Newcastle Saturday 1st December
- Going: Heavy, Soft in places Surface: Turf
- Placepot £1,940.50, Pool: £76,291.04, 28.7 winning tickets
- Quadpot £179.70, Pool: £5,805.29, 23.9 winning tickets
12:05 Cooper's Marquees Novices' Limited Handicap Chase
- 4yo+, 3m, Class 3, 6 runners
- Full card
- Live shows
| # | Form | Horse | Age | Weight | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13415-5 |
Dark Glacier (IRE)
|
7 | 11-5 | C Grant | B Harding | 15/2 |
| 2 | 3371-23 |
Same Difference (IRE)
|
6 | 11-4 | N A Twiston-Davies | S Twiston-Davies | 7/2 |
| 3 | 22212-2 |
Red Rocco (IRE)
|
5 | 11-2 | D McCain Jnr | J M Maguire | 5/2f |
| 4 | 4-93412 |
No Planning
|
5 | 11-1 | Mrs S J Smith | R Mania | 9/2 |
| 5 | 5236-13 |
Fentara
|
7 | 11-0 | T D Walford | B Toomey (3) | 17/2 |
| 7 | 213P-66 |
Netminder (IRE)
|
6 | 10-6 | A M Thomson | P Buchanan | 4/1 |
| 6 | 43212-2 |
Triptico (FR)
|
6 | 10-7 | Evan Williams | P Moloney | NR |
Formwatch
Triptico (FR) 9-2 (11-2) Held up in rear, headway before 3 out, chased winner 2 out, kept on and no impression, 2nd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Kruzhlinin (11-2) at Carlisle 2m Beginners Chase (0-125) (4yo+) (3) hvy in Nov.
Red Rocco (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Chased winner throughout, awkward at 9th, slight peck 4 out, ridden and no impression before 2 out, 2nd of 6, 5l behind Highland Lodge (11-3) at Towcester 3m Beginners Chase (0-140) (4yo+) (3) gs in Nov.
Fentara 10-1 (10-5) Held up mid-division on inner, headway 10th, ridden before 3 out, kept on, 3rd of 11, 6l behind Aland Islands (11-1) at Newcastle 2m 4f nov chs (4) gs in Nov.
No Planning 10-3 (11-2) Tracked leaders, mistake 2nd, not fluent next, led 10th, headed when not fluent last, always just held after, stayed on, 2nd of 9, nk behind Buck Mulligan (11-6) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-140 (3) gs in Nov.
Same Difference (IRE) 11-4 (11-3) In touch, ridden in 4th after 3 out, stayed on from 2 out, went 3rd 2 out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 6, 6l behind Highland Lodge (11-3) at Towcester 3m Beginners Chase (0-140) (4yo+) (3) gs in Nov.
Netminder (IRE) 12-1 (11-1) In rear, steady headway from 4 out, kept on from 2 out, no impression, 6th of 11, 20l behind Aland Islands (11-1) at Newcastle 2m 4f nov chs (4) gs in Nov.
Dark Glacier (IRE) 15-2 (11-4) Chased leaders, lost place 3rd, soon towards rear, beaten 5 out, 5th of 7, well behind Rival D'estruval (11-4) at Carlisle 2m 4f nov chs (4) hvy in Oct.
