mid-division, pushed along and struggling when slipped up and fell on bend over 3f out
chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, soon weakened
led until headed over 2f out, soon no chance with winner, lost 2nd near finish
held up in rear, pushed along 4f out, kept on final 2f, finished well for places, no threat to winner
mid-division, kept on steadily final 2f, stayed on into 2nd near finish, no chance with winner
chased leaders, went 2nd 4f out until weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, short lived effort on inside over 2f out
held up towards rear, smooth headway going well 6f out, led on inside over 2f out, soon clear, easily
held up in mid-division, behind and no chance when badly hampered on bend over 3f out
held up in mid-division, losing place when hampered on bend over 3f out
chased leader until weakened quickly 4f out, tailed off
OWEN GLENDOWER is the selection in the nightcap with Sherminator and Nehemiah worthy of inclusion upon our shortlist. Nicky Henderson's charge was all the rage on debut but found just the one too good. Although there are a couple of dark horses in the field, it would be disappointing were he not able of righting that wrong. Sherminator is related to a number of sound two mile hurdlers in France. From a relatively unfashionable yard, he could give supporters a very good run for their money. Nehemiah has the edge of racecourse experience. Conditions will be testing this afternoon and he can make it count. Featherbed Lane looks a little one paced and he may be seen to better effect once hurdling. Milandale is a son of sire of the moment, Milan, though he made no impression at Chepstow on introduction. Irish Airman faded disappointingly on debut at Ascot having travelled prominently. Lion On The Prowl is a full brother to Let The Lion Roar. Despite an illustrious pedigree, he went suspiciously cheap at the sales at just 7500 guineas. The better of the two divisions and Owen Glendower is the pick in a race from which plenty of winners are likely to emerge.
Aerospace 66-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway on outside 5f out, weakened over 4f out, tailed off, 14th of 15, 50l behind Gus Macrae (11-0) at Hereford 2m 1f NH flat (6) sft.
Featherbed Lane (IRE) 16-1 (10-9) Pulled hard in mid-division, headway over 4f out, soon chasing leaders, never able to challenge, 4th of 16, 10l behind Chartreux (10-13) at Warwick 2m NH flat (6) sft.
Inspector Qics Alflora gelding out of Tamergale.
Irish Airman (IRE) 9-2 (11-0) Took keen hold in mid-division, headway on outside over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, faded final furlong, 5th of 13, 9l behind Nodforms Violet (11-0) at Ascot 2m NH flat (4) gd in Oct.
Lion On The Prowl (IRE) Sadler's Wells gelding out of Ballerina.
Milandale (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Held up mid-division, outpaced 6f out, 8th of 16, 16l behind Sherwani Wolf (11-4) at Chepstow 2m NH flat (6) sft in Nov.
Nehemiah 8-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway to chase leaders 5f out, disputing lead and every chance approaching 3f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 10l behind Kaybeew (11-2) at Plumpton 2m 2f NH flat (5) hvy in Nov.
Owen Glendower (IRE) 5-6fav (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, challenged well over 1f out, kept on to take 2nd entering final furlong, 2nd of 14, nk behind Double Expresso (11-7) at Southwell 2m NH flat (5) gd.
Sherminator (IRE) Shernazar gelding out of Edwarda.
Winter Warmer (IRE) Kotashaan gelding out of Furry Lady.
Dolly Grey 10-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders early, soon in touch, headway 6f out, pushed along and chased leaders over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 3rd of 8, 12l behind Malindi Bay (10-12) at Folkestone 2m 1f N H flat (6) sft in Nov.
