mid-division until weakened 3 out
mid-division, headway after 5th, effort after 3 out, soon weakened
led, soon clear, headed 3 out, gradually faded
chased leaders, hit 3rd, ridden after 5th, weakened quickly
mid-division, headway after 5th, close 5th 2 out, soon ridden, stayed on run-in
mid-division, headway and effort approaching 3 out, weakened 2 out
chased leaders, close 4th and ridden approaching 2 out, one pace from last
held up towards rear, headway after 5th, ridden approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last
in touch, headway after 5th, led soon after 2 out, not fluent last, stayed on well, pushed out
mid-division, headway after 5th, 3rd and ridden approaching last, kept on same pace
in touch until weakened after 3 out
in touch until 4th, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
tracked leaders, led 3 out, ridden and headed soon after 2 out, stayed on
mid-division until weakened 3 out
behind from 3rd, tailed off
held up towards rear, headway after 5th, soon ridden, weakening when pecked 2 out
Colton was capable if nothing out of the ordinary on the level and may have a future in this game judged by his debut effort at Huntingdon but more solid claims are held by Pasco, who gets the vote with Strong Survivor rated the pick of the remainder. The selection showed respectable form on the level in France and should come on a bundle for his promising hurdles debut for Paul Nicholls over course and distance at the beginning of the month, with the less testing conditions here expected to suit. Flashy Conquest has shown some ability in bumpers and over hurdles and represents the in-form yard of Colin Tizzard. Noel Chance's Little Bit of Hush won his only start in a bumper and could be of interest on his hurdling debut, while Mon Chevalier belied market odds when a creditable fifth on his Wetherby debut but may again find at least one too good. Tom George's Mountain Oscar disappointed at Uttoxeter last time and may do better dropped back in trip but a bigger threat is likely to come from Strong Survivor, who showed great promise on his hurdles debut at Leicester earlier this month. Several have claims but it is Pasco that gets the vote.
Ath Tiomain (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) Always rear, tailed off over 3f out, last of 13, well behind Hotel du Cap (9-3) at Kempton 1m 4f 3yo & 4yo mdn (4) pol in Sept '06 (Flat).
Charming Oscar (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, led 2nd, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, weakened, 7th of 12, 21l behind King Caine (10-9) at Exeter 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft.
Colton 7-1 (11-9) Jumped right, raced keenly, led, ridden and headed on bend approaching 2 out where hampered, one pace after, 2nd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Sir Haydn (11-9) at Huntingdon 2m mdn hdl (4) gf in Nov.
Flashy Conquest 40-1 (10-12) Chased leader, led halfway, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 5th of 10, 16l behind The Tother One (10-12) at Exeter 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Galley Law 50-1 (11-1) Always in the rear, 14th of 16, well behind I'm So Lucky (11-1) at Ludlow 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Mar.
Inchloch 20-1 (11-0) Mistakes, behind, some headway, hit 3 out, never in contention, 5th of 16, 39l behind Helens Vision (10-4) at Newbury 2m nov hdl (3) gs.
Little Bit of Hush (IRE) 4-1 (11-2) Held up, pushed along over 5f out, ridden and headway over 3f out, led 1f out, ran on, won at Haydock 2m nhf (6) gs in Apr '06 beating The Hudnalls (11-2) by 1 1/2l, 20 ran.
Modern Verse (USA) 14-1 (8-11) Behind, outpaced 3f out, never dangerous, 8th of 15, 9l behind Regent's Secret (9-7) at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Jun (Flat).
Mon Chevalier (IRE) 66-1 (10-5) Prominent, ridden and hung left approaching 2 out, one pace approaching last, 5th of 18, 7l behind Prince Taime (10-12) at Warwick 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Mountain Oscar (IRE) 11-1 (11-1) Mid-division, ridden and no impression well before 3 out, tailed off, 10th of 18, well behind Jungleland (11-1) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nov hdl (3) gs in Mar.
Pasco (SWI) 3-1 (11-0) Hit 1st, raced in 4th, went 3rd before 4 out, went 2nd well before 3 out, no chance with easy winner, 2nd of 16, 27l behind Helens Vision (10-4) at Newbury 2m nov hdl (3) gs.
Premier Des Marais (FR) 20-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway and went 5th after 4 out, hard driven, stayed on under pressure flat, 4th of 16, 29l behind Helens Vision (10-4) at Newbury 2m nov hdl (3) gs.
Strong Survivor (USA) 33-1 (10-12) Close up, ridden 3 out, mistake last, kept on flat, 2nd of 14, 8l behind Blue Bajan (10-12) at Leicester 2m nov hdl (4) gf.
Sumdancer (NZ) 100-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, hit 3rd and next, chased winner from 6th, upsides 3 out, blundered next, weakened approaching last, 4th of 12, 15l behind Ohana (10-4) at Plumpton 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in Nov.
Winter Sport (IRE) 9-1 (10-12) Raced keenly, pressed leader, left in lead 8th, headed next, weakened and eased before 2 out, 6th of 15, 40l behind Timpo (10-12) at Warwick 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Les Baux Belle (IRE) 33-1 (10-10) Chased leader, hit 2nd, weakened before 3 out, tailed off, 8th of 12, well behind One Gulp (10-10) at Newbury 2m 5f nh nov hdl (3) gs.
Lucys Pet 50-1 (10-7) Mid-division and bumped 1st and rider lost iron, weakening when blundered 5th and pulled up 3 out in race won by Rosie All Over (10-7) at Towcester 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gs, 11 ran.
Take It There 100-1 (10-7) Behind until past weakening rivals from 3 out, 7th of 18, 45l behind Duc De Regniere (11-0) at Newbury 2m nov hdl (2) gs.
