held up in mid-division, steady headway from 5th, chased leading pair 2 out, no impression approaching last, lost 3rd flat
in touch, headway from 5th, chased winner from 3 out, ridden and no impression from last, kept on well for clear 2nd
raced in mid-division until weakened approaching 3 out
soon led, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, weakened quickly (bbv)
behind, ridden and struggling approaching 3 out, well behind and jumped left last
always behind
chased leaders, weakening when mistake 3 out
chased leaders, led approaching 3 out, stayed on strongly from last, driven out
hit 2nd and always behind
close up, shaken up approaching 2 out, one pace approaching last, went 3rd flat
chased leaders until mistake and behind from 5th
mid-division, mistake 4th, behind after next
tracked leader to 3 out, weakened before next
towards rear, moderate headway from 3 out
behind until past weakening rivals from 3 out
Osana is selected ahead of Buster Hyvonen and Russian Consort, while Chancellor was far from disgraced on his hurdling debut at Leicester in November and, as he still retains ability, he could easily make the frame if he puts his mind to it. Resolution in a finish is something that blighted his career on the level, so he is not one to trust implicitly. Russian Consort also caught the eye during his first start over timber and is expected to be a lot wiser for the outing. With his yard on the crest of a wave, he is worth monitoring in the betting. Buster Hyvonen is sure to be a popular choice in the betting after making a winning start at Huntingdon. Tony McCoy's assistance in the saddle brings it's obvious pluses and a bold bid is expected from this son of Dansili. However, Osana looked a typical product of the Pipe dynasty's purchasing skills when he bolted up at Plumpton last month and he is expected to be very hard to master if he is in the same frame of mind.
Buster Hyvonen (IRE) 7-4fav (10-12) Held up mid-division, smooth headway approaching 3 out, chased leader next, led last, cruised clear, won at Huntingdon 2m nov hdl (4) gf in Nov beating Cortinas (10-12) by 5l, 18 ran.
Osana (FR) 5-6fav (10-12) Tracked leaders, led going well soon after 3 out, drew clear between last 2, won at Plumpton 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Nov beating Kings Signal (10-12) by 7l, 8 ran.
Acknowledgement 12-1 (10-9) Always behind, 13th of 21, 43l behind Climate Change (11-0) at Newbury 2m mdn hdl (4) sft.
Brilliant Cut 2-1fav (11-4) Held up in touch, chased winner over 6f out, ridden and one pace final 2f, 4th of 15, 9l behind Tickers Way (10-8) at Stratford 2m mdn nhf (H) gf in Jun '05.
Chancellor (IRE) 6-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway 3rd, ridden 3 out, weakened 2 out, 6th of 19, 16l behind Spear Thistle (10-12) at Leicester 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Chimichurri (FR) 14-1 (10-3) Held up, keen, headway halfway, every chance over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened and eased over 1f out, 14th of 20, 22l behind Little Bit of Hush (11-2) at Haydock 2m nhf (6) gs in Apr.
Constantius 13-2 (11-4) Always towards rear, 13th of 15, well behind Spartacus Bay (10-13) at Aintree 2m 1f nhf (H) sft in Oct '05.
Double The Trouble 50-1 (11-3) Held up, effort to chase leaders over 4f out, ridden and one pace final 2f, 6th of 10, 26l behind Classic Fiddle (10-3) at Plumpton 2m 2f mdn nhf (6) sft in Mar.
Duc De Regniere (FR) (10-3) Prominent, kept on well, 3rd of 14, 3l behind Original (10-3) at Auteuil 2m 1f stk sft in May.
Fearnought 40-1 (11-0) Always behind, 8th of 9, 17l behind Wizard of Odds (11-0) at Ascot 2m nhf (3) gf in Oct.
I'm So Lucky 12-1 (9-8) Led early, stayed prominent, ridden and weakened 2f out, last of 11, 13l behind Illustrious Blue (8-13) at Goodwood 1m 1f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Sept (Flat).
Illicit Spirit (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Chased leader to 4 out, weakened before next, 9th of 15, 38l behind Sizing Europe (11-0) at Newbury 2m nh mdn hdl (3) gs in Nov.
Norwich County (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Mid-division until hit and weakened 5th, 15th of 17, well behind Noble Raider (10-12) at Warwick 2m nov hdl (4) gd in Nov.
Russian Consort (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Mid-division, headway 3 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, 5th of 21, 18l behind Climate Change (11-0) at Newbury 2m mdn hdl (4) sft.
Soprano (GER) 5-2 (10-3) 3rd of 8, 2l behind Monsun Air (10-3) at Capannelle 2m 1f mdn hdl gd in Dec.
Will The Till 9-1 (8-11) Held up and keen, ridden over 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous, 7th of 14, 4l behind Royal Flynn (9-8) at Warwick 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Sept (Flat).
Lady Korrianda 16-1 (8-11) Always rear, never a danger, last of 8, 12l behind Jazrawy (8-8) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol (Flat).
Take It There 8-1 (8-9) Dwelt, held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, never troubled leaders, 9th of 12, 16l behind Sentiero Rosso (9-2) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Nov (Flat).
