held up mid-division, headway after 4 out, tracked leaders going well before next, poised to challenge 2 out, led before last, driven out flat, kept on
chased leaders, lost place 6th, ridden after 4 out, weakened before next
soon towards rear, struggling 3rd, lost touch when pulled up before 6th
mistake 1st, detached in rear, headway after 4 out, driven to chase leaders before next, never on terms, weakened 2 out
chased leaders to before 4 out, soon behind, tailed off
in touch, went 2nd before 3 out, led narrowly before next, soon ridden, headed before last, kept on, well held when lost 2nd towards finish
mid-division on outside, headway 4 out, effort next, one pace before 2 out, no impression between last 2
held up towards rear, headway 4th, pressed leader next, led before 3 out, driven and headed before next, ridden and stayed on to take 2nd towards finish, no impression with winner
towards rear on outside, struggling 4 out, never a threat
led, headed before 3 out, soon lost place, weakened next
mid-division, driven after 4 out, never reached leaders, weakened next
prominent, pushed along and lost place before 4 out, weakened before next, behind when pulled up before 2 out
Aspen Colorado completed a Carlisle double on good going before finding soft conditions and a longer trip against him on a return visit and wouldn't want more rain. Ballyandy had been chasing before reverting to hurdles with a very good run at Kempton and would have a chance on that form while Supremely Lucky has raced in Grade 2 and Listed company since a very smooth victory at Southwell. Burrows Park is on a hat-trick after impressive victories at Ludlow and here and though 10lb higher Lucy Turner's claim is again a bonus and Venetia Williams' charge will make a bold bid though POINT OF PRINCIPLE (NAP) is handed the vote. Tim Vaughan's charge won a novices' hurdle at Ascot last February and has competed at a high level subsequently with a close second in a Chepstow Grade 3 the highlight.
Ballyandy 6-1cfav (12-2) Towards rear, headway 7th, effort approaching 2 out, one paced run in, 4th of 14, 3 3/4l behind Erick Le Rouge (11-3) at Kempton 2m 5f hcp (3) gs in Dec.
Point Of Principle (IRE) 11-1 (11-12) Towards rear, pushed along after 3 out (usual 4 out), ridden and stayed on under pressure from over 1f out, never nearer, 5th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Speedo Boy (10-7) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (2) gd in Nov.
Aspen Colorado (IRE) 4-1 (11-2) Held up in last pair, blundered 7th, headway to join leaders on outside before 2 out, ridden and unable to quicken between last 2, no impression after, 5th of 7, 6 1/2l behind Isaacstown Lad (10-6) at Carlisle 3m 1f hcp (2) sft in Dec.
Keyboard Gangster (IRE) 14-1 (12-2) Held up towards rear on inside, took keen hold, mistake 5th, some headway before 3 out, never on terms, bumped last, weakened flat, 7th of 9, 12l behind Cornerstone Lad (11-12) at Haydock 2m hcp (3) hvy in Dec.
Tawseef (IRE) 16-1 (12-2) Held up towards rear, mistake 8th, no impression, well beaten before 2 out, 6th of 8, 22 1/4l behind The Hollow Ginge (11-3) at Haydock 2m 7f hcp (3) hvy in Dec.
Theo's Charm (IRE) 5-2fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, landed awkwardly 4th, went 2nd 3 out, no impression on winner before last, lost 2nd flat, no extra, 3rd of 8, 12 1/4l behind The Hollow Ginge (11-3) at Haydock 2m 7f hcp (3) hvy in Dec.
Supremely Lucky (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, pecked 2nd, outpaced after 2 out, 4th and kept on flat, no chance with winner, 4th of 7, 13 3/4l behind Jarveys Plate (11-0) at Cheltenham 2m 4f lst (1) gs in Jan.
Burrows Park (FR) 10-3fav (11-4) Mid-division, headway on outside after 3rd, not fluent and led next, not fluent 2 out, clear and not fluent last, stayed on well, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (3) sft in Dec beating Aliandy (11-6) by 9l, 11 ran.
Melody Of Scotland (FR) 33-1 (10-10) Held up, ridden and weakened 3 out, 7th of 8, 27 3/4l behind Aristo Du Plessis (11-4) at Wetherby 2m hcp (3) sft in Dec.
Malapie (IRE) 33-1 (10-0) Mid-division, not fluent and outpaced 4 out, well held after, 9th of 10, 12 1/2l behind Keeper Hill (10-13) at Warwick 3m 1f hcp (2) gd in Jan.
Cold Shoulder 6-4fav (11-10) Mid-division early, slightly impeded 6th and raced in 6th after, 4th approaching straight, soon chased front pair, no extra and one pace from before last, 6th of 10, 6 3/4l behind Fleurys Fort (10-13) at Thurles 2m 4f hcp gf in Nov.
Sam Chisolm (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, mistake 5th, lost place approaching 2 out, soon rallied, stayed on into 3rd approaching last, never a threat, 3rd of 8, 11 1/2l behind Collooney (11-2) at Bangor 2m 1f (4) gs in Jan.
