led to 6th, tracked leader, led again after 4 out, headed next, soon weakened
mistakes, always behind
in touch when fell 4th
always behind
behind, hampered 3rd, ridden 6th, never dangerous
behind, headway 4 out, never on terms
with leaders, lost place 4 out, soon weakened
mid-division, chased leaders when mistake 3 out, kept on same pace
blundered 2nd, always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
with leader, led 6th to after 4 out, soon weakened
always behind
mid-division, hampered 3rd, headway 4 out, went 2nd 2 out, no impression flat
tracked leaders, smooth headway to lead 3 out, ran on well flat
chased leaders, hit 4th, lost place before 3 out, soon weakened
A poor contest here where the advice is to tread carefully, but SATINDRA is marginally preferred to Lindseyfield Lodge, while Bright Sparky could go very well. The selection is just about the best of a bad bunch, and acts well over this trip and on both a sound surface and also with some cut. He needs to produce his best to score, but he is a resilient sort who might just be capable of doing so from today's mark. Lindseyfield Lodge is not easy to win with but handles cut well and ran with credit at Musselburgh last time. From a 2lbs higher pitch he looks likely to get involved. Bright Sparky was last seen on the Fibresand here over 1m 6f earlier in the month. He was good enough to win at Bangor over fences from just 1lb lower than today's mark in October and should be on the premises with his good amateur up. Sir Bumble is of moderate ability but does not look well suited by the drop back to today's minimum trip, while Bold Pioneer has claims if able to act away from his beloved Sedgefield. We will side with Satindra for today.
Alfloramoor 15-2 (11-8) Held up towards rear, blundered 8th, blundered 14th, weakened from next, tailed off, 5th of 8, well behind Lord Appellare (11-6) at Huntingdon 3m hcp 0-100 (4) gs in Dec.
Bright Sparky (GER) 7-1 (10-7) Mid-division, ridden after 5th, struggling 7th, tailed off when puled up before 2 out, in a race won by Desperate Dex (10-0) at Huntingdon 2m hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft in Dec, 11 ran.
Lindseyfield Lodge (IRE) 7-1 (10-9) Led and raced keen, soon clear, mistake and headed 2 out, no extra after last, 2nd of 7, 5l behind Sea Venture (11-11) at Musselburgh 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs in Dec.
Russellstown Boy (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Behind, struggling after 6th, not fluent and went left next, tailed off and pulled up before 8th, in a race won by Ere Alfie (10-10) at Taunton 2m 3f nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) sft in Dec, 12 ran.
Whatcanyasay 14-1 (10-9) Behind, struggling 11th, never dangerous, 8th of 10, well behind Toulouse Express (10-2) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft in Dec.
Sir Bumble (IRE) 9-2 (11-5) Led until blundered and headed 6th, stayed chasing winner, about 2 lengths 2nd when blundered 3 out, soon driven along and no impression, lost 2nd before 2 out, finished tired, 3rd of 9, 22l behind Noun De La Thinte (11-12) at Plumpton 2m 4f hcp 0-90 (5) sft in Dec.
Alpha Way (GER) 40-1 (10-7) Led and raced keen, headed approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 40l behind Peddlers Cross (10-12) at Bangor 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Satindra (IRE) 4-1 (10-7) Held up, stumbled 7th, pushed along after next, headway 10th, hampered 4 out, outpaced 3 out, rallied 2 out, weakened flat, 3rd of 9, 10l behind Mr Ironman (10-0) at Towcester 2m 3f hcp chs 0-95 (5) sft in Nov.
Peak Seasons (IRE) 14-1 (11-6) Close up, chased leader 8th until next, soon ridden, kept on same pace from 2 out], 4th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Satindra (11-6) at Fakenham 2m Conditional Handicap Chase (0-85) (4yo+) (5) gd in Nov.
Bold Pioneer (USA) 7-1 (10-10) Led, raced keenly, headed after 1st, regained lead next, hit 2 out, headed approaching last, one pace, 2nd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Prioryjo (11-8) at Sedgefield 2m 1f sell hcp hld 0-95 (5) sft in Nov.
Galley Slave (IRE) 7-1 (10-13) Held up in touch, ridden approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last, 4th of 5, 15l behind Kilshannig (11-12) at Southwell 2m 4f 4yo hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd in Dec.
Troodos Jet 7-2fav (10-1) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened 3 out, 8th of 11, 25l behind Amir Pasha (11-1) at Catterick 2m sll hcp hdl 0-95 3yo+ (5) gs in Dec.
Kinkeel (IRE) 16-1 (9-13) Led to 6th, chased leaders, ridden and outpaced after 4 out, no impression from next, 4th of 9, 8l behind Keyneema (10-11) at Hereford 2m hcp 0-100 (4) sft in Dec.
Fencote Mystery 33-1 (10-11) Held up, behind from 8th, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Jim Tango (11-0) at Catterick 2m 3f mdn chs (5) gs in Dec, 9 ran.
