tracked winner throughout, hit 3rd, ridden 2 out, soon one pace
made all, blundered 4 out, ridden approaching and stayed on strongly from last
held up in touch, 5th of 5 when blundered and unseated rider 7th
held up in touch, close up 3 out, ridden next, weakened from last
held up in touch, close up 3 out, ridden and weakened from next, beaten when hit last
Not a great turn out for the money on offer but CAMDEN GEORGE won't mind and may be able to take advantage. Cromwell Court and Quicuyo provide the opposition. Degas Art wasn't the best jumper of hurdles and has yet to convince over fences so he's readily passed over whilst William Bonney has become disappointing after a promising start. Cromwell Court was beaten too far out for comfort last time but he should go very close indeed if back in the same vein of form that saw him win impressively at Ayr in January. Quicuyo ran well against experienced handicappers last time and this consistent sort merits respect but could find Camden George too strong in the finish. His strike rate is a worry but he's been producing consistent performances in decent company and was far from disgraced behind a well handicapped horse at Cheltenham last time. The drop back in trip will pose no problems for him and Camden George should give it a good go.
Cromwell Court 5-4fav (11-4) Chased leaders, left 2nd 3rd, weakened approaching 3 out, 4th of 5, 37l behind Silver By Nature (10-12) at Ayr 2m 4f nov chs (3) sft.
Camden George (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Tracked leader, hit 5th, mistake 11th, ridden when hit 3 out, soon beaten, regained modest 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 10, 34l behind Ping Pong Sivola (10-1) at Cheltenham 2m 5f nov hcp chs (2) hvy in Jan.
Degas Art (IRE) 4-1 (10-12) Led to 6th, chased winner until weakened after 3 out, 3rd of 5, 28l behind Chapoturgeon (10-9) at Doncaster 2m nov chs (2) gs in Jan.
Soubriquet (IRE) 16-1 (11-6) Tracked leader until ridden and weakened 3 out, 7th of 8, 34l behind Joe Jo Star (10-2) at Musselburgh 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Dec.
William Bonney (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Chased winner, ridden after 4 out, pecked next, held when left 2nd last, 2nd of 4, 1 1/2l behind Super Formen (10-13) at Taunton 2m beg chs (4) sft.
Quicuyo (GER) 5-2jt-fav (11-5) Close up, every chance 3 out, one pace when hit last, 3rd of 6, 6l behind Polar Gunner (10-12) at Ayr 2m hcp chs 0-135 (3) sft.
