tracked leaders, went 2nd 3 out, led next, 3 lengths clear last, pressed towards finish, held on
held up towards rear, headway 6th, outpaced before 3 out, soon weakened
held up in rear, headway 6th, ridden after next, weakened before 3 out
held up in rear, headway on inside when not fluent 3 out, went 3 lengths 2nd last, stayed on, every chance towards finish, just held
led 1st until 6th, ridden and weakened next
mid-division on outside, closed 6th, outpaced after 3 out, weakened next
led until 1st, prominent, led again 6th, headed next, weakened approaching 2 out
tracked leaders, challenged after 6th, led next, headed 2 out, no extra flat
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Not too much recent winning form on show with the exception of Black Narcissus for Alexandra Dunn who does very well with her select team. A winner of two of her last three chases, she returns to hurdles here off a mark 5lb lower than her chase rating and is accordingly well respected. Carhue Princess is another reverting to timber off a decent mark but REBEKAH RABBIT makes greater appeal. Tom Lacey's mare has only had five starts over hurdles and displayed enough talent when runner-up the last twice to suggest she's more than capable of posting a good account here under David Noonan. Helamis and Loves Destination have both displayed their ability to handle testing conditions and both enter calculations on the back of fair latest form in what is a trappy finale.
Black Narcissus (IRE) 2-1 (10-12) Raced in 2nd or 3rd, challenged last (normal 3 out), soon led, clear bypassing omitted last, edged left about 150 yards out, stayed on well, won at Towcester 2m 4f hcp (4) hvy in Jan beating Bobble Boru (11-12) by 12l, 4 ran.
Helamis 9-1 (11-0) Held up, headway 2 out, never on terms, 4th of 8, 13 1/4l behind Hollywood All Star (11-3) at Bangor 2m 1f hcp (4) sft in Dec.
Rebekah Rabbit (IRE) 3-1jfav (10-11) Tracked leader, led after 4th, headed before 2 out, soon ridden, rallied last, edged right and held flat, 2nd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Solidago (11-3) at Warwick 2m 3f hcp (5) hvy in Dec.
Loves Destination 12-1 (11-6) Held up behind, headway before 2 out, soon chased winner, one pace, 2nd of 8, 6l behind Hassadin (11-12) at Fontwell 2m 3f hcp (5) hvy in Dec.
Carhue Princess (IRE) 6-1 (10-13) Led until 4th, ridden and lost place 4 out, weakened approaching 3 out, left 4th last, 4th of 6, dist behind Mr Bachster (11-3) at Towcester 2m hcp (5) hvy in Jan.
Young Lou 20-1 (10-0) Held up in touch on outer, took closer order after 4th, ridden after 3 out, stayed on to dispute 2nd when mistake last, no extra flat, 3rd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Solidago (11-3) at Warwick 2m 3f hcp (5) hvy in Dec.
Petite Fantasie 16-1 (10-3) Led to 3 out, one pace and no impression, 2nd of 7, 7l behind Precious Ground (11-0) at Exeter 2m 7f hcp (5) hvy in Jan.
Kayf Charmer 4-1fav (10-1) Tracked leaders, driven after 3 out, one pace next, never on terms, 5th of 15, 26l behind Winged Express (11-1) at Taunton 2m hcp (5) hvy in Dec.
Izzy Piccolina (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, ridden before 3 out, never dangerous, 6th of 11, 33 1/4l behind Boherna Lady (11-11) at Towcester 2m 3f hcp (5) gf in Oct.
When In Roam (IRE) 40-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, plugged on from 3 out, went 3rd before last, no chance with leading pair, 3rd of 8, 26 1/4l behind Transient Bay (10-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (5) hvy in Dec.
