tracked winner, not fluent 1st, went left next, not fluent 6th and next, pushed along and hit 3 out, lost 2nd soon after, weakened and mistake next
tracked leaders on inside, pushed along approaching 3 out, ridden and unable to quicken before next, stayed on well run-in into 2nd final 110yards, not reach winner
held up in close 5th, weakened 4 out
held up last, good headway tracking leaders 4 out, went 2nd before 2 out, every chance 2 out, not fluent and held last, lost 2nd final 110 yards, no extra in 3rd
raced keenly tracking leaders out wide, weakened 4 out, tailed off
made all, joined 2 out, in command last, ridden clear run-in, reduced lead towards finish, unchallenged
ROWDY RUSTLER, a winner between the flags, has run well in all three starts over hurdles. Though rated 5lb lower, he could be the value against likely favourite Dedanser, who is tried in cheekpieces having found little off the bridle when second in a novices’ handicap at Wetherby on Boxing Day. Peaceful Sunday was runner-up in a Hexham maiden last summer and had a run in a bumper last month while River Meadow is worth a market check being a half-brother to winning hurdler Will Sting.
Dedanser (IRE) 10-1 (11-9) Chased leader, mistake 7th, led before 3 out, ridden before 2 out, headed after last, no extra, 2nd of 14, 4 3/4l behind Garincha (11-9) at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Dec.
Fingal's Hill (IRE) 150-1 (11-8) Towards rear, some headway 4 out, well beaten by leaders 3 out, 7th of 16, 37 1/4l behind Wonderwall (11-8) at Doncaster 2m 5f mdn (4) gs in Jan.
Hold Onto The Line (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Always behind, 7th of 9, dist behind Rafferty's Return (10-12) at Newcastle 2m 4f (4) sft in Jan.
Kidman (IRE) Arcadio gelding out of Kilganey Maid.
Roan 18-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, lost place 8f out, headway over 3f out, 3rd over 2f out, no impression on winner, kept on, 3rd of 11, 6 3/4l behind Holmes St Georges (11-0) at Musselburgh 2m (4) sft in Jan.
Rowdy Rustler (IRE) 7-4fav (11-6) Led until 2 out, weakened flat, 6th of 11, 6 1/4l behind Livelifetothemax (11-6) at Ayr 2m mdn (4) sft in Jan.
Peaceful Sunday (FR) 12-1 (12-2) Tracked leaders on outer, 6th entering straight, ridden in 4th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 5 1/4l behind Heliko Conti (12-2) at Fairyhouse 2m sft in Jan.
River Meadow (IRE) 5-2 (11-0) Held up towards rear, pushed along 3f out, never on terms, 7th of 11, 9 1/2l behind Gege Ville (11-0) at Ayr 2m (5) gs in Nov.
