mid-division, hit 3 out, ridden and no impression from next
chased leaders, outpaced 3 out, soon ridden, weakened approaching last
held up, headway 6th, driven 3 out, ridden and kept on from last, no impression on leading pair
tracked winner, disputed lead 6th, outpaced 2 out, soon ridden, kept on, no impression from last
held up, outpaced when mistake 2 out, never on terms
mid-division, ridden 4 out, weakened 2 out
behind, ridden and outpaced 2 out, driven and kept on from last, never troubled leaders
made most, quickened and clear after 2 out, hit last, driven and stayed on well flat
Nonrunner
Green Ideal can land this handicap chase with Flake being the biggest threat to his chances. A winner over course and distance on his last two outings back in March, Green Ideal has every chance of landing the hat-trick. His last success was won by making all and with the yard in such good form and being able to dictate the pace again he has to go close. Flake looked in need of his run first time out. He ran far too keen that day and needs to settle better but with that run under his belt he is sure to strip fitter so is worth noting in the betting market. Loulou Nivernais managed a win at Uttoxeter back in September but has since failed to flatter. He needs to show more than he has of late so for the winner we return to Green Ideal.
King Of The Arctic (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, headway 3 out, ridden and outpaced after next, soon no impression, 3rd of 6, 15l behind Green Ideal (10-11) at Sedgefield 2m 5f hcp chs 0-110 (E) hvy in Mar.
Green Ideal 9-4fav (10-11) Made virtually all, joined 3 out, pushed clear flat, readily, won at Sedgefield 2m 5f hcp chs 0-110 (E) hvy in Mar beating Sands Rising (11-8) by 4l, 6 ran.
Sands Rising 12-1 (11-9) Raced wide, held up and never dangerous, 6th of 10, 30l behind Nick The Silver (11-6) at Sedgefield 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-105 (E) gs in Oct.
Flake 4-1 (10-13) Raced keenly in touch, lost place 5th, soon behind, tailed off, 7th of 10, well behind Nick The Silver (11-6) at Sedgefield 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-105 (E) gs in Oct.
Garde Bien 8-1 (11-6) Held up towards rear, not fluent 3rd, ridden approaching 7th, weakened 10th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Melford (11-9) at Haydock 2m 4f hcp chs 0-110 (E) gd in Oct, 10 ran.
Mexican (USA) 16-1 (10-6) Mid-division, headway 4 out, effort after 2 out, no extra flat, 5th of 11, 39l behind Little Flora (9-11) at Kelso 2m 1f hcp chs 0-110 (E) gs in Apr.
Loulou Nivernais (FR) 5-1 (11-1) Towards rear, never dangerous, 7th of 10, 23l behind Loy's Lad (11-12) at Hexham 2m hcp chs 0-100 (F) gf in Sept.
Posh Stick 9-2 (11-10) Chased leaders, effort 2 out, soon ridden, no impression approaching last, 3rd of 8, 7l behind Chef Tartare (11-10) at Perth 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-115 (D) gs in Apr.
