tracked leader, led before 3 out, kept on well
in rear, headway before 3 out, ridden before 2 out, soon chased winner, no impression
tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden after 4 out, no extra before last
led, ridden and headed before 3 out, weakened before last
held up towards rear, headway before 4 out, ridden before 3 out, weakened from 2 out
held up mid-division, ridden and outpaced after 4 out
held up in touch, ridden and weakened before 2 out
always towards rear, weakened before 4 out, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
Kimberlite Candy made a winning start over hurdles when scoring at Ascot last month and should go well again, despite a penalty. But INDIAN BRAVE should make the most of today’s advantageous terms given he posted a much improved-effort when second at Doncaster on his reappearance. Big Brother George gave the impression this longer trip would suit when fifth in a bumper at Uttoxeter while the newcomer Durbanville is the first foal of a bumper winner and worth noting.
Kimberlite Candy (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders on inside, not fluent 1st, led 3 out until next, chased leader, ridden between last two, led again approaching last, soon ridden clear, won at Ascot 2m 3f mdn (3) gs in Nov beating Secret Investor (11-0) by 7l, 9 ran.
Acdc (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, went 2nd at 5th until 7th, weakened before 5 out, soon pulled up, at Newcastle 2m 6f (2) sft in Nov.
Big Brother George (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, ridden 5f out, soon lost place, 5th of 12, 9 1/2l behind Benechenko (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m (5) sft in Nov.
Chu Chu Percy 11-2 (10-12) Tracked leaders, pushed along before 4 out, outpaced from 3 out, pulled up before last, at Hexham 2m 4f (4) sft in Nov.
Dr West (IRE) 9-1 (11-2) Led, headed 6f out, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 12, 18 1/4l behind Solighoster (11-2) at Newcastle 2m mdn (6) gs in Nov.
Durbanville Black Sam Bellamy gelding out of Kealshore Lass.
Indian Brave (IRE) 14-1 (11-11) Held up in touch, improved to lead 3 out, soon hung left, not fluent and headed next, mistake last, no impression final 150 yards, 2nd of 7, 2 3/4l behind Boyhood (11-10) at Doncaster 2m 3f hcp (4) gs in Nov.
Paddy's Yarn (IRE) 66-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, headway after 3 out, went 3rd from last, one pace, 3rd of 14, 26 3/4l behind Bako De La Saulaie (11-2) at Kelso 2m 7f hcp (5) gs in Dec.
