held up mid-division, led briefly after 4 out, ridden next, a length down when unseated rider 2 out
held up, chasing leaders when fell 10th
made virtually all, hit 10th, left clear 2 out, driven out
prominent, mistake 4th, ridden 4 out, left poor 3rd from 2 out
with winner pushed along and weakened from 10th, pulled up before 3 out
held up mid-division, blundered 5th, struggling from 7th, virtually pulled up before 3 out, continued
chased leaders, pulled along 8th, weakened approaching 3 out, left 2nd from 2 out
always behind, not jump well, pulled up after 7th
towards rear, struggling from 4th, pulled up after 7th
A modest event in which Ocarina, Caliman and Corlande are on the shortlist and we are with Ocarina. The selection won well at Musselburgh earlier in the month over 2m4f and on that evidence, he shapes as if he will get further still. Ordinarily raced up with the pace, this race does not look any better than the one that he won. Caliman cannot be fancied on his most recent starts but he was roughed off after a disappointing run in July and connections are clearly hoping to start afresh this winter. Corlande is 0 from 8 over the bigger obstacles although he has posted some fair form relative to this level. He clearly isnt the horse he was over hurdles but this isn't a strong affair. Panthers Run always threatens to win races before finding precious little when push comes to shove. Tiger Tips Lad is likely to have the front running duties this afternoon while Dillay Brook was often fancied over hurdles and is one to watch closely in the market on chasing debut. A tough race for the punters to solve and Ocarina appears the most obvious option.
Ocarina (FR) 5-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, hit 9th, led approaching 11th, ridden approaching last, soon clear, won at Musselburgh 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd beating Stoneriggs Merc (9-8) by 4l, 13 ran.
Caliman (FR) 25-1 (11-3) Never a factor, 13th of 16, well behind Mighty Fine (12-1) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Jul.
Corlande (IRE) 15-8fav (11-12) Chased winner until 4 out, weakened next, 4th of 7, 27l behind Assumetheposition (11-2) at Market Rasen 2m 6f nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) sft in Mar.
Union Deux (FR) 50-1 (11-0) Held up, weakened from 9th, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Pasagai (10-11) at Bangor 2m 4f nov chs (4) gd, 11 ran.
Persian Native (IRE) 18-1 (10-12) Tracked leader, mistake 12th, soon lost place and behind, 5th of 7, 26l behind Mighty Matters (11-7) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Nov.
Dillay Brook (IRE) 13-2 (10-3) Always in rear, 6th of 13, well behind Iwillrememberyou (10-5) at Towcester 3m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs.
Tiger Tips Lad (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) In touch until 10th, soon ridden, gradually weakened, 4th of 13, 29l behind River Indus (10-6) at Exeter 2m 7f nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft.
Vicious Prince (IRE) 40-1 (10-9) Led to 6th, weakened approaching 3 out, 6th of 9, 30l behind Star Beat (10-11) at Wetherby 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gf in Nov.
Clockers Corner (IRE) 6-1 (9-9) Led to 3rd, led 9th, ridden and headed after 3 out, weakened quickly before 2 out, 6th of 8, 27l behind Jacarado (10-5) at Towcester 2m 3f hcp chs 0-100 (4) sft in Dec '06.
Panthers Run 50-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, 7th of 8, 41l behind Akilak (11-1) at Carlisle 2m 4f nov chs (3) hvy in Nov.
