held up towards rear, modest 8th when mistake 2 out, mistake last, no impression
chased leaders, lost place after 4th, mistake 8th, hit 4 out, behind when pulled up before 3 out
held up towards rear, not fluent 3rd, headway after 4 out, weakened before next, tailed off
chased leaders, slow 1st, went 2nd 8th led after 4 out, clear when mistake 2 out, headed last, 3rd and held towards finish
mid-division, headway after 4 out, no extra 2 out, not fluent last
held up in mid-division, headway after 4 out, challenged last, disputing lead final 50 yards, stayed on to dead heat on line
made most until approaching 4th, ridden 8th, lost place after 4 out, tailed off
held up in mid-division, not fluent 3rd, headway after 4 out, 2nd 2 out, led last, jinked left and joined last 50 yards, stayed on to dead heat on line
always behind, pulled up before 3 out
behind, headway into 7th before 3 out, stayed on, went 4th flat, never near leaders
held up in rear, not fluent 7th, headway on outside before 3 out, no extra 2 out, mistake last
prominent until before 2nd, chased leaders, ridden and weakened before 3 out, tailed off
chased leaders, went 2nd before 3 out until 2 out, no extra last
with leader, not fluent 3rd, led before next, headed after 3 out, weakened before 3 out, tailed off
towards rear, slow and reminder 2nd, behind 7th, pulled up after
mid-division, ridden and struggling after 4 out
in rear, saddle slipped and pulled up after 1st
Flashjack lost a winning opportunity earlier this week when Hereford was abandoned. This looks tougher, though he can still compete without a penalty after winning by eight lengths at Warwick on New Year’s Eve. Phare Isle still pops up now and again in race like this while Johns Luck is rated higher over fences. Virginia Chick is in fine form and so is his stable but he’s shot up the weights. Galactic Power has to go on the short-list while Zac Baker can get a tune of out of Braw Angus but GAMAIN enjoys a stiff test of stamina and goes well for today’s rider – he might recapture his best form back over hurdles. Balkinstown looks the pick of the remainder.
Broom Tip (IRE) 5-1 (11-9) Held up in touch, tracked leaders 6th, outpaced before 4 out, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up 2 out, at Chepstow 2m 3f hcp (4) hvy in Nov.
Braw Angus 7-2fav (11-9) Tracked leaders on inside, pushed along before 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, 5th of 10, 16l behind Thomas Patrick (11-12) at Exeter 2m 7f hcp (4) sft in Nov.
Windshear 8-1 (11-4) Towards rear, ridden and hit 2 out, never on terms, 7th of 12, 26 1/2l behind Cap Du Nord (10-9) at Sandown 2m hcp (4) gs in Dec.
Gamain (IRE) 33-1 (10-10) In rear, headway in back straight last time, close up 4 out, lost place 2 out, 5th of 17, 13 3/4l behind Yanmare (10-7) at Exeter 3m 7f hcp (3) sft in Dec.
Johns Luck (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Held up in 5th, went 4th from 7th, not fluent 9th, jumped left 12th and 13th, weakened before 4 out, left 3rd last, 3rd of 6, dist behind Ratify (11-8) at Wincanton 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Dec.
Virginia Chick (FR) 4-6fav (11-6) Close up in rear, not fluent 5th, went 3rd went 3rd 4 out, joined leader 2 out, soon led, hit last, ran on, won at Bangor 2m 1f hcp (5) hvy in Dec beating Wazowski (11-11) by 3 1/2l, 5 ran.
Tindaro (FR) 28-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, lost place after 4th, behind 4 out, last of 9, 21 1/2l behind Litterale Ci (11-7) at Ludlow 2m hcp (4) sft in Dec.
Flashjack (IRE) 4-1jfav (10-11) Held up towards rear, not fluent 2nd, headway and in touch on outside after 7th, led next, driven clear from 2 out, mistake last, stayed on well, won at Warwick 3m 2f hcp (4) hvy in Dec beating Definately Vinnie (10-3) by 8l, 8 ran.
Mr Mulliner (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) In rear, behind 8th, pulled up before next, at Ludlow 2m 5f hcp (4) gs in Nov.
Galactic Power (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, not fluent 1st, headway after 4 out, chased winner 2 out, no impression flat, stayed on, 2nd of 15, 4l behind Cloth Cap (11-13) at Huntingdon 2m 5f hcp (4) gs in Dec.
Balkinstown (IRE) 10-1 (11-10) Held up towards rear, headway on outside chasing leaders before 4 out, every chance 3 out, one pace in 3rd from next, 3rd of 17, 8l behind Market Road (12-1) at Exeter 2m 6f hcp (5) sft in Dec.
Way Of The World (IRE) 14-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, ridden before 2 out, soon weakened, 5th of 10, 9 1/2l behind Steel Native (11-10) at Ffos Las 2m 4f hcp (5) hvy in Dec.
Phare Isle (IRE) 18-1 (10-11) Close up, not fluent 5th, ridden 3 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 6, 7 1/4l behind More Than Luck (11-8) at Fakenham 2m 7f hcp (4) hvy in Jan.
Sahara Haze 8-1 (11-5) Led until 3rd, remained prominent, rallied 3 out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 11, 9 1/2l behind Cheque En Blanc (11-1) at Taunton 3m hcp (5) sft in Dec.
Tis What It Is (IRE) 150-1 (10-12) Slowed into the hurdles, led, headed 1st, lost place 5th, soon behind, last of 14, dist behind Melangerie (10-5) at Ludlow 2m (4) sft in Dec.
Phangio (USA) 16-1 (11-12) With leader, led 3rd, headed before 7th, lost 2nd before and beaten before 3 out, lost 3rd flat, 4th of 5, 22 3/4l behind Saucysioux (12-4) at Ludlow 3m hcp (5) gs in Nov.
Passing Fiesta 100-1 (10-0) Fell 1st, at Ludlow 3m hcp (3) sft in Jan.
