held up behind, headway 3 out, went 2nd after next, ridden between last 2, kept on same pace, no chance with easy winner before last
tracked leaders, reminder after 6th, lost place 3 out, weakened after next
made all, drew clear before last, driven out, very easily
always towards rear, lost touch and pulled up before 6th
behind, struggling 8th, stayed on to take modest 4th flat, never near leaders
tracked winner, lost place and ridden after 2 out, soon beaten, lost modest 4th flat
tracked leaders, outpaced 2 out, weakened before last
raced keenly, held up mid-division, driven to chase clear leaders after 2 out, went 3rd approaching last, kept on same pace, never on terms
Donald McCain bids for a hat-trick of wins in the race and ALWAYS ON THE RUN looks to have strong claims. The latter found one too good at Worcester last time having scored at the same track earlier but was well clear of the rest and is just preferred to Classic Palace, who opened her account over timber with a win at Hexham last month. Maiden hurdle winner Western Home scored over track and trip in May and she looks best of the remainder with Richard Johnson's presence taking the eye.
Always On The Run (IRE) 2-1fav (11-5) Took keen hold, held up towards rear, headway approaching 7th, chased leaders before 3 out, 2nd 2 out, ridden and no chance with winner before the last, 2nd of 10, 9l behind Applesandpierres (10-12) at Worcester 2m 4f (4) gf in Jun.
Allycat 25-1 (10-12) Led until before 3 out, not fluent 2 out, no extra, 6th of 8, 26 1/2l behind Regulation (11-5) at Uttoxeter 2m (4) gf in Jul.
Classic Palace (IRE) 8-1 (10-7) Tracked leader, led 2 out, all out towards finish, won at Hexham 2m 7f (3) gd in Jun beating Lowanbehold (11-0) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Delgardo (IRE) 80-1 (11-2) Led, headed halfway, ridden over 5f out, weakened over 4f out, tailed off, 6th of 7, dist behind Ryedale Racer (10-12) at Hexham 2m (6) hvy in May.
Monzino (USA) 200-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, ridden and struggling 7th, tailed off 3 out, last of 7, dist behind Nabucco (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 3f (4) gd in Jul.
Tokyo Brown (USA) 40-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, ridden after 8th, behind 3 out, 9th of 11, dist behind Thatshowhedidit (11-2) at Cartmel 2m 6f mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Warksburn Boy 200-1 (11-2) Held up in mid-division, closed 2nd, reminder 7th, dived at 8th, soon behind, tailed off, 10th of 11, dist behind Thatshowhedidit (11-2) at Cartmel 2m 6f mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Western Home (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) Settled in 3rd, not fluent 3rd, dropped to 4th 4 out, 6th and pushed along after 3 out, no impression from before last and kept on same pace, 5th of 8, 24 1/4l behind Queen Alphabet (11-3) at Down Royal 2m gd in Jun.
