Market Rasen 11 March 2012
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Yet to place in three starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Dark Glacier when fifth of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 2m 6f (good to soft) in December last year.
Yet to place in three starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Dark Glacier when fifth of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 2m 6f (good to soft) in December last year.
Yet to place in five starts. Finished 12l behind Monarch's Way when sixth of 17 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month.
Yet to place in five starts. Finished 12l behind Monarch's Way when sixth of 17 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month.
Unplaced in all seven starts. Finished 13l behind Dreambrook Lady when fourth of 13 at 25-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Huntingdon over 2m (good to soft) last month.
Unplaced in all seven starts. Finished 13l behind Dreambrook Lady when fourth of 13 at 25-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Huntingdon over 2m (good to soft) last month.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 1f to 2m 5f on good to firm and good ground. Third of 6 behind Royal Entourage beaten 18l at 50-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Catterick over 2m 3f (good to soft) earlier this month. Has won twice at Market Rasen this season.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m 1f to 2m 5f on good to firm and good ground. Third of 6 behind Royal Entourage beaten 18l at 50-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Catterick over 2m 3f (good to soft) earlier this month. Has won twice at Market Rasen this season.
He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 2f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Bow School when 10th of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 2f (good to soft) last month. Has won 3 times this season.
He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 2f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Bow School when 10th of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 2f (good to soft) last month. Has won 3 times this season.
Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from ten starts. Finished 11l behind Flora's Pride when fourth of 12 at 8-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Catterick over 2m (good) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from ten starts. Finished 11l behind Flora's Pride when fourth of 12 at 8-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Catterick over 2m (good) last month.
ZOENICIBEL looks to have come back down to a mark off which she can get competitive and the step up in trip is expected to play into her hands. The eight-year-old remains relatively lightly raced and there could be more to come. Future Profit has come down 2lb in the ratings since a reasonable effort here last month but he is tough to fancy on what he has shown to this date and, while the market may be able to shed further light, No Through Road completes the shortlist.
Future Profit still has his best days ahead of him and this longer trip should see him in a better light. He can prove too strong for Zoenicibel.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to soft ground. Third of 14 behind Tayarat beaten 6l at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ludlow over 2m (good) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to soft ground. Third of 14 behind Tayarat beaten 6l at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ludlow over 2m (good) last month.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 3f on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 9-4fav behind Dark Glacier when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m 6f (good to soft) last month. Has won at Market Rasen and Uttoxeter this season.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 3f on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 9-4fav behind Dark Glacier when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m 6f (good to soft) last month. Has won at Market Rasen and Uttoxeter this season.
Placed in a NH flat race from four starts. Pulled up 3 out when 100-1 at Doncaster over 2m (good) in a hurdle race won by Fourth Estate earlier this month on his hurdling debut.
Placed in a NH flat race from four starts. Pulled up 3 out when 100-1 at Doncaster over 2m (good) in a hurdle race won by Fourth Estate earlier this month on his hurdling debut.
Beaten 11l behind Edas at 40-1 when eighth of 13 on his latest outing at Beverley over 1m (soft) in August last year.
Beaten 11l behind Edas at 40-1 when eighth of 13 on his latest outing at Beverley over 1m (soft) in August last year.
Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Bar De Ligne when 9th of 11 on his hurdling debut over this course and distance (good to soft) in January.
Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Bar De Ligne when 9th of 11 on his hurdling debut over this course and distance (good to soft) in January.
Placed in two hurdle races and a NH flat race from seven starts. Beaten 3 1/2l by Oscar Nominee when second of 10 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 2m (good) last month.
Placed in two hurdle races and a NH flat race from seven starts. Beaten 3 1/2l by Oscar Nominee when second of 10 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 2m (good) last month.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Eagle Rock when 10th of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 2m (good) last month.
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Eagle Rock when 10th of 14 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 2m (good) last month.
Well beaten at 40-1 behind Eagle Rock when 12th of 14 on his NH debut in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 2m (good) last month.
Well beaten at 40-1 behind Eagle Rock when 12th of 14 on his NH debut in a hurdle race at Doncaster over 2m (good) last month.
BAR DE LIGNE will be tough to beat in this novice event, despite the burden of a penalty, and although lining up on the back of a very disappointing run at Newcastle last month, he had previously won by seven lengths over this C&D. If running up to a rating of 129, he should be there with every chance when push comes to shove. Keep a close eye on Victor Leudorum, who bumped into the promising Oscar Nominee at Doncaster last time out, and the Wetherby winner Amtired.
Amtired would be getting weight from Bar de Ligne if this were a handicap, so Steve Gollings' charge can put his Newcastle run behind him and get back to winning ways. Victor Leudorum easily makes most appeal of the remainder.
