) Prominent, outpaced approaching 7th, soon tailed off, 7th of 12, well behind Harry Blade (11-2) at Perth 2m 4f mdn hdl (E) gd in Sept.
Good Investment 9-4fav (10-12) Led to 3rd, in touch, led again before 4 out, headed 2 out, soon ridden and weakened, 9th of 12, well behind Aviation (10-12) at Cartmel 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (E) gd in Aug.
Lady Godson 66-1 (10-0) 8th of 11, 28l behind Baawrah (10-7) at Cartmel 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (E) gd in Aug.
Possible Gale (IRE) 4-1 (11-2) In touch, led 3 out, driven next, ridden and kept on flat, won at Sedgefield 2m 1f sll hcp hdl 0-90 (G) gf in Aug beating Dalida (11-2) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
Parisienne Gale (IRE) 3-1fav (11-7) Made all, driven after last, soon clear, eased near finish, won at Cartmel 2m 1f nov hcp chs 0-95 (F) gd in Aug beating Jupiter Jo (10-12) by 7l, 11 ran.
Named At Dinner 8-1 (10-6) Left in lead 1st, headed approaching 4th, weakened after 4 out, 9th of 12, well behind Travel (11-12) at Perth 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (E) gf in May.
Upswing 8-1 (10-7) Led to 3rd, led again after 5th, headed approaching 2 out, soon ridden and weakened, 9th of 12, 27l behind Isellido (11-6) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (E) gd in Dec.
