led, not fluent 2nd, ridden and headed 2 out, no impression on winner flat, eased close home
held up towards rear on inside, outpaced after 3 out, stayed on from 2 out, went 3rd flat
took keen hold, held up towards rear, some headway after 3 out, no impression from 2 out, mistake last, weakened flat
held up in touch, closed after 3 out, led 2 out, stayed on well, won going away
held up towards rear, mistake 4th, struggling 3 out, soon well behind
chased leader until 5th, held from 2 out, lost 3rd and no extra flat
held up in rear on outside, took keen hold, closed 4th, went 2nd next, hit 3 out, weakened 2 out
chased leaders, ridden and lost place after 3 out, well beaten 2 out
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This doesn’t look a strong race and PATIENT DREAM may well defy an absence. He’s switched to Donald McCain’s yard since last in action and earlier placed efforts over timber suggests he can go close back in a handicap for this. Strong Team won here in the summer of last year and placed back over timber at Newcastle while Hildenley has won on the Flat since last seen over hurdles. Monjules won a juvenile hurdle here last year and has joined Harry Fry subsequently.
Sambezi (FR) 7-1 (12-0) With leader, led after 3rd, headed next, ridden 2 out, weakening when hampered final bend before last, 5th of 8, 29l behind Zestful Hope (12-2) at Hereford 2m 4f hcp (5) sft in Nov.
Astroman 22-1 (12-0) Midfield, headway 3 out, ridden next, kept on same pace, 5th of 11, 12 3/4l behind Silkstone (10-3) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp (5) sft in Nov.
Patient Dream (FR) 7-1 (9-9) Slowly away, in rear, closed on outside 8f out, effort over 3f out, weakened from over 2f out, last of 5, dist behind Smart Champion (9-0) at Beverley 2m hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Monjules (FR) 16-1 (10-10) Prominent, hit 1st, edged right and bumped next, not fluent 3rd, lost place 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp (5) gd in Jan.
Buto 14-1 (11-5) Mid-division, slight mistake 3rd, 6th halfway, pushed along early straight, 5th and no impression 2 out, soon ridden and no extra, 6th of 16, 24 3/4l behind Naturally Blond (11-2) at Killarney 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Haveyougotmymoney (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, not fluent 4 out, pushed along after 3 out, pressed leaders 2 out, soon ridden and held, 5th of 9, 13 1/4l behind Melburnian (11-7) at Kelso 2m hcp (4) gs in Oct.
Hildenley 15-2 (9-8) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never threatened, 6th of 13, at Southwell 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Madeeh 28-1 (9-11) Blew start and lost many lengths, always towards rear, made no impression, last of 7, dist behind Citizen General (9-7) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in Oct.
Quoteline Direct 14-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 5th of 13, 9l behind Alwajd (9-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Strong Team (IRE) 25-1 (10-2) Led, ridden and hard pressed 2 out, headed approaching last, chased winner thereafter, no extra close home, 2nd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Lucky Lover Boy (11-10) at Newcastle 2m hcp (5) gd in Nov.
Snowed In (IRE) 6-1 (10-3) Led, headed 2nd, tracked leader until pushed along 3 out, weakened next, 8th of 12, 21 3/4l behind Mac Be Lucky (10-2) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp (5) gd in May.
