in touch, weakened 10th
led, ridden and joined 2 out, soon headed, one pace
held up mid-division, headway 3 out, no impression
held up, not fluent 1st, headway approaching 9th, in 5th and held when blundered badly 2 out, soon pulled up
held up in touch, tracked leaders approaching 5th, led after 2 out, kept on well
chased leader, ridden approaching 2 out, one pace
chased leaders, hit 6th, ridden next, weakened from 9th
slow away, well behind until 5th, never dangerous, pulled up before 2 out, tailed off
held up, effort 4 out, never dangerous
chased leaders, weakened 10th
behind, mistake 2nd, weakened from 10th, pulled up after next
Nonrunner
Montevideo, Millards Lad and Mnason look the three to concentrate on in this handicap chase and the vote is given to Millards Lad. The selection won well on his first start over regulation fences when beating Ben Tally Ho and although he has a penalty for that win he again has conditions to suit, looks sure to improve and he will be hard to beat. Montevideo rates the main danger as he beat Miss Skippy last time out. However he only got up on the line on that occasion over a longer trip and looks opposable over this shorter distance. Manson was second behind Whatashambles last time out and is another with place claims but this looks tougher and his overall profile leaves him with a little to find. Royal Stardust looks vulnerable under top weight while Good Time Willie is from a yard in form and is well in on his best form so should be watched in the market. Millards Lad looks progressive though and is taken to win again.
Royal Stardust 10-1 (10-13) Led, headed approaching 3 out, weakened and lost 3rd flat, last of 4, 12l behind King Of The Arctic (11-7) at Market Rasen 2m 2f hcp chs 0-120 (3) sft in Jul.
Montevideo 6-1 (11-12) Mid-division, headway after 9th, soon pushed along, ridden from 3 out, stayed on flat to lead final stride, won at Stratford 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gf in Jun beating Miss Skippy (11-3) by a shd, 12 ran.
Good Time Willie (IRE) 12-1 (10-8) Held up, not clear run approaching 3 out, mistake 2 out, stayed on approaching last, never nearer, 5th of 11, 6l behind Nelson's Spice (11-4) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Jun.
Millards Lad (IRE) 3-1fav (10-8) Mid-division, headway 14th, chased leaders on bit 3 out, led after 2 out, wandered approaching last, shaken up and quickened clear flat, readily, won at N Abbot 3m 2f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gf in Jul beating Ben Tally Ho (10-12) by 5l, 12 ra.
Mnason (FR) 16-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, led 7th, ridden, headed 3 out, kept on flat, 2nd of 15, nk behind Wotashambles (11-9) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs in Jul.
Flying Jody (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, driven along 9th, weakened next, tailed off from 3 out, 4th of 7, 26l behind Stoway (10-11) at Bangor 2m 4f nov chs (4) gd in May.
Westmere 16-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, ridden after 3 out, weakened approaching last, 11th of 16, well behind Mighty Fine (12-1) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Jul.
Knocker Jock (FR) 9-2 (10-6) Led to 3rd, not jump well throughout, lost place approaching 6th, rallied to chase leader 7th, led briefly after 7th, one pace from 3 out, 4th of 12, 29l behind Mylo (11-10) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in May.
