held up mid-division, headway approaching 7th, ridden approaching 3 out, no impression after
led, jumped left 3rd, headed approaching 4th, remained close up until weakened approaching 2 out
held up towards rear, effort approaching 3 out, never dangerous
held up mid-division, weakened approaching 3 out
held up, headway from 4 out, one pace, never on terms
held up mid-division, headway approaching 7th, weakened from 3 out
with leader, led approaching 4th, ridden and clear and hit last, kept on well
held up towards rear, hit 5th, pushed along after next, soon weakened, pulled up before 8th
held up towards rear, hit 6th, in 7th and ridden when fell 4 out
held up towards rear, weakened quickly approaching 8th, tailed off
close up, weakened after 6th, pulled up before 8th
chased leaders, went 2nd approaching 3 out, every chance next, kept on approaching last, no chance with winner
tracked leaders, weakening when badly hampered 4 out, pulled up soon after
held up, niggled along and not fluent 4th, headway approaching 3 out, no impression from next
soon tracking leaders, weakened quickly from 6th, pulled up before next
A trappy contest gets proceedings underway and as usual in these events the market will be very informative but the principals look to be Ashwell, Odd Socks and Pales with the vote going to Ashwell. The selection was pulled up last time out but prior to that he was a fair second behind Middleton Dean that form looks solid and under conditions that suit he looks the one to be on. Odd Socks looks Howard Johnson's first string on jockey bookings and he should be watched in the market. Pales was a fair sort in his native Germany and hails from a yard in top form so he is another to note in the market. Coe was a fair third behind Ballamorey Dan last time and looks sure to be suited by this longer trip. Of the remainder Mirage Dore was second behind Cah Man last time and is another with place claims but for the winner we return to Ashwell.
Ashwell (IRE) 14-1 (9-11) Held up, struggling 8th, behind and pulled up at the last in race won by Sonnyanjoe (10-0) at Cheltenham 3m 1f lst hcp hdl (1) gd in Nov, 9 ran.
Star Player (IRE) 9-1 (10-12) Mid-division, outpaced and plenty to do when hit 4 out, soon ridden, hung right and stayed on to lead flat, won at Carlisle 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Nov beating Jemez (10-12) by 3/4l, 16 ran.
Anacrusis 14-1 (10-13) Chased leader, ridden and effort over 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f, 4th of 15, 13l behind Corkage (11-2) at Doncaster 2m nhf (5) gf.
Basoda Karinga Bay gelding out of Another Wag.
Bold Ransom (IRE) 66-1 (10-9) Held up, outpaced 7th, 9th of 15, 33l behind Hills Of Aran (11-5) at Carlisle 3m 1f nov hdl (4) gd in Nov.
Chernik (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) In touch, ridden approaching last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 11, 10l behind Tot O'Whiskey (11-5) at Hexham 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Coe (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, ridden 3 out, one pace, 3rd of 14, 6l behind Balamory Dan (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Darazari Bay (IRE) 100-1 (10-9) Always behind, struggling 6th and pulled up 5 out in race won by Star Player (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Nov, 16 ran.
Gnillish 66-1 (10-10) Towards rear, never dangerous, 9th of 13, 34l behind Cash Man (10-5) at Hexham 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gf in Nov.
Masterjoe 14-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, outpaced halfway, headway over 2f out, stayed on well to take 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 10, 29l behind Harry Wood (11-4) at Carlisle 2m 1f nhf (6) hvy in Mar.
Master Marmalade 66-1 (10-5) Behind, struggling after 6th, tailed off when mistake and unseated rider 5 out in race won by Rood Report (11-5) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gd in Nov, 18 ran.
Mirage Dore (FR) 7-1 (10-7) Held up in touch, headway and every chance 2 out, soon ridden, edged left and kept on one pace flat, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Cash Man (10-5) at Hexham 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gf in Nov.
Odd Socks (IRE) 50-1 (10-7) Prominent to 3rd, soon lost place, no danger after, 8th of 16, 49l behind Akarem (10-12) at Kelso 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Pales (GER) Secret 'n Classy gelding, brother to 7f winner Parabel.
Pixley 33-1 (11-2) Prominent, ridden and lost place 7f out, soon behind, 9th of 10, 46l behind Master Marmalade (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (H) gd in May '05.
