prominent, ridden to lead 2 out, headed last, no extra towards finish
in touch, ridden to lead after 4 out, headed 2 out, led again last, headed towards finish
prominent to 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 8th
led, mistake 4 out, soon ridden and headed, weakened 3 out
always towards rear, tailed off when fell 3 out
behind, headway 7th, ridden after last, stayed on to lead towards finish
in touch to 7th, weakened and jumped left from 8th
Lusaka de Pembo, Fantasmic and Dafarabad are the shortlisted trio here and Lusaka de Pembo is the selection. Fantasmic may be a ten year old now but he took a similar contest at Chepstow on his latest start six months ago. If he is fit first time out he can go well. Dafarabad showed some ability in novice hurdles but hasnt run for some time. he represents the in form Jonjo O'Neill yard and appears well treated. However, he may be best watched after his lay off. Lusaka de Pembo has a touch of class and although he has made crucial mistakes in his races, he has been quite highly tried and this looks an easier contest. Lusaka de Pembo can score here.
Lubinas (IRE) 9-2 (10-7) Tracked leader, mistake 4th, led 6th, headed 8th, weakened approaching 11th, behind when pulled up 3 out in race won by Tighe Caster (11-1) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gf in Sept, 9 ran.
Coach Lane 6-1 (11-4) In touch, close up when unseated rider 4 out in race won by Roofing Spirit (11-8) at Chepstow 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs, 8 ran.
Fantasmic 5-1 (10-5) Tracked leader, led 5th, clear 4 out, pushed out, won at Chepstow 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs in Apr beating Easibrook Jane (10-5) by 7l, 7 ran.
Lusaka De Pembo (FR) 11-4 (10-7) Tracked leader, led approaching 8th, blundered badly 4 out, soon headed, no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 29l behind Butler's Cabin (11-4) at Aintree 2m 4f hcp chs 0-120 (3) gd in Oct.
Dafarabad (IRE) 12-1 (10-7) Mid-division, ridden after 5th, soon weakened, 8th of 22, well behind Straw Bear (11-5) at Leicester 2m nov hdl (3) sft in Jan.
Island of Memories (IRE) 9-2 (10-10) In touch, ridden and held when unseated rider 2 out in race won by Jam Packed (10-9) at Towcester 2m nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs in Oct, 8 ran.
Pure Brief (IRE) 7-2 (9-10) Tracked leaders, ridden approaching 9th, ridden and outpaced 4 out, 4th of 6, 17l behind Stormy Beech (10-0) at Sedgefield 2m hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd.
