tracked leaders, ridden 5f out, soon weakened
soon in touch, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden 5f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division and keen, ridden and weakened over 4f out
made all, challenged 2f out, ridden clear, ran on final furlong
steadied start, some progress to mid-division, weakened quickly over 6f out
mid-division, headway 5f out, weakened over 3f out
keen in rear, never a factor
mid-division, headway 5f out, ridden to chase leaders 4f out, kept on to chase winner in vain final furlong
towards rear, stayed on well from 3f out
soon pushed along, in trouble halfway
mid-division, ridden and headway over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, ridden over 4f out, weakened
behind from halfway, soon tailed off
tracked winner, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
Istron Bay can make a winning debut at the main expense of Auchterarder, and Irish point to point winner Teamgeist. Auchterarder is a son of I'm Supposin and a half brother to bumper winner Just Classic. he looks set to go well on his debut, and any market confidence would be significant, hailing from the David Pipe yard. Teamgeist won over three miles at Dromahane and needed that trip to score. he may not be suited by this shorter distance although the testing ground will suit him. Istron Bay is a son of Petoski, so has Flat speed, and is out of winning chaser, Annie Buckers. He hails from the in form Alan King yard and looks an exciting recruit. Istron Bay can make a winning debut.
Auchterarder I'm Supposin gelding, half-brother to bumper winner Just Classic.
Ballaroyale (IRE) Supreme Leader gelding out of Royal Fluff.
Celtic Gladiator 5-1 (11-0) Towards rear, pushed along after 3f, ridden halfway, headway over 6f out, outpaced 4f out, rallied over 2f out, hung left and weakened 1f out, 3rd of 9, 12l behind Bally Conn (11-0) at Towcester 2m nhf (6) hvy in Nov.
Freddies Return (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Towards rear, ridden over 4f out, headway over 1f out, hung left but one pace final furlong, 8th of 16, 10l behind Johnny Bissett (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (6) gs in Nov.
Freddie The Third (IRE) 10-1 (10-9) Led after 2f and raced keen, headed over 3f out, one pace, 3rd of 19, 10l behind Alternator (11-0) at Warwick 2m nhf (6) hvy in Dec.
Istron Bay Petoski gelding out of winning chaser Annie Buckers.
Limestone Boy (IRE) Beneficial gelding out of Limestone Lady.
M'Boyo 9-2 (11-1) Mid-division, effort over 3f out, every chance over 2f out, soon ran green, one pace, 3rd of 9, 7l behind Didbrook (10-8) at Worcester 2m mdn nhf (6) gd in Jun.
Millitant Man 33-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway 9f out, weakened final 2f, 6th of 19, 31l behind Alternator (11-0) at Warwick 2m nhf (6) hvy in Dec.
Pats Last 33-1 (10-0) Always towards rear, no impression, 9th of 10, 35l behind Swift Half (10-0) at N Abbot 2m 1f nhf (6) gf in Apr.
Spud Spadoun gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler Loch Nevis.
Teamgeist (IRE) (12-0) Prominent, led 2 out, kept on under pressure, won at Dromahane 3m ire ptp gs in Apr beating American Cricket (12-0) by 5l, 16 ran.
Uncle Lionel Sylvan Express gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler Massini Gold.
Vinestar (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) In rear, headway 5f out, weakened 4f out, 8th of 11, well behind Mutual Respect (11-0) at Chepstow 2m nhf (6) sft in Dec.
Adorably Adorable (IRE) 33-1 (10-2) Prominent, ridden 7f out, weakened 4f out, last of 14, well behind West Ridge (11-2) at Wincanton 2m nhf (6) gs in Dec.
Dame Maggie Karinga Bay mare, full sister to bumper and chase winner Earl's Kitchen.
Rich Nomad Nomadic Way mare, half-sister to winning hurdler Granny Rich and hurdler/chaser Alfy Rich.
Running Hotter 66-1 (10-5) Prominent, ridden, chased leader 5f out, weakened over 3f out, 8th of 10, well behind Stripe Me Blue (10-12) at Exeter 2m 1f mdn nhf (5) hvy.
Velvet Blu 14-1 (10-7) Led 3f, chased winner after, ridden to join winner and every chance 3f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 6l behind Crashtown Hall (10-7) at Huntingdon 2m nhf (6) gs in Dec.