12:35 SIS Live Handicap Chase
- 4yo+, 3m, Class 5, 10 runners
- Full card
- Live shows
| # | Form | Horse | Age | Weight | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 96U4P3- |
Boris The Blade
|
10 | 11-12 b | Miss T Jackson | R McGrath | 12/1 |
| 2 | 512143 |
Quinder Spring (FR)
|
8 | 11-12 p | Miss Lucinda V Russell | G Cockburn (7) | 12/1 |
| 3 | P37-U4P |
Saville Row (IRE)
|
7 | 11-10 | A Crook | A Nicol (7) | 50/1 |
| 4 | 9051-P |
Jasperito
|
6 | 11-10 p1 | N A Twiston-Davies | S Twiston-Davies | 8/1 |
| 5 | 3153-43 |
Beau Dandy (IRE)
|
7 | 11-7 | J Wade | K Renwick | 7/2j |
| 7 | 5U2-21F |
Twice Lucky
|
8 | 11-3 | Mrs S J Smith | R Mania | 5/1 |
| 9 | 1436-45 |
Sammy Spiderman
|
9 | 10-13 v | A C Whillans | E Whillans (3) | 20/1 |
| 10 | 3033-12 |
Mansonien L'as (FR)
|
6 | 10-10 | Ferdy Murphy | J Reveley | 7/2j |
| 11 | 56/124P- |
Shadow Boxer
|
7 | 10-10 | D W Whillans | C Whillans (5) | 10/1 |
| 12 | 3U45-35 |
Matmata de Tendron (FR)
|
12 | 10-2 p | A Crook | J England (7) | 10/1 |
| 6 | 4311/4P- |
Nicky Tam (IRE)
|
10 | 11-4 t | H Hogarth | F Davis | NR |
| 8 | 4/15U2-0 |
Hawthorne Bay
|
9 | 11-0 | R M Smith | Mr C Bewley (7) | NR |
Formwatch
Nicky Tam (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) In touch, not fluent and lost place 9th, given reminders, rallied next, weakened 12th, pulled up before 14th, in a race won by Global Flyer (11-12) at Wetherby 2m 6f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in May '11, 6 ran.
Hawthorne Bay 200-1 (10-8) Held up behind, headway before 8th, weakened 5 out, 10th of 11, well behind Aland Islands (11-1) at Newcastle 2m 4f nov chs (4) gs in Nov.
Boris The Blade 14-1 (10-9) Chased leader, led after 2nd, headed before 8th and quickly lost place, stayed on from 2 out, went 3rd run-in, no impression, 3rd of 14, 6l behind Runswick Relax (10-11) at Carlisle 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Apr.
Shadow Boxer 9-1 (10-11) Held up in mid-division, ridden when mistake 10th (water), headway 12th, weakened 4 out, pulled up before last, in a race won by Treehouse (10-11) at Hexham 3m 1f hcp chs 0-95 (5) hvy in Apr, 11 ran.
Mansonien L'as (FR) 9-2 (10-10) Held up in touch, led 4 out, headed before 3 out, led again before last, soon headed, kept on run-in, 2nd of 5, 1 3/4l behind Samson Collonges (10-0) at Hexham 3m 1f hcp chs 0-95 (5) sft in Nov.
Beau Dandy (IRE) 5-2fav (10-3) Led until 12th, 3rd when badly hampered 3 out, challenged last, held towards finish, 3rd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Overquest (10-12) at Ayr 3m 1f hcp chs 0-120 (4) sft in Nov.
Quinder Spring (FR) 7-2 (11-5) Mid-division, headway approaching 8th where not fluent, outpaced after 4 out, well held after, went modest 3rd close home, 3rd of 8, 22l behind Strobe (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp 0-100 (5) gs in Nov.
Matmata de Tendron (FR) 11-4 (10-0) Led after 2nd, headed 4th, remained prominent, ridden after 16th, soon lost place, no impression from 4 out, 5th of 7, 11l behind Danny John Boy (10-12) at Cartmel 3m 6f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Jun.
Saville Row (IRE) 40-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, reminder 2nd, jumped right 7th, tailed off 8th, pulled up before 9th, in a race won by La Pantera Rosa (11-3) at Sedgefield 2m 6f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf in Sep, 8 ran.
Twice Lucky 6-4fav (10-11) Led until fell 7th, in a race won by Billy Cuckoo (11-2) at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft in Nov, 6 ran.
Sammy Spiderman 7-2 (10-9) Held up, ridden 9th, struggling 11th, mistake 13th, weakened approaching 4 out, last of 5, 40l behind Secret Desert (9-11) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp 0-100 (5) sft in Nov.
Jasperito 2-1 (11-3) With leader, blundered 3rd, mistake 8th (water), reminders 11th, soon weakened, tailed off and pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Papamoa (11-3) at Hexham 3m 1f Beginners Chase (0-110) (4yo+) (4) sft in Nov, 5 ran.
