led until hit 4 out and headed, ridden and lost 2nd before 2 out, no extra in 3rd
chased leader, led 4 out until 2 out, stayed on same pace no chance with winner
raced keenly, distracted at 2nd, always towards rear
chased leaders, squeezed up hampered and unseated rider 1st
mid-division, went right to avoid casualty 1st, weakened before 4 out, tailed off
mid-division, went left to avoid casualty 1st, lost place after 4th, soon behind, tailed off and pulled up after 2 out
towards rear, plugged on from 2 out, never any chance
chased leaders, led going well 2 out, 3 lengths ahead last, easily
off the pace in 4th on inside, not fluent 3rd, hit next, weakened 3 out
held up towards rear, headway chasing leaders 4 out, pushed along and weakening when awkward 2 out
held up towards rear, went right to avoid casualty 1st, bad mistake next, headway chasing leaders before 5th, went right and weakened 3 out
The Fergal O'Brien team has enjoyed a fine August but confuse matters for punters by saddling a trio of contenders here. Their newcomers are probably best judged by their market strength but She's A Novelty has shown enough to suggest a maiden hurdle is within her capabilities. However, similar comments apply to GINGER DU VAL (NAP) and Mel Rowley's consistent mare is taken to strike as the form of her latest third at Worcester has been boosted by the first and second both winning since. Sweettowatch, interesting on a first run for nearly two years, has joined Richard Newland and Misty Mani has shown bumper promise.
Esme Shelby (IRE) 3-1 (11-0) Chased winner until before 3 out, no extra last, lost 3rd towards finish, 4th of 10, 11 1/4l behind Crystal Gazing (11-0) at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 4f mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Ginger Du Val (FR) 5-2fav (11-0) Led, headed approaching the last, weakened into 3rd run-in, 3rd of 10, 8 1/2l behind Heartbreaker (10-10) at Worcester 2m mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Go On Gal (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Mid-division, headway into 2nd 4 out until next, chased leaders, weakened before 2 out, 6th of 10, 31 1/2l behind Heartbreaker (10-10) at Worcester 2m mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Kitty Hall (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Led until after 3 out, no extra from 2 out, 4th of 8, 17 1/4l behind Sarvi (11-3) at Perth 2m hcp (5) sft in Jul.
Misty Mani 11-2 (10-7) Chased leader until 5f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 10, 18l behind Sauce Of Life (11-0) at Musselburgh 2m (4) gs in Dec.
Ms Intrigue 300-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, lost place 6th, soon behind, pulled up before last, at Uttoxeter 2m (4) gd in Jul.
Roque Angel 25-1 (11-0) Chased leader until 4 out, chased leaders until hung left and weakening when mistake 3 out, pulled up before next, at Worcester 2m mdn (4) gd in Jul.
She's A Novelty (IRE) 11-4jfav (11-12) Close-up, ridden before 3 out, stayed on well, 4th of 8, 1 3/4l behind Wisecracker (10-7) at Ludlow 2m hcp (5) gs in May.
Sweettowatch (IRE) 9-2 (11-7) Prominent, on terms under 3f out, soon led, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Bellewstown 2m 1f gd in Aug beating Tecumseh Sherman (12-0) by 1 1/4l, 13 ran.
Ince (AUT) (9-1) 9th of 10, 18 3/4l behind Aban (8-9) at Le Lion D'angers 1m 4f hcp hvy in Aug.
Le Mur (FR) Al Namix filly out of Djafullime.
Lunar Bounty 22-1 (9-2) Dwelt in rear, never on terms, 9th of 10, 6 1/2l behind Steel An Icon (9-9) at Bath 1m 5f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
