in rear, ridden 6th, never dangerous after
tracked leaders, led approaching 3 out, driven last, headed close home
tracked leaders, effort 2f out, driven to lead near line
led, headed approaching 3f out, driven and one pace from next
prominent, saddle slipped 2nd, pulled up after next
always towards rear, tailed off and pulled up before 3f out
held up, headway 3f out, driven and one pace from next
mid-division, blundered 6th, continued tailed off from 3f out
mid-division, headway 4f out, driven and one pace from 2f out
prominent, ridden and lost pace 7th, tailed off
held up, headway 4f out, driven next, one pace from last
mid-division, hampered 6th, tailed off and pulled up before 3f out
prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened quickly and pulled up before next
in rear, headway 4f out, ridden and weakened approaching last
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The last is a tricky affair to call with Howard Johnson looking to have the best claims with FALPIASE with Kentucky Boy and Admiral Savannah also in with big claims. So on our selections this could complete a boxing day treble for the north's premier trainer and his charge performed well over course and distance last time on his second appearance after a year out. He may have been runner-up in a four runner race but the winner went on to run well with credit next up and so long as Falpiase behaves he should score. Kentucky Boy is now off a career high mark after some consistent displays at this track in the last two starts. The latest was a place behind Admiral Savannah and the terms are similar again here so he has to improve. Up six pounds for that win Ryan Mania has been booked to ride Admiral Savannah to almost negate that so he looks well placed to go close again. Good Line and Rimsky Korsakov have been consistent enough to have claims also but Falpiase, on his best behaviour, is our pick.
Good Line (IRE) 9-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, weakened 2 out, 4th of 9, 10l behind John Fenton (10-12) at Southwell 3m nov hdl (4) gf in Aug.
Pheidias (IRE) 28-1 (11-12) With leader, ridden approaching 2 out, weakened before last, 11th of 16, 14l behind Kayf Keel (10-9) at Warwick 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Nov.
Falpiase (IRE) 4-9fav (10-12) In touch, mistake 6th, joined leader 4 out, ridden when left in lead 2 out, headed last, no extra flat, 2nd of 4, 3 1/2l behind Easby Park (10-12) at Wetherby 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gf in May.
Rimsky Korsakov (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, ridden 7th, weakened from 4 out, 4th of 10, 35l behind Fabalu (10-12) at Wetherby 2m 6f nov hdl (4) sft.
Danish Rebel (IRE) 22-1 (11-0) Towards rear, effort when hit 4 out, soon beaten, 9th of 13, 32l behind Red Moloney (11-0) at Musselburgh 2m mdn hdl (5) gf.
Robbie Dye 25-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, blundered 5th and 6th, struggling when pulled up 3 out in race won by Merrydown (10-12) at Kelso 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Nov, 11 ran.
Ciara Eile (IRE) 33-1 (11-10) In rear, headway 3 out, driven and one pace from next, 4th of 14, 6l behind Admiral Savannah (11-0) at Wetherby 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft.
Kentucky Boy (IRE) 9-2 (11-6) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 2 out, driven and one pace run-in, 3rd of 14, 3l behind Admiral Savannah (11-0) at Wetherby 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft.
Admiral Savannah (IRE) 9-1 (11-0) Prominent, ridden 3 out, stayed on strongly to lead run-in, won at Wetherby 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft beating Glenary (11-9) by 2l, 14 ran.
Orchard House (FR) 9-4jt-fav (10-12) Mid-division, headway 9th, tracked leader when not fluent 4 out, ridden 2f out, soon no impression, 2nd of 13, 8l behind Little Shilling (11-1) at Ludlow 3m cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Nov.
Youngstown (IRE) 20-1 (11-8) Held up towards rear, weakened after 3 out, 7th of 11, 38l behind My Moment (11-8) at Aintree 2m mdn hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Hazy Oaks 100-1 (10-2) Chased leaders, weakened from 3 out, 9th of 11, well behind Benfleet Boy (10-12) at Doncaster 2m nov hdl (4) sft.
Buckstruther (IRE) 8-1 (11-6) fell at the 2nd in race won by Hall of Flame (10-9) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd in Oct, 18 ran.
Lucozade 3-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders and keen, ridden 3 out, soon weakened, 7th of 8, well behind Bewery Man (11-5) at Sedgefield 2m 4f cnd nov hcp hdl (4) sft.
Clueless 14-1 (10-0) Mid-division, ridden and weakened from approaching 3 out, 10th of 15, well behind Viper (11-5) at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gf.
Murphys Beau (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Mid-division, driven and one pace from 2 out, 5th of 18, 15l behind Run Forest Run (10-9) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Oct.
