led until 2nd, led after 3 out, ridden and headed when mistake 2 out, weakened last
chased leaders, lost place 2nd, effort after 3 out, 4th and no extra when not fluent 2 out
chased leader until 2nd, struggling 3 out, soon well beaten
held up towards rear, outpaced 3 out, well beaten after, behind before 2 out, tailed off
in touch in mid-division, closed 3 out, led 2 out, clear flat, easily
held up in rear, headway after 3 out, chased winner 2 out, well held flat
took keen hold, held up, headway to lead 2nd, headed after 3 out, weakened and pulled up before 2 out
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Not too many have displayed creditable form of late and this is be a chance for LADY BABS to notch a third career success - both wins to date having come over course and distance. She also went close here earlier in the season and is one of the more likely ones to give her running on the available evidence. Three Platoon looks a major player as a handicap debutant taking on his elders after three respectable efforts in maiden and novice hurdle company. He landed a staying handicap on the level in Wolverhampton in December 2021 and the champion jockey is booked. More To Follow is one to note in the market on handicap bow, whilst Fanfan Du Seuil and Sword Beach could take a hand if finding the best of their form - which is not always the case.
Fanfan Du Seuil (FR) 3-1fav (11-5) Chased winner, not fluent 5th or 2 out, lost 2nd flat, no extra towards finish, 4th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Geometrical (12-0) at Huntingdon 2m hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Three Platoon 5-1 (11-3) Chased leader, pressed leader before 2 out, ridden and led approaching last, not fluent and headed final flight, ran on same pace, 3rd of 8, 5 1/4l behind Spirit Of Regulus (11-3) at Sedgefield 2m 1f mdn (4) gd in Oct.
Perfect Man (IRE) 20-1 (11-11) Midfield, dropped to rear after 6th, pushed along after 3 out and tailed off, 11th of 13, 35l behind Pavlik (11-13) at Kelso 2m 5f hcp (5) gs in Nov.
Kracquer 50-1 (11-11) Chased leaders, pushed along and outpaced before 3 out, weakened before next, 11th of 17, dist behind Olympic Honour (11-4) at Chepstow 2m 3f hcp (5) gs in Oct.
Lady Babs 15-2 (11-6) Held up, headway 3 out, ridden to chase winner 2 out, stayed on one pace, 2nd of 11, 4 1/2l behind Silkstone (10-3) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp (5) sft in Nov.
Gone In Sixty 28-1 (11-5) Held up towards rear, headway before 3 out, 4th and no impression last, lost 4th towards finish, 5th of 13, 11 1/2l behind Fazayte (11-4) at Stratford 2m 3f hcp (5) gd in Oct.
More To Follow (IRE) 200-1 (11-0) Well off the off the pace and always in rear, tailed off, 7th of 9, 35l behind Springwell Bay (11-0) at Carlisle 2m 1f (4) gs in Oct.
Sword Beach (IRE) 40-1 (9-13) Keen in touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 14 1/4l behind Saratoga Gold (10-2) at Epsom 1m 4f hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Madeeh 28-1 (9-11) Blew start and lost many lengths, always towards rear, made no impression, last of 7, dist behind Citizen General (9-7) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in Oct.
