held up towards rear, raced keenly, headway 3rd, led approaching 2 out, headed before last, rallied gamely flat, regained lead last stride
chased leaders, not fluent 1st or 4th, lost place when hampered 5th, weakened approaching 3 out
held up towards rear, hampered 5th, never near leaders
held up in rear, losing touch 4th, mistake 2 out
held up, always in rear, blundered 2 out
held up, hampered 5th, always towards rear
mid-division, hampered 5th, headway after, weakened approaching 2 out
held up, mistakes 3rd, never on terms
in rear, mistakes 4th and reminders, always behind
chased leaders, challenged 3 out, led and went left flat, driven last, headed last stride
mid-division, jumped slowly 2nd, stayed on steadily from 3 out, went 4th flat, never near leaders
led 1st, headed approaching 2 out, weakened before last
mid-division, no impression before 3 out
in touch, mistake 5th, weakening when jumped left 2 out
led to 1st, chased leader, weakened 3 out
chased leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened 2 out, went badly left last
always in rear, blundered 3 out
mid-division, weakened after 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, not fluent 2 out, went 3rd before last, no chance with front pair
Cracboumwiz is an intriguing contender, however QOZAK rates as an interesting newcomer and gets the nod over Schiehallion, Quarl Ego and Nearby. A winner of four flat races in the French provinces, connections start this 12 furlong horse off at the minimum distance. Although he has not been at the yard for long, there have been positive noises emanating about him and he should run well. Nearby is another ex-French who had his first UK start recently; he stopped as if something was amiss but is not one to rule out just yet. Come On Jonny was decent on the flat but is yet to fire over hurdles, Pine Native represents a yard capable of providing a winning newcomer, whilst Shenanigan ran a fair race on debut. Schiehallion has had his jumping problems but he remains a horse of some potential; he won a bumper at the track before and is not one to give up on just yet. Rocky River's stable are not in fine form and so it is Qozak who we'll take a chance on.
Come On Jonny (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) Steadied start, took keen hold, always well in rear, tailed off, 10th of 14, well behind Shamari (11-0) at Taunton 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Cracboumwiz (FR) 5-1 (11-3) Held up mid-division, headway 6th, tracking winner when hit 2 out, soon ridden, no chance from last, 2nd of 12, 6l behind Pur De Sivola (10-7) at Taunton 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Feb '07.
Dehanom Singspiel colt, brother to winners up to 1m2f.
Devil's Creek (IRE) 40-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, ridden before 7th, soon struggling, 5th of 13, 35l behind Ballykelly (11-0) at Towcester 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gs in May.
Lunces Lad (IRE) 28-1 (8-1) Chased leaders to over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 16, 10l behind Judge 'n Jury (9-0) at Ascot 5f app hcp (4) gs in Oct (Flat).
Master Pegasus 4-1jt-fav (8-10) Went right start, led after 1f, ridden and headed just over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 9l behind Theonebox (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol (Flat).
Mr Presley (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, 11th of 17, 35l behind Somersby (10-12) at Kempton 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Nov.
Nearby 8-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, ridden after 6th, weakened after 3 out, 4th and well beaten when eased from 2 out and pulled up at the last in race won by Shamari (11-0) at Taunton 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gs in Nov, 14 ran.
Owlsley 50-1 (10-12) Raced keenly in mid-division, headway to track leaders 4th, weakened after 7th, stumbled badly next, tailed off, 9th of 11, well behind Charity Lane (11-5) at Chepstow 2m 4f nov hdl (4) hvy.
Pine Native (IRE) Saddlers' Hall gelding out of Roman Native.
Qozak (FR) (10-1) 3rd of 9, 2l behind Quizas Jolie (9-12) at Longchamp 1m 4f gs in Sept (Flat).
Quarl Ego (FR) Ungaro gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Rocky River (IRE) 15-8fav (10-13) Chased winner until ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 20l behind Crow Spinney (10-4) at Stratford 2m nhf (5) sft in Sept.
Sam Whiskey (GER) (9-10) 4th of 9, 4l behind Dangus (8-11) at Dusseldorf 1m stk gs in Jun (Flat).
Schiehallion (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) In touch, ridden to challenge when fell 2 out in race won by Hector's Choice (11-4) at Newbury 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gs in Nov, 9 ran.
Spanish Cruise (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Mistake 4th, always rear division, 8th of 12, 31l behind Cockney Trucker (11-0) at Newbury 2m nov hdl (3) gs in Nov.
Starr Flyer 33-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, 6th of 16, 20l behind Fredo (10-12) at Haydock 2m nov hdl (4) gf in Nov.
Isintshelovely (IRE) 15-2 (10-2) Held up, mistake 6th and pulled up 2 out in race won by Bremen (11-5) at Fontwell 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gf in Sept, 13 ran.
Meohmy 66-1 (10-7) Always behind, 5th of 14, 45l behind Shamari (11-0) at Taunton 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Peppin's Gold (IRE) 80-1 (10-7) In touch until weakened 3 out, 9th of 16, well behind Fair Point (11-0) at Fontwell 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Shenanigan 14-1 (10-2) Held up towards rear, headway 5th, ridden into 3rd approaching 3 out, never on terms with leading pair, 3rd of 16, 19l behind Belcantista (10-12) at Exeter 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Highest Esteem 10-3 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, soon one pace, 5th of 10, 7l behind Weybridge Light (8-10) at Great Leighs 1m 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol (Flat).
