held up towards rear, never near leaders
always in rear, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
in touch, ridden after 9th, weakening when hit 3 out
held up towards rear, headway 4th, led 3 out, headed flat, not quicken
raced keenly, prominent, led 3rd, headed approaching 5th, led 8th until after 9th, every chance when hit 4 out, weakened 3 out
in touch, blundered badly and rider lost irons 2nd, lost place, both irons back after next, progress 6th, went 2nd 2 out, led flat, ran on
took keen hold, held up, blundered 3rd, ridden 9th, never dangerous
held up towards rear, well behind 7th
led to 3rd, remained prominent, weakened approaching 9th
chased leaders, weakening when hit 4 out
prominent, lost place before 3rd, soon well in rear, tailed off when pulled up before 7th
prominent, led approaching 5th, headed 8th, led again after 9th, headed 3 out, hung right approaching last, soon weakened
mid-division, driven out, weakened next
held up towards rear, headway 8th, chasing leaders 4 out, weakening when switched left approaching last
raced keenly, held up, headway 8th, ridden and five lengths down when fell 3 out
ARCHIE GUNN makes his chasing debut here in unusual circumstances and is a hopeful choice. A mark of 105 has been awarded to him based on his hurdles form and while it is asking quite a bit for a chasing debutant to win in a field packed with experienced sorts, he has the size and scope to make a smart chaser and judging by his exuberant jumping on his return from his summer break last time, he has been well schooled for today's assignment. My Condor is consistent but looks a short finisher as he travels strongly in his races while Young Tot has aroused suspicions with regard to his resolution having thrown away what appeared racing winning opportunities in the past. He is a maiden after 22 starts over fences. Cheekpieces looked to have the desired effect on King Diamond last time and blinkers are now on while towards the foot of the weights Wild Power could reward those seeking some value. A competitive handicap chase and Archie Gunn gets the vote.
Nesnaas (USA) 28-1 (11-9) Held up, ridden 12th, weakened, 8th of 11, well behind Smoke Trail (11-2) at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gs.
Archie Gunn 9-1 (11-12) Pulled early and chased leaders, weakening when hampered on bend after 3 out, 11th of 16, 25l behind Picot de Say (10-10) at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs.
Pagan Sword 15-2 (10-12) Chased leaders, lost place 3 out, 6th of 15, 24l behind Ingratitude (11-3) at Towcester 2m beg chs (4) gd.
Tyup Pompey (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) In touch, led 8th, ridden and headed soon after, weakened 3 out, 4th of 9, 24l behind Orrezzo (11-7) at Worcester 2m hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in May.
My Condor (IRE) 9-2fav (11-9) Led, hit 5th, headed on long run to last, weakened flat, 2nd of 12, 10l behind Silvergino (10-5) at Southwell 2m cnd hcp chs (4) gd.
Young Tot (IRE) 9-1 (11-3) Tracked leader, led approaching 10th, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, faded last, 3rd of 12, 14l behind The Jolly Spoofer (11-0) at Ludlow 2m 4f beg chs (4) gf.
Rince Donn (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Mid-division, ridden in 8th after 3 out, soon weakened, 11th of 15, more than 6l behind Randall's Diana (10-9) at Sligo 2m hcp hdl 0-90 gs in Aug.
Tyndall (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression 3 out, 11th of 16, 35l behind Back Of The Pack (11-9) at Tramore 2m hcp hdl 0-90 sft.
Bill Owen 8-1 (11-6) Chased leader to 4th, ridden 7th, weakened approaching 9th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out pulled up 3 out in race won by Silvergino (10-5) at Southwell 2m cnd hcp chs (4) gd, 12 ran.
King Diamond (FR) 14-1 (10-7) Led to 2nd, tracked leader, led again 7th, ridden and headed flat when left in lead again 3 out, kept on, no extra, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Caliban (11-3) at Market Rasen 2m 2f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in Sept.
Ground Breaker 7-1 (11-4) Mid-division, went moderate 4th 3 out, soon weakened, 4th of 12, 21l behind Silvergino (10-5) at Southwell 2m cnd hcp chs (4) gd.
Walsingham (IRE) 13-2 (11-5) Jumped big first, chased leader, ridden after 4 out, 5th and beaten when pulled up 3 out in race won by Nesnaas (11-5) at Wincanton 2m hcp chs (4) gd in Apr, 6 ran.
Fortune Point (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, mistakes, behind 5th, tailed off 7th, 9th of 12, well behind Silvergino (10-5) at Southwell 2m cnd hcp chs (4) gd.
Wild Power (GER) 20-1 (10-0) Mid-division, headway 4 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 6l behind Star of Germany (11-4) at N Abbot 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Aug.
Kova Hall (IRE) 66-1 (10-0) Held up, ridden approaching 4 out, stayed on same pace 2 out, 4th of 10, 10l behind Star of Germany (11-4) at N Abbot 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Aug.
Past Heritage 33-1 (10-12) Prominent until weakened after 3 out, 5th of 15, 20l behind Chrysander (11-12) at Uttoxeter 2m nov chs (4) gf in Sept.
