mid-division, lost place from 4 out, soon beaten
mid-division, ridden and weakened from 4 out
tracked leaders, blundered badly 4 out, ridden approaching next, soon beaten
tracked leaders, disputed lead briefly after 4 out, soon ridden, one pace
mid-division, chased leaders after 4 out, soon ridden, weakened from 2 out
mid-division, headway from 4 out to chase winner 2 out, driven and kept on one pace
in touch, blundered badly 2 out, soon lost place, ridden and no impression from 3 out
mid-division, lost place 5th, pulled up before 3 out
always towards rear
Los Nadis is the pick ahead of Calzaghe and First Buddy. It's always difficult to give away a penalty but Los Nadis knows his way around this track and won impressively last time out. He can progress. Calzaghe was a tad disappointing on hurdling debut. It could be worth forgiving him for that on grounds of experience but his flat form was at least solid. First Buddy was rated in the mid-80's when with William Haggas on the flat. He could be anything over hurdles. Le Vecchia Scuola has been ultra-consistent over hurdles and wouldn't be out of this if the ground doesn't get too soft. Desert Rat made no impression on debut while Soul Angel was of plating levels on the flat. Still Dreaming is a rare National Hunt runner for trainer, Michael Dods. Not a race with much strength in depth and Los Nadis can continue his progression in this division.
Los Nadis (GER) 2-1fav (10-12) Prominent, led 3rd, drew clear from 2 out, won at Musselburgh 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gs in Nov beating Stylish Shot (10-7) by 8l, 10 ran.
Majestic Chief 11-2 (11-5) Chased leaders, not fluent 2nd, weakened after 5th, hampered 2 out, tailed off, 7th of 9, well behind Hypnotic Vibes (10-12) at Bangor 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (4) gf in Sept.
Beaumont Boy 66-1 (10-2) Raced keenly and led, headed before 3 out, soon lost place, weakened next, tailed off, 4th of 9, well behind Bobansheil (10-5) at Sedgefield 2m 1f 3yo nov sll hdl (5) gs.
Calzaghe (IRE) 4-1 (10-12) Chased leader until weakened 3 out, 4th of 13, 28l behind La Vecchia Scuola (10-5) at Catterick 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gd.
Danish Rebel (IRE) 28-1 (10-12) Pulled hard, mid-division until weakened 2 out, 11th of 16, well behind Pagan Starprincess (10-5) at Hexham 2m 3yo mdn hdl (5) gs in Nov.
Desert Rat (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Held up in touch, weakened 3 out, 8th of 14, 35l behind dhtrs Pertemps Networks (10-12) & Bantry Bere (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f 3yo mdn hdl (4) sft.
First Buddy 16-1 (8-4) Led, headed over 3f out, soon under pressure and weakened, 8th of 9, 16l behind Habalwatan (8-10) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) gd in Oct (Flat).
Grand Art (IRE) 4-1 (10-12) Mid-division until ridden and beaten 3 out, 6th of 10, 31l behind Los Nadis (10-12) at Musselburgh 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
La Vecchia Scuola (IRE) 7-2 (10-5) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge 2 out, led after last, all out, won at Catterick 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gd beating Mr Crystal (11-12) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Soul Angel 16-1 (9-0) Chased leader, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 6th of 12, 20l behind Grethel (8-9) at Ayr 1m 1f 3yo clm (5) sft in Oct (Flat).
Straight Face (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Prominent, effort over 3f out, soon behind, last of 17, well behind Myfrenchconnection (8-13) at Beverley 1m hcap (6) gf in Sept (Flat).
Tracer 80-1 (10-12) Behind, headway after 3 out, weakened next, 7th of 11, 26l behind Serabad (10-9) at Sedgefield 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (4) gd in Nov.
Still Dreaming 11-4fav (8-10) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Vietnam (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo sll hcp (6) gs in Oct (Flat).
