always in rear, tailed off and pulled up before 6th
in touch, headway approaching 5th, ridden approaching 3 out, soon beaten
in touch until weakened quickly 6th, soon tailed off
tracked leaders, led 6th until approaching 2 out, soon hung left and beaten
led until 2nd, chased leader, weakening when mistake 6th, pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, headway approaching 6th, ridden after 3 out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, weakened before next
mid-division, headway when hit 6th, led approaching 2 out, ridden and ran on strongly from last, readily
held up towards rear, headway 6th, effort after 3 out, one pace from next
mid-division, headway 6th, every chance after 3 out, soon ridden, held when blundered last
held up towards rear, headway after 6th, ridden approaching 3 out, stayed on same pace
NOSLER is sure to have been put through his paces since his hurdles debut at Wincanton last month and is given a chance to atone for his inauspicious exit at the second flight. Hohlethelonely along with fellow french imports Prairie Spirit and Marchand D'Argent are others worth bearing in mind. The last named showed consistency on the level in France and is in the right hands to hone his skills in this new venture. However, in the absence of any glowing gallops reports it is safe to assume Phillip Hobbs will be taking a cautious stance with this fellow. So he is probably best watched now he is introduced to hurdling in public for the first time. Prairie Spirit won a batch of races on the Flat in his homeland and made a steady rise to be just short of Listed class. He is an interesting recruit for Charlie Longsdon and definitely one to keep tabs on as he acclimatises to racing in the UK. However, Nosler was well touted before his bloomer at Wincanton and is worth at least another throw of the dice. The modest form shown by some of Paul Nicholls's string is only a temporary diversion as the champion trainer bids to get things back on track. And although Nosler is unlikely to be a superstar this season, he can give provide Nicholls with a nice little fillip today.
Full Victory (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) Prominent, led 4f out, headed inside final 2f, weakened, 6th of 11, 7l behind Sofia's Star (8-11) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Oct (Flat).
Hohlethelonely (9-2) Prominent, ridden to lead close home, won at Lyon Parilly 1m 3f gd in Jun beating Place Au Soleil (9-0) by 3/4l, 14 ran (Flat).
Laish Ya Hajar (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Led and soon clear, ridden when headed soon after 3 out and weakened, 9th of 18, 31l behind Show Winner (10-7) at Kempton 2m nov hdl (4) gs.
Marchand D'argent (FR) (8-13) Held up, stayed on late, 2nd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Ringbow (9-2) at Cagnes-Sur-mer 1m 4f 4yo stk std in Feb '07 (Flat).
Nosler (IRE) 2-1 (10-12) Chased leader until pecked and unseated rider at the 2nd in race won by Darstardly Dick (10-9) at Wincanton 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Oct, 10 ran.
Prairie Spirit (FR) (9-4) Always in rear, last of 9, 11l behind Magadino (9-4) at Deauville 1m 4f lst stk (1) sft in Aug (Flat).
Right Option (IRE) 50-1 (10-5) Mid-division, ridden and outpaced 2 out, stayed on and went 3rd approaching last, kept on flat, 3rd of 11, 6l behind Thundering Star (10-12) at Taunton 2m 1f nov hdl (3) gs.
Wandering Minstral 3-1 (11-0) Held up, headway 5f out, hung left over 2f out, soon chasing leading pair, no impression, 3rd of 8, 17l behind China Gold (11-0) at Kempton 2m nhf (6) sft in Mar.
Wessex King (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, never near to challenge, 5th of 16, 21l behind Bakbenscher (10-12) at Stratford 2m nh nov hdl (3) gd in Oct.
Immaculate Rosie (IRE) 66-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th after 3 out, weakened before next, 12th of 14, well behind Freds Benefit (11-9) at Punchestown 2m hdl hvy.
Izita Star 50-1 (11-0) In touch, lost place 5f out, some late progress, never a threat after, 9th of 19, 17l behind Dayia (10-10) at Sandown 2m mrs lst nhf (1) gd in Mar.
Line Artic (FR) 33-1 (10-7) Towards rear, some headway from 2 out, never on terms, 6th of 11, 14l behind Divali Princess (10-10) at Huntingdon 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gs.
Supplementary (IRE) 200-1 (9-12) Led until after 5th, weakened 7th and pulled up 3 out in race won by Award Winner (10-12) at Exeter 2m 3f nh nov hdl (3) gs, 17 ran.
Blue Tweed 40-1 (10-9) Mid-division, lost place 4th, well behind when pulled up 2 out in race won by Jeepstar (11-0) at Hereford 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gs, 14 ran.
