not fluent 1st, held up in touch, tracked leaders after 4 out, outpaced next, no impression from 2 out
tracked leaders, ridden before 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up next
led 1st, headed narrowly after 7th, led again next, ridden after 3 out, hard pressed before last, headed flat, no extra
held up in rear, tracked leaders before 3 out, challenged before last, led flat, ran on
tracked leaders, driven and one pace when switched right between last 2, no impression in 4th from last
led to 1st, tracked leader, disputed lead 5th, led again narrowly after 7th to next, pushed along after 4 out, ridden after next, no impression with front pair from last
Marquis Of Carabas is progressive but his error-strewn performance at Worcester last month makes him a risky proposition here, so LOVELY JOB looks the one to be on. He has been reasonably consistent over fences so far and pulled a long way clear of the field when winning a handicap at Uttoxeter last month. Brian Boranha was a reliable hurdler but is best watched after a moderate debut performance over fences, while Rouge Devils has looked less than impressive in two chase outings. River Of Intrigue wasn’t beaten far in a similar race last time and has place claims.
Marquis Of Carabas (IRE) 2-1fav (11-6) Led into start, held up in rear, hit 7th, headway after 9th, 2nd 4 out, mistake and closed on winner 3 out, not fluent last, unable to challenge winner flat, just held on to 2nd, 2nd of 7, 3l behind Definite Future (11-12) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Rouge Devils (IRE) 11-4 (10-12) Led, jumped right at times, went right worse and not fluent 4 out, headed approaching next, went badly right when weakening 2 out, last of 4, dist behind For Instance (10-12) at Worcester 2m 7f (3) gd in Jun.
Lovely Job (IRE) 5-2 (11-10) Chased leaders, not much room and jumped right 1st, 2nd 4th until 6th, 2nd before 11th, mistake 4 out, led next, clear last, stayed on, won at Uttoxeter 3m hcp (4) gd in Jun beating Charlie Wingnut (11-4) by 18l, 5 ran.
Chebsey Beau 16-1 (8-6) Tracked leader, effort over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 9, 8 1/2l behind Sgt Reckless (9-5) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp (4) sft in Jun.
Brian Boranha (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Held up in last on outside, lost touch with leaders after 4 out, closed on 2nd and 3rd after 3 out, went 2nd after next, no chance with winner, 2nd of 4, 13l behind Work In Progress (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 3f (4) gd in Jun.
River Of Intrigue (IRE) 10-3 (10-11) Led, stumbled 12th, ridden after 3 out, headed last, no impression towards finish, 2nd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Petrou (11-2) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
