chased leaders, led 3 out, driven out
held up mid-division, hit 3rd, chased leaders approaching 3 out, went 2nd approaching next, one pace from last
held up and keen, weakened 4 out
tracked leaders, lost place after 4 out
chased leaders, led 6th, ridden and headed 3 out, weakened next
led, headed 6th, weakened from 3 out
tracked leaders, reminders 5th, weakening when hit 4 out
in rear, hit 3rd, ridden and weakened from 5th, pulled up before 3 out
held up towards rear, weakened from 4 out
held up towards rear, outpaced 4 out
held up mid-division, weakened approaching 4 out
SAMBULANDO looks the likely victor here but should have close competition in the form of Sagarich and Viable. The Tom George trained selection won in effortless fashion when last seen, he jumped well and after a couple of solid second place finishes in better races at Newton Abbot and Bangor previous to his last outing, he looks capable of recording his second career victory today. Sagarich was a winner on her hurdling debut last time out and although it wasn't the best of races this outing should see her up there with the minors. Viable hasn't been seen since finishing a lowly ninth at Yarmouth a month ago but his form previous to that was fairly impressive and a return to that form should see him make the frame here. Handsome Chap and Icansingarainbow should fare best of the rest but will need to improve on their most recent efforts if they are to push for the minor places. A poor start to proceedings then which should see Sambulando complete the brace.
Sambulando (FR) 1-2fav (11-0) Tracked leader, led approaching 3 out, drew clear after last, eased heavily towards finish, won at Cartmel 2m 1f mdn hdl (5) gs in May beating Quatro Pierji (11-0) by 13l, 9 ran.
Viable 4-1fav (11-2) In touch, raced keenly, lost place approaching 6th, rallied 3 out, went 2nd before last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 9l behind Crazy Bold (10-0) at Ludlow 2m nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in May.
Gozome (IRE) 150-1 (9-13) Keen, mid-division, behind final 6f, last of 9, well behind Bin End (8-8) at Leicester 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gf in Apr (flat).
Icansingarainbow 22-1 (10-10) In rear, mistake 3rd, effort approaching 3 out, one pace, 5th of 10, 22l behind Distiller (11-3) at Bangor 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gf in Jul.
Sagarich (FR) 4-1 (10-5) Held up in touch, went 2nd 4th, led after 3 out, driven out, won at Market Rasen 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gd beating Calaficial (10-12) by 3 1/2l, 7 ran.
Abbey Express 50-1 (10-6) Prominent, saddle slipped and pulled up soon after 2nd, in a race won by Shiwawa (11-5) at Hexham 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd, 15 ran.
Charlie Green (IRE) 100-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden and weakened over 4f out, 9th of 12, well behind West With The Wind (9-3) at Southwell 1m 4f mdn stks (5) fbs in Nov (flat).
Handsome Chap 25-1 (10-10) Led for 6f, chased leaders, ridden over 4f out, soon weakened, 6th of 12, 39l behind Paint The Clouds (11-3) at Market Rasen 2m 1f NH flat (6) gd.
Paris Hall 100-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, in touch, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, last of 10, well behind Lucayan Dancer (9-6) at Redcar 1m 2f clm stks (6) gf in Jul (flat).
Rivers Run Free (IRE) 200-1 (10-8) Mid-division, ridden after 3 out, kept on same pace no impression, 4th of 9, 29l behind Breeze Out (11-12) at Sedgefield 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gf.
Cloudier 16-1 (10-11) Behind and mistakes, stumbled 1st, tailed off when pulled up after 3 out, in a race won by Devon Native (10-11) at Southwell 2m 5f mdn hdl (5) gd, 14 ran.
Jellytot (USA) 80-1 (10-4) Held up, effort approaching 3 out, never dangerous, 6th of 11, 45l behind Night Orbit (11-0) at Market Rasen 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gd in May.
