in touch, headway when mistake 6th, mistake next, led after 4 out, headed after 3 out, one pace
chased leaders, ridden over 3 out, one pace after
mid-division, weakened after 4 out
in touch, ridden along 5th, weakened from 4 out
in rear, headway approaching 3 out, ridden to challenge 2 out, every chance approaching last, not quicken
towards rear when unseated rider 3 out
took keen hold, held up, behind when fell 3 out
always towards rear
led, headed after 7th, weakened after 4 out, tailed off
held up in touch, led after 3 out, kept on under pressure from last, driven out
chased leaders, weakened from 3 out
mid-division, ridden after 4 out, soon weakened
with leader, blundered 6th when weakening, tailed off
towards rear, ridden after 4 out, soon weakened
held up in touch, jumped right, ridden approaching 4 out, soon weakened
in touch, kept on same pace from 2 out
tracked leaders, led after 7th, headed 4 out, weakened 2 out
Runthatpastmeagain is fancied to get off the mark over hurdles at the fourth time of asking, while Ballykelly and Tuskar Rock are others respected in a race heavy on numbers but severely lacking in quality. A market move for Munnings Touch would also be interesting but he needs to improve on his hurling form up-to-press and is hard to confidently recommend. Tuskar Rock made a satisfactory hurdling debut at Towcester a fortnight ago and can find a race before too long. He looks destined for a modest handicap mark and is one to keep tabs on from here. Ballykelly is the preferred runner form the Richard Phillips team (also had Piper Hayes and King Jack in at the five-day stage) and, as such, has to be respected. The seven-year-old may have been in need of the run on his seasonal reappearance, so a much better show can be expected today. However, Runthatpastmeagain has a more solid profile at this stage and, as the son of Accordion seems versatile regarding the ground, the JP McManus-owned gelding is expected to have the edge when it really matters.
Ballykelly (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Mid-division, ridden 3 out, one pace under pressure, 4th of 15, 23l behind Souriceau (10-7) at Folkestone 2m 1f mdn hdl (5) hvy in Jan.
Boris The Blade 50-1 (10-5) Mid-division, lost place 6th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Bold Ransom (10-7) at Newcastle 3m nov hdl (3) sft in Jan, 16 ran.
Calin Royal (FR) 11-1 (11-6) Held up, chased leaders after 4 out, weakened approaching next, 6th of 16, well behind Quws Law (11-6) at Ayr 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Jan.
Cloisters Hill 66-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, reminders 6th, soon lost place, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Quality Control (10-13) at Sedgefield 2m 4f nov hdl (4) hvy, 11 ran.
Cluasless (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, moderate 8th 4 out, kept on same pace, 6th of 23, 31l behind Good Fella (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy in Jan.
Crop Walker (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) In touch, ridden over 4f out, weakend over 1f out, 7th of 12, 8l behind Evelith Echo (11-6) at Ayr 2m nhf (4) gf in Apr.
Master Marmalade 150-1 (10-12) Not fluent 4th, always well behind, 11th of 14, well behind Cardinal Spirit (11-5) at Doncaster 3m mdn hdl (4) gd.
Munnings Touch (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Always behind, 7th of 10, well behind Coe (11-5) at Haydock 2m 4f nov hdl (4) hvy in Dec.
Nicky Tam (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Mid-division, weakened from 4 out, 8th of 17, well behind Striking Article (10-12) at Wetherby 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Dec.
Partly Cloudy 50-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, pushed along, weakened approaching 6th, no chance when pulled up 5 out in race won by Rightway Star (11-10) at Catterick 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) sft, 8 ran.
Runthatpastmeagain (IRE) 15-8fav (10-12) Held up, headway from 5th, chased winner after 6th, ridden approaching 2 out, no impression last, 2nd of 12, 4l behind Prince De Bersy (10-11) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gd in Sept.
Teenando (IRE) 100-1 (10-2) Always behind, tailed off, 9th of 16, well behind Cadoudalas (10-12) at Newcastle 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.
The Babe Magnet 7-2 (12-0) Held up in tch; prog 11; ev ch 2 out; wknd app last, 2nd of 14, 10l behind Storymaker (11-7) at Tranwell 2m 4f ptp gd in Apr '06.
Tickers Way 66-1 (10-9) Chased clear leader to 4th, soon lost place, tailed off 3 out, 13th of 18, well behind Albinus (10-5) at Doncaster 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Tuskar Rock (FR) 6-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, one pace next, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Iroquois Warrior (11-4) at Taunton 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Young Brave Commanche Run gelding, brother to winning hurdler Commanche Sioux and chaser Young Brave i.
Laureldean Melody (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Towards rear, good headway to chase leaders approaching 4 out, ridden approaching next, gradually weakened, 6th of 14, 20l behind Princess Flame (11-0) at Musselburgh 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Miss Lightning 100-1 (10-2) 2nd when blundered and unseated rider in race won by Albinus (10-5) at Doncaster 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Jan, 18 ran.
