Bally Conn is well treated on his form of a couple of years ago but will have needed his comeback run at Exeter. He could be interesting at a decent price, while Prince Massini was in good form in the autumn. Carrickmines won twice around here over fences last year but probably needs a confidence-booster after a heavy fall at Newbury last month so, with Romance Dance likely to need this, we'll take a chance on CRAZY EYES. Charlie Mann's six-year-old has only had nine career starts and looked to be coming to hand when sixth at Kempton on his latest start - he should find this a lot less competitive.
Father Probus 14-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, 4th after 5th, under pressure 3 out, soon one pace, 4th of 16, 19l behind State Benefit (10-12) at Ffos Las 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Dec.
Crazy Eyes (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Held up towards rear, headway on inside before 2 out, ridden and weakened between last 2, hit last, 6th of 12, 11l behind Kauto The Roc (10-8) at Kempton 3m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Nov.
Carrickmines (IRE) 11-2 (11-3) In rear, not fluent 6th or 9th, some headway 12th, fell 14th, in a race won by West End Rocker (11-11) at Newbury 3m 2f hcp chs 0-130 (3) gd in Dec, 13 ran.
Romance Dance 2-1 (10-12) With leader, led 2nd, headed approaching 7th, chased winner and ridden approaching 2 out, kept on same pace, no impression, 2nd of 7, 3l behind Detroit Red (10-4) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f mrs nov hdl (4) gf in Jul.
Fortification (USA) 25-1 (10-12) In rear on outside, headway approaching 9th, lost place before 13th, modest 7th when blundered 17th, behind before 3 out, pulled up after, in a race won by Nicto De Beauchene (10-7) at Sandown 3m hcp chs 0-145 (2) sft, 13 ran.
Prince Massini (IRE) 4-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, stumbled on bend approaching 5th, led 6th, headed before 8th, weakened after 3 out, 5th of 8, 30l behind Phare Isle (11-10) at Fakenham 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft.
Munlochy Bay 13-2 (9-9) In rear, never a factor, 8th of 12, well behind Bellflower Boy (11-3) at Bangor 3m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in Dec.
Bally Conn (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Prominent, not fluent 4th, lost place after 5th, rallied 7th, weakened after 3 out, 11th of 13, well behind Victors Serenade (11-2) at Exeter 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Nov.
Bringewood Belle 11-2 (10-9) Held up in touch, went 2nd briefly approaching 3 out, weakened before next, went remote 3rd approaching last, 3rd of 8, 23l behind Malindi Bay (10-8) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f mrs hcp hdl 0-115 (4) hvy in Oct.
Hoar Frost 40-1 (11-4) Towards rear, pushed along after 5th, soon reminders in rear, soon struggling, 9th of 16, 20l behind Sambelucky (9-11) at Catterick 2m 3f am hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Dec.
Jump Up 16-1 (10-11) Prominent, hampered 6th, ridden and lost place 8th, soon weakened, tailed off, 12th of 13, well behind Salpierre (11-10) at Hereford 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft.
Tarabela 50-1 (11-2) Mid-division, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened approaching last, 12th of 18, well behind Pocketwood (11-9) at Exeter 2m 5f 4yo Am hcp 0-100 (4) gs in Dec.
Lightening Fire (IRE) 12-1 (10-4) Chased leaders, weakened approaching 3 out, 15th of 18, well behind Pocketwood (11-9) at Exeter 2m 5f 4yo Am hcp 0-100 (4) gs in Dec.
