led to after 2nd, with leader, ridden 8th, outpaced after 3 out, kept on well from last
hit 1st, prominent, ridden after 9th, weakened 3 out, pulled up after 3 out
towards rear, headway 3 out, ridden 2 out, stayed on flat
mid-division, headway 9th, squeezed up and short of room 2 out, kept on from last
mid-division, ridden and weakened 3 out
in touch, ridden and weakened 3 out, jumped slowly 2 out, soon pulled up
prominent until fell 9th
held up last, headway approaching 3 out, ridden approaching 2 out, stayed on well from last
led after 2nd, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, soon no chance
mid-division, headway 8th, chased leader 3 out, led 2 out, driven clear flat
mid-division, ridden and weakened 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
Nonrunner
A tricky finale in which BLUELAND, Avoine and Evening Class are three that interest us more than others and we'll also be keeping a close eye on Paradise Expected. We've opted for Jim Best's runner who will be partnered by Rhys Flint who has a one in three strike rate for the yard this term. His mare missed 2008 but proved that she retains some ability when staying on from off the pace at Fakenham on her second start back behind a stablemate. The suitability of the ground is an issue but she should improve again for her last run and we'll let the market guide us. Evening Class is well worth noting in the market with Noel Fehily taking over from Sean Quinlan for her handicap bow. She's been well held on all starts at around two miles but starts handicapping at a realistic level and is bred to get a trip. Similar remarks apply to Glenda Hoddle who showed some promise in bumpers before going hurdling. Avoine still has to conclusively prove herself on this ground but she appears to handle it and is well worth considering for a race of this nature. Paradise Expected has made the frame four times in sixteen starts for a variety of trainers but it wouldn't come as a shock to see her attract support and go well on debut for Tim Vaughan. Tacinja could go well if fit enough and is one of a few to note in the market but Blueland looks sure to figure prominently.
Dillay Brook (IRE) 7-1 (11-8) Held up towards rear, some progress when mistake 14th, weakened next, 6th of 13, well behind Freeze Up (11-9) at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gs in Dec.
Cilla Black 11-1 (11-1) Chased leader, mistake 1st and fell in race won by Joe Deane (10-11) at Taunton 2m 7f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs in Nov, 12 ran.
Blueland (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) In touch, lost place before 4 out, 4th of 14, 24l behind Rocky Ryan (11-7) at Fakenham 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Jan.
You Know Bridie (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Lost touch 11th, behind when pulled up at the 14th in race won by Freeze Up (11-9) at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gs in Dec, 13 ran.
Fishguard Filly 14-1 (10-0) Soon tracking leaders, led 7th, headed 4 out, weakened 2 out, 2nd of 7, 14l behind L'Eau Du Nil (10-12) at Chepstow 2m 4f sll hdl (5) gs in Nov.
Avoine (IRE) 7-1 (9-13) Mid-division, headway 11th, ridden after 12th, weakening when blundered and unseated rider at the 13th in race won by Just Smudge (11-7) at Ludlow 3m nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) sft in Jan, 14 ran.
Glenda Hoddle 66-1 (10-2) Chased clear leading pair until behind from 5th, tailed off, 9th of 10, well behind Wendel (11-4) at Plumpton 2m nov hdl (3) sft in Nov.
Campden Annie (IRE) 12-1 (10-6) Reluctant to race, behind, not fluent 1st, headway 7th, weakened after 3 out, 9th of 14, 22l behind Lescer's Lad (10-9) at Towcester 2m cnd hcp chs (5) hvy in Jan.
Miss Doublet 5-1 (9-11) Never going well in rear, driven along 9th, well behind when blundered 4 out, tailed off when unseated rider 2 out in race won by Lutin Collonges (10-6) at Plumpton 2m 4f hcp chs 0-90 (5) hvy in Dec, 9 ran.
Lady Samantha 9-2 (10-1) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened 8th, last of 9, well behind Acosta (11-0) at Exeter 2m 7f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Jan.
Commanche Dawn 100-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, weakened after 3 out, tailed off, 6th of 12, 25l behind Divali Princess (10-12) at Lingfield 2m mrs nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Tacinja (GER) 6-1 (11-12) In touch until ridden and weakened 2 out, behind when pulled up at the 13th in race won by Madam Harriet (10-5) at Hexham 3m 1f nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) hvy in Apr, 8 ran.
Baker's Girl (IRE) 50-1 (10-0) Prominent until 6th, soon behind, tailed off, 10th of 16, well behind Pride of Dulcote (11-0) at Chepstow 3m mdn hdl (5) gd in Oct.
Evening Class 50-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, driven 3rd, soon weakened, 13th of 16, well behind Pearl (10-13) at Chepstow 2m mrs hcp hdl (5) hvy in Jan.
Paradise Expected 10-1 (10-10) In touch until weakened after 7th, 11th of 17, 47l behind Ruling Reef (11-0) at Chepstow 2m 4f sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd in Apr.