13:10 SLM 'The French Furze' Novices' Hurdle
- 4yo+, 2m 6f, Class 2, 4 runners
- Full card
- Live shows
| # | Form | Horse | Age | Weight | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31U7-11 |
Maggio (FR)
|
7 | 11-6 t | P Griffin | J Reveley | 5/4f |
| 2 | 2-21 |
Bit Of A Jig (IRE)
|
5 | 11-3 | D McCain Jnr | J M Maguire | 6/4 |
| 3 | P112-12 |
Green Flag (IRE)
|
5 | 11-3 | Miss Lucinda V Russell | P Buchanan | 9/2 |
| 4 | 522-461 |
Mitchell's Way
|
5 | 11-3 | G A Swinbank | F Davis | 25/1 |
| 5 | 2/11-13 |
Rendl Beach (IRE)
|
5 | 11-3 | Miss R Curtis | T Scudamore | NR |
| 6 | 4434F2 |
William Money (IRE)
|
5 | 10-12 | C Grant | D F O'Regan | NR |
Formwatch
Rendl Beach (IRE) 11-4 (11-3) Tracked leader, not fluent 6th, led 9th, mistake 2 out, soon headed, weakened flat, 3rd of 8, 11l behind According To Trev (11-3) at Cheltenham 3m 1f nh nov hdl (3) gs in Oct.
William Money (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway before 4 out, ridden before 2 out, kept on to take 2nd run-in, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Civil Unrest (11-2) at Musselburgh 2m 4f Beginners Chase (0-110) (4yo+) (4) gd in Nov.
Green Flag (IRE) 9-4fav (11-5) Mid-division on inside, headway 8th, went 2nd after 3 out, one pace when not fluent next, no chance with winner before last, 2nd of 13, 18l behind Maggio (11-5) at Kelso 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gs in Nov.
Maggio (FR) 3-1 (11-5) Mid-division on outside, headway to lead 8th, drew clear between last 2, ridden out, won at Kelso 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gs in Nov beating Green Flag (11-5) by 18l, 13 ran.
Mitchell's Way 10-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, led 4th, kept on gamely run-in, driven out, won at Carlisle 2m 3f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Nov beating Snowed In (10-6) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Bit Of A Jig (IRE) 15-8fav (10-12) Led to 2nd, remained prominent, switched outside approaching 7th, led 2 out, drew clear from last, comfortably, won at Carlisle 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Oct beating Three White Socks (10-7) by 3 1/2l, 11 ran.
13:45 Connor Liam Sadler Handicap Chase
- 4yo+, 2m 4f, Class 4, 9 runners
- Full card
- Live shows
| # | Form | Horse | Age | Weight | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1/P88-71 |
Whats Up Woody (IRE)
|
7 | 11-12 | J Wade | K Renwick | 9/1 |
| 2 | 554/17-4 |
Papa Caruso
|
8 | 11-12 | Mrs S J Smith | J England (7) | 8/1 |
| 3 | 852-667 |
McMurrough (IRE)
|
8 | 11-12 | J M Jefferson | B Hughes | 14/1 |
| 4 | 5-720P1 |
Samenerve (FR)
|
5 | 11-7 t | N A Twiston-Davies | S Twiston-Davies | 5/2f |
| 5 | 133-545 |
Flying Squad (UAE)
|
8 | 11-4 t | Mrs R Dobbin | J M Maguire | 12/1 |
| 7 | 233-33 |
Snapping Turtle (IRE)
|
7 | 10-13 | D W Whillans | C Whillans (5) | 11/4 |
| 8 | 52/433-2 |
Bertie Milan (IRE)
|
7 | 10-12 | N W Alexander | L Alexander (3) | 4/1 |
| 9 | 45257-4 |
Pamak D'airy (FR)
|
9 | 10-11 p | H Hogarth | R McGrath | 33/1 |
| 10 | P22U2-P |
What A Dream
|
6 | 10-4 t | W Amos | B Harding | 25/1 |
| 6 | 34P213 |
Billy Cuckoo (IRE)
|
6 | 11-1 b | T Coyle | B Toomey (3) | NR |
Formwatch
Billy Cuckoo (IRE) 85-40fav (12-2) Not fluent tracked leading pair, ridden 10th, kept on but no chance with leading pair, 3rd of 5, 19l behind Pickworth (11-4) at Market Rasen 2m 4f hcp 0-100 (5) sft in Nov.
