Mystified and Sutherland Belle join Prince Car on the shortlist; with the vote going to Prince Car. Howard Johnson has two in the race and preference is for Prince Car. A winning point-to-pointer, he looks sure to have improved for his recent hurdling introduction. The ground should suit and he is fancied to oblige. Le Vert Galant should be watched in the market on his hurdling debut, along with Oscar Gogo who also showed promise in bumpers this season. Mystified has plenty of experience to draw on, whilst Sutherland Belle is yet to win in 12 starts but has been running in better races and if the market speaks in his favour then a big run should be expected. An open-looking race and preference is for Prince Car.
Buckstruther (IRE) 33-1 (10-4) Always behind, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Singhalongtasveer (11-8) at Catterick 2m 3f cnd hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd, 15 ran.
Dad's Army (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, weakened approaching 6th, 8th of 14, 37l behind Oh Pickles (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Nov.
Dromore Express (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Soon 2nd, ridden under 3f out, no extra straight, 6th of 15, 19l behind Rocco's Hall (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f nhf sft in Nov.
Le Vert Galant (FR) 20-1 (11-5) Held up, outpaced over 4f out, stayed on from over 2f out, never dangerous, 5th of 17, 15l behind Queen Poline (10-1) at Haydock 2m nhf (4) sft in Nov.
Mystified (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Led, ridden approaching last, headed and no extra near finish, 2nd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Singhalongtasveer (11-8) at Catterick 2m 3f cnd hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd.
Oscar Gogo (IRE) 7-2 (11-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, no impression, 4th of 12, 13l behind Killyglen (11-2) at Ayr 2m nhf (6) sft in Nov.
Prince Car (FR) 11-1 (11-0) Led until ridden and headed 3 out, weakened from next, 5th of 14, 13l behind All Noble (10-9) at Musselburgh 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gd in Nov.
Raferagh Hall (IRE) 66-1 (10-9) Held up, not fluent 1st, tailed off halfway, last of 15, well behind Bennynthejets (10-11) at Catterick 2m 3f mdn hdl (5) gd.
Spivitus 100-1 (10-5) In touch, ridden and weakened from 4 out, 7th of 13, 38l behind The Shy Man (11-12) at Kelso 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Nov.
The Weaver (FR) 100-1 (10-5) Led, hit 6th, headed 8th, weakened from 4 out, 8th of 10, 35l behind King Daniel (11-5) at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd.
Sutherland Belle (IRE) 9-1 (10-13) Rear of mid-division, no impression from after 3 out, 10th of 18, 14l behind Judge Deed (11-12) at Thurles 2m 2f mdn hdl gs in Nov.
Theatre Belle 8-1 (11-3) In touch, ridden 5th, weakened 3 out, 7th of 14, 17l behind Knotty Ash Girl (10-13) at Worcester 2m mrs hcp hdl (5) gf in May '06.
