Verdict

BEDIZEN is the pick with Beverly Hill Billy and Acupulco Bay as the dangers. This race is little better than plating class and Pam Sly's charge makes a fair degree of appeal at the likely odds. Granted, he has had serious leg problems in the past but he is a genuine sort who appears capable of acting on any going. Beverly Hill Billy has been a tad disappointing over hurdles but his flat form stands up to examination and he would be very much of interest were the market to speak in his favour. Aculpoco Bay is invariably never that far away. Trip and going suit. Monsieur is always at his best when given a soft lead. He isn't the greatest of finishers. Alasao won well at Exeter on his most recent start. The handicapper has slapped on a 10lb rise in the weights for that effort. Hesivorthedriver has promised plenty in the past but has delivered little. Solitary Palm had obliged in a soft ground maiden for James Ewart and returns in headgear having worn none in his last two starts. Inn For The Dancer has never won over the hurdles but is a winning chaser. Won More Night is reunited with regular pilot, Warren Marston, so a watch on the market has to be advised. The usual suspects on view and Bedizen appears best.

Formwatch

Beverly Hill Billy 11-1 (10-12) Held up, headway 3 out, ridden and not fluent 2 out, keeping on when pecked badly last, 3rd of 15, 12l behind Tchico Polos (10-12) at Chepstow 2m nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.

Bedizen 10-1 (11-5) In touch and keen, lost place 4 out, headway to chase leaders 2 out, kept on, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind King Gabriel (10-5) at Kempton 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Nov.

Webbswood Lad (IRE) 28-1 (10-12) Held up mid-division, behind from 6th, 10th of 13, well behind Grizebeck (10-12) at Bangor 2m 1f nov hdl (4) hvy in Nov.

Alasao 4-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, led 3 out, kept on well from 2 out, ridden out, won at Exeter 2m 1f cnd hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Nov beating Kilmeena Magic (10-10) by 6l, 9 ran.

Monsieur (FR) 9-4 (10-12) Led to 7th, relegated to 4th next, went 2nd last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 19l behind Devito (10-9) at Hereford 2m 4f cnd sll hdl (5) sft in Nov.

Saint Eric (FR) 14-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, not fluent 3rd, headway 7th, hit 9th, weakened 3 out, 5th of 12, 23l behind Spear Thistle (11-9) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Nov.

Acapulco Bay 4-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, jumped slowly 2nd, headway after 5th, ridden after next, every chance after 3 out, beaten approaching 2 out, 2nd of 13, 4 1/2l behind Sister Agnes (9-9) at Stratford 2m 3f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Jul.

Solitary Palm (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Led until after 1st, tracked leader, ridden after 5th, disputing 2nd 2 out, weakened last, 4th of 9, 15l behind Alasao (11-3) at Exeter 2m 1f cnd hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Nov.

Mungo Jerry (GER) 20-1 (10-6) Mid-division, headway after 4th, ridden after 3 out, weakened before next, 5th of 11, 28l behind Idian Mix (10-1) at N Abbot 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in May.

River Phantom (IRE) 9-1 (11-2) In touch, headway 7th, tracked leader 4 out, led on bit 2 out, ridden and awkward last, just held on, won at Newbury 2m 5f mdn hdl (D) gs in Apr '05 beating Make It A Double (11-2) by 3/4l, 16 ran.

Swainson (USA) 40-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway 4th, ridden after 5th, weakened before next, 5th of 16, well behind Belcantista (10-12) at Exeter 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.

Hesivorthedriver (GER) 25-1 (11-0) Always behind, 9th of 14, well behind Cove Mountain (9-9) at Hereford 2m 1f nov hcp hdl (4) gd in May.

Dillons Dilemma (IRE) 14-1 (9-13) Chased leader, ridden and weakend after 5th, 9th of 17, well behind Nirphania (10-10) at Down Royal 2m nov hcp hdl hvy in Feb.

Inn For The Dancer 20-1 (11-2) Held up in rear, headway after 8th, went 4th after 3 out, stayed on same pace approaching 2 out, 4th of 11, 7l behind Thievery (10-0) at Warwick 2m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs in Nov.

Ton-Chee 25-1 (11-9) In touch, outpaced 3 out, soon weakened, 10th of 11, well behind Justwhateverulike (11-0) at Hexham 2m cnd hcp chs (5) gf in May.

Won More Night 25-1 (10-10) Prominent, led approaching 4th, headed before 2 out, weakened approaching last, 7th of 15, 26l behind Charmaine Wood (10-10) at Towcester 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.

Spirit of Lake (IRE) 200-1 (11-0) Led, headed after 7th, soon weakened, 9th of 15, well behind The Gossmoor Yank (11-0) at Chepstow 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gs in Nov.

Jack's Lad (IRE) 8-1 (11-9) Headway to chase leaders 9th, in 6th and weakening when fell 3 out in race won by Ad Murum (11-6) at Uttoxeter 2m 5f nov hcp chs 0-90 (5) gd in May '07, 13 ran.