mid-division, headway 6th, ridden 8th, soon weakened
mid-division, lost place ater 6th, tailed off and pulled up after 8th
held up, never troubled leaders
in touch, headway 7th, ridden and outpaced approaching 3 out, rallied 2 out, went 2nd at last, not quicken towards finish
chased winner, ridden 3 out, weakened last
mid-division, headway approaching 7th, went 3rd approaching 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on one-paced
always towards rear, tailed off 3 out
always behind, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
always behind, tailed off 3 out
always behind, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
in touch, ridden 8th, weakened approaching 3 out
made all, mistake 2 out, driven out
chased leaders to 7th, soon weakened
Ex-Irish performer Colliers Quay was an impressive 17-length winner on his British hurdling debut at Southwell in September but had his limitations exposed next time and may struggle to concede a stone to newcomer Bid For Fame. Nicky Henderson's charge is a useful staying handicapper on the level having won three times during the latest season and is sure to have been well schooled for his first start over timber so gets the TEAMtalk vote. Flying Fortress ran encouragingly on his comeback at Haydock and has place claims but Rodalko made several errors before faling on his hurdles debut earlier in the month and needs to improve his jumping technique.