mid-division, outpaced 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on from last
mid-division, ridden 4 out, headway approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last
always behind, tailed off when blundered 3rd, soon pulled up
chased leaders, ridden after 4 out, in 2nd when blundered 2 out, led approaching last, stayed on under pressure (no time taken)
always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up before last
in touch, weakened approaching 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
held up towards rear, soon well behind, tailed off
close up, weakened 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
held up mid-division, led approaching 3 out, headed approaching last, soon weakened
with leaders, weakened 4 out, pulled up before next
led, headed approaching 3 out, soon ridden, every chance after last, not quicken towards finish
Iloveturtle, Mister Magnum and Atlantis are three against the field in a tough race to call for punters and the narrow vote is given to Mister Magnum. The selection was a fair third behind Fearless Foursome last time out, that form has since been franked and off the same mark and under conditions that suit he looks the value bet in an open affair. Atlantis rates the main danger on his latest third behind Mayoun, his yard are in top form and with conditions in his favour he should be closely watched in the market. Iloveturtle won well last time out when beating Digital Fortress but this looks tougher and he looks vulnerable under his penalty. Nomadic Blaze is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he looks vulnerable to a less exposed type. Of the remainder Scotmail Lad is another that has conditions to suit but he is not getting any younger and for the winner we return to Mister Magnum.
Perfect Punch 28-1 (11-12) Mid-division, headway 11th, disputing 2nd and 6 lengths down when mistake 4 out, soon weakened, 6th of 14, 29l behind Royal China (10-6) at Uttoxeter 2m 5f hcp chs 0-90 (5) gd in Jul.
Scotmail Lad (IRE) 33-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, left 3rd 3 out, soon outpaced, 4th of 13, 9l behind Emerald Destiny (10-3) at Catterick 2m 3f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs in Dec.
Finbar's Law 33-1 (11-1) Led, headed approaching 4th, weakened 5th, 11th of 15, well behind Roadworthy (10-9) at Ayr 2m cnd hcp hdl (5) hvy in Dec.
Iloveturtle (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Chased leader, led 8th, left clear 4 out, driven out, won at Market Rasen 3m 1f nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft in Dec beating Digital Fortress (11-11) by 25l, 7 ran.
Mister Magnum (IRE) 4-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, outpaced 5 out, 3rd of 8, 18l behind Fearless Foursome (11-3) at Ayr 2m hcp chs 0-110 (4) hvy in Dec.
Newbay Lady 28-1 (10-6) Led and clear to 9th, headed 11th, weakend 4 out, tailed off, 5th of 7, well behind Cloudy Lane (11-6) at Newcastle 3m beg chs (4) sft in Dec.
Irish Castle (IRE) 16-1 (10-5) Behind when unseated rider at the 2nd in race won by Lethem Present (9-12) at Musselburgh 3m amt hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd in Dec, 9 ran.
Northern Flash 50-1 (9-13) Soon behind, tailed off 3 out, last of 7, well behind Flake (11-12) at Catterick 2m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs in Nov.
Nomadic Blaze 66-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, lost place 7th, rallied approaching 5 out, no impression when mistake last, 3rd of 7, 16l behind Go For One (10-12) at Catterick 2m 3f mdn chs (5) gs in Dec.
Whatcanyasay 11-2 (10-0) With leaders, led approaching 4th, headed 5th, one pace from 2 out, 4th of 15, 13l behind Roadworthy (10-9) at Ayr 2m cnd hcp hdl (5) hvy in Dec.
Kinkeel (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, 11th of 15, well behind Zimbabwe (10-12) at Leicester 2m sll hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Atlantis (HOL) 12-1 (11-12) In touch, 3rd when blundered 3 out, soon ridden, one pace from next, 3rd of 12, 16l behind Mayoun (11-6) at Fontwell 2m 4f sll hcp chs 0-90 (5) sft in Dec.