She has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Lucky Landing when fifth of 10 on her latest outing in a chase here over 2m 2f (good to soft) last month. Has won at Catterick and Market Rasen this season.
She has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Lucky Landing when fifth of 10 on her latest outing in a chase here over 2m 2f (good to soft) last month. Has won at Catterick and Market Rasen this season.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 4f and 2m 6f on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Arctic Ben when fifth of 8 on his latest outing in a chase at Warwick over 2m 4f (good to soft) in January.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 4f and 2m 6f on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Arctic Ben when fifth of 8 on his latest outing in a chase at Warwick over 2m 4f (good to soft) in January.
Winner of a hurdle race and five chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 5 behind Fabalu beaten 13l at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Bangor over 3m (good) last month.
Winner of a hurdle race and five chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 5 behind Fabalu beaten 13l at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Bangor over 3m (good) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on soft ground. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Achimota when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Haydock over 2m 4f (heavy) in December last year.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on soft ground. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Achimota when seventh of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Haydock over 2m 4f (heavy) in December last year.
He has won four chases from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Well beaten at 17-2 behind Hopeful Start when fourth of 6 on his latest outing in a chase at Wetherby over 3m 1f (soft) in January.
He has won four chases from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Well beaten at 17-2 behind Hopeful Start when fourth of 6 on his latest outing in a chase at Wetherby over 3m 1f (soft) in January.
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Well beaten at 9-2 behind Petroglyph when sixth of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Wetherby over 2m 4f (soft) in January.
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m 4f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Well beaten at 9-2 behind Petroglyph when sixth of 10 on his latest outing in a chase at Wetherby over 2m 4f (soft) in January.
KARINGREASON sets a good standard and, despite the burden of top weight, is expected to prove too good where it matters most. She is no stranger to winning at this course, appears versatile in regards to underfoot conditions and went very close to netting over the C&D last June. Babysitter must enter calculations for Jonjo O'Neill and AP McCoy, but Daldini is feared most having threatened to go close all season.
Babysitter is interesting with a visor back on, but must step up on recent efforts, and Karingreason is preferred, having shaped better than the result under tender handling last time. Daldini arrives here in fair form, and would be dangerous if able to dictate.
Placed in two hurdle races and a chase from 11 starts. Third of 9 behind Esteem beaten 5l at 9-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Ludlow over 2m 4f (good to soft) in January.
Placed in two hurdle races and a chase from 11 starts. Third of 9 behind Esteem beaten 5l at 9-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Ludlow over 2m 4f (good to soft) in January.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Pulled up at the last when 7-1 at Uttoxeter over 2m 4f (good to firm) in a hurdle race won by With Grace in July last year on her latest outing.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Pulled up at the last when 7-1 at Uttoxeter over 2m 4f (good to firm) in a hurdle race won by With Grace in July last year on her latest outing.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Finished 11l behind Vin De Roy when fourth of 10 at 6-1 on her latest outing in a chase here over 3m 1f (good to soft) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Finished 11l behind Vin De Roy when fourth of 10 at 6-1 on her latest outing in a chase here over 3m 1f (good to soft) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Storming Gale when fourth of 8 on her latest outing in a chase at Bangor over 3m (good) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Storming Gale when fourth of 8 on her latest outing in a chase at Bangor over 3m (good) last month.
Winner of five hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 6f on good ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Montana Gold when fourth of 9 on his latest outing in a selling hurdle race at Stratford over 2m 6f (good to firm) in September last year.
Winner of five hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 6f on good ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Montana Gold when fourth of 9 on his latest outing in a selling hurdle race at Stratford over 2m 6f (good to firm) in September last year.
Yet to place in six NH starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Tiger O'Toole when fifth of 7 on his latest outing in a chase at Ludlow over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.
Yet to place in six NH starts. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Tiger O'Toole when fifth of 7 on his latest outing in a chase at Ludlow over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all eight starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Vin De Roy when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in a chase here over 3m 1f (good to soft) last month.
Unplaced in all eight starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Vin De Roy when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in a chase here over 3m 1f (good to soft) last month.
Yet to place in 12 starts. Pulled up 2 out when 40-1 at Huntingdon over 2m 4f (soft) in a chase won by Oscar Close in January on his latest outing.
Yet to place in 12 starts. Pulled up 2 out when 40-1 at Huntingdon over 2m 4f (soft) in a chase won by Oscar Close in January on his latest outing.
Placed in two hurdle races from 22 NH starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Mac Halen when 10th of 14 on her latest outing in a chase at Taunton over 2m 3f (good to soft) last month.
