chased leader, pushed along when outpaced 3 out, never in contention
mid division, ridden and outpaced 3 out, went 3rd last, stayed on strongly flat, grabbed 2nd close home
mid division, pushed along and weakened home turn, tailed off
chased leader, rapid headway travelling well 3 out, ridden to lead last, went clear run in
held up, not fluent 3rd, never a factor
led, ridden 2 out when pressed, headed last, kept on same pace flat, lost 2nd close home
in rear, ridden and outpaced home turn, weakened thereafter
prominent, disputed lead 3 out, soon outpaced, weakened 2 out
Floki hasn't been seen since winning in June 2019 - a second win from just three career runs over hurdles. He's clearly had major issues for such an absence but is potentially well treated and must be monitored in the market. He's worth a saver if prices allow. It's taken quite some time for Solo Saxophone to rediscover form on the level but he eventually won well at Newmarket last time and will prove dangerous if in the same mood back hurdling. One Night In Milan is respected at the head of the weights but EARLOFTHECOTSWOLDS should benefit from a satisfactory reappearance and go well, having been dropped 2lb to his lowest hurdles mark since February 2019.
One Night In Milan (IRE) 5-4fav (9-8) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway 2f out, no extra towards finish, 4th of 11, 5l behind First Charge (10-2) at Newcastle 2m hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Solo Saxophone (IRE) 14-1 (9-11) Close up in rear, headway 4f out, ridden to lead and edged left approaching final furlong, ran on, won at Newmarket 2m hcp (3) gd in Oct beating Ernesto (9-2) by 2 1/2l, 5 ran.
Perfect Man (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, not always fluent, outpaced after 2 out, well held last, stayed on final 100 yards, 7th of 11, 8 1/4l behind Native Fighter (11-4) at Cartmel 2m 6f hcp (3) gd in May.
Earlofthecotswolds (FR) 11-2 (11-4) Led, ridden and headed approaching 2f out, mistake 2 out, one pace and lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 7, 13l behind Martello Sky (11-7) at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp (3) gd in Oct.
Weebill 25-1 (11-12) Held up in rear, pushed along after 3 out, no impression, 8th of 11, 29 1/4l behind Minella Trump (11-8) at Perth 2m 4f hcp (3) sft in May.
Quest For Life 14-1 (11-9) Held up, ridden before 2 out, weakened, last of 6, 36 1/2l behind Gordon's Jet (11-3) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in Oct.
Floki 5-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway on outside 8th, led when jumped left and not fluent 2 out, hanging badly left after, driven clear flat, won at Ffos Las 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in Jun beating Gone Platinum (11-12) by 4 1/2l, 9 ran.
Desaray Girl (FR) 18-1 (10-10) Led, slow, headed and landed awkwardly 1st, soon last, behind 7th, pulled up before next, at Ayr 3m hcp (2) gd in Apr.
