tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, one pace
tracked leaders, led before last, ridden and headed run-in, kept on towards finish
held up mid-division, ridden before last, weakened soon after
led, ridden and headed before last, soon weakened
tracked leaders, pushed along before 3 out, soon weakened
towards rear, headway before 2 out, ridden and stayed on to take 3rd towards finish
held up towards rear on inner, headway before last, one pace
held up mid-division, headway 2 out, led run-in, kept on well towards finish
held up towards rear, headway on outer before 2 out, kept on flat
held up mid-division, headway to chase leaders 4 out, weakened 2 out
prominent, lost place 4th, tailed off
held up towards rear, headway before 3 out, stayed on flat
held up towards rear, headway before last, one pace
tracked leader, lost place before 4th, soon in rear
Nonrunner
The once-reluctant Pete has discovered a new lease of life since teaming up with Lucy Alexander and now chasing a hat-trick after wins at Sedgefield and Carlisle. Jawaab won a maiden hurdle at Sedgefield last month but the second let the form down next time and he's been done no favours by the handicapper here, while Weetfromthechaff was put up 9lb for winning over C&D last time though appears to have the beating of Aggravation on that run. GRAND DIAMOND is only 3lb higher than when landing this 12 months ago and has had a few runs on the Flat recently to blow away the cobwebs. Jim Goldie's charge may be the one to beat again.
Jawaab (IRE) 7-2 (10-12) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 2 out, led approaching last, stayed on well, won at Sedgefield 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Sep beating Strong Knight (10-12) by 3l, 12 ran.
Beidh Tine Anseo (IRE) 12-1 (10-4) In touch, weakened before 3 out, 9th of 13, 41l behind Hunterview (11-3) at Musselburgh 2m hcp hdl 0-145 (2) sft in Feb.
Calculaite 13-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 8th, ridden after 2 out, closed entering final furlong, stayed on well to lead last strides, won at Sedgefield 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Sep '10 beating Film Festival (11-1) by 1/2l, 5 ran.
Sunarri (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders on outer, weakened after 4 out, pulled up after next, in a race won by Remember Now (11-4) at Ayr 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Apr, 17 ran.
Little Bob 12-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, weakened approaching 4 out, 7th of 9, 28l behind Fred Bojangals (10-0) at Musselburgh 2m hcp chs 0-120 (3) gs in Nov '09.
The Galloping Shoe 15-2 (11-7) Always towards rear, weakened 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by King Mak (10-2) at Kelso 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Mar, 10 ran.
Grand Diamond (IRE) 6-1 (10-12) Held up mid-division and keen, headway 2 out, kept on well towards finish, went 2nd close home, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind With Grace (10-13) at Perth 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Jul.
Weetfromthechaff 12-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, headway before and blundered 3 out, left in lead 2 out, soon pressed, kept on well towards finish, won at Kelso 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs beating Lawgiver (10-11) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Pete 15-2 (11-5) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 2 out, led 2 out, kept on gamely, just held on, won at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gd beating Solway Blue (10-0) by ns, 11 ran.
Dancing Gizmo 14-1 (11-1) Held up in rear, ridden and weakening when not fluent 2 out, last of 8, 47l behind Quito Du Tresor (11-2) at Perth 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Sep.
Cassius (IRE) 11-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, mistake 6th, ridden after next, weakened 3 out, last of 8, 48l behind Western Bound (11-2) at Perth 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft in May.
Aggravation 20-1 (10-9) Towards rear, headway 3 out, ridden before last, kept on from last, no impression, 6th of 12, 17l behind Weetfromthechaff (10-10) at Kelso 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs.
Pillar of Hercules (IRE) 8-1 (10-6) In rear and keen, tracked leader after 3rd, quickly weakened before 3 out, 11th of 12, well behind Weetfromthechaff (10-10) at Kelso 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs.
Battle Honour 18-1 (10-10) Chased winner who soon went clear, closed after 5th, lost 2nd approaching 2 out, weakened before last, 4th of 8, 22l behind Quito Du Tresor (11-2) at Perth 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Sep.
Koup De Kanon (FR) 9-2 (11-0) Tracked leaders, driven and outpaced before 2 out, soon ridden, rallied and every chance when not much room flat, held towards finish, 2nd of 16, 2 1/4l behind Eastlake (11-0) at Hereford 2m 1f mdn hdl (5) gd in Apr.
Ancient Times (USA) 66-1 (10-8) Led to 5th, weakened when blundered 3 out, left poor 3rd last, 3rd of 6, well behind Abergavenny (10-5) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gf in May.
