led, ridden when mistake 3 out, soon headed, kept on same pace
always behind, pulled up after 8th
chased leaders, ridden approaching 9th, soon weakened, pulled up before 3 out
always behind, tailed off
chased leaders, ridden after 9th, soon weakened
mid-division, headway 6th, led briefly after 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on
mid-division, ridden after 9th, soon weakened
mid-division, headway 9th, soon ridden, weakened approaching 2 out
never fluent, soon in rear, pulled up before 6th
mid-division, ridden after 9th, soon weakened
held up towards rear, headway after 8th, ridden after next, soon weakened
prominent early, behind and pulled up before 6th
hampered 2nd, always towards rear
tracked leaders, shaken up to lead approaching 2 out, stayed on strongly from last, pushed out
mid-division until weakened 6th, pulled up before 9th
tracked leaders, ridden in close 4th when mistake 3 out, weakened quickly and pulled up before next
always behind, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, headway from 7th, effort approaching 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway after 9th, ridden approaching 3 out, one pace from 2 out
mid-division until weakened 9th, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
There's a pretty long short-list for this maiden hurdle but Tamadot, West End Rocker and Inghwung are put forwards with a chance taken with the first of them. The race sponsor runs two and they need a market check as does Geneva Bay, it's interesting to see Kayf Aramis start off here whilst Cool Cliche is well regarded; Kate's Gift, Victorbano and Sound Accord are others to have shown ability whilst Double Invader caught the eye of the stewards last time. West End Rocker does nothing but gallop and this step up to 3 miles seems certain to see him in a better light; he's run two sound races already and looks sure to be in the mix. Inghwung showed ability in bumpers and really caught the eye on his hurdling debut when staying on strongly over 2 miles 3. The further he travels the better and he should build on the promise of that run. Tamadot was an easy winner of an Irish point who's bred to get a trip. His yard are sure to have him well prepared for this test and he gets a tentative vote to make a winning debut under Rules.
Apatura Dik 8-1 (11-7) Led until approaching 2nd, not fluent 7th, weakened before 3 out, 4th of 15, 29l behind Big Fella Thanks (11-7) at Chepstow 3m mdn hdl (4) hvy.
Asagai Tragic Role gelding out of a mare who showed little in points.
Badly Bruised (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) In touch, lost place halfway, tailed off 3f out, 15th of 19, well behind Charity Lane (10-4) at Haydock 2m nhf (6) sft in Dec.
Chuquicamata 16-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, 7th of 12, 25l behind Dr Hart (11-0) at Ascot 2m 6f nh mdn hdl (3) gf in Dec.
Cool Cliche 10-1 (10-5) Prominent, led 4 out, headed before last, stayed on, 3rd of 15, 4l behind What A Friend (10-12) at Chepstow 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Double Intruder (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Held up and behind, steady progress from 3 out, kept on flat, never near to challenge, 4th of 13, 7l behind Colisay (10-9) at Uttoxeter 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Geneva Bay Alflora gelding, half-brother to several winning bumpers, hurdlers and chasers.
Kate's Gift 11-4 (11-6) Mid-division, ridden 5th, headway 7th, outpaced after 4 out, stayed on flat, 2nd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Mealagh Valley (11-6) at Ludlow 2m 5f mdn hdl (4) gs.
Kayf Aramis 6-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden 4f out, weakened 3f out, 8th of 10, 16l behind Double Banded (9-0) at Newmarket 2m hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Nov (Flat).
Moment Of Magic (IRE) 25-1 (11-6) Always towards rear, 7th of 11, 37l behind Kornati Kid (11-1) at Wincanton 2m 6f nov hdl (4) sft.
Power King (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Chased leaders until weakened approaching 8th, 9th of 15, well behind Big Fella Thanks (11-7) at Chepstow 3m mdn hdl (4) hvy.
Rawcliffe Bay 150-1 (10-12) Behind from 4th, tailed off and pulled up 2 out in race won by Petit Robin (10-12) at Newbury 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Dec, 15 ran.
Shammy Buskins 33-1 (10-7) Raced keenly, held up, progress before 9th, weakened after 3 out, 5th of 8, 16l behind City Breeze (11-0) at Stratford 2m 6f mdn hdl (3) gf in Nov.
Sound Accord (IRE) 3-1jt-fav (11-0) Mid-division, reminders 8th, hit next, ridden and headway after 3 out, staying on when stumbled and fell 3 out in race won by Dr Hart (11-0) at Ascot 2m 6f nh mdn hdl (3) gf in Dec, 12 ran.
Stormylad 18-1 (9-11) In touch until saddle slipped and pulled up 5 out in race won by Reelinga (11-5) at Taunton 3m sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd in Dec, 14 ran.
Tamadot (IRE) (12-0) Tracked leaders, led 3 out, very easily, won at Dungarvan 3m ire ptp sft beating Richmond Boy (12-0) by 10l, 13 ran.
Victorbano (IRE) 7-2 (10-10) Tracked leaders, mistake 1st, soon lost place and behind, tailed off when pulled up at the 7th in race won by Jean Le Poisson (11-0) at Folkestone 2m mdn chs (4) gs, 8 ran.
West End Rocker (IRE) 13-2 (11-0) In touch, ridden approaching 3 out, led 2 out, headed flat, not quicken, 2nd of 15, 1l behind Go Amwell (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gs in Dec.
Inghwung 20-1 (10-10) Held up mid-division, ridden 3 out, stayed on well from 2 out, 3rd of 18, 2l behind Thebelloftheball (10-7) at Exeter 2m 3f mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Dec.
Iris Mary (IRE) 33-1 (10-2) Stumbled and unseated rider in race won by Super Nick (10-12) at Hereford 3m 2f nov hdl (4) sft, 15 ran.
