chased leader until 7th, ridden approaching 3 out, not fluent last, no extra flat
mid-division, headway 3rd, outpaced 9th, rallied approaching 3 out, weakened next
towards rear, headway 7th, weakened 3 out
held up towards rear, ridden 8th, effort after next, weakened approaching 3 out
in touch, not fluent 2nd, went 2nd 7th, led 2 out, clear last, ran on well
chased leaders, not fluent 2nd, lost place and jumped slowly 5th, rallied when not much room 9th, soon lost place
prominent, hit 6th, weakened approaching 9th, tailed off
led, clear after 2nd, headed and hit 2 out, weakened quickly flat
towards rear, ridden 5th, struggling 9th
held up in rear, jumped badly right 1st and 2nd, good headway when hampered approaching 9th, not fluent and rider lost irons 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway approaching 8th, went 2nd when not fluent last, no impression
towards rear, mistake 6th, struggling after 8th, tailed off
mid-division when not much room and blundered 3rd, soon behind, tailed off after 4th, pulled up before 9th
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Plenty of plausible cases on the formbook and KISHA KING is our best hope against Aldiruos and Filippo Lippi. John Mathias has won plenty of friends with his riding and he seems good value for his 7lb claim. Granted, Kisha King has an absence to overcome but these conditions see him at his optimum and if he is straight enough first time out, he should go well. Aldiruos was penalised 4lb for a fair run over course and distance and is still well treated on some of his earlier efforts. Filippo Lippi is rated 95. The combination of Tony McCoy and Jonjo O'Neill will never be short of supporters. Basford Lass would be of interest if proving that she truly stays marathon trips. Rare Coincidence rolled back the years to post a victory at Cartmel though his effectiveness on this surface is open to question. Dunkelly Castle does not win too often but is fairly adaptable as far as the going is concerned. Changing Lanes appears best of the rest. Kisha King gets our call.
Heir To Be 10-1 (11-11) Mid-division, headway on inside 3 out, switched right and no impression approaching last, 6th of 13, 12l behind Very Stylish (11-6) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf.
Converti 25-1 (10-12) Led, headed approaching 5th, pushed along approaching 4 out, soon lost place, 9th of 14, well behind Norisan (10-1) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in May.
Kisha King (IRE) 4-1fav (11-4) Chased leaders, led approaching 8th, headed after next, weakened approaching 2 out, 5th of 11, 24l behind Tarvini (11-7) at Huntingdon 3m 2f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Nov.
Aldiruos (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Held up in rear, took keen hold, headway approaching 3 out, challenged and left in lead last, soon headed, held close home, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Very Stylish (11-6) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf.
Changing Lanes 13-2 (11-10) Held up, blundered 9th, headway approaching 4 out, chased leading pair when hit 3 out, one pace and no extra from next, 3rd of 10, 7l behind Shammy Buskins (10-11) at Plumpton 3m 2f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gf in Sep.
Chico Time (IRE) 16-1 (10-4) Juped right, towards rear, blunderd badly 14th, went badly right next and pulled up, in a race won by Strong Coffee (11-6) at Newton Abbot 3m 2f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd, 12 ran.
No Greater Love (FR) 50-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, not fluent 8th, soon led, headed last, no extra towards finish, 4th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Very Stylish (11-6) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf.
Basford Lass 8-1 (11-12) Led until 3rd, with leader, led approaching 3 out, headed 2 out, jumped right last, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 12, 3l behind Wensleydale Web (11-7) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mrs hcp hdl (0-105) (4) gf.
Lord Brunello (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders until ridden and weakened before 8th, 12th of 13, 41l behind Very Stylish (11-6) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf.
Rate Field (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Jumped right, held up in rear, not fluent 1st, headway when not fluent 3 out, weakened next, 4th of 13, 20l behind Players Please (11-10) at Worcester 2m nov clm hdl (5) gf in Jun.
Filippo Lippi (IRE) 8-1 (11-8) Held up mid-division, headway and pushed along approaching 7th, chased leader going to 3 out, led last 150 yards, kept on and headed towards finish, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Kopylova (11-10) at Worcester 3m nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf.
Cunning Pursuit 33-1 (11-4) Chased leaders until fell 4th, in a race won by Petroupetrov (11-2) at Kempton 3m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Apr, 16 ran.
Cave of The Giant (IRE) 18-1 (11-12) Held towards rear, pushed along approaching 5th, weakened from 7th, 5th of 8, well behind King Raven (11-7) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Jun.
Dunkelly Castle (IRE) 5-2 (11-3) Chased leader until 6th, driven along in 3rd after 3 out, rallied before last, stayed on to well held 2nd final 100 yards, 2nd of 5, 7l behind Extreme Conviction (11-3) at Bangor 2m 4f cond hcp hdl 0-1115 (4) gs.
Rare Coincidence 10-1 (11-2) Led until 4th, prominent, outpaced after 2 out, rallied over 1f out, stayed on gamely to lead near finish, won at Cartmel 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd beating Cannon Fire (10-11) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Vacario (GER) 6-1 (11-2) Chased leader to 4th, chased leaders until weakened 3 out, tailed off, 5th of 8, well behind Dont Call Me Derek (10-12) at Southwell 2m 4f sell hdl (5) gd in May.
