in touch, chased leaders 3 out, led approaching 2 out, soon ridden, not fluent last, headed soon after, no extra flat
prominent, ridden to chase leaders 2 out, kept on same pace flat
led, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, weakened approaching next
prominent, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
held up, ridden 3 out, stayed on one pace from 2 out
in touch, ridden and weakened 3 out
held up, ridden 3 out, soon behind
never better than mid-division
towards rear, ridden and weakened 3 out, behind
always towards rear, weakened 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, mistake 5th, ridden approaching 2 out, weakened
mid-division, ridden 3 out, one pace
towards rear, ridden 3 out, kept on same pace
mid-division, ridden and headway from 3 out, stayed on from 2 out
always towards rear, no impression
Nonrunner
Roznic has obvious claims in the finale by virtue of having shown some form but it may be worth chancing one of Nanosecond, Desert Star or DANGER ZONE with the last named nominated. Roznic has only had a couple of starts for Tim Vaughan and has successfully competed from higher marks in the past. Market confidence behind him here would look significant. Desert Star hasn't been asked too many questions during his short career over hurdles and may improve gradually with experience and for the switch to handicapping. Nanosecond clearly has some jumping issues to resolve but may prove competitive once doing so. The selection was a dual winner on the level but has yet to threaten to get his head in front over hurdles; he's only had five starts though and this is his first crack at handicap company and it may be worth taking a chance that Danger Zone can emerge as top gun.
Roznic (FR) 13-2 (10-12) Held up in rear, headway approaching 3 out, beaten 2 out, 3rd of 9, 11l behind Fantastic Arts (11-2) at Worcester 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Jul.
Bazart 66-1 (11-3) Mid-division, headway after 5th, ridden and no impression before 3 out, 11th of 15, 49l behind Sentry Duty (11-3) at Doncaster 2m nov hdl (4) gd in Feb.
Command Marshal (FR) 16-1 (11-7) Mid-division, headway 5th, weakened after 3 out, 8th of 11, 49l behind Jigsaw Dancer (11-7) at Taunton 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) hvy in Mar.
Wishes Or Watches (IRE) 28-1 (10-6) Led until fell at the 2nd in race won by Count Kristo (11-1) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in Apr, 11 ran.
Chilbury Hill (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, headway after 3 out, weakened approaching last, 4th of 14, 8l behind Kirkhammerton (11-0) at Southwell 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Sept.
Kilmeena Magic 20-1 (11-5) Held up, some headway 7th, weakened approaching 3 out, 5th of 12, 35l behind Native City (11-1) at Worcester 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in Jun.
Desert Star 33-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, jumped left 2nd, headway after 4 out, soon no impression, 6th of 16, 41l behind Golan Way (10-8) at Huntingdon 2m nov hdl (4) gd in May.
Marker 8-1 (10-5) Held up, headway after 3 out, went left when every chance 2 out, soon ridden, 3rd and held when mistake last, 3rd of 7, 7l behind Redemption (10-12) at N Abbot 2m 3f sll hdl (5) sft in May.
Posh Emily 7-2 (11-9) Disputed 2nd, definite 2nd at 6th, ridden after 3 out, no impression when mistake and lost 2nd 2 out, beaten when mistake last, 3rd of 9, 16l behind Wondersobright (10-13) at Plumpton 2m sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) hvy in Apr.
Beauchamp Viking 66-1 (10-10) Towards rear, headway after 5th, ridden and weakened 6th, 5th of 12, well behind Leamington Lad (10-12) at N Abbot 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gd in Aug.
Nanosecond (USA) 16-1 (10-7) Led, hit 4th, headed after 3 out, weakened rapidly, well beaten when fell 3 out in race won by Wyeth (10-12) at Plumpton 2m nov hdl (4) gf in Sept, 10 ran.
Danger Zone 20-1 (10-12) Mid-division, ridden 6th, soon weakened, 9th of 12, well behind Leamington Lad (10-12) at N Abbot 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gd in Aug.
Wee Ziggy 28-1 (10-2) Towards rear, never dangerous, 9th of 12, well behind Royal Rationale (11-5) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gd in Sept.
Calloff The Search 20-1 (10-13) Keen in mid-division, effort after 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 4th of 13, 22l behind Sky Calling (10-7) at Southwell 2m mdn hdl (5) gf in Aug.
Lady Malousa 12-1 (10-9) Towards rear, headway after 6th, chased winner 3 out, soon ridden, every chance approaching 2 out, held when veered right after last and virtually pulled up, 2nd of 14, 28l behind Tootsie Too (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 4f cnd nov hcp hdl (5).
Malibu (IRE) 80-1 (10-11) Held up, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 35l behind Levera (11-0) at Huntingdon 2m mdn hdl (4) gf in Aug.
Norisan 33-1 (10-1) Held up in rear, just about in touch 6th, weakened 3 out, 7th of 9, 33l behind Calgary Jock (11-10) at Bangor 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Aug.
Alasil (USA) 25-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, always behind, 8th of 10, 26l behind Brigadore (11-2) at Plumpton 2m sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Sept.