Placed in two hurdle races from 22 NH starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Mac Halen when 10th of 14 on her latest outing in a chase at Taunton over 2m 3f (good to soft) last month.
It could pay to side with TOP BENEFIT in what looks a tricky puzzle for punters. He arguably produced his best effort since sent chasing when third behind subsequent winner Esteem at Ludlow last time and should give another good account from the front end. Pickworth represents a Philip Kirby stable that has been in fine form recently and warrants respect on her chasing bow, while first-time blinkers may help Oh Right improve.
Stick Together has dropped to a temptiong mark, and travelled smoothly for a long way over 25f here last time. She can get back on track now, at the expense of Top Benefit and The Mighty Mod.
He has won a hurdle race and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 1f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 2l by Hildisvini when second of 14 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 5f (good to soft) in January.
He has won a hurdle race and two NH flat races from 2m to 2m 1f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 2l by Hildisvini when second of 14 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 5f (good to soft) in January.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good to soft ground. Beaten 2 1/2l by Total Submission when second of 19 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 2m 6f (good to soft) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 1f on good to soft ground. Beaten 2 1/2l by Total Submission when second of 19 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 2m 6f (good to soft) last month.
A winner at 33-1 in a maiden hurdle race at Ludlow over 3m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Danandy by 1 3/4l. Has also won at Ballybunion this season.
A winner at 33-1 in a maiden hurdle race at Ludlow over 3m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Danandy by 1 3/4l. Has also won at Ballybunion this season.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 7f on soft ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Our Father when 9th of 18 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ascot over 2m 6f (soft) in December last year.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 7f on soft ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Our Father when 9th of 18 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ascot over 2m 6f (soft) in December last year.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m 2f to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 5l by Tenor Nivernais when second of 13 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 2m 4f (soft) last month. Has won at Hexham and Sedgefield this season.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m 2f to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 5l by Tenor Nivernais when second of 13 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 2m 4f (soft) last month. Has won at Hexham and Sedgefield this season.
He has won three hurdle races and a chase at 3m on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 13-2 in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 3m (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Devotion To Duty by a neck. Has won 3 times at Musselburgh this season.
He has won three hurdle races and a chase at 3m on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 13-2 in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 3m (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Devotion To Duty by a neck. Has won 3 times at Musselburgh this season.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 6f on good to soft and soft ground. Pulled up 3 out when 28-1 at Kelso over 2m 6f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Gleann Na Ndochais in December last year on his latest outing.
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 6f on good to soft and soft ground. Pulled up 3 out when 28-1 at Kelso over 2m 6f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Gleann Na Ndochais in December last year on his latest outing.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to soft ground. Finished 10l behind Specialagent Alfie when fourth of 13 at 6-1jt-fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sandown over 2m (good) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to soft ground. Finished 10l behind Specialagent Alfie when fourth of 13 at 6-1jt-fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sandown over 2m (good) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good to firm ground. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Total Submission when fifth of 19 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 2m 6f (good to soft) last month.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 3f on good to firm ground. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Total Submission when fifth of 19 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 2m 6f (good to soft) last month.
DUSKY BOB edges the vote in what looks a competitive handicap. This seven-year-old son of Bob Back has been in dazzling form all season, over hurdles and fences, and shaped as though stepping back up in trip would help when runner-up over 2m4f at Carlisle last time. Everaard looks an obvious danger chasing the four-timer, while Ludlow scorer Low Gales is another that cannot be left out of calculations.
A competitive event featuring plenty of in-form sorts. Dusky Bob still seems to be improving judging by his last 2 starts and gets the vote at a trip which should suit. Everaard and Vintage Star head the list of potential dangers.
Unplaced in all five starts. Pulled up 3 out when 200-1 at Wetherby over 2m 6f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Dark Glacier in December last year on his hurdling debut.
Unplaced in all five starts. Pulled up 3 out when 200-1 at Wetherby over 2m 6f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Dark Glacier in December last year on his hurdling debut.
Half-brother to Will He Wish, won nine times between 6f and 1m 1f. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Star In Flight when seventh of 15 on his racecourse debut at Catterick over 2m 3f (good) last month.
Half-brother to Will He Wish, won nine times between 6f and 1m 1f. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Star In Flight when seventh of 15 on his racecourse debut at Catterick over 2m 3f (good) last month.
Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from nine starts. Well beaten at 7-4fav behind Benheir when fourth of 6 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Ffos Las over 2m 4f (heavy) in January.
Placed in a hurdle race and a NH flat race from nine starts. Well beaten at 7-4fav behind Benheir when fourth of 6 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Ffos Las over 2m 4f (heavy) in January.
