mid-division until weakened 3 out
tracked leaders, hit 3 out, challenging when squeezed out on bend soon after, beaten before next
held up mid-division, headway 6th, tracking winner when hit 2 out, soon ridden, no chance from last
tracked leaders, led 7th until after 3 out, soon ridden, one pace from next
tracked leaders until lost place 3 out, stayed on again approaching last
held up towards rear, not fluent 6th, some late progress, never a threat
mid-division until after 5th, soon behind
led until 7th, gradually faded
held up behind, steady headway from 6, went close 5th after 3 out, weakened before next
in touch, took closer order 6th, led after 3 out, drew clear approaching last, comfortably
Cracboumwiz gets the nod here, with Chorizo, Quarry Town, and Pur De Sivola comprising the shortlist. The last-named disappointed when a red-hot favourite on his British debut at Fontwell, but had previously shown some fair form in France, especially when only beaten five lengths in a Grade Two contest. It is certainly too early to write him off, and with his weight-for-age-allowance, he should run better today. Chorizo was beaten out of sight on his hurdling debut, however today's softer going will suit him and he remains of interest, especially with his stable in grand form. Quarry Town makes his hurdles debut today and should be watched for signs of confidence in the market, whilst Lunar Thyme could go well at a big price if continuing his gradual improvement. Despite returning from a lay-off of 437 days, Cracboumwiz secures the nomination today. The form of his hurdles debut reads well in the contest of this event, and he looked interesting prior to his long layoff. Assuming that he is fully recovered from any injuries, and that he doesn't pull too hard on this reappearance, he holds very solid claims. He secures the nomination.
Arctic Emperor (IRE) 66-1 (11-2) Towards rear, ridden when mistake 4 out, plugged on, 6th of 13, 30l behind Snow Patrol (11-2) at Chepstow 2m nh mdn hdl (5) hvy.
Chorizo (IRE) 4-1 (10-12) Prominent, ridden approaching 2 out, one pace, 10th of 16, well behind Leading Attraction (10-7) at Wincanton 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gd in Nov.
Cracboumwiz (FR) 9-2jt-fav (10-9) Raced keenly, tracked leaders, left in lead 3rd, headed approaching 3 out, ridden and one pace from next, 3rd of 17, 15l behind Huckster (11-0) at Doncaster 2m nov hdl (D) gs in Dec '05.
Fountain Fortune 22-1 (11-4) Always in rear, 15th of 16, well behind American Cricket (11-4) at Hereford 2m 1f nhf (6) sft in Jan.
Peggy's Boy 150-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, 10th of 14, 24l behind Nawaadi (10-7) at Taunton 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Quarry Town (IRE) 15-2 (11-4) In touch, ridden to chase leaders 3f out, led close home, all out and headed line, 2nd of 16, shd behind American Cricket (11-4) at Hereford 2m 1f nhf (6) sft in Jan.
Quarterback (IRE) 16-1 (11-6) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, hit 6th, weakened 8th, tailed off when pulled up at the last in race won by Melba Toast (11-6) at Folkestone 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gs in Jan, 8 ran.
Regal Term (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Mid-division, reminder after 3rd, mistake 4th, weakened next, 9th of 13, well behind Mokum (10-8) at Leicester 2m 4f hcp chs 0-120 (3) gd in Dec.
Lunar Thyme 150-1 (11-1) Held up towards rear, ridden 3 out, kept on one pace from 2 out, 6th of 17, 29l behind Karello Bay (11-1) at Wincanton 2m 6f mrs nov hdl (4) gs.
Overamorous 100-1 (10-12) Led to 8th, ridden and weakining when mistake 3 out, 6th of 15, 39l behind Leo McGarry (10-4) at Stratford 2m 6f mdn hdl (4) gs.
Premier Hope (IRE) 150-1 (11-1) Towards rear when mistake and unseated rider 3 out in race won by Karello Bay (11-1) at Wincanton 2m 6f mrs nov hdl (4) gs, 17 ran.
Pur De Sivola (FR) 4-6fav (10-12) Chased leader, ridden to challenge 3 out, led after 2 out, headed soon after last, no extra flat, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Mobaasher (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f 4yo nov hdl (4) gs.
