tracked leader, not fluent 4th, blundered next, led approaching 4 out, ridden approaching next, headed approaching last, rallied run-in, just held
tracked leaders, in rear from 12th, chased leader on bit approaching 3 out, led approaching last, soon ridden, just held on
led, headed approaching 4 out, ridden soon after, weakened after next
held up in rear, blundered 14th, outpaced from 4 out
Only five run in this handicap and of those it is KILLARD POINT who makes the selection ahead of It's Like That and Brave Jo. Veteran Killard Point was a winner at Lingfield last time out. He has previously won over 3 miles before but showed a drop in trip was not a problem and his proven stamina allowed him to seize the initiative a long way from home. He has dropped to a handy mark and should have a sporting chance here today where he is re-united with jockey Andrew Thornton who has an excellent record on him. 10-year-old It's Like That also won last time out but the race fell rather kindly to him. He is improving though and is capable at this level. Brave Jo is the only other horse in this race who really looks like producing something. The gelding is making a return to action having not run since last November. His last win came here back in August and he'll appreciate the run. Dunbrody Millar and Flying Grey are the other runners but neither stake a claim so for the winner we return to Killard Point.
Killard Point (IRE) 4-1 (11-11) Led to 5th, chased leaders, regained lead soon after 9th, in command from 3 out, stayed on well, won at Lingfield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-110 (4) sft beating Magot De Grugy (11-3) by 2l, 8 ran.
It's Like That (IRE) 4-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 3 out, led next, idled flat, driven out, won at Market Rasen 2m 6f hcp chs 0-110 (4) sft beating Sycho Fred (10-6) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Dunbrody Millar (IRE) 15-2 (11-12) Led to 5th, led 9th to 12th, weakened approaching 3 out, tailed off, last of 6, well behind Potts of Magic (10-11) at Huntingdon 3m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd.
Flying Grey (IRE) 14-1 (10-6) Held up, reminders 9th, plugged on from 4 out to take 3rd flat, 3rd of 5, 27l behind Muhtenbar (10-12) at Huntingdon 2m 4f nov chs (4) gd.
Brave Jo (FR) 16-1 (11-2) Led until approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 7th of 14, well behind Bally Conn (10-8) at Exeter 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Nov.
