Supreme Builder has always been held in high regard and may be able to step up on the form of his hurdling debut, Companero and Bretton Woods are the likely dangers. He gave an indication of his class on debut in the Grade 1 bumper at Punchestown in 2006 and has been given plenty of time by his handler. It could be argued that he was a shade disappointing on his hurdling bow but this longer trip should see him in a better light and that experience is unlikely to have been lost on him. Companero was an impressive winner of all three of his starts in point-to-points in Ireland in 2006; he has presumably had his problems but is one to be interested in if the market gives out the right vibes. Like many from the yard, Bretton Woods won't come into his own until jumping a fence but he has shown ability on his two starts to date. He appeared to handle testing conditions on his debut before finishing around fourteen lengths in front of the selection on his hurdling bow at Carlisle. He, too, will be suited by this longer trip and must be feared but Supreme Builder is taken to reverse that form and land the spoils.
Bold Ransom (IRE) 14-1 (10-7) Held up, headway from 4 out, one pace, 5th of 15, 21l behind Coe (10-12) at Wetherby 2m 7f nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Boris The Blade 28-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, weakening when approaching 4 out, 6th of 14, 30l behind Oh Pickles (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Nov.
Bretton Woods (IRE) 20-1 (10-5) Towards rear, pushed along from 3rd, headway 3 out, kept on same pace from next, no impression, 5th of 16, 7l behind Star Player (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Companero (IRE) (12-0) Travelling well, led 2 out, easily, won at Ballindenisk 3m ire ptp hvy in Dec '06 beating Don't Be Daft (12-0) by 15l, 14 ran.
Fresh Winter 100-1 (10-11) Mid-division, not fluent 6th, soon pushed along, never near leaders, 5th of 15, 21l behind Go Amwell (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gs in Dec.
Isan (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Led, headed 4th, weakened 4 out, 9th of 11, well behind Top Dressing (11-2) at Newcastle 2m nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb.
Nessen Dorma (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Led to 4th, led again after 5th, headed 6th, weakened 2 out, 4th of 9, 11l behind Our Jim (11-0) at Market Rasen 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Dec.
Paradigm Investor (IRE) 40-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, 15th of 18, well behind Noble Alan (11-2) at Newcastle 2m mdn nhf (6) gf in Nov.
Supreme Builder 10-3 (10-12) Held up, headway when hit 4 out, 4th and no impression when not fluent 2 out, soon weakened, 7th of 16, 22l behind Star Player (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Young Bobby 33-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, weakened 4f out, 10th of 12, 34l behind Kealshore Lad (10-13) at Wetherby 2m nhf (5) sft in Feb '06.
Bebedash 16-1 (10-9) Led, ridden over 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened, 3rd of 11, 12l behind Mutual Respect (11-0) at Chepstow 2m nhf (6) sft in Dec '06.
