mid-division, headway 7th, pecked 14th, ridden 4 out, one pace from 2 out
led 3rd, mistake 14th, ridden and headed 4 out, led again 2 out, headed flat, held towards finish
always behind
held up, headway 12th, reminder after 13th, ridden 3 out, one pace flat
always towards rear
led 2nd to 3rd, stayed prominent, ridden 14th, led again 4 out, headed and hit 2 out, led again flat, stayed on gamely
prominent, ridden approaching 14th, hit next, soon weakened
led to 2nd, stayed prominent, ridden 16th, weakened flat
behind, headway and pecked 14th, hit next, soon weakened
in touch, lost place 7th, tailed off when pulled up before 14th
Nonrunner
A weak looking handicap chase that could go to Sir Cumference, Sissinghurst Storm and Dunbroody Millar are two others likely to be involved in the finish. Sir Cumference is one of the more consistent runners in the line up and ran his usual game race last time at Leicester. He was always in contention and kept on to finish just over two lengths behind Chanharlie. A similar effort today should see him go very close. Sissinghurst Storm is back to a winning mark and if his recent run is anything to go by he could be ready to strike. Dunbrody Millar has disappointed in recent races but has solid claims on the pick of last season's form and could get into the places at a decent price. Cool Song could prove best of the rest, but Sir Cumference looks the safest option here and he gets our vote.
Sir Cumference 6-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 9th, ridden after 4 out, one pace last, 2nd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Channahrlie (9-12) at Leicester 2m 7f hcp chs 0-105 (E) gf.
Dunbrody Millar (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Mostly chased winner, blundered 10th, no chance from 4 out, 2nd of 10, 16l behind Precious Bane (10-7) at Lingfield 3m nov hcp chs (F) sft.
Southerndown (IRE) 5-1 (10-9) In rear, headway 10th, weakend 13th, 4th of 7, 27l behind Hehasalife (10-4) at Hereford 3m 1f hcp chs 0-110 (E) gf in Oct.
Sissinghurst Storm (IRE) 20-1 (10-0) Held up in touch, headway from 3 out, ran on well from last to go 2nd close to home, 2nd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Glacial Delight (11-8) at Taunton 2m 7f hcp chs 0-105 (E) gf.
Baudolino 66-1 (11-2) Held up, hampered 8th, weakened after 10th, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Temper Lad (10-10) at Hereford 3m 2f hcp hdl 0-90 (F) gs, 17 ran.
House Warmer (IRE) 11-1 (10-8) Always towards rear, mistake 8th and 9th, tailed off when pulled up at the 14th in race won by Midnight Gunner (11-12) at Warwick 3m 2f hcp chs 0-100 (F) gd in Oct, 13 ran.
Cool Song 5-1fav (9-9) Mid-division, headway 4th, ridden from 12th, one pace, 4th of 13, 15l behind Midnight Gunner (11-12) at Warwick 3m 2f hcp chs 0-100 (F) gd in Oct.
Lost In Normandy (IRE) 7-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, led 10th, headed 12th, mistake 15th, weakened next, 3rd of 13, 15l behind Midnight Gunner (11-12) at Warwick 3m 2f hcp chs 0-100 (F) gd in Oct.
Ebony Jack (IRE) 7-2 (10-3) Tracked leader to 7th, stayed tracking leaders, mistake 11th, driven to chase winner 2 out, no impression, 2nd of 6, 7l behind New Leader (10-0) at Folkestone 3m 1f nov hcp chs 0-95 (F) gf.
Jacarado (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Chased leader, jumped right 3rd, led after 7th, headed 11th, slightly hampered on bend after 13th, weakened after next, tailed off, 4th of 6, 44l behind Underwriter (10-8) at Hereford 3m 1f nov chs (E) gs.
St Kilda 6-1 (10-4) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 4th, led 7th until 13th, chased leaders to 4 out, weakened from next, 3rd of 9, 35l behind Five Alley (11-12) at Plumpton 3m 2f nov hcp chs 0-90 (F) gs in Oct.
Dr Mann (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Prominent until approaching 4th, soon behind, 5th of 10, 22l behind Lord Gale (10-12) at Worcester 3m nh nov hdl (E) gd in Oct '04.
