Mister Fizzbomb has been running well over hurdles and on the flat of late and John Wainwright's gelding is sure to have his supporters but he is yet to win over timber and marginal preference is for Devils Delight, with Stormy Beech rated the pick of the remainder. The selection has slipped to a decent mark and showed signs of a return to form when chasing home Mad Professor when last seen at Cartmel in July. A chance is taken on the fitness of Devils Delight but it may be a chance worth taking. Pay On has run with credit in his last two starts and should again be thereabouts, while a market move for Misttori Belle would be of interest. Stormy Beech disappointed last time out but that and most of his recent starts have been over fences and he has to be considered but preference is for Devils Delight.
Rosie Lea (IRE) 14-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from after 3 out, 7th of 18, more than 13l behind Phelans Fancy (10-11) at Limerick 3m hcp 0-105 gf in May.
Thenford Sir (IRE) 14-1 (10-9) Towards rear, never dangerous, 9th of 14, well behind Mensio (10-3) at Kelso 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Dec.
Mister Fizzbomb (IRE) 9-1 (10-5) Mid-division, headway to chase leaders approaching 2 out, soon chasing winner, kept on, no impression, 2nd of 12, 5l behind Palomar (11-2) at Bangor 2m 1f cnd hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Nov.
Oleolat (FR) 80-1 (10-7) Raced keenly in touch, effort 3 out, weakened quickly and pulled up 2 out in race won by Brickies Mate (10-10) at Perth 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) sft in Apr, 12 ran.
Stormy Beech 5-1 (11-12) Held up in rear, headway approaching 6th, outpaced 8th, 7th of 9, well behind Whatcanyasay (9-9) at Sedgefield 2m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Dec.
Rotuma (IRE) 5-1 (11-0) In rear, reminder 4 out, headway and effort next, one paced under pressure, 3rd of 13, 14l behind Turn Of Phrase (10-11) at Wetherby 2m mdn hdl (E) gf in Mar '03.
Galloway Mac 100-1 (10-13) In touch, ridden 6th, soon weakened, tailed off, 8th of 10, well behind Red Sun (10-10) at Market Rasen 2m 3f clm hdl (5) gs in Nov.
Turtle Bay 14-1 (11-3) Towards rear, effort 3 out, never on terms, 8th of 14, 13l behind Blast The Past (11-9) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in Apr.
Devils Delight (IRE) 5-1 (11-0) Led after 1st, headed 3 out, ridden approaching last, stayed on towards finish, 2nd of 10, nk behind Mad Professor (11-7) at Cartmel 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd in Jul.
Pay On (IRE) 7-1 (10-10) In touch, ridden to chase winner 2 out, one pace approaching last, 4th of 14, 13l behind Pagan Rules (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 4f cnd nov hcp hdl (4) gs in Dec.
Scuzme (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Mid-division, hampered 3 out, soon weakened, 10th of 19, 35l behind Polyphon (11-8) at Ayr 2m hcp hdl (5) sft in Nov.
Sol Run (FR) 16-1 (10-7) Towards rear, weakened halfway, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Falcon's Tribute (10-3) at Hexham 2m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Nov, 16 ran.
Cuccinello (IRE) 10-1 (10-3) Towards rear, headway 7th, weakened 3 out, 10th of 14, 50l behind Thievery (10-4) at Hereford 2m nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd in Nov.
Roadworthy (IRE) 50-1 (10-8) Always towards rear, 9th of 17, 38l behind Spivitus (10-11) at Catterick 2m sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gd in Dec.
Floodlight Fantasy 14-1 (10-1) Prominent, mistake 5th, weakened after 3 out, 5th of 15, 21l behind Three Ships (11-9) at Market Rasen 2m 1f sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Dec.
Subsidise (IRE) 50-1 (11-1) Mid-division to halfway, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Polyphon (11-8) at Ayr 2m hcp hdl (5) sft in Nov, 19 ran.
Misttori Belle 13-2 (10-1) Held up in rear, headway halfway, weakened approaching 2 out, 6th of 9, 22l behind Our Jim (11-0) at Market Rasen 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Dec.
Georgedoubleyou (IRE) 200-1 (11-0) Chased clear leader, reminders after 5th, soon struggling, 13th of 16, well behind Moonhawk (10-9) at Carlisle 2m 1f mdn hdl (5) hvy in Nov.
