behind when blundered 6th, tailed off from 4 out
towards rear, hampered 11th, tailed off from 4 out
soon behind, tailed off from 4 out
always prominent, led 12th, headed after 4 out, ridden and one pace from 2 out
tracked leaders, led 10th to 12th, ridden and outpaced approaching 2 out, beaten when mistake last
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 12th
mistakes, chased leaders, lost place 8th, behind when pulled up before 10th
led, headed 10th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, outpaced 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out
tracked leaders, headway to lead after 4 out, driven 2 out, ridden flat, headed and no extra near finish
in touch, jumped slowly and outpaced 3 out, ridden after next, stayed on under pressure flat to lead near finish
mid-division, headway 12th, ridden 3 out, no impression from next
mid-division on inside, headway 9th, hit next, in touch when fell 11th
hit 1st, always behind, tailed off from 4 out
Rare Society is given the vote in this tricky maiden chase, Theatre Knight and Jonny's Kick appear to be the main rivals. Sue Smith's gelding has come up against two very decent types this season, finishing runner up on both occasions. There is nothing of that standard in today's contest and he looks the one to be on. Former point to pointer Theatre Knight has shown promise in two hurdle races to date but should be much more at home over these larger obstacles. Jonny's Kick showed improved form to finish a close up third behind Dun Doire at Wetherby last time and should be in the shake up. Perfect Punch is from a yard in form and should be watched closely in the betting market, but, in a very poor contest, Rare Society should be up to landing first prize.
Canavan (IRE) 7-2fav (11-10) Mid-division, and mistake 3rd, headway 6th, not fluent 4 out, led 3 out, headed and hit 2 out, weakened, 5th of 17, 38l behind Temper Lad (10-10) at Hereford 3m 2f hcp hdl 0-90 (F) gs.
Dannymolone (IRE) 5-2fav (12-0) won at Witton Castle 3m ptp gd in May beating Eisenhower (12-0) by 6l, 10 ran.
Jonny's Kick 15-2 (11-7) Led, blundered and headed 2 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace from last, 3rd of 5, 6l behind Dun Doire (10-3) at Wetherby 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-105 (E) sft.
King Barry (FR) Evensfav (11-12) won at Tranwell 3m ptp gd in Apr '04 beating Coomakista (12-0) by 5l, 8 ran.
Perfect Punch 16-1 (10-12) Towards rear, outpaced 4 out, kept on one pace from 3 out, 5th of 16, 23l behind Arcalis (11-5) at Newcastle 2m nov hdl (E) gd in Dec.
Rare Society (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Led to 7th, led again 11th to 15th, ridden 3 out, soon one pace, 2nd of 8, 10l behind Capybara (11-0) at Hexham 3m 1f mdn chs (F) sft.
Theatre Knight (IRE) 3-1 (10-11) Tracked leader, hit 5th, ridden approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last, 6th of 12, 16l behind Tynedale (10-8) at Newcastle 2m 4f nov hdl (E) gd in Nov '04.
Thyne Man (IRE) 11-2 (11-9) Close up, mistake and lost place 3rd, behind when pulled up in race won by New Perk (9-9) at Fakenham 2m 5f hcp chs 0-105 (E) gd, 9 ran.
