raced keenly in rear, steady progress from 6th, went 3rd approaching 3 out, no impression, jumped right 2 out, jumped right and mistake last
mid-division, lost place when hit 5th, behind after
led, headed after 2nd, hit 6th, mistake 7th, soon ridden, weakened approaching 3 out
restrained in rear, pulled his way through to lead after 2nd, soon clear, headed 7th, weakened approaching 3 out
raced keenly in mid-division, headway approaching 6th, went 2nd after next, ridden between last 2, led final 100 yards, driven out
in rear, steady progress from 7th, never troubled leaders
not fluent 2nd, held up and behind, no chance after 5th
in touch in main group, mistake 4th, went 2nd 6th, led next, ridden approaching last, headed final 100 yards, soon eased and beaten
mid-division, outpaced 6th, stayed on from 3 out, no danger
in rear, not fluent 1st, mistake 5th, soon well behind, pulled up before 6th
raced keenly, in touch in main group, ridden and weakened after 7th, blundered 3 out
in rear, not fluent 2nd and 4th, well behind after 5th, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
with leader until after 2nd, mistake 6th, soon weakened
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Ouzbeck gets the call over The Package, Red Birr and Chrysander to name but a few promising individuals. Alan King already has his team of jumpers in fine fettle, and that augurs well for the chance of Ouzbeck, a winner on the Flat when trained in France. He shaped well on his British debut at Wincanton in February when fourth to Osana, and although he will benefit from a longer trip on breeding, is taken to come back with a bang. The Package overcame trouble-in-running to land a Towcester bumper on his debut back in April, and is sure to have been well schooled, while Red Birr has more experience over timber than stablemate Merchant Red, and could be in the shake-up as well. Chrysander has been off since contesting a valuable Flat handicap at Sandown in July and will appreciate softer conditions than this, while Shore Thing is another Flat recruit that will have been schooled well. Khachaturian takes a big drop in grade and is yet another to mention, but we shall remain loyal to the King stable with Ouzbeck.
Chrysander 33-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, ridden 3f out, always behind, 14th of 17, 12l behind Hinterland (9-3) at Sandown 1m hcap (2) gf in Jul '06 (Flat).
Lord of The Bridge (IRE) 100-1 (11-2) Hit 4 out, always in rear, tailed off, 14th of 16, well behind Carlitos (11-2) at Newbury 2m 5f mdn hdl (3) gs in Mar.
Merchant Red (USA) 16-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out and faded final furlong, 4th of 14, 6l behind Working Title (11-2) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn nhf (6) gd in May.
Moonlight Fantasy (IRE) 40-1 (8-12) Raced keenly soon led, headed over 2f out, weakened rapidly, last of 13, 20l behind Justcallmehandsome (8-6) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Oct (Flat).
Ouzbeck (FR) 20-1 (11-2) In touch, headway and chased leader after 3 out, ridden and went 2nd after 2 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 17, 13l behind Osana (11-4) at Wincanton 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Red Birr (IRE) 11-2 (10-12) In touch, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, weakened last, 4th of 14, 10l behind Star of Canterbury (10-12) at Hereford 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gf in Oct.
Sheikhman (IRE) 22-1 (10-9) Always in the rear, 6th of 14, 34l behind Star of Canterbury (10-12) at Hereford 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gf in Oct.
Shore Thing (IRE) 5-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden over 4f out, weakened, last of 11, well behind Magicalmysterytour (9-9) at Newbury 1m 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Aug (Flat).
Silver Mont (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Mid-division, headway to join leaders 7f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 13, 34l behind Pagan Starprincess (8-1) at Catterick 2m hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Oct (Flat).
Tapimix (FR) 33-1 (10-11) Always in rear, last of 11, well behind King Kasyapa (10-12) at N Abbot 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gf in Sept.
Vial De Kerdec (FR) 40-1 (10-12) Chased winner, ridden well before 2 out, soon beaten, 3rd of 4, 39l behind Pancake (11-5) at Newbury 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
Visual Art 100-1 (10-12) Towards rear, mistakes 2nd and 4th, plugged on through beaten horses, 10th of 15, 40l behind Presenting Copper (10-5) at Chepstow 2m nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
Lucky Find (IRE) 66-1 (10-5) Soon tailed off, 9th of 14, 43l behind Star of Canterbury (10-12) at Hereford 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gf in Oct.
Khachaturian (IRE) 100-1 (10-7) Led, not fluent 5th, ridden headed and weakened approaching 3 out, well behind when mistake 2 out, tailed off, last of 10, well behind Tidal Bay (11-5) at Aintree 2m 4f nov hdl Grd 2 (1) gd in Apr.
Minthare (IRE) 15-2 (10-12) In touch, jumped awkwardly and lost place 3rd, weakened after 7th, 5th of 11, 42l behind Freeze The Flame (11-5) at Uttoxeter 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) sft in Oct '06.
The Package Evensfav (10-12) Held up in touch, took closer order after 4f, close up when not clear run over 1f out, soon led, pushed clear, eased near finish, won at Towcester 2m mdn nhf (5) gf in Apr beating Mitre Peak (10-12) by 4l, 15 ran.
By Storm 100-1 (10-5) Raced keenly, held up towards rear, 11th of 15, well behind Freedom Flying (10-5) at Sedgefield 2m 1f sll hdl (5) gf in Oct.
Moonlight Music (IRE) 25-1 (10-6) Mid-division, weakened before 3 out, 13th of 18, 40l behind Enforce (10-6) at Huntingdon 2m mdn hdl (4) gd in Mar.
