mid-division, weakened after 6th, tailed off when pulled up after 3 out
held up in rear, hit 4th, ridden and headway after next, went 2nd 3 out, weakened before next, no chance when hit last 2
led, hit 4th, strongly pressed from 3 out, headed well before next, no chance with winner when hit last 2
held up in mid-division, headway from 6th, chased leaders next, led well before 2 out, drew well clear between last 2, eased near finish
chased leaders until weakened 6th
took keen hold, tracked leader, effort 3 out, soon ridden, weakened after next
held up in rear, steady headway and just in touch 3 out, weakening when hit next
held up, blundered and weakened 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
behind, pushed along after 4th, struggling next, soon tailed off, pulled up before last
chased leaders until ridden and weakened 6th, tailed off
mistake 1st, in rear when pecked and unseated rider 3rd
pulled hard, held up in rear, hit 4th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
A wide open contest here and many would have chances on their best form but the principals look to be Huckster, Snakebite and Tamreen and the tentative vote is given to Huckster. The selection won well last time out when beating Fuel Cell and off what looks a fair mark he is taken to win again under conditions that suit. Snakebite rates the main danger as he also won well last time out when beating Inaro, that form has since ben franked and he will not be far away but he is best when allowed to dominate and that does not look likely here. Tamreen is another worthy of respect as he hails from a yard in top form but he has given the impression in the past that he would be suited by a longer trip and he looks opposable on that basis. Dunsfold Duke would have a chance on his best form but he disappointed last time for no apparent reason and at likely odds he looks worth taking on. Of the remainder Zipalong Lad won well last time out but this looks tougher and the horse he beat has since disappointed. This is a trappy affair and the market will be very informative but for the winner we return to Huckster.
Dare Too Dream 20-1 (11-5) Behind most of way and pulled up 4 out in race won by Mister Quasimodo (11-5) at Exeter 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Jan, 15 ran.
Dunsfold Duke 4-1 (11-11) In touch, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, one pace, 6th of 11, 32l behind Its A Dream (11-11) at Exeter 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gs.
Snakebite (IRE) 5-2 (11-4) Made all and always going well, clear from 4 out, stayed on strongly, won at Lingfield 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan beating Inaro (11-10) by 6l, 11 ran.
Zipalong Lad (IRE) 9-2 (11-6) In touch, headway to track leader 6th, led 3 out, in command last, pushed clear flat, won at Plumpton 2m 5f nh nov hdl (3) sft in Jan beating What A Vintage (11-5) by 8l, 10 ran.
Alderman Rose 9-2 (11-4) Held up and behind, ridden 4f out, stayed on steadily final 2f, never near leaders, 9th of 17, 9l behind Regal Heights (10-13) at Towcester 2m mdn nhf (H) gs in Apr.
Buster Collins (IRE) Won at Liscarroll 3m ptp in Apr beating Dennys Present by 6l, 13 ran.
King's Mill (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, good headway to chase leaders 2 out, kept on run-in, 3rd of 25, 5l behind Olaso (11-2) at Newbury 2m mdn hdl (E) gd in Dec '04.
Nagam (FR) 20-1 (10-9) Mid-division, headway approaching 6th, ridden next, soon weakened, behind when pulled up at the last in race won by Be Be King (11-5) at Chepstow 2m 4f nov hdl (E) gs in Dec, 15 ran.
Pan The Man (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) In touch, mistake 8th, ridden before 9th, soon weakened, tailed off, 9th of 13, well behind Dunsfold Duke (11-5) at Plumpton 2m 5f nh nov hdl (3) sft in Jan.
Tamreen (IRE) 9-2 (11-10) Raced wide, in touch, ridden after 3 out, stayed on flat, no chance with front pair, 3rd of 10, 8l behind Nobel Bleu de Kerpau (10-11) at Fontwell 2m 2f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Jan.
Tricky Venture 100-1 (11-4) Held up, headway 5th, weakened soon after 2 out, 11th of 15, 46l behind Straw Bear (11-11) at Folkestone 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Yenaled 14-1 (8-10) Chased leaders 8f, 12th of 16, 23l behind Countrywide Luck (8-11) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan (Flat).
Huckster (ZIM) 14-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, headway to lead approaching 3 out, driven clear after next, ridden flat, held on towards finish, won at Doncaster 2m nov hdl (D) gs in Dec beating Fuel Cell (11-0) by 1l, 17 ran.
King Louis (FR) 66-1 (11-4) Led to 3rd, stayed prominent, ridden and weakened between last 2, 5th of 15, 23l behind Straw Bear (11-11) at Folkestone 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Take Time 100-1 (11-5) Keen, mid-division, pushed along after 5th, soon weakened, 7th of 14, 32l behind Idris (11-5) at Huntingdon 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.
