prominent, nudged along before 3 out, led approaching 2 out, stayed on well from last
chased leaders, ridden before 3 out, jumped right next, kept on one pace, lost third final 50yds
in rear when brought down 3rd
towards rear when fell 3rd
prominent, ridden to challenge before 3 out, kept on from last
led, pushed along before 3 out, headed approaching 2 out, no extra after last
in touch, pushed along after 9th, stayed on well to go third final 50yds
YOU SOME BOY has been here twice, completing a double at the turn of the year. He was a bit unlucky at Kelso last week when his rider dropped his whip at the last. Winning bumper Imperial Storm was a close third at Chepstow and runner-up Goshhowposh could give the form a boost in the opener. He makes his handicap debut as does Learntalot, who has shown enough in novice company to get competitive. Court At Slip was beaten less than two lengths on his reappearance at Hexham and though Juge Et Parti hasn't run since March he has a fine record after a break.
Imperial Storm (IRE) 9-2 (11-4) Chased leaders, not fluent normal 2 out, went 2nd before omitted last, no impression on winner, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 14, 3l behind Knowsley Road (11-4) at Chepstow 2m 3f mdn (4) gs in Nov.
Juge Et Parti (FR) 3-1 (11-13) Jumped right, chased leaders, pushed along after 15th, outpaced and last when hampered 4 out, weakened 2 out, 4th of 5, 18l behind Niceandeasy (11-5) at Ayr 3m hcp (4) sft in Mar.
Happy Hollow 12-1 (11-10) In touch in mid-division, headway before 3 out, no extra and mistake 2 out, 6th of 8, 14l behind Punctuation (11-11) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Nov.
Grand Du Nord (FR) 3-10fav (11-4) Towards rear, shaken up 2 out, soon ridden and plenty to do, ran on, no telling impression, 3rd of 6, 18 1/2l behind Belvedere Blast (10-12) at Hexham 2m 4f mdn (4) gd in Jun.
Learntalot (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Mid-division, pushed along after 8th, outpaced and no impression 3 out, went 5th flat, never dangerous, 5th of 11, 14 3/4l behind Hall Lane (10-12) at Wetherby 2m 4f (3) gs in Oct.
You Some Boy (IRE) 7-1 (11-1) Led, shaken up 2 out, faced challenge and ridden approaching last, rider dropped whip 110 yards out on run-in, driven out but headed towards finish, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Hoganville (11-7) at Kelso 3m 2f hcp (4) sft in Nov.
Court At Slip (IRE) 13-2 (12-0) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and headway 2 out, kept on without troubling leaders, 4th of 16, 1 3/4l behind Lewa House (10-12) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp (5) sft in Nov.
