keen, in touch, pecked 3 out, soon ridden, weakened approaching last
in touch, headway approaching 9th, led 3 out, ridden when headed and not fluent 2 out, stayed on
mid-division, headway and not fluent 8th, ridden and every chance 3 out, stayed on
chased leaders, mistake 3rd, led 6th to approaching next, led again and mistake 8th, ridden and headed 3 out, outpaced next, stayed on well flat
keen, led 2nd to 3rd, weakened after 7th, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, headway 6th, not fluent 9th, led 2 out, clear last, ridden out
in touch until weakened after 9th
held up, effort approaching 9th, soon weakened
led to 2nd, led again 3rd to 6th, led again approaching 7th to 8th, weakened after next
held up, headway approaching 9th, ridden when stumbled 2 out, soon weakened
always behind, blundered 9th, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
towards rear, headway 6th, weakened after 8th
in touch, ridden after 7th, weakened after 9th
mid-division, ridden and lost place after 6th, soon behind
A large field goes to post for this novices hurdle but on closer inspection not many can be given a serious chance of winning; with the Be Be King edging preference over Always Waining and Bengo. The selection, who was a fair sort in bumpers, is sure to have been well schooled for this hurdling debut and, with the step up in trip expected to suit, he will be hard to beat. Always Waining rates the main danger, as he has won his last three races in good style. He won with plenty in hand when beating Penneck last time. However, he may be vulnerable in trying to give weight and a beating to some less exposed sorts. Bengo is another worthy of respect as he dead heated on his debut over hurdles with Il Duce. He is sure to improve but he may struggle under his penalty. Of the remainder: Briery Fox is from a yard in form and is worth noting in the market. But for the winner we return to Be Be King who is taken to win this before going on to better things.
Alfie's Sun 3-1 Led, blundered 4th, ridden and narrowly headed 2 out, rallied under pressure last, not quicken flat, 3rd of 9, 4l behind Kings Bay at Windsor 3m nov hdl (E) gs in Nov.
Bengo (IRE) 15-2 Chased leaders, upsides 4 out,challenged and led narrowly next, slight lead last, held on under pressure to dead-heat on line, won at Newbury 2m 5f nh nov hdl (D) gs deadheating with Il Duce , 17 ran.
Briery Fox (IRE) 5-1 In touch, chased leader 3 out, ridden and led after last, kept on well, won at Fakenham 2m 4f nh nov hdl (D) gd in Feb beating Reel Missile by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Double Header (IRE) 14-1 Chased leader, ridden 6th, weakened 3 out, 8th of 12, 40l behind Martha's Kinsman at Taunton 2m 3f nh nov hdl (D) gs.
Fourboystoy (IRE) 16-1 Prominent, went clear 2 out, ridden out flat, won at Market Rasen 2m 3f mdn hdl (E) sft in Oct beating One Five Eight by 3 1/2l, 16 ran.
Halcon Genelardais (FR) 9-4 Held up rear, headway 6th, joined leader 3 out, led soon after, clear 2 out, easily, won at Fontwell 2m 6f nov hdl (E) gs in Feb beating Mayeul by 21l, 9 ran.
Idlewild (IRE) 20-1 Prominent, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out, 6th of 15, 31l behind Totally Scottish at Doncaster 2m 3f clm hdl (F) gd.
Alfasonic 3-1jt-fav In touch, ridden over 7f out, every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 9l behind Round The Horn at Warwick 2m nhf (H) sft in Jan.
Ballyaahbutt (IRE) 100-1 Took keen hold, pecked 6th, always behind, 6th of 10, 42l behind Everready at Worcester 2m 4f nov hdl (E) gd in Jul.
Be Be King (IRE) 15-8fav Mid-division, headway over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, chased winner 1f out, stayed on, 2nd of 17, 3 1/2l behind Karanja at Newbury 2m nhf Grd 2 (A) gs in Feb.
Broughton Boy 66-1 Held up, headway halfway, weakened over 5f out, 10th of 11, well behind Billyandi at Towcester 2m nhf (H) sft.
Malaga Boy (IRE) 50-1 Held up, headway 7th, weakened 3 out, 7th of 15, 14l behind Pass Me A Dime at Chepstow 2m 4f mdn hdl (E) gs in Feb.
Marki (FR) 10-1 Raced in 4th place, outpaced and dropped to rear approaching 3 out, soon tailed off, 4th of 6, well behind Mr President at Sandown 2m nov hdl (D) gs in Feb.
River of Light (IRE) Flemensfirth gelding out of Stillbyherself.
Vicario 9-1 Tracked leaders throughout, ridden from 6th, no chance with leaders from 2 out, 3rd of 16, 21l behind Crackleando at Hereford 2m 3f nov hdl (E) gs.
Elzees 14-1 In touch, ridden 3f out, soon behind, 7th of 11, 11l behind King of Knight at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn stk (D3) pol in Jan (Flat).
The Real Deal (IRE) Taipan gelding out of Forest Mist.
Always Waining (IRE) 11-8fav In touch, headway 7th, ridden approaching 3 out, joined leader 2 out, left well clear last, eased flat, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nov hdl (C) sft in Feb beating Penneeck by a distance, 8 ran.
