close up, ridden 5f out, weakened over 2f out
close up, tracked leader 10f out until hung right 4f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
held up, ridden, lost place over 4f out
mid-division, ridden, weakened 3f out
keen in touch, ridden, weakened 3f out
in touch, pushed along halfway, ridden to chase winner 2f out until inside final furlong
reared start, rider lost irons, soon pulled up
hampered start, slowly away, in rear, good headway from 3f out, kept on one pace final 2f
led, soon clear, ridden, headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out
chased clear leader until 10f out, chased leader again 4f out, soon switched inside, led 3f out, pushed out, comfortably
held up towards rear, good headway from 3f out, went 3rd over 1f out, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden 6f out, kept on approaching 2f out, never nearer
towards rear, ridden 4f out, never a factor
VOLTIGGER HILL may be the way forwards in the finale with Outside The Box and Guest Appearance amongst the possible dangers. The selection is a half-brother to winners on the level and over obstacles and made a pleasing start to his career when finishing third at Ludlow behind a more experienced winner. The second home gave the form a boost when winning at Huntingdon on Thursday and he should be popular as a result. Outside The Box has joined a yard that is no stranger to success in this sphere and he clearly has ability having won an Irish point after two modest runs in bumpers. Guest Appearance has something to prove after his run at Taunton but he was made favourite for his debut so has presumably been showing up well at home. Dark Dancer is a half-sister to Diamond Harry so connections will be keen to find a race for her and the market will be useful in respect of her chances and those of the majority of the field but Voltigger Hill should head them up.
Commanche Dream 33-1 (11-0) Pulled hard in rear, never dangerous, 11th of 12, 39l behind Dunraven Storm (11-0) at Ascot 2m NH flat (4) gd in Nov.
Dust In Time 40-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, lost place 10f out, headway over 5f out, hampered and lost place over 3f out, rallied over 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Ackertac (10-11) at Ludlow 2m mdn NH flat (5) sft in Nov.
Fly From Basra 22-1 (10-9) Mid-division, weakened over 6f out, tailed off, last of 9, well behind Little Josh (10-13) at Stratford 2m NH flat (5) sft in Sep '08.
Guest Appearance (IRE) 9-4fav (11-2) Pulled hard, soon in touch, effort over 3f out, ridden and soon weakened, behind from over 2f out, 10th of 11, 29l behind Opening Meet (11-2) at Taunton 2m 1f mdn nhf (5) sft in Nov.
How U Doin (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, ridden over 4f out, soon weakened, last of 14, well behind Double Expresso (11-7) at Southwell 2m NH flat (5) gd.
Keltic Crisis (IRE) Needle Gun gelding out of Catch Ball.
King Kieren (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Mid-division, ridden 6f out, weakened 3f out, 7th of 12, well behind Regain Du Charbonneau (11-3) at Market Rasen 2m 1f NH flat (6) gd in Aug.
Maelstrom Sea 50-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, pushed along 7f out, soon struggling, 7th of 14, 37l behind King Of The Night (11-0) at Stratford 2m NH flat (6) gf in Sep.
Outside The Box 6-1 (12-0) Rcd clr from start, given breather aftr 2 miles, ran on again, nvr in dngr, won at Milltown 3m ire ptp in Nov beating Cinder House (12-0) by 25l, 12 ran.
Voltigger Hill (GER) 11-2 (11-2) Held up, headway halfway, slightly impeded when going 2nd 2f out, not quicken inside final furlong, lost 2nd last strides, 3rd of 7, 1l behind Wallace Monument (11-2) at Ludlow 2m NH flat (5) gs in Nov.
Boa 14-1 (10-7) Chased leader until over 3f out, soon weakened, tailed off, 9th of 12, well behind Line Freedom (10-7) at Cheltenham 2m 1f N H flat (4) gd in Apr.
Dark Dancer Alflora mare out of Swift Conveyance.
Love Love Me Do Alflora filly out of Lady Turk.
Polly's Star 40-1 (10-4) Took keen hold, chased leaders until weakened quickly 5f out, tailed off, last of 11, well behind Kaybeew (11-2) at Plumpton 2m 2f NH flat (5) hvy in Nov.
