led, hit 9th, hit 11th, soon pushed along, ridden approaching 2 out, edged left and under pressure from last, headed towards finish, no extra
held up mid-division, pushed along after 10th, headway to chase leaders approaching 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
held up towards rear, tracked leaders approaching 11th, weakened 3 out
tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden and went 2nd 2 out, challenged last, kept on to lead towards finish
held up in rear, hit 7th, headway on outside after 3 out, soon ridden, kept on from last
held up towards rear, ridden after 3 out, never dangerous
held up towards rear, in rear and pushed along after 10th, tailed off after next
tracked leader and keen, hit 7th, ridden after 3 out, kept on from last
held up in touch, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on from last
Canni Thinkaar ended last term in some style but prefers some cut in the ground and looks too high in the ratings. Global Flyer also looks a touch too high in the weights to challenge and although Cubism is entitled to improve in time, he has shown his best efforts to date over shorter trips. Former French chaser Makena has to be respected after a lovely run of form saw her land a four-timer in the summer, however her last two tries have indicated she may also be under the grip of the handicapper. FIRM ORDER receives the vote after winning impressively at Ludlow back in May and if he has come on during summer training, he can land the top honours from a very favourably assessed mark. Clifton Debut and Winsley Hill are likely to play a part on the pick of their hurdling ability and are ready to strike if Firm Order isn't at his peak returning from his summer break.
Winsley Hill 20-1 (11-3) Tracked leader, led 4th, blundered and headed 4 out, dropped to 3rd when hit 3 out, soon no chance with leading duo, weakened to 4th flat, 4th of 11, 14l behind For Non Stop (10-8) at Chepstow 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gs.
Whenever 8-1 (11-11) Chased leaders, pushed along after 7th, weakened approaching 2 out, 5th of 10, 26l behind Points of View (11-7) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Aug.
Global Flyer 33-1 (11-10) Always towards rear, ridden and struggling well before 2 out, tailed off, 9th of 12, well behind Qaspal (11-2) at Sandown 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-120 (3) hvy in Feb.
Firm Order (IRE) 3-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, reminder after 6th, led after 8th, ridden and edged slightly left after 2 out, stayed on well flat, won at Ludlow 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) gd in May beating Anquetta (10-12) by 9l, 6 ran.
Lupanar (IRE) 14-1 (10-6) Well in rear, jumped left at some flights, tailed off from 7th, pulled up after 3 out, in a race won by Ameeq (11-4) at Ascot 3m cnd hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in Apr, 10 ran.
Makena (FR) 7-1 (11-9) Towards rear, jumped slowly 5th, struggling before 3 out, never on terms, 5th of 10, 27l behind Gan On (11-5) at Worcester 2m 4f mrs hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gs.
Canni Thinkaar (IRE) 22-1 (11-4) Tracked winner, ridden after 7th, lost 2nd when hit 3 out, weakened approaching next, 6th of 9, 35l behind Winsley Hill (11-12) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Sep.
Clifton Debut 5-1fav (11-6) Always prominent, ridden approaching 4 out, no impression from next, jumped left 2 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 16, 9l behind A Little Different (11-2) at Kilbeggan 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Aug.
Cubism 11-1 (10-12) Mid-division, weakened approaching 4 out, 7th of 17, 11l behind Court Red Handed (11-2) at Ludlow 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd.
