held up, weakened 4 out, pulled up before next
held up, lost place approaching 4 out, tailed off
chased leader, ridden 3 out, weakened last
chased leaders, ridden approaching 4 out, weakened next, tailed off
held up towards rear, headway on inner 4 out, weakened 2 out
held up, pushed along halfway, outpaced 3 out, kept on from next, no impression
held up mid-division, weakened 4 out, pulled up before last
towards rear, ridden 4 out headway next, chased winner after last, no impression
chased leaders, chased winner after 3rd until ridden and weakened approaching 4 out
held up, headway after 4 out to chase leaders, chased winner approaching last until after last, no impression
led clear approaching 3 out, eased towards finish
mid-division, chased leader approaching 3 out, ridden and hung left approaching next, one pace
Nonrunner
A wide open handicap hurdle here and many would have chances on their best form but the main protagonists look to be Through The Rye, Industrial Star and Wiggy Smith and the narrow vote is given to Industrial Star. The selection was a fair third behind Archie Babe last time out but is sure to have come on for the run he remains on a fair mark and looks a value bet in an open affair. Through The Rye rates the main danger as he won in game fashion last time out when beating Haditofski. However this looks more competitive and he looks vulnerable under his penalty. Wiggy Smith is another that could go well on his latest second behind Orpen Wide but he looks weighted up to his best. Monsieur is best when allowed to dominate and as he looks sure to be taken on for the lead he looks worth opposing. Of the remainder Double Vodka has dropped to a handy mark and could go well at a price but for the winner we return to Industrial Star to small stakes.
Front Rank (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Chased leaders until 5th, soon behind, last of 15, well behind Desert Quest (11-12) at Ascot 2m hcp hdl (2) gf in Oct.
Through The Rye 11-4 (11-12) Led, headed 4 out, rallied to lead again next, clear approaching last, won at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft in Oct beating Haditovski (10-2) by 16l, 5 ran.
Torkinking (IRE) 7-1 (10-12) With leader, led after 2nd, headed and jumped slowly 3rd, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out, 13th of 18, 26l behind Glimmer of Light (9-7) at Haydock 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gs in Apr.
Proper Article (IRE) 9-1 (11-10) Led, saddled slipped forward, headed 5th, remained prominent to 4 out, weakened before next and pulled up 2 out in race won by Swiss Hall (11-7) at Tralee 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-109 sft in Oct, 20 ran.
Wiggy Smith 4-1 (11-8) Tracked leader, hit 3 out, led and went right 2 out, soon headed, weakened flat, 3rd of 7, 12l behind Orpen Wide (11-1) at Ascot 2m nov hdl (3) gf in Oct.
Archie Babe (IRE) 10-1 (11-1) Mid-division, blundered 4 out, soon ridden and weakened, 8th of 13, 40l behind Iffy (11-2) at Aintree 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Oct.
Double Vodka (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Behind, effort 4 out, ridden and no impression from next, 7th of 15, 22l behind Dhehdaah (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m nov hcp hdl (2) gs in Oct.
Industrial Star (IRE) 3-1fav (10-6) Tracked leader to 4 out, outpaced next, soon ridden, kept on flat, 3rd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Archie Babe (10-1) at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) sft in Oct.
Sharp Belline (IRE) 16-1 (10-3) Held up in touch, ridden and weakened after 11th, behind when not fluent 4 out, 7th of 13, 40l behind Simon (11-3) at Bangor 3m hcp chs 0-130 (3) sft in Apr.
Turbo (IRE) 7-2 (11-5) In rear, effort and no impression from 3 out, 4th of 5, 32l behind Through The Rye (11-12) at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) sft in Oct.
Monsieur (FR) 6-5fav (10-8) Led, hit 3 out, soon ridden, headed and mistake when rider lost iron and whip 2 out, weakened approaching last, 4th of 10, 11l behind Caraman (11-5) at Bangor 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gs in Oct.
Culcabock (IRE) 8-1 (10-3) Held up mid-division, headway after 3 out, chased front pair approaching last, no impression, 3rd of 12, 8l behind Papini (11-6) at Haydock 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd.
Classic Event (IRE) 22-1 (10-12) Mid-division, pushed along 4th, steady headway from 3 out, no impression, 4th of 12, 11l behind Papini (11-6) at Haydock 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd.
