in touch, chased winner 2 out to last, ridden and one pace flat
mid-division, headway 2 out, went 4 lengths 2nd at last, soon ridden, no chance with winner
mid-division, struggling 3rd, no danger after
chased winner to 2 out, weakened last
raced keenly, held up, always behind
chased leaders, outpaced 2 out, no impression approaching last
mid-division, outpaced after 3 out, soon weakened
raced keenly, made all, clear from 3rd, stayed on well flat, easily
tracked leaders, outpaced 2 out, weakened last
mid-division, outpaced and behind when broke leg after 3 out, pulled up
pulled hard in rear, saddle slipped and pulled up after 2nd
Notre Cyborg is given the vote here ahead of Harcas and Itzacliche. Donald McCain's charge let supporters down at Bangor last time out when only fifth behind Andijan. He pulled very hard on that occasion and is better judged on his two previous victories at Stratford. If the young claimer can control him in the early stages today he could prove hard to beat. Harcas disappointed in a handicap last time out but has to be a major threat back in novice company. Itzacliche comes here having had just the one outing under rules in a hunters chase at Cheltenham. If this one is supported take note. Hawksbury Heights looks the best of the rest, but if Notre Cyborg does calm down he should collect first prize.
Harcas (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Mid-division, chased leaders 3 out, ridden and one pace approaching last, 6th of 10, 12l behind Supply And Fix (10-5) at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Aug.
Notre Cyborg (FR) 11-10fav (11-5) Raced keenly, held up, headway 6th, ridden and weakened after 2 out, 5th of 13, 13l behind Andijan (11-5) at Bangor 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gf in Sept.
Breaking Storm (IRE) 7-1 (10-11) In touch, headway 4f out, challenged over 4f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Ambrosinni (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nhf (6) gd in Aug.
General Knowledge (USA) 7-1 (10-12) Led, challenged when fell 3 out in race won by Notre Cyborg (10-12) at Stratford 2m nov hdl (4) gf in Sept, 10 ran.
Global Achiever 100-1 (10-7) Always behind, 5th of 11, 45l behind Alsadaa (11-2) at Plumpton 2m nov hdl (4) gf in Sept.
Hawksbury Heights 50-1 (11-5) Always prominent, closer in moderate 3rd approaching 2 out, ridden to close when slight mistake last, kept on same pace run-in, 4th of 11, 5l behind Mean Machine (11-12) at Galway 2m mdn hdl gf in Sept.
Itzacliche (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Mid-division, not jump well, ridden 4 out, mistake 3 out, plugged on, 4th of 13, 17l behind Galway (11-11) at Cheltenham 2m hts chs (5) gd in May.
Red Chairman 50-1 (11-0) Raced keenly, led and jumped badly left, headed 4th, behind when mistake 3 out and pulled up 3 out in race won by Programme Girl (11-4) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gf in Jun, 7 ran.
Rourke Star 50-1 (11-2) In rear, in 5th and held when slipped up in race won by Ta An Athas Orm (11-2) at Cartmel 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gd in Aug, 10 ran.
Stoneriggs Silver 20-1 (11-0) Chased leader, weakened 6th, 8th of 14, well behind Ring The Boss (11-7) at Catterick 2m 3f nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb.
Volaticus (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Always behind, 9th of 12, well behind Elusive Dream (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gd in Sept.
Coronation Flight 25-1 (9-0) Missed break, always behind, last of 9, 13l behind Copper King (9-5) at Carlisle 7f clm (6) gf in Jul (Flat).
Tyrone Lady (IRE) 150-1 (9-1) Swerved badly right start, always behind, tailed off over 2f out, last of 7, well behind Arqaam (9-3) at Redcar 1m 1f mdn stk (5) gf in Sept (Flat).
