prominent, tracked leader, ridden after 2 out, weakened
settled in mid-division, ridden after 3 out, kept on but not reach leaders
prominent, tracked leader, ridden after 2 out, kept on but not reach winner
mid-division, ridden after 3 out, made no impression
settled in mid-division, made headway after 3 out, travelled strongly, ridden after final fence but not reach winner
prominent, tracked leader, mistake at 4 out, kept on under pressure, weakened after 3 out
held up, outpaced and under pressure after 4 out, made no impression
prominent, led at the 2nd fence, joined before 3 out, ridden and pulled 3 lengths clear before 2 out, jumped well final fence, kept on to win gamely
held up, outpaced and under pressure, made headway after 3 out, passed rivals at 2 out, kept on but not reach leaders
NonRunner
Astute Boy ran well for third at Perth when last over fences but was tailed off when Graystown won over 2m4f around here in June. Roll Of Thunder never threatened when second over course and distance last time and wouldn't have finished ahead of First Revolution had the latter not come down at the last and collateral form gives the veteran plenty to find with the in-form CAPTAIN COBAJAY. Justin Landy’s charge finished strongly off a strong pace at Stratford eight days ago and can complete the hat-trick, despite a penalty.
Acdc (IRE) 12-1 (11-8) Chased leaders, closer in 2nd before 6th, jumped left and mistake 4 out, pushed along well over 3 out, weakened from well over 2 out, 6th of 7, 29 1/2l behind Pardon Me (11-12) at Perth 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Captain Cobajay (IRE) 9-5fav (10-11) Held up towards rear, headway 8th, jumped right and not fluent 2 out, went 2nd final bend, challenged last, led flat, stayed on, won at Stratford 2m 1f hcp (5) gd in Aug beating Costly Diamond (12-1) by 2 3/4l, 8 ran.
Graystown (IRE) 10-1 (10-9) Chased leader, challenged 9th, led 11th, clear before last, eased final 100 yards, won at Hexham 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in Jun beating Tanrudy (11-0) by 8 1/2l, 14 ran.
Izzy's Champion (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Towards rear, not fluent 5th, pushed along 10th, weakened after 4 out, left remote 3rd 2 out, 3rd of 9, dist behind St Lawrence Gap (11-1) at Perth 2m 4f hcp (5) sft in May.
First Revolution (IRE) 14-1 (10-4) Towards rear, headway between horses before 3 out, switched wide and ridden 2 out, close up last, pressed leader flat, stayed on but could not reel in winner close home, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Richie Valentine (10-0) at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 1f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Astute Boy (IRE) 11-1 (10-5) Tracked leader, ridden and lost place 4 out, weakened before 3 out, 9th of 12, dist behind Lord Condi (11-13) at Perth 3m hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Hartside (GER) 150-1 (10-0) Held up in rear, detached 3 out, pushed along 2 out, weakened, last of 11, 19 3/4l behind Pateen (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Kapsize (FR) 5-1 (10-0) Prominent, not fluent and ground 7th, not fluent 4 out, weakened before last, 5th of 8, 37 1/2l behind Captain Cobajay (10-11) at Stratford 2m 1f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Roll Of Thunder 8-1 (10-9) Held up in rear, stayed on from final bend but still plenty to pass, went 2nd towards finish, no impression on winner, 2nd of 13, 5 1/2l behind Kapsize (10-7) at Hexham 2m hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Instingtive (IRE) 66-1 (10-0) Prominent, led after 2nd, headed 6th, weakened before 2 out, tailed off, 10th of 11, dist behind Vinnie's Getaway (11-5) at Perth 3m hcp (5) gs in Jul.
