soon with leader, led after 3 out, headed 2 out, no impression when left clear 2nd at the last
prominent, not fluent 2nd, tracked leader going well after 3 out, driven between last 2, disputing 2 lengths 2nd when fell heavily last
mostly jump left, held up in touch, headway 6th, chased leaders next, led 2 out, ridden clear flat
not fluent in rear, struggling 6th, tailed off
behind, driven and struggling after 5th, soon tailed off
in touch, driven after 3 out, 4th and no chance when pulled up approaching last
led, joined 3rd, headed soon after 3 out, weakened quickly
tracked leaders, not fluent 6th, mistake 3 out, soon ridden, left poor 3rd at last
behind, short lived effort after 5th, struggling after next, tailed off
Tower Hill may be good value here and he gets the nod over Brastar Jelois, Maximix and Kick And prance. The last named took time to get the hang of things before he came good in a lads race at Brighton in October. Obviously, that form is hard to equate in the context of today's race but he should have no problem in getting the trip and is worthy of a place on the shortlist in this company. Maximix was suited by a strong gallop when he won a Lingfield handicap off 58 in October and comes into the race as one that has potential for a modest contest like this. Gary Moore has a good record with similar types and it would not be surprising to see this fellow play a big part in proceedings. Brastar Jelois was a multiple winner on the level in France and will be a big threat if she has acclimatised to British racing. She is sure to be popular in the betting but does need to improve on her hurdling debut performance. Therefore, we prefer to take a chance with Tower Hill, who got the hang of things when staying on late in the day at Kempton last month. That experience will have taught him plenty and Tower Hill can give a good account of himself if he posts an improved display today.
Kick And Prance 9-1 (8-8) Made virtually all, in command over 1f out, cleverly, won at Brighton 1m 4f app hcp (6) gs in Oct beating Gigs Magic (8-7) by 3/4l, 15 ran (Flat).
Maximix 9-1 (9-0) Held up in mid-division, steady headway from 4f out, chased leaders over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct beating Lolla's Spirit (8-10) by 2 1/2l, 15 ran (Flat).
Mister Benedictine 14-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, driven along over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 16, 6l behind Trimlestown (8-13) at Newbury 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Sept (Flat).
Scuzme (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Always in rear, 8th of 10, 18l behind Malakiya (9-4) at Bath 2m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Oct (Flat).
Tower Hill (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Towards rear, left poor 4th approaching last, never a danger, 4th of 12, 48l behind Katies Tuitor (10-12) at Kempton 2m 3yo nov hdl (3) gd in Oct.
Brastar Jelois (FR) 9-2 (10-5) Held up, pushed along after 5th, no progress, tailed off, 7th of 11, well behind Faucon Bleu (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) sft in Oct.
In On The Act (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Chased leaders for 7f, 10th of 14, 14l behind Blacktoft (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Oct (Flat).
Titus Wonder (IRE) 50-1 (10-5) Always in rear, 7th of 15, well behind My Petra (11-2) at Huntingdon 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gf.
