made all, 4 lengths clear 2 out, stayed on well, readily
held up, 6th and outpaced when hit 3 out, soon weakened
always behind, lost touch, pulled up before 6th
chased leaders, driven, outpaced 3 out, weakened next
held up, headway 3 out, stayed on to go 3rd between last 2, no impression with leading pair
tracked winner throughout, hit 7th, effort 3 out, 4 lengths down when jumped left next, soon ridden and one pace
mid-division, outpaced approaching 3 out, weakened, pulled up before next
tracked leading pair, ridden, outpaced after 3 out, soon no impression, lost 3rd between last 2
mid-division, lost place 7th, behind when pulled up after 3 out
TILT looks to have scared off much of the meaningful opposition and he can take the measure of Benny Be Good and Saveiro. Brian Ellison's charge is not without his quirks though he had shown plenty of class (when in the mood) on the flat. He probably hasn't beaten a great deal yet over hurdles though the trainer seems convinced that he can make his way to the Cheltenham festival so put simply, he has to win this in order to justify his entry ticket. Benny Be Good is a likeable enough sort. He dotted up in a bumper at the course last November and was far from disgraced on his hurdling bow last month. Saveiro has a little to find on the book. Nevertheless, any money for Alan Swinbank's mare would be of interest were the market to speak in her favour. Whiteabbey has cut little ice under rules thus far though had been a winning pointer over three miles prior to joining Donald McCain. Patriot could have each-way claims if any of the market principals fail to run their races. Saddlers Deal was incredibly easy to back on hurdling debut and ran a race that was accordingly modest. Tilt is likely to be a short price to see off these rivals and he seems difficult to oppose on balance.
Tilt 2-1 (11-5) Held up mid-division, headway to track winner 3 out, challenged next, kept on and every chance, ridden and held towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Milans Man (11-5) at Catterick 3m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Benny Be Good 13-2 (11-4) Tracked leaders, led 5th, headed 2 out, lost 2nd last, ridden and kept on flat, 3rd of 10, 4l behind Tara Royal (11-4) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
Hurlingham 125-1 (11-1) Behind, kept on from 2 out, never nearer, 8th of 14, 24l behind Tocca Ferro (11-4) at Southwell 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Just Matty 200-1 (10-5) Took keen hold, held up in rear, struggling when mistake 5th, tailed off next, pulled up before 7th, in a race won by Persian Gates (10-12) at Southwell 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gf in Nov, 10 ran.
Patriot (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Tracked leader to 4th, outpaced 3 out, weakened from next, 8th of 16, 34l behind Quantitativeeasing (11-0) at Newcastle 2m 4-6yo mdn hdl (5) gs in Nov.
Saddlers Deal (IRE) 28-1 (10-12) Tracked leader, led 3rd to 5th, led again next, headed when hit 8th, soon lost place, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Milans Man (11-5) at Catterick 3m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Jan, 9 ran.
Saveiro (FR) 5-1 (10-12) Led, headed 3rd, led again 4th, headed 3 out, weakened between last 2, 4th of 15, 21l behind Tilt (10-12) at Catterick 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Dec.
Sirmuhta (FR) 150-1 (11-4) Jumped left 1st, behind when hit and unseated rider 3rd, in a race won by Tara Royal (11-4) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in Jan, 10 ran.
Whiteabbey (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Held up, effort from 8th, never dangerous, 7th of 15, 46l behind Predictive (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Millie Jay 80-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, headway 4 out, never on terms, 6th of 12, 36l behind Karingreason (11-0) at Musselburgh 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Jan.
Highway Nineteen (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Mid-division, ridden and outpaced after 3 out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 31l behind Premier Sagas (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Jan.
