Some well exposed types here and so we will side with the lightly raced Loaded Dice, Zaffie Parson and Win A Rose are also worthy of a mention. Howard Johnson's gelding chased home the 108 rated Edgehill on his hurdles debut back in October and wasn't disgraced last time in a decent novice event. He only faded after making a mistake at the third last and an error free round today should see him go close. Zaffie Parson finshed behind the selection in that contest but was never travelling well. His previous course and distance win came in similar company and if all is well this time he should play a prominent role. Win A Rose was successful at Ludlow in November but has struggled since. However the stable is back amongst the winners and any market move should be noted. Recent winner Oscar The Boxer has more to do this time around but should still be thereabouts, however our idea of the winner is Loaded Dice.
Risetotheoccasion (IRE) 20-1 (11-11) Mid-division, 8th and no extra before 4 out, tailed off, 7th of 15, well behind Green Black (10-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-109 hvy.
Loaded Dice (IRE) 14-1 (10-5) Tracked leader, every chance when mistake 3 out, soon weakened, 3rd of 6, 24l behind Top Cloud (10-9) at Sedgefield 3m 3f nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Zaffie Parson (IRE) 11-4 (10-11) Raced wide, in touch, lost place 9th, weakened 3 out, last of 6, 32l behind Top Cloud (10-9) at Sedgefield 3m 3f nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Komoto 7-1 (10-7) Always towards rear, 7th of 13, 35l behind Some Touch (11-0) at Musselburgh 2m 4f beg chs (4) gd in Dec.
Sparkling Taff 22-1 (11-7) Held up, headway 6th, weakened after 3 out, behind when pulled up at the last in race won by All For Luck (11-7) at Wetherby 2m 7f nh mdn hdl (5) hvy, 12 ran.
Oscar The Boxer (IRE) 7-1 (10-8) Held up, headway halfway, ridden approaching 2 out, led run in, driven out, won at Catterick 3m 1f cnd hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Dec beating Willie The Fish (9-4) by a hd, 13 ran.
Win A Rose (IRE) 4-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, ridden approaching 8th, one pace from 3 out, 6th of 11, 12l behind Stars Delight (11-2) at Taunton 3m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft.
Network Oscar (IRE) 20-1 (10-3) Always behind, 10th of 14, 38l behind Clock House (10-5) at Wetherby 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy.
St Philips Girl 150-1 (10-5) Led, not fluent 3rd, headed 4 out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, well behind Skippers Brig (11-5) at Haydock 2m 4f nov hdl (4) hvy in Dec.
Smart Thinker 40-1 (10-5) In rear, not fluent 4th, reminders 8th, never dangerous, 5th of 6, 32l behind Top Cloud (10-9) at Sedgefield 3m 3f nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Justwhateverulike (IRE) 100-1 (10-0) Held up, headway after 5th, effort 2 out, one pace approaching last, 4th of 10, 16l behind Highland Games (11-5) at Sedgefield 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy.