McMurrough (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders in 3rd, mistake 8th, soon weakened, 7th of 11, 35l behind Aland Islands (11-1) at Newcastle 2m 4f nov chs (4) gs in Nov.
Whats Up Woody (IRE) 4-1 (11-4) Led to 4th, led again 6th, headed 11th, led before 4 out, ridden before 2 out, kept on, won at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-120 (4) sft in Nov beating Rossini's Dancer (11-9) by 1 3/4l, 4 ran.
Flying Squad (UAE) 6-1 (11-7) Mid-division, driven and outpaced before 2 out, never on terms, 5th of 9, 27l behind Swift Arrow (11-6) at Kelso 2m 1f hcp chs 0-115 (4) sft in Nov.
What A Dream 11-4 (11-12) Held up in 3rd, hit 13th, soon ridden and outpaced, weakened 3 out, pulled up before next, in a race won by Twice Lucky (11-0) at Kelso 2m 7f nov hcp chs 0-100 (5) sft in Nov, 4 ran.
Pamak D'airy (FR) 12-1 (11-0) Tracked leader, blundered 5th, weakened 3 out, 4th of 6, 21l behind Tahiti Pearl (11-4) at Newcastle 2m hcp chs 0-120 (4) gs in Nov.
Bertie Milan (IRE) 11-4 (11-7) Mistake 1st, in touch, dropped to rear 5th, headway on outside 10th, challenged 4 out, led next, not fluent 2 out, ridden and headed narrowly last, kept on flat, 2nd of 6, 1 1/4l behind Oil Burner (11-4) at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp 0-100 (5) sft in Oct.
Snapping Turtle (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, blundered 4th, ridden and outpaced before 3out, kept on from next, 3rd of 6, 12l behind Kruzhlinin (11-2) at Carlisle 2m Beginners Chase (0-125) (4yo+) (3) hvy in Nov.
Papa Caruso 6-4fav (11-9) Tracked leaders, blundered 4 out, soon outpaced, last of 4, 8l behind Whats Up Woody (11-4) at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-120 (4) sft in Nov.
Samenerve (FR) 13-8fav (11-12) Chased leader, challenged and bumped 4 out, upsides and bumped again next, soon led and came clear, easily, won at Towcester 2m 3f hcp 0-100 (5) gs in Nov beating Topaze Collonges (11-7) by 7l, 7 ran.
14:20 StanJames.com Fighting Fifth Hurdle (Grade 1)
- 4yo+, 2m, Class 1, 4 runners
- Full card
- Live shows
| # | Form | Horse | Age | Weight | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5227/24 |
Bothy
|
6 | 11-7 | B Ellison | D Cook | 10/1 |
| 2 | 0/21111- |
Cinders And Ashes
|
5 | 11-7 | D McCain Jnr | J M Maguire | 10/11f |
| 3 | 212312- |
Countrywide Flame
|
4 | 11-7 | J J Quinn | D F O'Regan | 11/4 |
| 4 | 12132-2 |
Trifolium (FR)
|
5 | 11-7 p | C Byrnes | A E Lynch | 4/1 |
Formwatch
Countrywide Flame 4-1 (11-0) Tracked leader, left in narrow lead approaching 4th, not fluent 2 out, hard pressed when switched right between last 2, ridden and headed flat, kept on, held towards finish, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Grumeti (11-0) at Aintree 2m 4yo hdl Grade 1 (1) gs in Apr.
Cinders And Ashes 10-1 (11-7) In touch on inside, hit 4th, effort 2 out, led narrowly when hit last, ridden and stayed on well flat, won at Cheltenham 2m nov hdl Grade 1 (1) gd in Mar beating Darlan (11-7) by 1 1/4l, 19 ran.
