in touch, blundered 8th, went 2nd 10th, challenged when hit 4 out, ridden and outpaced after 2 out, stayed on under pressure flat, held near finish
tracked winner, led 3rd to 8th, lost place 10th, soon behind
mid-division, chased leaders 4 out, kept on same pace from next, never on terms
chased leaders, outpaced 4 out, no impression from next
held up, hit 11th, kept on from 3 out, never on terms
chased leaders, ridden and lost place after 6, behind from 9th
led to 3rd, remained with leader, led again 8th, ridden after 2 out, held on under pressure flat
behind, lost touch 9th, pulled up before 11th
behind, headway 4 out, went 3rd next, soon ridden and kept on, no chance with first 2
Bougore can make amends for his recent lapse to account for Spring Breeze, Classic Event and Turnstile. This promises to be an interesting contest, as Spring Breeze is sure to be a popular choice on his return here. He was given a great ride by Graham Lee when scoring over hurdles a fortnight ago, and by all accounts has schooled well over fences. However, anyone that saw Bougore at Market Rasen 16 days ago will have almost certainly put him down in their notebooks. Sue Smith's charge was travelling just as well as the eventual winner Tora Bora when losing all chance with a slip at the final fence. The form looks rock-solid, with Tora Bora going on to score again at Exeter, and Bougore should run a big race. Classic Event is sure to have been well prepared and likes to get his toe in so will appreciate the give underfoot, while Turnstile faced a stiff task behind Turpin Green at Carlisle and can only improve on that initial effort over the bigger obstacles.
Bougoure (IRE) 13-2 (11-6) Held up in touch, challenging when slipped on landing last, not recover, 5th of 8, 16l behind Tora Bora (10-7) at Market Rasen 2m 4f nov chs (3) gd.
Bronson F'sure 20-1 (10-7) Led until approaching 3rd, chased winner until blundered 13th, weakened 14th, tailed off, 5th of 8, well behind Best Profile (10-12) at Stratford 2m 7f nov chs (3) gd in Oct.
Classic Event (IRE) 22-1 (10-12) Mid-division, pushed along 4th, steady headway from 3 out, no impression, 4th of 12, 11l behind Papini (11-6) at Haydock 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd.
Mistermagicman (IRE) 33-1 (11-6) Held up, weakened from 11th, 6th of 10, 25l behind Atura Gatti (10-13) at Sedgefield 2m 4f mdn chs (4) gd.
Spring Breeze 6-1 (11-8) Mid-division, went 2nd 6th, ridden approaching 2 out, led flat, ridden out, won at Sedgefield 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd beating General Alarm (10-6) by 2 1/2l, 9 ran.
Turnstile 9-1 (11-0) Led, slowed pace after 3rd, headed next, blundered 4 out, soon beaten, last of 3, well behind Turpin Green (11-4) at Carlisle 2m 4f Grad Ch (2) sft.
Dunguaire Lady (IRE) Evensfav (11-5) Tracked leaders, chased winner from 4th, ridden approaching last, no extra, 3rd of 5, 2 1/2l behind Solway Sunset (10-7) at Cartmel 2m 6f mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Aug.
Bromley Moss 100-1 (10-11) Close up until weakened 9th and pulled up 3 out in race won by According To John (11-0) at Carlisle 2m 4f nov chs (3) hvy, 9 ran.
