towards rear, never dangerous
towards rear, struggling 4 out, never dangerous
held up in rear, headway approaching 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
held up in mid-division, headway going well when hampered 4 out, not recover
towards rear, headway under pressure after 3 out, no impression from next
in touch, pushed along 3 out, ridden and one pace from next
held up in touch, headway approaching 3 out, led after last, driven out
mid-division, headway 3 out, effort after 2 out, weakened run-in
led, headed after 3 out, weakened after next
tracked leaders, led after 3 out, headed after last, kept on
chased leaders, ridden approaching 4 out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, headway after 3 out, effort after 2 out, one pace run-in
prominent until fell 4 out
towards rear, struggling when hampered 4 out, no danger after
An open handicap and the vote goes to Role On ahead of Scutch Mill and Le Rouge Fatal. The selection bumped into a smart one in Accordello last time out and the pair pulled a long way clear of the third home. That form looks solid and whilst a 7lb rise in the weights looks harsh, a big run looks forthcoming with the larger field sure to suit as he can be slightly keen. Little Bob is better than he showed last time, whilst Le Rouge Fatal is consistent but could be high enough in the weights now. Scutch Mill may take a small handicap soon but hardly sees out the trip, so of more interest may be Yourman who returns from a break but has a bit of class about him. Augustine has place claims at least, however it is Role On who is fancied to score.
Yourman (IRE) 6-1 (10-8) Went lame and pulled up at the 2nd in race won by Glacial Sunset (10-13) at Kempton 2m 5f hcp hdl (2) gd in Nov '06, 11 ran.
Front Rank (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Chased leaders until weakened 4 out, soon behind, 8th of 9, well behind Palomar (9-10) at Kelso 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs in Nov.
Cantgeton (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) Held up towards rear, headway after 5 out, every chance when not fluent last, weakened flat, 4th of 8, 7l behind Akilak (11-1) at Carlisle 2m 4f nov chs (3) hvy in Nov.
Role On (IRE) 7-4fav (10-4) Mid-division, smooth headway to lead 8th, ridden approaching last, headed, no extra flat, 2nd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Accordello (11-4) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Nov.
Solitary Palm (IRE) 25-1 (10-6) Tracked leaders until weakened after 2 out, tailed off, 7th of 8, well behind Poker De Sivola (11-1) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gs in Nov.
Hush Tiger 25-1 (11-10) In touch, weakened approaching 5th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Hue (11-4) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Nov, 16 ran.
Augustine 25-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway approaching 6th, ridden after 2 out, stayed on, 4th of 20, 4l behind Kia Kaha (10-13) at Cheltenham 2m nov hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Nov.
Scutch Mill (IRE) 3-1fav (11-4) Held up, headway to chase leaders 2 out, soon ridden, weakened from last, 7th of 10, 12l behind Augustine (11-2) at Kelso 2m 2f cnd hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Nov.
Kempski 10-1 (10-6) Led, headed 3 out, soon ridden, weakened next, 10th of 13, 42l behind Sharp Reply (11-7) at Perth 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft in Apr.
Soubriquet (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) In touch until weakened 2 out, 8th of 13, 30l behind Chef de Cour (11-8) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Nov.
Little Bob 14-1 (11-8) Held up towards rear, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 15th of 18, well behind Sir Monty (11-5) at Aintree 2m mdn hdl (3) gd in Nov.
Le Rouge Fatal (FR) 9-2 (10-0) Tracked leaders, going well approaching 2 out, every chance last, one pace, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Storymaker (10-8) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) hvy in Nov.
Buffy 50-1 (9-10) Led to last, ridden and one pace flat, 3rd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Palomar (9-10) at Kelso 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs in Nov.
Sovereign State (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Chased leaders to 4th, soon lost place, 8th of 10, well behind Time Marches On (11-4) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) hvy in Oct '06.