Bothy 12-1 (11-1) Always prominent on outside, ridden to challenge after 2 out, came towards stands side rail and led before last, headed soon after, no extra flat, lost 3rd towards finish, 4th of 18, 4l behind Olofi (10-11) at Cheltenham 2m hcp hdl Grade 3 (1) sft in Nov.
Trifolium (FR) 8-15fav (11-10) Tracked leader in 2nd, not fluent 1st & 4th, no chance with easy winner from early straight, kept on one pace, 2nd of 6, 32l behind Miley Shah (10-11) at Punchestown 2m hdl Grd 3 (1) hvy in Oct.
14:50 E.B.F. 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (Qualifier)
- 4-6yo, 2m, Class 5, 15 runners
- Full card
- Live shows
| # | Form | Horse | Age | Weight | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | P1-0 |
Ballycool (IRE)
|
5 | 11-0 t1 | Miss Lucinda V Russell | S Fox (7) | 33/1 |
| 2 | P0062B- |
Bunratty (IRE)
|
6 | 11-0 | R Johnson | K Johnson | 33/1 |
| 3 | 48-0 |
Croco Bay (IRE)
|
5 | 11-0 | P Atkinson | J Reveley | 80/1 |
| 4 | 8 |
Here's To Harry
|
5 | 11-0 | N W Alexander | L Alexander (3) | 33/1 |
| 5 | 5 |
Heron's Mill (IRE)
|
4 | 11-0 | J Ewart | Mr D Irving (10) | 33/1 |
| 6 |
Honeypot Lane
|
5 | 11-0 | T D Walford | B Toomey (3) | 40/1 | |
| 7 | 3575- |
Justjoe (IRE)
|
6 | 11-0 | Micky Hammond | Joe Colliver (7) | 12/1 |
| 8 | F0636P |
Kane River (IRE)
|
6 | 11-0 | Mrs S Walton | P Buchanan | 40/1 |
| 9 | 11- |
Lord Wishes (IRE)
|
5 | 11-0 | J Ewart | B Hughes | 10/11f |
| 10 | 28/6-5 |
Pudsey House
|
5 | 11-0 | J Wade | K Renwick | 50/1 |
| 11 | 5/113 |
Shanen (IRE)
|
6 | 11-0 t1 | Miss P Robson | R McGrath | 11/4 |
| 12 | 7-4 |
Snuker
|
5 | 11-0 | J Ewart | J Smith (7) | 66/1 |
| 14 | 2 |
Woodpole Academy (IRE)
|
5 | 11-0 | D McCain Jnr | J M Maguire | 13/2 |
| 15 | 8 |
Arisda
|
4 | 10-7 | B Ellison | D Cook | 66/1 |
| 16 |
Port Isla
|
5 | 10-7 | W Coltherd | G Rutherford (5) | 100/1 | |
| 13 | 6-29 |
Trouble In Paris (IRE)
|
5 | 11-0 | F P Murtagh | B Harding | NR |
Formwatch
Trouble In Paris (IRE) 40-1 (10-11) Held up in touch, lost place over 4f out, soon behind, 9th of 10, well behind Baltimoar (11-0) at Carlisle 2m 1f NH flat (6) sft in Oct.
Woodpole Academy (IRE) 10-1 (11-10) Held up in rear, headway 4f out, went 2nd 1f out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 8l behind Westward Point (11-10) at Worcester 2m mdn nat hunt flat (6) gs in Oct.
Lord Wishes (IRE) 11-4 (11-2) Led early, tracked leader, led over 3f out, clear over 2f out, ran on strongly, won at Haydock 2m nhf (5) gd in Mar beating No Duffer (11-2) by 6l, 8 ran.
Heron's Mill (IRE) 5-1 (11-9) Led, headed 9f out, outpaced over 1f out, 5th of 9, 9l behind Rhymers Stone (10-13) at Ayr 1m 6f mdn nat hunt flat (6) sft in Nov.
Shanen (IRE) 10-11fav (11-0) Tracked leaders, hit 5th, not fluent 2 out, every chance when mistake last, stayed on, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Bonnie Burnett (10-7) at Ayr 2m mdn hdl (5) sft in Nov.
