not always fluent, held up towards rear, mistakes 2nd and 10th, steady headway approaching 4 out, chased leaders after 2 out, switched left before last, quickened to lead towards finish
took keen hold, held up, steady headway approaching 4 out, challenged going well 3 out, led 2 out, not fluent last, headed and not pace of winner towards finish
chased leaders, went 2nd 7th until after next, remained prominent, challenged and every chance 2 out, still well there last, not quicken flat
chased leader, led 5th, slow next, narrowly headed when fell 3 out
chased leaders, mistake 5th, went 2nd after 8th, led approaching 3 out, ridden and headed 2 out, weakened quickly, tailed off
held up in rear, headway approaching 4 out, stayed on same pace from 2 out
held up in rear, struggling 14th, tailed off
led to 5th, chased leader to 7th, slightly lost place after until rallied from 13th, chased leaders 4 out, one pace and no impression when slightly hampered before last
held up in touch, mistakes 6th, 10th and 12th, struggling from 14th, tailed off and no chance when hampered by loose horse and unseated rider soon after 3 out
Nonrunner
A decent looking handicap chase here and we'll side with YOU AND I to confirm the promise of his hurdling career ahead of Even Flo and Free World. The selection hails from the all-conquering Nicky Henderson stable and was fancied to run well on chase debut last time out before trailing home a well beaten fourth. That was the gelding's first run since May though and it may pay to forgive the horse a lacklustre effort and instead take hope from the fact that he did at least jump round. If this unexposed five-year-old can draw some improvement from that and strip fitter this time his handicap mark of 107 may prove lenient and we'll pick the horse with that in mind. Even Flo rates a big danger to our selection having had a spin over hurdles to blow away the cobwebs last time. Better known for her exploits over larger obstacles, Kim Bailey's charge won two decent handicap chases in the spring which prompted a rise to this mark of 106 but if back in that sort of form under conditions that suit the mount of Tom Siddall may well have more to offer before the handicapper takes over. Free World carries top weight but is not without hope for Warren Greatrex and Noel Fehily. This gelding remains winless after 11 starts but has shown some signs that a win might be possible off this mark of 115, most notably when third behind French Opera at Ascot last time. Although well beaten that day the form has stacked up with the winner going in again since and connections will be hopeful they've found the right race for this one today. Dune Raider keeps running well without really looking like winning and Prophete De Guy was well fancied before unseating at the first last time and could bounce back here. Not a bad race this one and we'll take You And I to improve and land it.
Free World (IRE) 50-1 (11-3) Held up, hit 7th, headway approaching 3 out, challenged for well held 2nd from 2 out but never any chance with winner, 3rd of 7, 11l behind French Opera (11-3) at Ascot 2m 3f beg chs (3) gd in Oct.
Grand Slam Hero (IRE) 18-1 (11-3) Held up in rear, not fluent 6th, no chance 14th, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Gentle Ranger (11-11) at Exeter 3m hcp chs 0-125 (3) gs, 13 ran.
BallyGalley Bob (IRE) 6-1 (10-2) Chased leaders, pushed along 12th, soon lost place, behind when pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Peut Etre Sivola (10-0) at Fontwell 3m 4f hcp chs 0-135 (3) hvy, 11 ran.
Irish Guard 9-2fav (10-5) Mistakes, led to 3rd, blundered 4th and 7th, in touch until blundered and weakened 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Mount Benger (11-3) at Cheltenham 2m 5f nov ltd hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd in Apr, 9 ran.
You And I (IRE) 9-2 (11-3) Prominent, led 5th, headed 10th, not fluent 15th, soon weakened, 4th of 7, 40l behind Milton Des Bieffes (10-1) at Ludlow 3m hcp chs 0-120 (3) gd.
Even Flo 14-1 (10-9) In touch, not fluent 1st lost place approaching 3rd, headway when not fluent 8th, weakened approaching 2 out, 5th of 15, 23l behind Daraz Rose (10-10) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f mrs hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Oct.
Boomerang (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Held up, weakened approaching 4 out, 6th of 10, 29l behind Dance Island (10-1) at Chepstow 3m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft.
Dune Raider (USA) 9-1 (10-13) Pressed leader, led 12th to 13th, led 4 out until before 2 out, weakened flat, 3rd of 9, 15l behind Sea Cadet (10-8) at Huntingdon 3m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd.
Rock Me (IRE) 33-1 (10-10) Soon tailed off and always in rear, last of 5, well behind Rory Boy (11-1) at Warwick 2m 4yo nov chs (3) gd.
Prophete de Guye (FR) 5-2fav (11-7) Mistake 1st and unseated rider, in a race won by Dusk (10-6) at Fakenham 2m 5f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd, 7 ran.
