mid-division, ridden 6f out, never on terms
held up, headway 7f out, led 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on until no extra towards finish
with leader, led 7f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway over 3f out, hung left and led over 1f out, ridden and kept on well towards finish
in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders to over 4f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, outpaced 4f out, soon behind
always behind, tailed off over 7f out, pulled up over 1f out
chased leaders, lost place 6f out, soon behind
in touch, headway to lead over 2f out, soon headed, ridden and one pace when hampered and switched left over 1f out, no extra final furlong
in touch, lost pace over 3f out, soon weakened
chased leaders to 6f out, soon outpaced
chased leaders, lost place 6f out, soon behind
in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
behind, headway over 3f out, stayed on well final 2f, never nearer
made most over 7f out, ridden 2f out, no impression
The well-bred Dundiclou gets the vote over Final Veto, with Spare Me, Nortelco and Treacle Moon likely to be involved. Alan Swinbank won the corresponding event 12 months ago with Alfie Flits, and if this fellow, in the same ownership, turns out half as good then connections will be mighty pleased. He is by Benny The Dip out of a full-sister to Dancing Brave, so has a touch of class and should handle the softish going. Final Veto has the benefit of an outing at Huntingdon where he was fourth to Fintan. That entitles him to be in the shake-up at least, and he is just preferred to Nortelco. Newcomers Spare Me, Treacle Moon and Southern Exit are all worth noting for the future, but for now the vibes are strong regarding Dundiclou who is the pick to go in first time.
Dundiclou Benny The Dip gelding, half-brother to winners on the flat and over hurdles.
Final Veto 5-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, headway and not clear run over 3f out, switched left over 2f out, stayed on, 4th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Fintan (10-5) at Huntingdon 1m 6f nhf (6) gf in Nov.
Grafty Green (IRE) 20-1 (10-5) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 9th of 13, 27l behind Kid Charlemagne (10-12) at Towcester 1m 5f nhf (5) gs in Nov.
High Ambition 20-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway over 6f out, ridden 3f out, hung left and weakened 2f out, 5th of 17, 21l behind Berings Express (10-12) at Warwick 1m 6f nhf (6) gd in Nov.
Lease Lend Zilzal gelding, half-brother to several winners up to 1m.
Mystically Diktat colt, half-brother to 1m-1m6f and hurdles winner Mystic Forest.
Nortelco (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) In touch, effort over 3f out, soon ridden, no impression approaching final furlong, 5th of 13, 16l behind Turbo Linn (10-5) at Carlisle 1m 6f nhf (6) hvy in Oct.
Pumboo (FR) Dadarissime gelding, half-brother to two winning jumpers.
Seaham Cladders (IRE) Tagula gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler Boing Boing.
Shinkosan (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Mid-division, pushed along over 6f out, weakened over 4f out, 13th of 17, 34l behind Berings Express (10-12) at Warwick 1m 6f nhf (6) gd in Nov.
Spare Me Cloudings gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Star Beat 22-1 (10-5) Towards rear, pushed along over 5f out, ridden and headway 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, never reached leaders, 6th of 13, 6l behind Kid Charlemagne (10-12) at Towcester 1m 5f nhf (5) gs in Nov.
The Wicked Wizard Wizard King gelding out of a moderate racemare.
Turbo Shandy 16-1 (10-12) Held up mid-division, weakened over 3f out, tailed off, 14th of 15, 35l behind Fintan (10-5) at Huntingdon 1m 6f nhf (6) gf in Nov.
Anne Sian (IRE) 50-1 (10-5) Behind, outpaced over 4f out, never dangerous, 9th of 13, 27l behind Turbo Linn (10-5) at Carlisle 1m 6f nhf (6) hvy in Oct.
Freedom Flying Kalanisi filly, half-sister to numerous winners up to 1m.
Kadia Arkadian Hero filly, half-sister to Ebor winner Saint Alebe.
Loveofthedarkside Beat All filly out of a winning hurdler.
Southern Exit Poliglote filly, half-sister to several winners on the flat and over hurdles.
Treacle Moon Kayf Tara filly out of bumper and hurdles winner Monica's Story.
