held up in rear, outpaced before 7th, well behind 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
chased winner, not fluent 2nd, no impression on winner 3 out, mistake last, lost 2nd flat
raced enthusiastically, not fluent 5th (water), clear 3 out, unchallenged
chased leaders, ridden and no impression on winner 3 out, took 2nd flat
held up in rear, not fluent 4th, mistake 6th and 7th, in touch when not fluent 4 out, soon outpaced, weakening when hit 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, ridden and no impression on winner 3 out, 4th and no extra last
Endeavor makes appeal on formbook inspection but there's a real concern about his record at this venue where he's run disappointingly on all seven starts over the last couple of years and therefore is reluctantly passed over. Kumbeshwar appears handicapped to the hilt and the winning streak of Theflyingportrait was emphatically halted by the assessor last time and he may require some leniency now. Muwalla needs to improve despite receiving weight all round which leaves Upsanddowns and WOT A SHOT. The former remains relatively inexperienced over larger obstacles so the Nicky Richards inmate gets the vote on the back of some competitive recent performances allied to a solid course record and feasible handicap mark.
Kumbeshwar 14-1 (11-0) In rear, outpaced before 3 out, went 3rd after last, one pace, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Fantasy King (11-0) at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Upsanddowns (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders and raced wide, jumped right and one pace 4 out, soon weakened, 7th of 9, 34 1/2l behind Casino Markets (11-3) at Worcester 2m hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Theflyingportrait (IRE) 3-1fav (11-12) Led until 5th, not fluent 8th, no impression on winner from 3 out, lost 2nd last, 4th of 7, 18 1/2l behind Presenting Lisa (10-13) at Bangor 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Endeavor 4-1 (11-1) Held up, in touch, 3rd before 4 out, 2nd 2 out, led on home bend, ridden out, won at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp (4) gs in Aug beating Safari Journey (11-5) by 2 3/4l, 6 ran.
Wot A Shot (IRE) 9-4jfav (10-9) In touch, in 4th, chased winner before last, kept on and held towards finish, 2nd of 5, nk behind Val D'arc (10-13) at Perth 2m hcp (4) sft in Jul.
Muwalla 14-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, outpaced by front pair after 3 out, ridden after next, well held when left modest 2nd last, 2nd of 6, 15l behind Cooper's Friend (11-9) at Sedgefield 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
