mid-division, headway approaching 10th, went 2nd after 5 out, mistake next, led 3 out, headed last, kept on same pace
held up mid-division, not fluent 5th, outpaced from 13th
led until hit 1st, remained close up, hit 2nd, led 5th, headed 11th, led 13th, headed 3 out, one pace when pecked last, soon weakened
held up towards rear, hampered 10th, headway approaching 5 out, not much room when tracking leaders approaching 2 out, soon switched right, not quicken flat
always behind, weakened from 10th, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
tracked leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened 2 out
close up, led from 1st, headed 5th, led again 11th, headed 13th, weakened after 5 out
in touch and keen, in 6th when fell at 10th
held up in rear, headway approaching 4 out, challenged 2 out, soon ridden, led last, driven out
close up, hit 2nd, blundered 9th, blundered 5 out, weakened approaching next
Nonrunner
CHANGING LANES' proven chase form earns him a tentative vote but support for the likes of Foxesbow and Sabre Hongrois would be well worth noting. The selection made it third time lucky when scoring over this trip on rain softened ground at Uttoxter despite having struggled to get home on his previous outing at Hexham. He's 5lbs higher but should be competitive. Foxesbow hasn't shown a great deal over hurdles for this yard but he's bred to make a chaser and may fare better with McCoy up for the first time. Sabre Hongrois was over 50 lengths in front of him at Market Rasen six days ago and shapes as though he'll stay this far although his fencing ability has to be taken on trust. Invention is another newcomer to chasing, Havenstone has shown improved form over hurdles since last being tried over birch, Presentandcorrect has been struggling of late but should get this trip. Prince Noora stayed on well to win last time and may have more to offer as may Moscow Mo Chuisle but Changing Lanes is in the driving seat.
Presentandcorrect (IRE) 18-1 (11-8) Mid-division, reminder after 2nd, ridden after 6th, modest 6th when blundered and unseated rider 3 out, in a race won by Bathwick Man (11-8) at Stratford 2m 3f cond hcp hdl 0-1115 (4) gd in Jul, 14 ran.
Changing Lanes 6-1fav (11-3) Held up towards rear, headway 8th, challenged 4 out, soon led, ridden and hung right after 3 out, stayed on well, won at Uttoxeter 3m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gs in Jul beating Ballinruane (10-7) by 4l, 13 ran.
Sabre Hongrois (FR) 7-1 (11-10) Quickly away, made all and soon clear, ridden out flat, unchallenged, won at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd beating Hi Dancer (11-12) by 7l, 12 ran.
Moscow Mo Chuisle (IRE) 8-1 (10-9) Rear of mid-division, closer in 7th after 4 out, 6th approaching 2 out, soon no impression under pressure and kept on same pace, 6th of 16, 11l behind Duers (11-10) at Tramore 2m 6f hcp chs 0-123 gf.
Cresswell Ruby (IRE) 11-2 (10-4) Mid-division, raced keenly, not fluent 3rd, headway 10th, ridden after 13th, weakened approaching 3 out, tailed off, 7th of 10, well behind Surenaga (11-0) at Stratford 2m 7f beg chase (4) gf in Jun.
Prince Noora (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Always prominent, led 2 out, strongly pressed and stayed on well run-in, won at Tramore 2m 6f hcp chs 0-95 gd beating Kiltorcan Boy (10-1) by nk, 16 ran.
Invention (USA) 16-1 (11-12) Tracked leader, lost place 4 out, 9th of 13, well behind Semi Detached (10-13) at Bangor 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd.
Havenstone (IRE) 7-4fav (11-0) Mid-division, headway to track leaders 6th, ridden to challenge approaching 2 out, led approaching last, driven out, won at Newton Abbot 2m 6f mdn hdl (5) gd in Jun beating Sizing Asia (11-0) by 3l, 14 ran.
Foxesbow (IRE) 15-2 (10-10) Held up towards rear, outpaced 3 out, never dangerous, 8th of 12, well behind Sabre Hongrois (11-10) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd.
How Is It Going (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Held up, never dangerous, 13th of 14, 46l behind Turf War (11-5) at Ffos Las 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Jun.
Avoine (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) Prominent, raced keenly, mistake 3 out, soon weakened, 8th of 17, 31l behind Willies Way (12-0) at Newton Abbot 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf.
