led, headed before 2 out, one pace
tracked leaders, led before 2 out, kept on well
in touch, outpaced from 3 out
in rear, weakened from 3 out
tracked leader, weakened before 3 out
SCHIEHALLION MUNRO returned to action with a promising second at Wetherby on his hurdling debut. Micky Hammond's charge should go close if as effective on today's softer going. The Big Galloper didn't get very far on his hurdling bow at Down Royal but journeys over from Ireland while winning pointer Flemens Story was still well beaten when third over timber at Kelso when last in action and Alice Lisle is preferred on her placed effort over these obstacles last month. Millrose Bell has yet to show any worthwhile form over hurdles.
Flemens Story (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Led, headed approaching 2 out, soon ridden and one pace, no chance with clear pair before last, 3rd of 7, 21 1/4l behind Senor Lombardy (10-12) at Kelso 2m 7f (4) gd in Nov.
Schiehallion Munro 40-1 (10-12) Keen in mid-division, hit 4th, headway chasing leaders before 3 out, went 2nd run-in, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 5l behind Captain Zebo (10-12) at Wetherby 2m 4f (4) gd in Nov.
The Big Galloper (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, mistake and unseated rider 3rd, at Down Royal 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Nov.
Alice Lisle 100-1 (10-0) Held up in touch, headway 3 out, chased leaders next, never able to challenge, 3rd of 7, 12l behind Informateur (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 5f (4) gd in Nov.
Millrose Bell (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) Always behind, weakened from 3 out, pulled up, at Hexham 2m 4f hcp (5) sft in Nov.