Croco Bay (IRE) 40-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders and keen, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 15, 23l behind Just Cameron (11-2) at Newcastle 2m mdn NH flat (6) gs in Nov.
Honeypot Lane 100-1 (10-9) Always in rear, 6th of 9, 23l behind The Mumper (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 3f nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Justjoe (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Held up mid-division, headway 4 out, one pace and no impression from 3 out, weakened flat, 5th of 14, 23l behind Rock Relief (11-0) at Newcastle 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Pudsey House 33-1 (11-2) Led for about 3f, chased leader, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 9, 29l behind Shanen (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 1f NH flat (6) sft in May.
Ballycool (IRE) 14-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten, 11th of 14, 41l behind Broadway Buffalo (11-7) at Aintree 2m 1f NH flat (6) sft in Oct.
Bunratty (IRE) 9-2fav (11-7) Brought down 1st, in a race won by Endeavor (11-0) at Catterick 2m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in Jan, 15 ran.
Snuker 50-1 (10-6) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, led before 7th, headed before 9th, soon weakened, 4th of 6, well behind Teerie Express (10-6) at Hexham 3m nh nov hdl (4) sft in May.
Here's To Harry 7-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 19l behind Rhymers Stone (10-13) at Ayr 1m 6f mdn nat hunt flat (6) sft in Nov.
Arisda 16-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, ridden 5f out, lost place 4f out, 8th of 10, 27l behind Agent Fedora (10-5) at Folkestone 2m 1f mares n h flat (6) sft in Nov.
Kane River (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Led, hit 2nd, soon clear, headed 7th, soon weakened, pulled up after 3 out, in a race won by Hi George (11-5) at Sedgefield 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Oct, 11 ran.
Port Isla And Beyond mare out of Miss Portcello.
15:25 At The Races Rehearsal Chase (Listed Handicap)
- 4yo+, 3m, Class 1, 5 runners
- Full card
- Live shows
| # | Form | Horse | Age | Weight | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21/82FP- |
Junior
|
9 | 11-12 b | D Pipe | C O'Farrell | 3/1 |
| 2 | 4635P-1 |
Benny Be Good
|
9 | 11-6 | K G Reveley | J Reveley | 5/2j |
| 3 | PU212-3 |
Rich Lord
|
8 | 10-0 | Ferdy Murphy | L Alexander (3) | 6/1 |
| 4 | F2-5524 |
Bescot Springs (IRE)
|
7 | 10-0 v | Miss Lucinda V Russell | G Cockburn (7) | 5/2j |
| 5 | 3235-43 |
Rolecarr (IRE)
|
9 | 10-0 | Mrs A Hamilton | C Whillans (5) | 11/2 |
Formwatch
Junior 14-1 (11-12) Behind, pushed along and reminders after 9th, tailed off 18th, soon pulled up, in a race won by Merigo (10-2) at Ayr 4m hcp chs G3 (1) gd in Apr, 24 ran.
Benny Be Good 7-1 (11-12) Held up behind in touch, blundered 12th, steady headway 4 out, 7 lengths down in 4th 2 out, driven and ran on well flat to lead near finish, won at Newcastle 3m hcp chs 0-150 (2) gs in Oct beating Allanard (9-11) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Rich Lord 16-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, mistakes 10th and 3 out, headway 2 out, went 3rd before last, stayed on, not able to challenge, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Buck Mulligan (11-6) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-140 (3) gs in Nov.
Rolecarr (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders in 4th, ridden before last, plugged on to take 3rd place towards finish, 3rd of 9, 15l behind Harouet (11-3) at Carlisle 3m 2f hcp chs 0-135 (3) hvy in Nov.
Bescot Springs (IRE) 18-1 (10-5) Held up towards rear, steady headway approaching 3 out, went modest 3rd before 2 out, no chance with leading duo, lost 3rd final 50 yards, 4th of 14, 5l behind Swing Bill (11-4) at Cheltenham 3m am hcp chs 0-140 (3) gs in Nov.
