led, edged left aproaching last, mistake last, headed flat, no extra
held up towards rear, pushed 3 out, never dangerous
held up mid-division, weakened approaching 2 out
mid-division, chased leaders after 3 out, one pace
chased leaders, weakened approaching 7th
held up, headway after 3 out, one pace 2 out
held up, headway 3 out, challenged and slightly hampered last, led flat, stayed on well
chased leaders, weakened approaching 2 out
held up and keen, weakened approaching 2 out
with leader, weakened 3 out
chased leaders, weakened approaching 2 out
Ballybriggan and Proud Presence are capable of better than they have shown, however, TEENAGE KICKS represents a smaller yard and may represent good value for money on his hurdling debut. Pam Sly's son of Giant's Causeway was well-fancied on his bumper debut at Towcester in November and this former Irish point-to-pointer is only likely to improve further now jumping a hurdle. He handles testing ground so shouldn't mind any rain, sleet or snow and he looks an interesting runner. That comment applies to Very Edgy who has shown ability and should come on for his debut at Newbury, Rey Nacarado needs to improve for the quicker ground, whilst Smooth Classic has had his problems but shaped with promise behind Quantitiveeasing at Newbury. Ranjobaie disappointed at Plumpton but along with Proud Presence he gives Nicky Henderson solid claims, Mister Hyde is likely to be one for the future, whilst Ballybriggan may be happier now back at this venue. The penalised pair are of utmost interest. Bygones Of Brid is progressive and his Tell Massini run continues to be bolstered, whilst Sandynow was really impressive when winning at Warwick and this former point-to-pointer is open to much more improvement. A race to savour, but today we'll take a chance on Teenage Kicks.
Bygones of Brid (IRE) 3-1 (11-11) Made all, driven when hit and hung left last, stayed on well flat, won at Newcastle 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan beating Washington Irving (11-11) by 4 1/2l, 10 ran.
Sandynow (IRE) 13-2 (11-0) Tracked leaders, led approaching 7th, headed just after 3 out, led again before 2 out, stayed on under pressure (no time taken), won at Warwick 2m 5f mdn hdl (4) sft in Dec beating Divy (11-0) by 6l, 18 ran.
Aberdale (IRE) 13-2 (10-12) Mid-division, headway 7th, hit 9th, weakened 3 out, 5th of 10, 33l behind Bobby Ewing (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
Ballybriggan (IRE) 4-7fav (10-12) Tracked leaders, effort 3 out, soon ridden, weakened from next, 5th of 12, 31l behind Milans Man (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 4f nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Mister Hyde (IRE) Beneficial gelding out of Solar Quest.
Musical Wedge 100-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, pushed along 5f out, soon lost touch, tailed off, 6th of 10, well behind Ramses De Marcigny (11-2) at Taunton 2m 1f NH flat (5) sft in Dec.
Proud Presence (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Held up, plugged on from 3 out, into modest 5th 2 out, 5th of 12, 31l behind The Minack (11-8) at Kempton 2m 5f nh nov hdl (3) sft in Jan.
Ranjobaie (FR) 4-11fav (11-5) Tracked leader, led 4th, headed 3 out, not fluent last, no extra, 2nd of 11, 6l behind Notus De La Tour (10-11) at Plumpton 2m nh nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Rey Nacarado (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Mid-division, headway approaching 6th, mistake 3 out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 38l behind Little George (11-5) at Leicester 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
Smooth Classic (IRE) 11-1 (11-0) Held up, some headway approaching 3 out, no impression when slightly hampered next, 7th of 10, 37l behind Quantitativeeasing (11-5) at Newbury 2m hdl (3) hvy in Dec.
Teenage Kicks (IRE) 5-2 (10-11) Tracked leaders and raced wide, led over 3f out, driven out, won at Towcester 2m nhf (5) hvy in Nov beating Inkberrow Rose (10-4) by 6l, 7 ran.
Very Edgy (IRE) 15-2 (11-0) Chased leader until ridden and weakened soon after 2 out, 4th of 18, 20l behind Salden Licht (11-0) at Newbury 2m mdn hdl (4) sft in Dec.
