tracked leaders, not always fluent, pushed along before 2nd, lost place 5th, behind 8th
held up towards rear, headway 4 out, mistake and beaten 2 out
tracked leaders, lost place before 3 out
held up towards rear, not fluent 2nd, ridden and struggling after 7th, well behind 4 out, tailed off
mid-division, headway 9th, ridden before 3 out, 4th and one pace last
held up in rear, stumbled 8th, well beaten 4 out
made all, clear last, eased towards finish
chased leaders on outside, pushed along after 7th, lost place before 9th
mid-division on inside, not fluent 4 out, soon ridden, unable to close, 7th and beaten 3 out
held up in rear, some headway on outside 9th, outpaced from 4 out, well beaten 3 out
tracked leaders, mistake 8th, ridden after 4 out, 3rd and no impression on winner when mistake last, stayed on same pace
held up in mid-division, ridden 4 out, 8th 3 out, stayed on flat, went 4th post
held up towards rear, not fluent 2nd, riden and well beaten after 4 out, tailed off
held up in rear, jumped right 4th, headway on outside 9th, one pace and beaten last
tracked winner, not fluent 6th, ridden 4 out, no impression on winner when mistake last, stayed on same pace
mid-division, jumped slowly and lost place 2nd, mistake 4th, well beaten 4 out, tailed off
Tarvini is doing a wonderful job educating the young riders at Jackdaws Castle and Jack Savage is seeking a hat-trick on the nine-year-old. Hartforth and Playhara made great strides last season but Harry The Viking became disappointing and has changed stables. Possol is a bit one-paced but Mawaqeet is interesting near the foot of the weights and Kilfinichen Bay has won his last four, though steps up in grade here. PARISH BUSINESS also has to step up on his victory at Chepstow to come out on top here but that's not beyond the realms of possibility as he's only had three runs over timber so far and his stable has started to find its stride over the last couple of weeks. The Road Ahead is a previous course winner but has had a break since finishing behind Playhara here in June.
Tullyraine (IRE) 5-1 (10-10) In touch until 2nd, not fluent and ridden 4th, behind 6th, blundered next, pulled up after 9th, in a race won by Fentara (11-4) at Wetherby 3m 1f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gs in May, 7 ran.
Hollow Tree 8-1 (10-10) Jumped carefully, in rear, lost touch 7th, never on terms, tailed off, last of 6, well behind Creepy (11-3) at Chepstow 3m nov hcap ch (3) gd in Sep.
Possol (FR) 6-1 (11-12) Led to 7th, tracked leader, outpaced in 3rd before 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, kept on flat, 3rd of 5, 10l behind Chill Factor (10-5) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gd in Sep.
Harry The Viking 9-4fav (10-13) In 3rd place after 7th, went 2nd 9th until 12th, pushed along when lost 3rd and blundered 5 out, eased when no chance after, 5th of 6, 17l behind Savant Bleu (11-0) at Chepstow 3m hcp chs 0-140 (3) gd in Apr.
Playhara (IRE) 16-1 (10-5) Held up in rear, mistake 1st, headway before 6th, outpaced after 4 out, weakening when not fluent 3 out, 5th of 7, 37l behind Kaysersberg (11-9) at Wetherby 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 (3) gd.
Hartforth 16-1 (10-2) Pressed leader, led 3rd until 4th, led before 7th until approaching 4 out, stayed on same pace from next, 3rd of 8, 6l behind Ulzana's Raid (11-6) at Ayr 3m nov hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gs in Apr.
Parish Business (IRE) 11-4fav (11-0) Raced keenly, chased leader, led approaching 2nd, clear before last, ridden out, won at Chepstow 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gd in Sep beating Primo Capitano (11-0) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.
Jawaab (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Led to 4th, led again after 6th, headed next, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Listen And Learn (11-9) at Southwell 3m hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gd in Sep, 8 ran.
Kilfinichen Bay (IRE) 1-5fav (12-0) Raced keenly, made all, hit 3 out, quickened clear before 2 out, eased close home, unchallenged, won at Southwell 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd beating Right To Rule (11-12) by 11l, 3 ran.
Tarvini (IRE) 8-1 (10-6) Held up in mid-division, headway on outside chasing leaders approaching 5th, 2nd soon after, led 4 out, clear before last, stayed on strongly, won at Chepstow 3m hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gd in Sep beating Sur La Mer (11-10) by 3l, 14 ran.
Jaunty Journey 5-1 (10-11) Led, headed 5 out, soon ridden, weakened before 3 out, tailed off, 6th of 7, well behind Moss On The Mill (11-2) at Ffos Las 3m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in May.
Carn Rock 3-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, in rear and reminders before 3 out, soon weakened, 5th of 7, 14l behind Cloonacool (10-12) at Stratford 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gd.
Mawaqeet (USA) 11-4 (11-5) Tracked leader until after 6th, ridden after next, not fluent 4 out, soon weakened, 4th of 5, well behind Patsys Castle (10-12) at Worcester 2m 7f nh nov hdl (4) gf in Sep.
The Road Ahead 11-8fav (11-2) Held up in touch on outside, took keen hold, closed from 4 out, challenged 3 out, stayed on same pace from last, no impression on winner, 2nd of 6, 7l behind Playhara (11-2) at Aintree 2m 4f mrs hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gd in Jun.
Solway Sam 10-3fav (9-8) Led, headed 3 out, ridden after 2 out, kept on run-in, held towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Bless The Wings (11-12) at Hexham 3m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs.
Gwladys Street (IRE) 7-2 (10-5) Held up in touch, blundered 4th, jumped slow 6th, reminders after 7th, pushed along before 13th, went remote 2nd run-in, no impression, 2nd of 6, 16l behind Bennys Well (9-11) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp chs 0-120 (4) hvy in Feb.
