tracked leaders, effort when hit 3 out, outpaced next, no impression when lost 3rd and mistake last
tracked leader, led 4 out to before next, soon hung left under presssure, rallied to regain narrow lead approaching 2 out where pecked and soon headed, kept on same pace, no impression when lost 2nd flat
in rear, struggling 6th, tailed off when pulled up before last
mid-division, lost place 8th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, pushed along from 6th, ridden and lost place 8th, soon behind, tailed off
tracked leaders, lost place 7th, weakened 4 out, tailed off
always behind, lost touch 7th, pulled up after next
led, headed 4 out, weakened before 2 out
tracked leaders, headway to lead before 3 out, headed narrowly approaching next, led again soon after, ridden and stayed on well flat
mid-division, outpaced 9th, weakened 4 out, tailed off
mid-division, outpaced approaching 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before next
held up towards rear, headway into mid-division 6th, chased leaders 4 out, ridden next, stayed on to go 2nd flat, no impression
mid-division, weakened 8th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
DARK GLACIER was let down by his jumping when favourite on his hurdling debut at Kelso but much more accomplished when making no mistake at Wetherby two weeks ago. Chris Grant's smart bumper winner has plenty of scope for further improvement and can defy his penalty as he still gets 7lb from Rival D'Estruval, who stays well but finished tailed off in a hot handicap on his latest start at Haydock and may need more time to recover from that experience. Winning pointer Beau Dandy is interesting in this sphere while South Leinster was second over C&D three weeks ago after a long break, though may do better when tackling fences.
Rival D'Estruval (FR) 7-1 (10-8) Always towards rear, 15th of 20, well behind Dynaste (10-13) at Haydock 3m hcp hdl Grade 3 (1) gs in Nov.
Dark Glacier (IRE) 7-2 (10-12) In touch, headway before 8th, led after 4 out, kept on well from 2 out, won at Wetherby 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) gs beating Quel Elite (10-12) by 4 1/2l, 13 ran.
About Thyne (IRE) 200-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, weakened after 4 out, tailed off, 9th of 12, well behind Sivola De Sivola (11-5) at Carlisle 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Oct.
Across The Tweed (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened over 6f out, 13th of 18, well behind Distime (11-4) at Wetherby 2m NH flat (6) gs in Feb.
Beau Dandy (IRE) 11-1 (11-7) Towards rear, chased leaders when blundered 4 out, blundered next, went 3rd before last, one pace, 3rd of 10, 19l behind Abragante (11-7) at Sedgefield 2m 5f hts chs (6) gd in May.
Farm Pixie (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, took keen hold, mistake 5th, behind next, mistake 3 out, tailed off, 9th of 12, well behind Bound For Glory (10-7) at Sedgefield 2m 4f 4yo nov stks (4) gd in Nov.
King Of Thorns (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Held up mid-division, weakened before 4 out, tailed off, 13th of 15, well behind Hazy Tom (11-5) at Wetherby 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Madison Du Berlais (FR) 10-1 (11-0) Held up in touch, lost place 19th, behind from 5 out, tailed off, 7th of 8, well behind Deep Purple (11-12) at Sandown 3m 5f hcp chs 0-150 (2) gs.
Nuts N Bolts 10-1 (11-4) Mid-division, headway 9f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 20, 30l behind Steps To Freedom (11-4) at Aintree 2m 1f nat hunt flat Grade 2 (1) gd in Apr.
Oscar Romeo (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway 3 out, kept on and no impression, 4th of 12, 27l behind Malt Master (11-0) at Newcastle 2m NH Maiden Hurdle (4-6yo) (5) gs in Nov.
Rupert Bear 100-1 (10-7) In rear, never dangerous, 6th of 12, 35l behind Malt Master (11-0) at Newcastle 2m NH Maiden Hurdle (4-6yo) (5) gs in Nov.
South Leinster (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Held up behind, took keen hold, outpaced 4 out, ridden and headway before 2 out, chased winner before last, no impression, 2nd of 9, 7l behind Fill The Power (11-3) at Newcastle 2m 6f nh nov hdl (2) gs in Nov.
Purple Money (IRE) 100-1 (10-3) Raced keenly, in touch, lost place 3 out, weakened next, 7th of 10, well behind Micro Mission (10-5) at Kelso 2m 6f mrs nov hdl (4) sft.
Kings Canyon (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Held up mid-division, hit 5th, towards rear, tailed off before 9th, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Fill The Power (11-3) at Newcastle 2m 6f nh nov hdl (2) gs in Nov, 9 ran.
