headway 10th, modest 4th when fell 4 out
behind, some headway 5 out, never dangerous, pulled up before last
led from 1st, headed 3rd, weakened 10th, pulled up before 4 out
mid-division, ridden along 11th, never dangerous
always prominent, ridden 4 out, stayed on to chase winner after last, no impression
led to 1st, chased leaders, weakened 10th
in touch, fell 7th
always behind
in touch, 6 lgths 2nd when fell 3 out
held up, blundered 4th, blundered badly when unseated rider 10th
in touch, in 3rd when blundered 4 out, left 2nd next, lost 2nd after last
tailed off when pulled up before 5th
led from 3rd, clear 4 out, kept on well
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
always behind, reminders halfway
Native Col is the selection ahead of Farington Lodge and Happiest Days in an event where winning form is thin on the ground. Ironically, Native Col was a winner last time when landing a minor touch for connections. What he beat was moderate but the handicapper took a dim view and upped the gelding 15lb. In a race that will not take much winning, such a hike should not prove his undoing, improvement is likely and Graham Lee renews his winning partnership. Farington Lodge reverts back to 2M 4F having been tackling distances in excess of three miles. Jumping has proved an issue in the past but off a career low mark over the larger obstacles, he might provide each way value. Happiest Days was noted staying on from the rear on his most recent outing in Thurles and again could reward each way support. Market moves for Astorvale or Deuteronomy should be noted but Native Col is our selection.
Happiest Days (IRE) 10-1 (10-6) Towards rear, mistake 1st, moderate 7th under pressure before 2 out, kept on, 4th of 14, 18l behind Alphazar (11-5) at Thurles 2m 2f hcp chs 0-102 sft.
Kildoire 12-1 (10-4) Prominent, 3rd before 4 out, no extra under pressure from before straight, bad mistake 3 out and pulled up in race won by Alberoni (10-1) at Navan 2m 4f hcp chs 0-95 hvy, 22 ran.
Woodwish (FR) 15-2 (10-10) Chased leaders, weakened approaching 3 out, 7th of 8, well behind Grand Manner (10-5) at Market Rasen 2m 4f cnd hcp chs (4) gf in Apr.
Farington Lodge (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, driven and lost place after 7th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Sarrococca (11-8) at Wetherby 3m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Dec, 17 ran.
Sound Of Cheers 7-1 (10-12) Held up mid-division, headway approaching 8th, no impression from 3 out, 3rd of 12, 19l behind Northern Quest (10-0) at Catterick 2m 3f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd in Dec.
Ballynure (IRE) 5-1fav (9-11) Always behind, tailed off from 11th, 9th of 14, 36l behind Cloudmor (11-12) at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs in Nov.
Astorvale (IRE) 66-1 (10-4) Held up, hit 5th, hampered 10th, soon struggling, never dangerous, 6th of 15, well behind Carryduff (11-0) at Sedgefield 3m 3f mdn chs (4) gs in Dec.
Sticky End 20-1 (10-11) Towards rear, pushed along 8th, soon struggling, 11th of 13, well behind Ocarina (11-10) at Musselburgh 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd in Dec.
Deuteronomy (IRE) 9-2 (10-4) Prominent, ridden 3 out, weakened 2 out, 6th of 14, 16l behind Smart Man (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 4f cnd hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Dec.
Kalic d'Alm (FR) 28-1 (10-0) Always towards rear, 7th of 13, 32l behind Mister Magnum (10-1) at Perth 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs in Jul.
Native Coll 6-1 (10-0) Made all, mistake 10th, clear 3 out, eased towards finish, comfortably, won at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp chs (5) sft beating Sol Run (10-12) by 14l, 14 ran.
Tipp Mid West (IRE) 40-1 (11-2) Mid-division when fell at the 4th in race won by Native Coll (10-0) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp chs (5) sft, 14 ran.
Woodview (IRE) 16-1 (10-3) Led, ridden and headed 3 out, soon weakened, 9th of 15, 44l behind Captain Aubrey (11-1) at Towcester 3m hcp chs 0-100 (4) sft in Nov.
Young Blade 66-1 (10-3) Towards rear, struggling halfway, tailed off when pulled up at the 15th in race won by Tomillielou (10-10) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd in Dec, 14 ran.
Gallant Girl 150-1 (10-9) Soon behind, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Surricate (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) gd in Mar, 12 ran.
Solemn Vow 8-1 (10-3) Mid-division, outpaced 11th, ridden and kept on under pressure 4 out, 3rd of 14, 17l behind Native Coll (10-0) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp chs (5) sft.
Abzuson 50-1 (11-5) Behind, hampered 2nd, headway 12th, chased leaders 3 out, not fluent last, soon weakened, 4th of 19, 19l behind Mylord Collonges (10-12) at Leicester 2m 4f hcp chs (5) gs.
