tracked leaders, ridden and weakened from 3 out
towards rear, headway 6 out, every chance 2 out, ridden and weakened last
led to 2nd, tracked leader, weakened after 6 out
held up towards rear, headway 8th, ridden and every chance last, just held close home
led from 2nd, made rest, pressed from 2 out, just held on
in rear, reminders 6 out, unseated rider 10th
towards rear, headway 4 out, one pace and no impression in 4th
Lorna Brooke almost pinched an amateur riders' handicap at Hereford 11 days ago on Spock, the pair being caught right on the line. Another bold bid is anticipated here if he gets his own way out in front, despite a 3lb rise. But SHOW'S OVER (NAP) is taken to make amends for falling last time at Kelso when in front. He'd won at Stratford earlier and the likely strong pace should suit. Gwili Spar's defeat of modest rivals at Uttoxeter was his first victory in 32 starts, though he stays this longer trip. The others have a lot to prove on recent form.
Broughtons Bandit 16-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, went 2nd 9th until 4 out, weakened and strugging in 4th when jumped badly left final 3, weakened into 5th after 2 out, tailed off, 5th of 6, dist behind Best Boy Barney (10-13) at Kempton 3m hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Miss Fortywinks 16-1 (11-7) Held up, towards rear, not fluent 7th, some headway 3 out, no impression, 4th of 11, 26 3/4l behind Innocent Girl (10-2) at Southwell 2m hcp (5) gd in Oct.
Killabraher Cross (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Close up on outside, pushed along and lost place after 9th, behind when pecked next, tailed off 3 out, 5th of 6, dist behind Oliver's Hill (11-12) at Plumpton 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in Oct.
Show's Over (IRE) 9-4 (10-5) In touch, led after 7th, fell 10th, at Kelso 2m 7f hcp (4) gf in Oct.
Spock (FR) 9-1 (10-1) Jumped left, took keen hold, chased leaders, headway to lead after 4th, mistake 6th and 13th, clear briefly after, pecked 4 out, headed when left in lead again 2 out, headed last strides, 2nd of 11, hd behind She's Late (11-4) at Ludlow 2m 4f hcp (5) gf in Oct.
Gwili Spar 16-1 (10-0) Held up in rear, headway after 8th, led after 4 out, pressed 2 out until last, stayed on well, clear towards finish, won at Uttoxeter 2m hcp (5) gd in Sep beating Larkhall (10-9) by 2 1/4l, 10 ran.
Mr Robinson (FR) 12-1 (10-0) Held up, in rear, headway when jumped left 4 out, mistake and outpaced next, well beaten 4th after 2 out, 4th of 8, 20l behind Little Windmill (11-12) at Stratford 2m 7f hcp (5) gd in Oct.
