held up, smooth headway from 3 out, every chance 2 out, ridden to lead last and driven out
always behind, lost touch from 4 out
prominent until lost place 6, tailed off 4 out pulled up before 2 out
in touch, effort 4 out, close up next, ridden and no extra from last
tracked leaders, led after 6, ridden and headed last, kept on run-in
behind, reminders after 5th, some headway to chase leaders 3 out, weakened from next
tracked leaders, close up 3 out, ridden and weakened from next
always behind, lost place 7th, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, ridden and weakened from 3 out, pulled up before last
mid-division, reminders after 6, behind and pulled up before next
behind, hit 2nd, ridden and weakened from 4 out
always behind, effort 4th, pulled up before next
led until headed 3rd, weakening when stumbled 4 out
in touch, smooth and every chance approaching 2 out, ridden and weakened from next
prominent, led 3rd until headed after 6th, ridden approaching 2 out, soon weakened
The penalised Master Builder is selected to overcome the challenge of market rival Harry Wood and Emmenso. A surprise winner last time out, that performance was a major step up on what was shown previously and a similar display would see him come home in front. Harry Wood was an early casualty on his most recent outing but the two time bumper winner is likely to put it to the selection if his jumping is kept together. Emmenso has to be respected from the powerful Johnson/Wylie team and any market confidence could prove significant. Of the remainder Heathcliff and The Snurglar are best watched. Master Builder the selection to defy his winners penalty.
Master Builder (FR) 14-1 (10-12) Held up, headway halfway to chase leaders, led between last 2, soon clear, comfortably, won at Sedgefield 2m 5f nov hdl (4) gd in Dec beating Zaffran Gail (10-5) by 11l, 13 ran.
Billsgrey (IRE) 100-1 (9-10) Towards rear, never dangerous, 6th of 14, 33l behind Mensio (10-3) at Kelso 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Dec.
Dantor 40-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, reminders before 6th, weakened next, behind when pulled up 3 out in race won by Quws Law (11-6) at Ayr 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) hvy, 16 ran.
Emmenso (IRE) Flemensfirth gelding, half-brother to winning bumper/chaser Crookedstone and hurdler Drewstown Lady.
Harry Wood (FR) 9-4 (10-12) Chased leaders, in 3rd when blundered and unseated rider 4 out in race won by Coe (11-5) at Haydock 2m 4f nov hdl (4) hvy in Dec, 10 ran.
Heathcliff (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Behind, struggling halfway, ridden and kept on from over 2f out, never near leaders, 7th of 14, 25l behind Striking Article (11-7) at Carlisle 2m 1f nhf (6) gs in Nov.
Joseph 40-1 (10-12) Held up in mid-division, pushed along approaching 2 out, effort between last 2, one pace run-in, 3rd of 13, 12l behind Master Builder (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 5f nov hdl (4) gd in Dec.
Kalibs Dream 100-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, weakened over 4f out, 13th of 19, well behind Charity Lane (10-4) at Haydock 2m nhf (6) sft in Dec.
Springfield Dante 28-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders and keen, weakened after 3 out, behind when pulled up 3 out in race won by Charlie Crab (10-12) at Catterick 3m 1f nov hdl (4) gs, 13 ran.
Still Solvent 100-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, ridden after 4 out, soon weakened, 8th of 13, 41l behind Laborec (11-0) at Musselburgh 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gs in Dec.
The Snurglar (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, reminders 4th, weakened next, 8th of 12, 47l behind Hue (11-7) at Sedgefield 2m 5f nov hdl (4) gd in Dec.
La Troussardiere (FR) 50-1 (10-4) Held up in touch, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 12th of 16, well behind Moonhawk (10-9) at Carlisle 2m 1f mdn hdl (5) hvy in Nov.
Maylee (IRE) 200-1 (10-2) Led to 5th, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 9th of 14, 39l behind Oh Pickles (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Nov.
Pimbo Lane (IRE) 66-1 (10-9) Always behind, jumped slowly 3rd, tailed off from 4 out and pulled up at the last in race won by Trafalgar Man (11-2) at Cartmel 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gd in May, 13 ran.
Tinto Verano (IRE) 40-1 (10-10) Towards rear, struggling halfway, tailed off when pulled up 5 out in race won by Valentines Lady (11-0) at Kelso 2m 6f mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Dec, 16 ran.
Cherry Tot Karinga Bay gelding out of an unraced mare.