Unplaced in all five starts. Pulled up having jumped the last when 200-1 at Sedgefield over 2m 1f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by The Weatherman in December last year on his latest outing.
Unplaced in all five starts. Pulled up having jumped the last when 200-1 at Sedgefield over 2m 1f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by The Weatherman in December last year on his latest outing.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 1f on good to firm ground. Beaten 2 1/4l by Embsay Crag when second of 13 at 16-1 on his hurdling debut at Wetherby over 2m (soft) in December last year.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 1f on good to firm ground. Beaten 2 1/4l by Embsay Crag when second of 13 at 16-1 on his hurdling debut at Wetherby over 2m (soft) in December last year.
Placed in two NH flat races from two starts. Third of 13 behind Tolkeins Tango beaten 7l at 11-8fav on his latest outing in a maiden NH flat race at Chepstow over 2m (soft) last month.
Placed in two NH flat races from two starts. Third of 13 behind Tolkeins Tango beaten 7l at 11-8fav on his latest outing in a maiden NH flat race at Chepstow over 2m (soft) last month.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 2f on good to firm ground. Fell at the last when 9-2 at Towcester over 2m 5f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Valid Reason in December last year on his latest outing. Having his first run for a new stable today.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 2f on good to firm ground. Fell at the last when 9-2 at Towcester over 2m 5f (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Valid Reason in December last year on his latest outing. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Barlow when seventh of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Lingfield over 2m 3f (good to soft) last month.
Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Barlow when seventh of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Lingfield over 2m 3f (good to soft) last month.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Call Me A Star when 15th of 18 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Wetherby over 2m (good to soft) in November last year.
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Call Me A Star when 15th of 18 on her latest outing in a NH flat race at Wetherby over 2m (good to soft) in November last year.
Swaledale Lad confirmed the promise shown in bumpers when runner-up on his first spin over timber at Wetherby last time and another big run looks on the cards, but hurdling debutant THE MAD ROBERTSON looks the one to beat. Placed in both bumper starts, he clearly has a fair amount of ability and it can only be a plus that McCoy rides for the first time. Rowlestone Lad is certainly no forlorn hope if putting his best foot forward.
Swaledale Lad shaped well in second on his hurdling debut at Wetherby and is taken to go one better. The Mad Robertson showed promise in a couple of bumpers and is likely to figure now hurdling. Tony Dinozzo completes the shortlist.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a chase from 1m 4f to 2m 1f on good and soft ground. A winner at 7-1 in a chase at Catterick over 2m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Saveiro by 2 1/4l.
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race and a chase from 1m 4f to 2m 1f on good and soft ground. A winner at 7-1 in a chase at Catterick over 2m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Saveiro by 2 1/4l.
Placed in a hurdle race from seven starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind C'est Ca when 11th of 16 on his latest outing in a chase at Navan over 2m 4f (heavy) in February last year, his only placing from 7 starts. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Placed in a hurdle race from seven starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind C'est Ca when 11th of 16 on his latest outing in a chase at Navan over 2m 4f (heavy) in February last year, his only placing from 7 starts. Having his first run for a new stable today.
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m to 2m 4f on good to firm and soft ground. Finished 15l behind Saveiro when fifth of 11 at 9-2fav on his latest outing in a chase at Wetherby over 2m (good to soft) last month.
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m to 2m 4f on good to firm and soft ground. Finished 15l behind Saveiro when fifth of 11 at 9-2fav on his latest outing in a chase at Wetherby over 2m (good to soft) last month.
Placed in two chases from eight starts. Well beaten at 4-1 behind Ballyoliver when sixth of 8 on his latest outing in a chase at Warwick over 2m 4f (good to soft) in December last year.
Placed in two chases from eight starts. Well beaten at 4-1 behind Ballyoliver when sixth of 8 on his latest outing in a chase at Warwick over 2m 4f (good to soft) in December last year.
Has won a hurdle race and seven chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Brought down when 28-1 at Leicester over 2m (good) in a chase won by Coolbeg last month on his latest outing.
Has won a hurdle race and seven chases from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Brought down when 28-1 at Leicester over 2m (good) in a chase won by Coolbeg last month on his latest outing.
Qoubilai makes plenty of appeal on his first outing for Tim Vaughan having won a point-to-point contest at Rathcannon in September, but ZAZAMIX edges the vote. He confirmed his recent wellbeing with a workmanlike victory over 2m at Catterick recently and, although an 8lb hike in the handicap looks harsh, he could take some stopping if in the same mood. Border Reiver is currently 3lb lower than his last winning mark and merits consideration.
Qoubilai has won a point since last seen under Rules and is taken to make a winning start for Tim Vaughan. North Stack could be the one for the forecast.
