held up mid-division, headway 3 out, stayed on to go 3rd last, kept on, no chance with 1st 2
chased leader to 7th, soon weakened, behind when pulled up before 2 out
towards rear, outpaced 4 out, never dangerous
mid-division, weakened 6th, behind when pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, lost place 6th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
always towards rear, tailed off 3 out
led, 3 lengths clear and driven when mistake 2 out, headed last, no extra flat
mid-division, weakened 3 out
held up mid-division, some late headway after 3 out, kept on same pace, never near leaders
chased leaders, not fluent 6th, outpaced 3 out, soon no impression
in touch, went 2nd 7th, driven and stayed on to lead last, ridden out flat
in rear, tailed off 3 out
Nonrunner
Benmore Boy, Shindig and SERGHEYEV have the best form on offer here and we'll take a chance with the latter but it will be interesting to see whether Cootehill attracts any support. Brendan Powell's runner was bought by his current owner following an impressive debut success in a Leopardstown bumper but struggled to make an impression for David Pipe and then for Brendan Powell. However, he ran out an impressive winner on his return to action at Newton Abbot at the end of last month and may yet fulfil that initial promise. This will provide a sterner test of his mettle but he's worth sticking with for the time being. Irish raider Shindig has to be feared and is likely to be popular with Tony McCoy taking the ride. There was a lot to like about his latest effort in a Galway handicap and he should be there or thereabouts. Benmore Boy failed to defy a penalty at Uttoxeter last time where he was hampered in the early stages but his patient handler is sure to get more out of him and this step up in trip should be in his favour. Confidence behind the likes of Nikos Extra, Cootehill and Anay Car would be worth noting but our vote is awarded to Sergheyev.
Benmore Boy (IRE) 5-2 (11-5) Mid-division, hampered 1st, headway after 7th, chased winner approaching 2 out, every chance when mistake last, weakened final 100 yards, 3rd of 15, 7l behind Robert The Brave (10-9) at Uttoxeter 2m nov hdl (4) gf in Jun.
Shindig 10-1 (10-5) Rear of mid-division, progress approaching 5 out, tracked leaders from 3 out, 2nd next, no impression under pressure entering straight, 6th of 20, 9l behind Clover Pearl (10-4) at Galway 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-123 gs in Jul.
Any Currency (IRE) (12-0) won at Lemonfield 3m ire ptp gs in Mar beating Knoxville (12-0) by 10l, 14 ran.
Look Supreme (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Chased winner to 4 out, soon lost place, weakened from next, 6th of 9, well behind Thats Confidential (10-9) at Cartmel 2m 6f mdn hdl (4) gd in Aug.
Musical Weld 150-1 (10-9) Led, jumped slowly 1st, headed approaching 6th, soon weakened, 9th of 11, well behind Dancing Mist (10-9) at Bangor 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gs.
Raider of The East (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) Held up behind, good headway over 4f out, soon hung left, ridden and kept on from over 1f out, 4th of 14, 11l behind Rubys Cove (11-2) at Wetherby 2m nhf (6) gd in Jun.
Sergheyev 7-2 (10-11) Made all, shaken up approaching 2 out, quicken clear approaching last, easily, won at N Abbot 2m 3f cnd mdn hdl (5) gd in Aug beating Mister Wiseman (10-11) by 13l, 9 ran.
Yours Forever (IRE) 125-1 (10-7) Mid-division until weakened 4th, 11th of 15, well behind The Jazz Musician (11-0) at Chepstow 2m nh mdn hdl (4) sft in Mar.
Anay Car (FR) 4-1 (10-8) Held up, some headway over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten, last of 11, 48l behind Doeslessthanme (10-1) at Musselburgh 2m nhf (5) gs in Feb.
Cootehill (IRE) (11-7) won at Maralin 3m ire ptp hvy in Mar beating Johnnyofcourse (11-7) by 5l, 8 ran.
Nikos Extra (FR) 8-1 (10-9) Led 2nd, headed 3 out, regained lead and hit next, headed and weakened before last, 6th of 9, 12l behind Russian Invader (11-0) at Folkestone 2m 1f 3yo mdn hdl (4) sft in Nov.
Old Brigade (IRE) 28-1 (10-12) Held up mid-division, weakened 3 out, 8th of 11, 37l behind Dancing Mist (10-9) at Bangor 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gs.
Double Money 100-1 (10-4) In touch, weakened over 5f out, soon behind, last of 14, well behind Calaficial (11-0) at Lingfield 2m mdn nhf (6) pol in Dec.
Ballabrook (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Always behind, weakened from 4th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Striking Article (10-12) at Wetherby 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Dec, 17 ran.