keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden before 6th, weakened 3 out
jumped poorly in rear, tailed off 6th, pulled up before 2 out
keen hold, held up behind leaders, effort after 3 out, went 2nd between last 2, no impression
tracked leader until mistake and lost place 3rd, never travelling after, struggling 6th
keen hold, led 2nd and wandered at several hurdles, headed soon after 3 out, weakened and blundered next
keen hold, tracked leaders, led going well soon after 3 out, hit 2 out, drew clear between last 2
led to 2nd, not much room next, stayed front rank, went 2nd after 3 out until between last 2
not fluent, always behind, ridden 5th, struggling in rear when mistake next, tailed off
Dusty Dane, Kings Signal and Leading Authority are the three to consider here and Leading Authoority can come out on top. Kings Signal showed improved form on his final start of last season to be second here. He was just touched off close home and is respected but may just need the run as he has been off the track for a year. Leading Authority ran very well on his re-appearance in the hottest bumper of the season at Cheltenham, finishing fourth but having some useful types behind him. He won an Exeter bumper last season and is a danger to all. A Fontwell winner in May, Dusty Dane ran well on his re-appearance to be third at Taunton. the winner has let the form down since but he should come on for the run but conceding weight could be a problem. Leading Authority can take charge on his hurdling bow.
Dusty Dane (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) Held up mid-division, went 3rd 3 out, ridden behind leaders approaching 2 out, one pace, 3rd of 11, 11l behind Hawridge King (10-12) at Taunton 2m 3f nov hdl (3) gd in Oct.
Golo Gal 25-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, driven along over 2f out, soon beaten, 12th of 13, 28l behind Summer Charm (8-7) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) hvy in May (Flat).
Kings Signal (USA) 7-1 (10-12) Took keen hold, held up in mid-division, headway before 3 out, led and wandered 2 out, driven last, headed flat, 2nd of 11, hd behind Cold Turkey (10-12) at Plumpton 2m nov hdl (D) gs in Nov '05.
Leading Authority (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Prominent, joined leader halfway, ridden over 3f out, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon one pace and no impression, 4th of 11, 11l behind Cork All Star (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m nhf lst (1) gs.
Orange Touch (GER) 16-1 (9-4) Took keen hold in rear, some headway 3f out, soon ridden and no impression final 2f, 6th of 8, 12l behind Odiham (9-4) at Kempton 2m lst stk (1) pol (Flat).
Osana (FR) (10-1) won at Longchamp 1m 4f stk gd in Sept beating Onnix (10-1) by 2l, 13 ran (Flat).
Wingman (IRE) 11-8fav (10-12) Chased leaders until blundered 5th and soon pulled up 4 out in race won by Harcourt (10-12) at Plumpton 2m nov hdl (3) gs, 10 ran.
Ruling Reef 33-1 (10-5) Always towards rear, 10th of 17, 28l behind Noble Raider (10-12) at Warwick 2m nov hdl (4) gd.
