led, ridden when headed 2 out, weakened
towards rear, stayed on from 3 out, always held
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out
mid-division, mistake 4th, weakening when mistake 3 out
keen in rear, never a factor
towards rear, jumped right 3rd, behind from 6th
tracked leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, soon weakened
lost touch 6th
in touch, weakened approaching 3 out
mid-divison, behind from 6th
in rear, some progress 3 out
always in rear
mid-division, headway after 4 out, led 2 out, ridden clear
in touch, ridden and weakened 2 out
mid-division, headway 4 out, mistake 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
towards rear, mistake 5th, soon beaten
Debauchery showed progressive form in bumpers last term and gets the vote to make a winning start to his hurdling career here, getting the verdict over Apatura Dik and Present Gale. The last mentioned is bred to be useful and Jonjo O'Neill's gelding has shown winning form in point-to-points so has to be respected on his rules debut. Quarrymount has the benefit of experience over most of his rivals but may struggle to give weight away all round as he has a penalty to carry for his Fontwell success. A similar comment applies to Jim Best's Lady Pilot, while Craic looks the clear second string for Jonjo O'Neill. The Ian Williams-trained Brigadore showed improved form at Bangor last time and has to be respected but a bigger threat may come from Apatura Dik, who ran better when last seen in January and would have every chance if fit enough for his reappearance. Debauchery could be different class to these though and he is preferred.
Quarrymount 10-1 (11-8) Led, narrowly headed 3 out, stayed challenging, jumped left last, weakened flat, 4th of 10, 13l behind The Tother One (11-4) at Newbury 2m 5f nov hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gs.
Alfred's Tower Alflora gelding, half-brother to winning jumpers Barton Nic and Lets Go Dutch.
Apatura Dik 28-1 (10-9) Led, ridden and narrowly headed 2 out, stayed on, 2nd of 14, 8l behind Oceanos des Obeaux (10-12) at Newbury 2m 3f nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
Brigadore (USA) 40-1 (10-12) Prominent, ridden approaching 2 out, one pace, 4th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Evelith Echo (10-12) at Bangor 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Cadoulitique (FR) 12-1 (10-9) Chasing leaders when blundered and unseated rider at the 2nd in race won by Lindop (11-2) at Lingfield 2m mdn hdl (4) sft in Mar, 17 ran.
Craic (IRE) 40-1 (10-7) In rear, very tired and behind from 2 out, 5th of 11, well behind Boomerang (10-12) at Towcester 2m 5f nh nov hdl (3) gs.
Crossguard (USA) 100-1 (11-1) Held up, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out, 10th of 18, 27l behind Sir Monty (11-5) at Aintree 2m mdn hdl (3) gd in Nov.
Debauchery (IRE) 2-1 (11-9) Always prominent, led over 5f out, hung slightly well over 1f out, soon clear, eased towards finish, won at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (6) hvy in Feb beating Garleton (10-9) by 6l, 8 ran.
Delcombe 80-1 (11-0) Mid-division until 5th, soon behind, 5th of 11, well behind Granit Jack (11-3) at Taunton 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Glorious Castlebar 200-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, no impression, 11th of 14, 44l behind Cryptic (10-12) at Wincanton 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Present Gale (IRE) (11-7) won at Dundrum 3m ire ptp hvy in Mar '06 beating Johnny Roche (11-7) by 10l, 18 ran.
Rebel Rock (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Mid-division, hampered bend after 5f, ridden and effort 4f out, one pace, 11th of 13, well behind Gansey (11-4) at Wincanton 2m mdn nhf (6) sft in Mar.
Ronan The Warrior (IRE) (12-0) won at Templemore 3m ire ptp gs in Apr '06 beating Baltrasna (12-0) by a nk, 6 ran.
Sharajan (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Held up mid-division, outpaced 9th, weakened after 4 out and pulled up at the last in race won by Black Jack Ketchum (11-4) at Aintree 3m nov hdl Grd 1 (1) gs in Apr '06, 11 ran.
Shipmaster 33-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders in 4th, pushed along 3f out, soon outpaced, 6th of 11, 4l behind Soapy Danger (9-1) at Ascot 2m 3yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Jun '06 (Flat).
Tarateeno 100-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway 3 out, soon no impression, 6th of 14, 19l behind Merchent Paddy (10-12) at Chepstow 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Gracialina (GER) 50-1 (10-5) Held up, not fluent 1st and 2nd, stumbled 3rd, weakening when hit 3 out, last of 7, 30l behind Katies Tuitor (11-6) at Sandown 2m 3yo nov hdl (3) gd in Nov '06.
Lady Pilot 5-4fav (10-7) Held up, slightly hampered 3 out, steady headway before 2 out, chased leaders 2 out, challenged last, driven to lead flat, stayed on well, won at Lingfield 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Nov beating Princess Flame (10-10) by 3l, 12 ran.
