mid-division, reminders and outpaced when blundered 13th, weakened next, behind when pulled up before 2 out
held up, struggling 11th, behind when pulled up before next
held up, struggling 12th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up after 14th
not fluent, in rear when blundered and unseated rider 8th
mid-division, headway 4 out, went 2nd 2 out, soon ridden, kept on under pressure, no impression flat
held up in rear, headway 4 out, driven and kept on from next, no chance with first 2
mistakes, in touch, blundered and lost place 13th, no danger after
led, headed 11th, led again next, headed 14th, soon weakened, behind when pulled up before 4 out
in touch, blundered 10th and 15th, soon lost place, no danger after
close up on inside, led 14th, headed 3 out, soon outpaced, no impression from next
with leader, led 11th to next, blundered 14th, soon outpaced, weakened from 3 out
in touch when blundered and unseated rider 7th
in touch, headway 4 out, led next, ridden and stayed on flat
ANDREW NICK can defy topweight this afternoon but he'll face strong opposition from Master Somerville and Glingerbank. Nigel Twiston-Davies' record in the top handicaps this term has spoken for itself and while Andrew Nick has gone up the weights for his consistency, he may have been unfortunate to have encountered a resurgent Skippers Brig at Carlisle. Master Somerville should have come on for his most recent run at Stratford. The ground was probably a little lively on balance and he can give a much truer running here. Glingerbank is an adaptable sort who can show his form over a wide range of distances. Fast enough to win over two miles, he has shown form over further although today's trip is something of a leap in the dark. Quarry Town disappointed short price backers at Stratford during the summer. This was all the more disappointing as he had dotted up over course-and-distance previously. Antonius Caesar has claims if the going comes up sticky. A scenario that would equally suit Something Silver. Heather Dalton had a winner the other day so it would be folly to discount Go West. A proven stayer, he looked badly in need of the run at Exeter on his first start of the season. Darina's Boy is the only course-and-distance winner in the field and must be respected as such. Andrew Nick gets the call.
Andrew Nick (IRE) 5-1 (11-8) Prominent, led 8th, clear 2 out, hard driven and headed after last, no extra close home, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Skippers Brig (11-2) at Carlisle 2m 5f nov chs (3) hvy.
Quarry Town (IRE) 4-9fav (11-4) Led, not fluent 2nd, joined 4 out, ridden after 2 out, headed approaching last, beaten flat, 2nd of 5, 8l behind Ocean du Moulin (11-4) at Stratford 2m 7f nov chs (4) gd in Jul.
Antonius Caesar (FR) 10-1 (11-0) Held up, headway 13th, ridden 15th, soon weakened, 5th of 9, 22l behind Nenuphar Collonges (11-12) at Bangor 3m hcp chs 0-135 (3) hvy.
Glingerbank (IRE) 9-2jt-fav (10-12) In touch, headway 4 out, led last, ridden out, won at Carlisle 2m hcp chs 0-125 (3) gs in Oct beating Some Touch (11-9) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Jimmy Bond 10-1 (11-5) Mid-division, blundered 11th, no danger after, 9th of 11, 36l behind Malko De Beaumont (10-6) at Carlisle 2m 5f hcp chs 0-125 (3) hvy.
Julius Caesar 20-1 (11-8) Held up, lost place 12th, tailed off when pulled up 4 out in race won by Malko De Beaumont (10-6) at Carlisle 2m 5f hcp chs 0-125 (3) hvy, 11 ran.
Master Somerville 10-3fav (10-9) Chased leader until 6, ridden 3 out, hung left and weakened last, 5th of 9, 10l behind Bill's Echo (11-6) at Stratford 2m 5f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gf in Oct.
Go West (IRE) 11-1 (11-4) In touch, ridden approaching 4 out, weakened 3 out, 6th of 18, 28l behind Mistress Nell (10-7) at Exeter 3m hcp chs 0-125 (3) gs.
Rare Society (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Chased leader, ridden after 4 out, soon lost place, 7th of 10, 18l behind Solway Minstrel (10-10) at Haydock 3m 1f cnd hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf.
Something Silver 13-2 (11-9) In touch, effort 3 out, ridden and kept on same pace from next, no impression, 4th of 13, 11l behind Spirit Calling (10-11) at Perth 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-120 (3) gs in Apr.
Essifer (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 9th halfway, headway to 6th 4 out, ridden 3 out, soon no extra and kept on one pace from 2 out, 5th of 15, 18l behind Games (11-9) at Downpatrick 2m 2f beg chs gd.
Darina's Boy 9-1 (10-9) Chased winner, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 6th of 9, 29l behind Hello Bud (11-3) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp chs 0-120 (3) sft.
Bellaney Jewel (IRE) 8-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, hampered 14th, went 2nd 4 out until approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last, 3rd of 12, 19l behind Surface To Air (11-7) at Stratford 3m 4f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gd in May.
