held up, headway 6th, ridden approaching 3 out, ran on to lead last strides
chased leader 2nd, led 5th, headed after next, weakened quickly
held up, headway 6th, ridden, one pace from 2 out
led to 5th, weakened next
chased leaders, led after 6th, ridden, headed 3 out, weakened 2 out
chased leaders, ridden 3 out, weakened 2 out
chased leaders, ridden, every chance after 6th, weakened quickly
held up, headway 6th, ridden 3 out, weakened quickly
mid-division, ridden and lost place after 4th, no danger after
held up, keen, headway after 6th, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division, jumped left 4th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
behind, headway after 6th, led 3 out, ridden, headed after 2 out, not fluent last, weakened flat
in touch to 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
held up, headway 5th, ridden to lead after 2 out, headed last strides
This moderate contest can go the way of Elaala, with Barella, Canadian Storm, Made In France and Ambersong others in with a shout. Nothing stands out here, and it may well be one of the younger brigade in the shape of Elaala that proves the answer. She has been placed twice since going over hurdles, but is nothing out of the ordinary, so this is just the type of race that connections would have hoped for. She has bottom weight and Philip Kinsella can take off a further seven-pounds, so from that perspective, Martin Todhunter's filly has claims of a sort. Barella ran into trouble on the home turn at Leicester last time, so did well to finish fourth in a claimer. He had earlier come out on top in selling company here, with Canadian Storm back in fourth. The latter did not help his cause by stumbling two out that day, and on these terms should make a bold bid to reverse that form at least. Made In France has shown nothing over fences lately, but given his trainer, he cannot be left out of calculations despite his weight, and likewise Ambersong who has won here in the past. This is a trappy affair, and only a tentative vote goes to Elaala.
Ambersong 4-1 (10-12) In rear, ridden from 5th, headway 2 out, soon no further impression, 4th of 13, 21l behind Blue Mariner (10-12) at Hereford 2m 1f sll hdl (G) gd in Nov.
Made In France (FR) 11-2 (11-9) In touch until 8th, tailed off and pulled up 3 out in race won by Nowator (11-9) at Haydock 2m hcp chs 0-125 (D) sft in Dec, 6 ran.
Barella (IRE) 7-2 (10-13) Chased leaders, every chance when badly hampered bend approaching 3 out, ridden approaching next, weakened last, 4th of 15, 18l behind Rojabaa (11-5) at Leicester 2m nov clm hdl (4) gd.
Lahob 100-1 (11-2) Chased leaders to approaching 5th, soon behind, 12th of 14, well behind Dusky Warbler (11-5) at Leicester 2m nov hdl (D) sft in Jan '05.
Major Speculation (IRE) 50-1 (11-9) Always behind, struggling and lost touch after 4th, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Amanpuri (11-1) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd, 11 ran.
Native Commander (IRE) 15-2 (11-1) Behind, headway after 5th, switched left approaching 3 out, ridden after next, soon weakened, 5th of 15, 21l behind Rojabaa (11-5) at Leicester 2m nov clm hdl (4) gd.
Tunes Of Glory (IRE) 40-1 (11-9) Held up, headway 9th, weakened after 11th, tailed off when pulled up 4 out in race won by Bob The Builder (11-3) at Ludlow 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Jan, 11 ran.
Viking Star (IRE) 200-1 (10-13) Held up in rear, headway to chase leaders 3rd, weakened 4 out, tailed off and pulled up 2 out in race won by First Look (11-2) at Kelso 2m mdn hdl (E) gs in Dec, 15 ran.
Weet Watchers 12-1 (10-10) Held up, headway approaching 3 out, ridden 2 out, no extra flat, 5th of 16, 5l behind Barella (11-0) at Ludlow 2m sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Jan.
Brochrua (IRE) 66-1 (10-2) Held up towards rear, behind 3 out, headway from approaching 2 out, ran on well from last, nearest finish, 4th of 16, 7l behind Meadow Hawk (9-9) at Taunton 2m 3f amt hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gf in Nov.
Firebird Rising (USA) 8-1 (10-5) Keen, in touch, effort after 4th, weakened next, 9th of 13, well behind Love Triangle (10-9) at Stratford 2m sll hdl (G) gs in Jul.
Heartbeat 100-1 (8-0) Raced wide, always in rear, well behind final 2f, 10th of 11, 21l behind Bishops Finger (8-11) at Lingfield 1m 2f clm (6) pol in Jan (Flat).
Simiola 40-1 (9-13) In touch, every chance approaching 3 out, weakened quickly, 12th of 16, 25l behind Barella (11-0) at Ludlow 2m sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Jan.
Jamaaron 13-2 (10-8) Mid-division, headway 6th, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching last, 7th of 16, 11l behind Barella (11-0) at Ludlow 2m sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Jan.
Lightening Fire (IRE) 200-1 (10-12) Chased leaders until 5th, 14th of 16, well behind Political Intrigue (10-12) at Ludlow 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) gf in Jan.
Southern Shore (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway on inside 5th, every chance when mistake flat, weakened towards finish, 6th of 17, 3 1/2l behind Dishdasha (10-12) at Huntingdon 2m 3yo nov hdl (E) gf in Sept.
Elaala (USA) 20-1 (11-2) Mid-division, ridden and chased leaders approaching 3 out, weakened after next, 3rd of 9, 22l behind Golden Feather (10-1) at Musselburgh 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Jan.
Canadian Storm 11-1 (10-12) Held up, headway 3 out, stumbled after 2 out, switched right last, ran on, 4th of 16, 2 1/2l behind Barella (11-0) at Ludlow 2m sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Jan.
