tracked leader, lost place 4 out
led, headed 4th, remained prominent, weakened before 3 out
held up towards rear, headway 3 out, never on terms
in touch, led 4th, headed 3 out, rallied next, weakened approaching last
mid-division, headway and not fluent 3 out, soon ridden, chased winner next, kept on same pace
held up mid-division, lost place 4 out
mid-division, headway 5 out, soon chasing leaders, weakened 3 out
in touch, lost place 4th, pulled up before next
behind, never dangerous
mid-division, headway 4th, soon chasing leaders, led after 3 out, driven out
tracked leaders, weakened before 5 out, behind when pulled up before 2 out
held up, never dangerous
held up towards rear, detached after 2nd, headway 4 out, never nearer
ANNIBALE CARO is only five pounds higher for his latest success and is taken to follow up at the expense of Tiger O'Toole and Seattle Storm. The selection gained his seventh career victory at Perth last month and looks to be improving even at the age of seven. He has conditions in his favour once again and with luck in running he will not be too far away come the business end of the race. Tiger O'Toole has been knocking on the door of late and caught the eye after finishing second to Always Bold at Wetherby when last seen in May. He has been freshened up since then and being able to run off the same mark he could prove to be dangerous. Seattle Storm runs in his first handicap after three runs in novice company. Although he is yet to win he has run well and is another to note in the betting market. Annibale Caro has a little bit more on his plate this time around but is still on the up grade so is worth staying on the right side of.
Invention (USA) 16-1 (10-12) Led until 4th, prominent, squeezed out and lost place 6th, weakening when not fluent 3 out, 5th of 11, 40l behind Qrackers (11-8) at Fontwell 2m 2f nov hdl (4) gd in Jun '08.
Olympian Boy (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Led and clear, reduced advantage after 4 out, ridden and headed 3 out, soon weakened, 7th of 16, 28l behind Kaprun (10-12) at Cork 2m hdl sft in Apr.
Tiger O'Toole (IRE) 9-4 (10-7) Led, headed approaching 3 out, soon driven and weakened, 2nd of 4, 27l behind Always Bold (10-7) at Wetherby 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gs in May.
Annibale Caro 9-4fav (11-5) Made most, raced keen, not fluent 3 out, hit 2 out, kept on well from final furlong, won at Perth 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Jul beating Farne Island (10-13) by 2l, 8 ran.
He's Cool (IRE) 11-1 (11-2) Mid-division, 6th 4 out, ridden and no impression straight, 6th of 18, 3 1/2l behind Inis Ceithleann (11-10) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Jul.
Seattle Storm (IRE) 11-4fav (10-8) Mid-division, mistake 3rd, ridden 7th, one pace, 4th of 12, 31l behind Pilgrims Lane (11-2) at Fontwell 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Jun.
Peaceful Means (IRE) 18-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, headway 8th, no extra last, 4th of 14, 7l behind Deadline (11-2) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in Jul.
Tribiani (IRE) 8-13fav (10-2) Soon tracking leaders, led approaching and blundered 3 out, clear when not fluent 2 out, won at Stratford 2m sll hdl (5) gd in Jul beating Dobravany (10-12) by 7l, 9 ran.
Phar Again (IRE) 18-1 (10-9) Held up in rear, pecked 1st, headway 6th, lost place after next, stayed on to take 4th on extended flat, no danger, 4th of 6, 7l behind Star of Germany (10-8) at Worcester 2m hcp chs 0-135 (3) gs in Jul.
Semi Detached (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, raced keenly, headway after 9th, weakened 2 out, 7th of 14, 28l behind Winchester Red (11-7) at Worcester 3m nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Jul.
Belanak (IRE) 14-1 (10-9) Prominent, in front when slight mistake 6th, headed 3 out and soon no impression, 8th of 16, 25l behind Askwith (11-1) at Ballinrobe 2m hcp hdl 0-102 sft in May.
Wensleydale Web 13-2 (11-6) Held up in rear, raced keenly, headway approaching 2 out, went 2nd last, led flat, ridden and headed near finish, 2nd of 11, ns behind Peaceful Means (11-5) at Cartmel 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-90 (4) gd in Jul.
Easyfix (IRE) 28-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 6th, led after next, headed when mistake 3 out, soon hung right and weakened, tailed off, 7th of 14, 46l behind Billie Magern (10-7) at Worcester 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gf in Jul.
