tracked leaders, hit 7th, chased winner approaching 2 out, upsides when mistake last, stayed on, held close home
always behind, tailed off
held up in rear of mid-division, ridden in 8th after 3 out, no impression, weakened approaching 2 out
mid-division, headway 6th, ridden next, weakened approaching 2 out
led, not fluent 4th or 5th, hit 3 out, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, weakened 2 out
mid-division, headway 6th, ridden after next, weakened 2 out
held up towards rear, jumped slowly 1st, not fluent and losing touch 6th, behind 3 out, soon pulled up
held up in rear, 7th and ridden after 3 out, weakened before next
held up towards rear, headway 3rd, ridden 5th, weakened approaching 7th, tailed off
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened after 3 out, tailed off
tracked leader, led approaching 2 out, soon hard pressed, stayed on gamely, in command close home
mid-division, hampered on inside bend before 6th, behind 3 out, soon pulled up
Nonrunner
Kensington Oval and Peppertree Lane, both formerly quite useful if slightly quirky on the Flat, haven't really sparkled over timber, giving the impression that they save a little. However, both have acceptable chances at their best but the lightly-raced and unexposed MILANO SUPREMO is taken make a successful transition to handicap company. He'll need to improve on a workmanlike success in a modest Wetherby novice hurdle but may well do so with just three runs under his belt over timber. Locally-trained Galley Slave finds himself on a career-high perch after striking a rich vein of form but should still play a part, while Frameit and hat-trick seeker Pollen Jock are also worth a second look in a competitive heat.
The Snail 20-1 (11-2) Led until 6th, soon ridden along, lost place 8th, weakened after next, tailed off before 3 out, pulled up after, in a race won by Scotsbrook Cloud (11-1) at Ludlow 3m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in May, 10 ran.
Galley Slave (IRE) 4-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, took keen hold, headway on outside 3 out, led approaching 2 out, soon headed, led again flat, held towards finish, won at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Jun beating Phoenix Eye (10-8) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Peppertree Lane (IRE) 3-1 (11-5) Tracked winner until pushed along and outpaced before 3 out, mistake and regained 2nd 2 out, one pace and no impression, 2nd of 5, 17l behind Art Broker (10-5) at Ffos Las 2m nh nov hdl (4) gf in Jun.
Balustrade (IRE) 66-1 (9-10) In touch, weakened after 4 out, 9th of 13, 17l behind Strumble Head (9-12) at Worcester 3m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gf in Jun.
What's Occurrin 14-1 (11-3) Led until 3rd, weakened over 8f out, pulled up over 5f out, in a race won by Sapphire Rouge (10-13) at Southwell 3m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Jun, 13 ran.
Kensington Oval 9-4 (11-9) Pressed leaders, driven to 2nd before last, stayed on same pace flat, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Meridiem (10-11) at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf in May.
Frameit (IRE) 3-1 (11-0) Held up mid-division, strong headway 3 out, soon tracking leader, ridden to challenge approaching last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Pobs Trophy (11-0) at Plumpton 2m 3yo clm hdl (5) gd in Nov.
Milano Supremo (IRE) 13-5 (10-7) Tracked leaders in 3rd, went 2nd from 4th, led and hit 2 out, ridden before last, kept on, driven out, won at Wetherby 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gd in May beating Sharadiyn (10-9) by 1l, 6 ran.
Vintage Fabric (USA) 11-4 (11-3) Tracked leader until 3rd, ridden 6th, weakened after 3 out, 4th of 5, 31l behind Dashing Doc (11-1) at Newton Abbot 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Jun.
Pobs Trophy 25-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, dropped rear 3rd, went 3rd after 3 out, one pace and no impression, 3rd of 7, 13l behind Red Skipper (10-7) at Market Rasen 2m 1f sell hdl (4) gd in Jun.
Pollen Jock (IRE) 2-1fav (10-9) Led until 3 out, soon led again, headed 2 out, regained lead flat, held on, won at Market Rasen 2m 3f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Jun beating Railway Park (9-9) by nk, 9 ran.
Pugnacity 9-2 (10-0) Tracked leaders, 2nd when not fluent 3 out, stayed on same pace from next, 4th of 7, 8l behind Overbranch (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Jun.
Dunaskin (IRE) 2-1fav (11-12) Led until blundered badly and dropped to rear 3 out, not recover, continued tailed off, last of 4, well behind Puy D'Arnac (10-12) at Cartmel 2m 1f sell hdl (5) gd in May.
