prominent, lost place after 5th, behind after next, tailed off
pressed leader, every chance 3 out, weakened flat
raced keenly, held up towards rear, headway 7th, not fluent 8th, went 2nd 2 out, ridden to lead last, stayed on flat
always behind, mistake 9th, tailed off
mid-division, blundered 1st, mistake 4th, headway 7th, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out
held up, headway 6th, weakened 8th, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
led, hit 9th, ridden 2 out, headed last, stayed on flat, held final 75 yards
mid-division, ridden after 5th, soon behind, tailed off
in touch, weakened approaching 3 out
behind, struggling after 6th, tailed off when mistake and unseated rider 8th
raced keenly towards rear, no chance from 7th, tailed off
in touch, slightly outpaced 3 out, stayed on same pace approaching last
not fluent, chased leaders, mistake 2nd, weakened after 9th
raced keenly, held up and behind, reminder after 4th, no chance after 6th, tailed off
always towards rear, no chance after 7th, tailed off
in rear, no chance from 7th, tailed off
mid-division, pushed along and dropped rear 6th, tailed off and pulled up after 9th
mid-division, headway after 8th, no further progress approaching 3 out
The three to look out for in the opener are Rood Report, Joyryder and Quarrymount with the vote going to the last named. The selection has run well on numerous occasions without getting his head in front but managed to break his maiden tag over hurdles in fine fashion last time out at Fontwell. He was more than capable on the flat for Sir Mark Prescott and even with his penalty this afternoon he is the one to have on the short list. Rood Report will pose as the biggest danger to the selection. Coming from a yard in form he landed a novice event at Bangor in August but failed to win with a penalty here over two miles. With this step up in trip he looks interesting and is worth noting. As is Joyryder who has had his problems in the past with injury but was good enough to win a Newbury bumper and was not discredited in his last hurdle race when second to Desperate Dex so is worth noting in the betting market. But for the winner we return to Quarrymount.
Mr Tim (IRE) 10-3 (11-6) Mid-divisiion, ridden approaching 3 out, plugged on to go 3rd approaching 2 out, never troubled leaders, 3rd of 10, 27l behind Nayodabayo (10-13) at N Abbot 2m 3f sll hdl (5) gs in Jul.
Quarrymount 8-1 (10-13) Disputed lead, ridden into definite advantage after 3 out, clear when veered right soon after last, ridden out, won at Fontwell 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd beating Mistified (10-6) by 7l, 5 ran.
Rood Report 3-1 (11-5) Held up, headway approaching 3 out, every chance when hit last, not quicken flat, 2nd of 16, 2 1/2l behind Kia Kaha (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m nov hdl (4) gf in Oct.
Allthewayintime (IRE) 3-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, ridden 9f out, weakened 5f out, tailed off, 11th of 13, well behind Openditch (11-0) at Hereford 2m 1f nhf (6) gs in Dec.
Apollo Creed (IRE) 6-1 (10-12) Keen hold, tracked leaders, hit 3 out, soon weakened, 4th of 8, 38l behind Gone To Lunch (11-3) at Cheltenham 3m 1f nov hdl (3) gd in Oct.
Bodieve Lane Nomadic Way gelding, half-brother to winning sprinter Manuleader.
Joyryder 4-6fav (10-12) Prominent, led 7th, ridden and headed last, weakened flat, 2nd of 8, 5l behind Desperate Dex (10-12) at Uttoxeter 3m nov hdl (4) hvy.
Kite Runner (GER) (12-0) 2nd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Oh So Humbel (12-0) at Toomebridge 3m ptp gd in Apr.
Kokoschka (IRE) 11-4jt-fav (11-2) Held up, mid-division, headway to chase over 4f out, one pace final 2f, 4th of 16, 19l behind Marleybow (10-10) at Haydock 2m nhf (6) gd in Apr.
Master Marmalade 10-3 (11-8) Keen, tracked leaders, led over 4f out, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened quickly, 5th of 9, 16l behind Zumrah (11-1) at Aintree 2m 1f nhf (H) gd in Jun '05.
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.
Or Bleu (FR) 16-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, challenged 3f out, soon ridden, led close home, won at Exeter 2m 1f mdn nhf (5) gf in May beating Pride of Dulcote (11-0) by a nk, 15 ran.
Rock Wren 8-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, chased winner over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Pharanto (10-9) at Towcester 2m mdn nhf (5) sft in May.
Roger's Accordion (IRE) 125-1 (11-0) Chased leader to over 3f out, weakened quickly, tailed off, 13th of 16, 24l behind Oberon Moon (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m nhf (4) gd in Oct.
Rum Cake (IRE) Evensfav (12-0) Jnd ldrs aft 12; led 15; stayed on wl, won at Larkhill 3m ptp gd in Feb beating Rustic John (12-0) by 12l, 6 ran.
Salsero (FR) Turgeon gelding out of 1m2f winner Mankirella.
Silver Terra Environment Friend gelding, half-brother to winning sprinter Social Rhythm.
Thebelloftheball 10-1 (10-4) Held up in touch on outside, lead over 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, one pace, 2nd of 12, 6l behind Katess (10-7) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn nhf (6) gd in Mar.
