prominent, effort after 3 out, no extra from 2 out
made all, ridden last, stayed on strongly
prominent, ridden approaching 4 out, weakened approaching 2 out
prominent, effort 3 out, kept on one pace from next
held towards rear, headway 4 out, ridden 2 out no impression
towards rear, never dangerous
prominent, beaten halfway, tailed off when pulled up before 7th
always behind, tailed up and pulled off before 2 out
behind, soon struggling, tailed off before pulled up 2 out
not fluent, always in rear
towards rear, pushed along after 3 out, no impression
chased winner, blundered 2nd, every chance 4 out to last, no extra run-in
held up in touch, pushed along halfway, weakened 4 out
held up in touch, outpaced 4 out, kept on run-in
towards rear, weakened 7th tailed on when pulled up before 2 out
Frankie Figg and Harcas could be the two to concentrate on here and narrow preference is for the first-named; Oh Yah dancer makes it to the shortlist also. The selection comes here on the back of a win at Hexham when dictating the pace throughout. Whilst that means that he has to carry a winners penalty, it also shows that he comes here in good form and having jumped out to his left around the tight turns of Hexham, he should be suited by this picturesque course. Ethan's Star let down favourite backers last time with an average performance on his British debut, whilst Harcas is another recent beaten favourite and seems to be struggling since winning a mediocre Perth contest back in July. Oh Yah Dancer gets plenty of weight from his main rivals and this hurdling debutante comes from a yard who know how to ready a newcomer. The betting will help regarding his chances, but bought for 40,000 euros he is unlikely to disgrace himself. At a price Mr Floppy could go well as he is fairly unexposed, however Frankie Figg looks one to follow and is fancied to score.
Ethan's Star (IRE) 5-2fav (11-5) Led, wandered approaching 1st, mistake 3rd, headed 3 out, soon ridden, weakened after 2 out, 7th of 13, 22l behind Souffleur (10-9) at Bangor 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gd.
Frankie Figg (IRE) 2-1fav (10-12) Made all, soon clear, unchallenged, won at Hexham 3m nov hdl (4) gf beating Matt The Thrasher (10-12) by 10l, 11 ran.
Harcas (IRE) 15-8fav (11-5) In touch, chased winner 2 out to last, ridden and one pace flat, 3rd of 13, 14l behind Red Chairman (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gf.
The Saltire Tiger 20-1 (10-7) Chased leaders until ridden and weakened approaching 2 out, 7th of 17, 25l behind Pigeon Island (11-8) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Sept.
Balamory Dan (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, one pace from over 1f out, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 11, 8l behind Super Nick (11-0) at Aintree 2m 1f nhf (4) gd.
Chapel Flowers (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Towards rear, headway 3 out, ridden next, soon outpaced, 12th of 16, well behind Role On (11-5) at Kelso 2m 2f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
Craiglands (IRE) 16-1 (10-9) Behind, outpaced 3 out, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 27l behind Tot O'Whiskey (11-0) at Hexham 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gd.
Familiar Affair 50-1 (10-5) Held up and keen early, led approaching 2nd, headed 6th, soon weakened, tailed off, 5th of 10, well behind Middleton Dene (11-7) at Perth 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gs in Aug.
Fiftyfive Degrees (IRE) Presenting gelding out of a moderate racemare.
Leprechaun's Maite 14-1 (10-4) Held up, headway 9th, ridden and every chance 3 out, soon one pace, 4th of 10, 4l behind Star Fever (11-0) at Musselburgh 3m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Jan.
Lusabawn (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Chased leader, led after 3f, headed over 3f out, soon weakened, 13th of 15, 34l behind Tazbar (11-11) at Wetherby 2m nhf (6) gd in Mar.
Mr Floppy (IRE) 9-1 (10-13) Behind steady headway from 3 out, ridden approaching last, weakened flat, 5th of 14, 23l behind Troys Run (10-10) at Hexham 3m mdn hdl (5) gs in May.
Mr Woods 4-1 (10-7) Led, headed 4f out, no extra, 3rd of 11, 10l behind Mr Multifix (10-7) at Perth 2m nhf (6) gd in Jun.
Oh Yah Dancer (IRE) Portrait Gallery gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Star Player (IRE) 9-1 (11-0) Led, ridden and headed 4f out, soon outpaced, 6th of 17, 14l behind Abstinence (10-1) at Wetherby 2m nhf (6) gf in Apr.
Meda's Song 12-1 (10-11) In touch, ridden and weakened 4f out, 10th of 14, 50l behind Malt de Vergy (11-8) at Kelso 2m nhf (H) gf in May '05.
