led until 2nd, reamained prominent, under pressure in 3rd when hit 3 out, rallied approaching last, kept on under pressure
prominent, led 2nd, strongly challenged when mistake 2 out, stayed on gamely
pulled hard in midfield, weakened 4 out
held up towards rear, headway halfway, chased leaders 4 out, weakened next
behind, pushed along 3rd, soon struggling, tailed off before 4 out
midfield, headway 4 out, weakened before next
held up in rear, headway 4 out, chased leaders next, stayed on same pace approaching last
chased leaders, lost place 6th, soon beaten
held up in rear, headway 4 out, soon chasing leaders, every chance from 2 out, hard ridden flat, no extra closing stages
chased leaders, slow 1st, hit 2nd, weakened 3 out
chased leaders, mistake 7th, weakened 4 out
Max Forte is penalised for last month s success at Wincanton but he scored by eight lengths and should go well again. Always Lion found only one too good at Worcester on his reappearance and can figure but DALIA POUR MOI (NAP) looks to have the stronger form. The point winner was beaten only a nose at Wetherby on his hurdling bow with a previous winner nine lengths behind and Philip Hobbs charge can land this. Robin Of Locksley should be sharper for last month s hurdling debut at Cheltenham but Viaduct Jack has something to find with Always Lion on latest running.
Max Forte (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Made all, clear and going best approaching 2 out, kept on strongly, shaken up run-in, eased close home, won at Wincanton 2m 5f (4) gd in Oct beating Present Man (10-12) by 8l, 8 ran.
Always Lion (IRE) Evensfav (11-0) Led until after 1st, prominent, every chance 3 out, stayed on flat, no impression on winner final 100 yards, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Roll The Dough (11-0) at Worcester 2m 4f mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Bendomingo (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Led, ridden over 2f out, soon hard pressed, headed inside final furlong, not pace of winner, 2nd of 7, 5l behind Last Summer (11-0) at Worcester 2m (6) gd in May.
Dalia Pour Moi (FR) 6-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, challenged 3 out, led next, ridden before last, kept on and caught post, 2nd of 9, shd behind Mustmeetalady (10-12) at Wetherby 2m 4f (4) gd in Oct.
Flamenco Flyer 200-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, mistake and reminders 6 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 9th of 10, dist behind Atlantic Gold (11-3) at Cheltenham 3m (3) gd in Oct.
Grand Introduction (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, led over 6f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 13, 8 1/2l behind Western Cape (11-4) at Southwell 2m mdn (6) gd in Oct.
Kerrow (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Took keen hold in mid-division, headway chasing leaders over 5f out, went 2nd over 3f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, headed final 150 yards, kept on, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind After Hours (11-4) at Chepstow 2m (6) gd in Apr.
Pressurize (IRE) 25-1 (11-6) In touch, went 3rd from 3 out, one pace, 3rd of 12, 26l behind Scorpiancer (11-6) at Ludlow 2m 5f mdn (4) sft in Jan.
Robin Of Locksley (IRE) 22-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, took keen hold, not fluent 6th, effort on outside 3 out, hit 2 out, outpaced before last, weakened flat, 4th of 6, 15 1/2l behind Penglai Pavilion (11-6) at Cheltenham 2m 5f (2) gd in Oct.
Some Are Lucky (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Held up mid-division, ridden 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 10 3/4l behind Aurillac (11-0) at Cheltenham 2m (3) gs in Oct.
Viaduct Jack (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Prominent until 1st, chased leaders, outpaced before 3 out, staying on when not fluent last, edged left flat, no impression final 75 yards, 3rd of 8, 5 3/4l behind Roll The Dough (11-0) at Worcester 2m 4f mdn (4) gs in Oct.
