always prominent, led before 8th, driven and headed narrowly approaching 2 out, soon ridden, not fluent last, kept on and every chance flat, regained lead post
in touch on outside, ridden after 3 out, soon outpaced, ridden and weakened between last 2, tailed off
always behind
led to before 8th, soon lost place and behind, tailed off when pulled up before last
towards rear, mistake 8th, headway 3 out, soon driven to chase leaders, ridden after next, kept on, not pace to trouble leaders
tracked leaders, lost place before 4 out, soon behind, tailed off
mid-division, tracked leaders 4th, effort to challenge when not much room after 3 out, ridden and one pace approaching next, no impression with front pair after
mid-division, tracked leaders 4th, outpaced after 3 out, ridden and weakened between last 2
in touch, headway to challenge after 3 out, led narrowly approaching next, soon ridden, kept on under pressure flat, headed post
mid-division, chased leaders after 3 out, ridden before next, kept on same pace, never on terms
held up, always behind
held up towards rear, outpaced before 4 out, soon weakened, tailed off
NonRunner
Frozen Flame’s form has picked up since a break and he has every chance of a first success under Rules, despite top weight. Zulu Oscar is looking very well treated but needs to rediscover his best form. Champagne Chaser is another who is slipping down the weights but quicker going is a concern. Hello Fellas was well backed following wind surgery at Perth but found one too good and is 2lb higher over a longer trip. COURT AFFAIRS showed little in novice and maiden company but it was a different matter on his handicap debut at Newton Abbot. He gave every impression that he was ready for a step up in trip that day and has been dropped a pound since,
Frozen Flame (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, headway 3 out, ridden next, stayed on run in, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Laugharne (11-6) at Southwell 3m hcp (4) gd in May.
Champagne Chaser 9-1 (11-12) Prominent in chasing group, mistake 4th, pushed along before 3 out, outpaced in 4th before next, rallied into 3rd and one pace before went left and mistake last, 3rd of 12, 9l behind Inaminna (11-12) at Chepstow 2m 3f hcp (4) sft in Apr.
Zulu Oscar 6-1 (11-11) Chased leaders, ridden and lost place after 3 out, well held before next, 5th of 9, 22 1/2l behind Flo'sboy Sam (11-0) at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in May.
Paddocks Lounge (IRE) 20-1 (11-11) Led until 13th, weakened from 3 out, 6th of 7, dist behind Shake It Up (11-9) at Cartmel 3m 1f hcp (4) gs in Aug.
North West Wind 20-1 (11-12) In touch until pushed along and lost place after 5th, weakened quickly next, behind and pulled up before 7th, at Taunton 2m 3f hcp (4) sft in Mar.
Courtlands Prince 16-1 (11-12) With leader, lost place 5th, behind when pulled up before 5 out, at Southwell 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Nov.
Hello Fellas (IRE) 5-2fav (12-1) Mid-division, headway before 2 out, soon every chance, kept on and held towards finish, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Rory's Valentine (10-0) at Perth 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in May.
Court Affairs (IRE) 7-1 (10-11) Towards rear, steady headway from 3 out, plugged on from last, never nearer, 6th of 14, 6l behind Kalmbeforethestorm (10-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f hcp (4) sft in Apr.
David John 14-1 (11-3) Mid-division, pushed along 6th, behind from 8th, soon tailed off and pulled up, at Exeter 2m 7f hcp (4) sft in Nov.
Jimmy Bell 5-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, slow 3rd, led 6th, headed next, mistake 3 out, not fluent and beaten 2 out, weakened before last, 4th of 11, 15 1/2l behind Le Braye (11-7) at Perth 3m hcp (4) sft in Apr.
American Life (FR) 8-1 (11-7) In touch, outpaced after 3 out, ridden and weakened after next, 12th of 17, 31 1/2l behind Sporting Milan (10-12) at Hexham 2m 7f hcp (4) gd in May.
Black Banjo (IRE) 22-1 (10-0) In rear, stumbled 2nd, ridden 6th, slow and behind 8th, pulled up before 12th, at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in May.
Ring Eye (IRE) 50-1 (10-0) In rear, brought down well before 3 out, at Ludlow 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in May.
