mid-division, headway and close up 4 out, disputed lead 3 out and 2 out, ridden on the run to the last, disputing 2nd last, no more and hung left run-in
in rear, headway and tracked leaders 3 out, ridden approaching last, not fluent last and no extra run-in
tracked leaders, pushed along 3 out, weakened 2 out, held after the last
mid-division, ridden after 3 out, weakened after 2 out
tracked leader, ridden after 4 out, weakened quickly and detached 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, niggled along before 4 out, ridden after 3 out, stayed on but never a factor
towards rear, closer before 3 out, soon ridden and weakened after 2 out
tracked leaders and kept wide early stages, chased leader after 5th, disputed lead after 4 out, ridden and headed after 3 out, quickly weakened
mid-division, towards rear 3rd, closer and tracked leader after 4 out, made challenge approaching last, 2-lengths down and disputing 2nd last, soon ridden and kept on strongly run-in
prominent, led after 4th, headed before 4 out, soon ridden and weakened quickly, pulled up before 3 out
prominent, tracked leader after 5th, close up approaching 3 out, disputed lead when niggled along 2 out, soon ridden and outpaced, stayed on after the last
towards rear early stages and kept wide throughout, tracked leader after 5th, disputed lead after 4 out, every chance when 2-length lead last, headed final 110 yards
always towards rear, ridden and held before 3 out, pulled up before the last
prominent, weakened quickly after the 4th, pulled up 5th
prominent, chased leader after the 5th, mistake 6th and soon last, not fluent when tailed off 7th, soon pulled up
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Knocknamona won over fences at Bangor a week ago and is a real mud-lover. He’s not run over hurdles in more than 18 months but can race off a 5lb lower mark. Donald Dux is also in good form and seeks a third win of 2020 but GLENCOUM LASS took a huge step forward over course and distance 10 days ago and a 7lb penalty may not be enough to prevent a quick follow-up. Ah Well shoulders a big weight but has place claims again but Bridey's Lettuce has become disappointing and is now fitted with cheekpieces. Ffos Las third Galtee Mountain may be best of the rest.
Ah Well (IRE) 13-2 (11-8) Just better than mid-division, niggled along to track leader before 3 out, soon ridden and headed before 2 out, kept on at one pace after last, 3rd of 16, 18 3/4l behind Catchmeifyoucan (11-6) at Doncaster 3m hcp (5) gd in Nov.
Follow Your Fire (IRE) 11-2 (11-12) Led until went right and headed 1st, chased leaders, weakened approaching 5th, soon towards rear and no chance after, 10th of 11, dist behind Ivors Involvement (10-2) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp (5) gs in Nov.
Galtee Mountain (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Mid-division, headway chasing leaders 6th, close 2nd 4 out until before 2 out, plugged on in 3rd, 3rd of 11, 12 1/4l behind Imperial Acolyte (11-12) at Ffos Las 2m 4f hcp (5) sft in Nov.
Espinator (FR) 50-1 (11-3) Held up inside, ridden before 4 out, soon struggling, weakened and tailed off before 3 out, 11th of 17, 21 1/4l behind Jessica Rabbit (10-1) at Doncaster 2m 3f hcp (5) gd in Nov.
Dainty Doris (IRE) 125-1 (10-12) Set steady pace, headed 6th, ridden before 3 out, weakened before 2 out, 5th of 8, dist behind Didonato (10-12) at Doncaster 2m 3f (4) gs in Nov.
Bridey's Lettuce (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Reluctant at the start, kept wide in midfield, pushed along at halfway, pulled up 4 out, at Doncaster 2m 3f hcp (5) gd in Nov.
Donald Dux (IRE) 9-4fav (11-6) Held up towards rear, headway travelling strongly 6th, chased leaders 3 out (usual 4 out), led after 2 out, quickened clear past bypassed 2 out, ran on strongly flat, easily, won at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp (5) sft in Dec beating Border Victor (11-6) by 16l, 16 ran.
Shimba Hills 16-1 (10-8) Held up towards rear, headway before last, son ridden, kept on well to lead towards finish, won at Southwell 2m 4f hcp (5) hvy in Mar beating City Never Sleeps (11-0) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Richardson 25-1 (10-10) Mid-division, pushed along and progress before 4 out, mistake 3 out, tried to rally but weakened after last, 6th of 15, 11 1/4l behind Kendelu (11-11) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (5) gs in Nov.
No Alarm (IRE) 66-1 (10-5) Bit keen and held up in mid-division, headway chasing leaders approaching 5th, 3rd travelling well before 7th, pushed along and weakened before next, 7th of 9, 26 1/2l behind Dash Of Blue (11-10) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp (5) gs in Nov.
Glencoum Lass (IRE) 12-1 (10-5) Contested lead, tracked leader after 4th, nudged before 3 out, pushed to lead after 3 out, readily drew clear, easily, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (5) sft in Dec beating Jessie Lightfoot (11-10) by 14l, 19 ran.
Knocknamona (IRE) 9-2 (10-7) Just worse than midfield, pushed along before 4 out, led approaching 3 out, kicked clear before 2 out, ran on after last, easily, won at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 4f hcp (5) hvy in Dec beating Khairagash (10-4) by 8l, 10 ran.
Kilcaragh Boy (IRE) 6-1 (10-3) Held up in rear, headway into rear of midfield 6th, progress to chase leaders 3 out, outpaced before last, one pace flat, 5th of 15, 31 1/4l behind Bushypark (10-10) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp (5) sft in Nov.
A Falling Star 80-1 (10-0) Towards rear, ridden and struggling after 4 out, pulled up before 3 out, at Ludlow 3m hcp (5) gs in Nov.
Smashing Lass (IRE) 40-1 (10-3) In rear, hit 1st, hampered by faller 4th, some progress before pushed approaching 3 out, 6th jumping 2 out, soon ridden, kept on one pace, 5th of 19, 24 1/2l behind Glencoum Lass (10-5) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (5) sft in Dec.
Follow That 80-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, behind from 5th, 8th of 11, dist behind Marada (10-12) at Hereford 2m (4) gd in Oct.
Enforcement (IRE) 13-2 (10-1) Tracked leaders, lost position before 4 out, made late headway on home turn but no extra on run-in, 5th of 11, 15 1/2l behind Coby Nine (11-12) at Stratford 2m 3f hcp (5) gs in Nov.
