tracked leaders, outpaced approaching 3 out, kept on under pressure from next, no impression
chased leaders, lost place 5th, no danger after
always prominent, outpaced 3 out, rallied from next, went 10 lengths 2nd approaching last, no chance winner
held up, headway to chase leaders 3 out, kept on no impression
with leader, led before 3rd, made rest, drew clear from 2 out, pushed out comfortably
in touch, outpaced approaching 3 out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, went 2nd before 4 out, effort next, lost place approaching last, no extra
raced keenly in mid-division, lost place 4 out, soon weakened
mid-division, reminders 5th, never on terms
steadied start, held up in rear, ridden 5th, never dangerous
led before 3rd, chased winner, lost place before 4 out, soon weakened
mid-division, weakened 4 out, soon behind
mid-division on outside, weakened after 4 out
behind, outpaced 4 out, never on terms
mid-division, outpaced 4 out, kept on same pace, no impression
Kealshore Boy is taken to open his account over hurdles at the third time of asking with Description and Breakwater House put forward to fill the placings. Howard Johnsons' charge entered this jumps season with high expectations on the basis of his bumper form which was rounded off with a superb second in the Aintree version. A heavy fall on his debut, when appearing to be outpaced early on was followed by a disappointing effort in a Sandown Grade 2 novice hurdle. On a retrieving mission here, Kealshore Boy should possess too much class for these rivals, although the drop back to 2M is a slight concern. Description makes his debut for the Suzy Foster yard having landed a ladies bumper in Ireland. The manner of that bumper victory suggested that a step up in trip would suit while the form of that bumper appears well below average. Breakwater House makes his hurdling debut having landed a Newcastle bumper 12 months ago. According to his trainer he is an exciting prospect but the form of his bumper would again be a slight concern along with the drying ground conditions. Market moves for Kyoto Summit should be noted but Kealshore Boy is the selection to get off the mark over obstacles.
Bijou Dan 100-1 (10-9) Mid-division, outpaced 4 out, never on terms, 8th of 18, 18l behind Blue Bajan (11-5) at Doncaster 2m nov hdl (4) gs.
Breakwater House (IRE) 11-2 (11-4) Held up, headway 5f out, challenged over 2f out, ridden, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, just held on, won at Newcastle 2m nhf (6) sft beating Robbie Dye (11-4) by a shd, 10 ran.
Classic Act 200-1 (11-0) Behind when fell in race won by Starting Point (11-12) at Kelso 2m nov hdl (4) hvy, 15 ran.
Description (IRE) 4-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, improved into 3rd over 4f out, 2nd 3f out, led over 2f out, stayed on well straight, won at Tramore 2m ldy nhf gf in Oct beating Hu Ha Jo (11-11) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Exit Forty Four (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Always behind, tailed off, 14th of 15, well behind Bennynthejets (10-11) at Catterick 2m 3f mdn hdl (5) gd in Dec.
Kealshore Boy 15-2 (11-0) Chased leaders until weakened approaching 2 out, last of 6, 26l behind Lightning Strike (11-7) at Sandown 2m 4f nov hdl Grd 2 (1) hvy in Dec.
King of The Mountn (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Always behind, 8th of 12, 43l behind Lindseyfield Lodge (11-4) at Hexham 2m nhf (6) gf in Jun '06.
Kyoto Summit 25-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching last, 6th of 15, 34l behind Starting Point (11-12) at Kelso 2m nov hdl (4) hvy.
Mayor of Seaham (IRE) 150-1 (10-7) Raced keenly and mistakes in rear, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Albinus (10-5) at Doncaster 2m nov hdl (4) gs, 18 ran.
Mr Guppy (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, weakened approaching 3 out, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Sir Monty (11-5) at Aintree 2m mdn hdl (3) gd in Nov, 18 ran.
Rhine Rewler 100-1 (11-1) Held up and keen, headway over 8f out, weakened over 5f out, tailed off, 9th of 15, well behind Katapult (11-1) at Catterick 2m mdn nhf (6) sft.
Riverhill (IRE) 33-1 (10-9) Mid-division, weakened 4 out, 12th of 16, well behind Silver By Nature (11-0) at Kelso 2m mdn hdl (4) gs in Dec.
The Masters Lesson 50-1 (10-2) Always behind, 14th of 16, well behind Greenbelt (10-12) at Wetherby 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Dec.
Uncle Michael 150-1 (10-12) Behind and mistakes, struggling halfway, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Balamory Dan (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Nov, 14 ran.
Waldo Winchester (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway over 5f out, weakened over 3f out, 12th of 18, 26l behind Noble Alan (11-2) at Newcastle 2m mdn nhf (6) gf in Nov.
Find Me (USA) 33-1 (10-12) Held up behind, weakened from 4th, 7th of 14, 31l behind dhtrs Pertemps Networks (10-12) & Bantry Bere (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f 3yo mdn hdl (4) sft in Dec.
