mid-division, headway after 11th, every chance approaching 4 out, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened after 2 out
mid-division, headway 7th, hit next, weakened approaching 4 out
mid-division until weakened approaching 4 out
led until 10th, soon ridden, weakened approaching 4 out
took keen hold, tracked leaders, led 10th, headed 4 out, led 3 out, soon ridden, kept on well from last, ridden out
prominent, ridden and weakened approaching 4 out
mid-division, headway 11th, every chance approaching 4 out, ridden approaching 3 out, kept on same pace
held up, headway approaching 4 out, ridden approaching 3 out, 3rd when jumped right 2 out, kept on same pace
held up, headway after 11th, ridden approaching 3 out, hampered 2 out, weakened
not always fluent, hit 4th, always in rear
always towards rear
in touch, led approaching 4 out, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, every chance when not fluent last, no extra
Nonrunner
A chance is taken with GO FOR ONE ahead of more obvious candidates like Oracle Des Mottes and Smoke Trail. We have concerns regarding the slow start to the season that the Williams yard has made but the yard will find their form sooner rather than later and they have an interesting recruit on their hands here. Go For One looked potentially useful when winning a coupe of races for David Wintle in 2006 but has ended up losing his way. As a result, he's potentially well handicapped if the change of yards has recharged the batteries. Oracle Des Mottes has been in the care of Richard Barber recently and merits respect given his connections but he is fairly exposed as are a number of these. Smoke Trail hasn't been the most consistent but kept on well to win at Wincanton so enters calculations along with a number who are making their seasonal returns and one, South Bank, that is making his chase bow. The handicapper adopted a prudent approach to Palmers Peak's defeat of Flight Leader and he's worth a second look but this has an open look to it and we'll take a chance with Go For One.
Silver Inngot (IRE) 15-2 (11-12) Mid-division, headway 7th, led 3 out, mistake next, soon headed, ridden when hit last, faded final 75 yards, 4th of 10, 7l behind Seymar Lad (11-6) at Chepstow 2m 3f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in Apr.
Marked Man (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Held up towards rear, never on terms, 6th of 14, 23l behind Aleron (11-12) at Stratford 2m 5f hcp chs 0-120 (3) sft in Sept.
South Bank (IRE) 10-1 (11-11) Mid-division, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 7th of 16, 25l behind Sandymac (11-2) at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Apr.
Palmers Peak (IRE) 6-1 (10-12) Tracked leader, led 14th, made rest, stayed on strongly, won at Kelso 3m 1f nov chs (3) gs in May beating Flight Leader (10-12) by 5l, 8 ran.
Oracle des Mottes (FR) 5-4fav (10-7) Took keen hold in rear, headway approaching 9th, chased winner when mistake 10th (Water), no impression, 2nd of 8, 13l behind Fleur De Nikos (9-10) at Stratford 2m 7f ldy hts chs (5) gd in May.
Smoke Trail (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway, chased leaders 8th, led after 2 out, driven out, won at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gs beating Golden Duck (11-3) by 2l, 11 ran.
Magot de Grugy (FR) 14-1 (11-8) Mid-division, ridden after 12th, weakened after 4 out, 6th of 12, 46l behind Down The Stretch (11-10) at N Abbot 2m 5f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Apr.
Pop Ahead (IRE) 4-1jt-fav (10-9) Held up towards rear, mistake 1st, weakened 9th, tailed off when pulled up at the 10th in race won by Tickateal (11-1) at Market Rasen 2m 6f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf in May, 10 ran.
Fit To Drive 9-2 (10-8) Chased leader, ridden 4 out, weakened after 3 out, 5th of 11, 24l behind Ohana (10-11) at Fontwell 2m 2f beg chs (4) gf in Sept.
Beehawk 6-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, hampered 3rd, led 4 out, not fluent 2 out, hung right approaching last, headed flat, stayed on to lead again post, won at Worcester 2m nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd in Jun '07 beating Albarino (11-5) by a shd, 15 ran.
Mighty Moose (IRE) 4-1 (10-13) In touch, struggling 5th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up at the 10th in race won by Down The Stretch (11-10) at N Abbot 2m 5f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Apr, 12 ran.
Roussea (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Hampered 1st, rider lost iron briefly, mid-division until ridden 12th, weakened 13th, 6th of 11, 43l behind Smoke Trail (11-2) at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gs.
Go For One (IRE) 33-1 (11-11) Towards rear, mistake 11th, behind from 4 out, 8th of 17, 34l behind Top Dawn (10-0) at Hereford 3m 1f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in May.
Et Maintenant (FR) 14-1 (11-12) Mid-division, ridden 9th, weakened next, 8th of 10, 44l behind Star of Germany (11-4) at N Abbot 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Aug.
