led after 1st, ridden approaching 2 out, headed approaching last, kept on run-in
held up, headway to chase leaders 5th, ridden, weakened after 3 out
in touch, ridden, weakened after 3 out
chased leaders, every chance when hit 2 out, stayed on from last
in touch, headway to chase leaders 5th, ridden to lead approaching last, edged left run-in, driven out
chased leaders, weakened from 6th, tailed off, pulled up before last
led, headed after 1st, weakened from 5th
chased leaders, not fluent 2nd, weakened 5th
behind, effort, some headway 5th, never on terms
always behind, struggling after 3rd, tailed off 5th, pulled up before next
towards rear, struggling from 4th, tailed off from 3 out
Bureaucrat gets the vote in this contest with Monash Lad and Slew Charm rated as the main dangers. The selection would have made a winning debut over hurdles had he not fallen at the final flight at Ludlow when clear of Fabulous Jet. He looks the type to have a future over hurdles and he should take plenty of beating in this company. Monash Lad rates the main danger as he was a fair third behind Bayard at Fakenham last time. He looked a little one-paced that day but he was a fair sort on the flat and he is not one to discard too easily at this stage in his career over hurdles. Slew Charm was a fair third behind Dear Villez last time out but all his best form has been on a softer surface and for that reason we will take him on. Solarias Quest was pulled-up last time but is from a yard that merits plenty of respect so he is worth nothing in the market, but for the winner we are happy to return to Bureaucrat.
Bureaucrat 3-1 (10-7) Prominent, led 3 out, 6 lengths clear and in command when fell at the last in race won by Fabulous Jet (11-5) at Ludlow 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in Jan, 16 ran.
Ember Dancer 66-1 (10-12) Always behind, 15th of 16, well behind Political Intrigue (10-12) at Ludlow 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) gf in Jan.
Finnegans Rainbow 66-1 (8-10) Towards rear, pushed along over 5f out, never dangerous, 11th of 14, 27l behind Sand Repeal (9-0) at Southwell 1m 3f mdn stk (5) fbs in Jan (Flat).
Monash Lad (IRE) 40-1 (10-9) Towards rear, weakened 3 out, left poor 4th approaching omitted last hurdle, placed 3rd, 3rd of 13, 14l behind Bayard (11-4) at Fakenham 2m 4yo nov hdl (3) gd in Jan.
Shannon Springs (IRE) 15-2 (10-7) Held up and keen, headway to chase leaders 3 out, kept on, 4th of 10, 9l behind Kalmini (10-5) at Taunton 2m 1f nov hdl (2) gd in Jan.
Slew Charm (FR) 13-2 (11-2) Mid-division, headway 2 out, soon no impression, 3rd of 13, 16l behind Dear Villez (11-2) at Folkestone 2m 1f 4yo mdn hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
Solarias Quest 25-1 (11-0) Towards rear, ridden from 5th pulled up at the last in race won by Blue Shark (11-0) at Chepstow 2m nov hdl Grd 1 (A) gs in Dec, 15 ran.
The Iron Giant (IRE) 50-1 (10-7) Led to 2nd, stayed prominent, ridden after 6th, weakened before next, 5th of 16, 25l behind Rosecliff (10-7) at Ludlow 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in Jan.
Turn On The Style 100-1 (10-9) In rear, weakened approaching 3 out, 7th of 13, well behind Bayard (11-4) at Fakenham 2m 4yo nov hdl (3) gd in Jan.
William Tell (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Held up mid-division, blundered 5th, weakened after next, 8th of 15, 34l behind Calfraz (10-11) at Ayr 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Amadores 33-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, 9th of 14, 39l behind Barton Belle (10-12) at Wetherby 1m 6f mrs nhf (5) sft in Jan.
Blackcomb Mountain (USA) 66-1 (10-5) Mid-division, jumped slowly 5th, soon no chance, 10th of 16, well behind Political Intrigue (10-12) at Ludlow 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) gf in Jan.
With Honours 200-1 (10-5) Mid-division, outpaced 3 out, never dangerous, 10th of 14, 45l behind Shiny Thing (10-5) at Doncaster 2m 3yo nov hdl (D) gd in Dec.
Sands Point (FR) Trempolino gelding out of a moderate racemare.
