held up in mid-division, headway from 8th, challenging when mistake 2 out, led before last, edged left and ridden clear flat
chased leaders, lost place 4th, in touch again 7th, ridden before next, challenged 3 out, led next, headed before last, one pace
led, not fluent 4th, headed 2 out, not fluent last, weakened flat
held up in rear, ridden before 9th, 8th 3 out, no impression, pulled up before next
held up in mid-division, headway from 8th, 4th and one pace 3 out, plugged on flat, went 3rd towards finish
mid-division, outpaced 8th, 9th and well beaten 3 out
mid-division, mistakes 4th and 5th, lost place after 7th, well behind next
mid-division, mistake 5th, weakened before 3 out
chased leader until 5th, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, mistake 6th, ridden before 8th, soon lost place
in touch, outpaced 3 out, well held next
chased leaders, challenged 5th until stumbled and unseated rider 8th
in rear, headway on outside when not fluent 8th, 7th and outpaced 3 out, no impression
Nonrunner
This looks a decent contest for the time of year but Rainbow Haze appears to have it all to do raised 10lb for winning a lesser race at Worcester. Bold Conquest, Uncle Tone and Mighty Minnie are all capable of making their presence felt, however, while Mr Shantu has won two of his last three and goes well for a claimer. The bit had slipped through DR ROBIN's mouth when he was pulled up at Market Rasen early last month and he'd won earlier at Southwell. He also scored last time at Worcester and, though he has shot up the weights, he is progressive and may be capable of winning again.
Mr Shantu (IRE) 13-2 (10-8) Held up in touch, headway chasing leaders 6th, pushed along in 5th after 9th, driven into 3rd between last 2, challenged last, led run-in, soon clear, won at Worcester 2m 7f hcp (3) gf in Jun beating Henllan Harri (11-8) by 3 3/4l, 7 ran.
King Boru (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Always in rear, reminders after 5th, soon struggling, tailed off when pulled up before 10th, at Worcester 2m 7f hcp (4) gd in May.
Dr Robin (IRE) 9-2fav (11-0) Disputed lead to 5th, tracked leaders, outpaced 4 out, soon ridden and behind, rallied between last 2, stayed on to lead final 50 yards, won at Worcester 2m 7f hcp (3) gd in Aug beating Highpower (11-10) by 1 1/4l, 8 ran.
Uncle Tone (IRE) 11-4fav (11-5) Held up towards rear, headway when not much room 3 out, went 2nd flat, no impression on winner, 2nd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Werenearlyoutofit (10-12) at Worcester 2m 4f (4) gd in Jul.
Bold Conquest (IRE) 15-8fav (11-11) Prominent, not fluent 7th, challenged after 4 out, led next, mistake 2 out, headed before last, no extra flat, 4th of 10, 13 1/2l behind Billy Congo (10-12) at Stratford 3m 3f hcp (4) gd in May.
Tales Of Milan (IRE) 14-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened before 3 out, 7th of 10, dist behind Princeton Royale (11-7) at Uttoxeter 2m 7f hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Mighty Minnie 12-1 (11-0) Held up mid-division, lost place from 3 out, tailed off, 4th of 9, 25 3/4l behind Epic Warrior (11-0) at Southwell 3m mdn (4) gs in Sep.
Fresh By Nature (IRE) 66-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, pushed along after 4th, headway on outside before 3 out, every chance 2 out, no impression last, stayed on final 100 yards, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Blackwell Synergy (10-8) at Uttoxeter 2m 7f hcp (4) sft in Jul.
Changeofluck (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, mistake 5th, soon lost place, well beaten 3 out, 6th of 12, 25 1/4l behind Kincora Fort (11-1) at Kempton 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in May.
Start Me Up (IRE) 12-1 (11-11) Mid-division, moderate 7th 4 out, ridden into 3rd and no impression 3 out, no extra before 2 out, 5th of 16, 22l behind Ocean Bright (10-11) at Bellewstown 3m hcp gf in Jul.
Feast Of Fire (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Behind, ridden to chase clear leaders over 2f out, kept on same pace, never on terms, 8th of 13, 15l behind Count Salazar (11-7) at Market Rasen 2m 7f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Vendredi Trois (FR) 13-2 (11-6) Mid-division, in rear when mistake 9th, headway from 3 out, went 2nd after next, closed on winner before last, unable to challenge flat, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Spending Time (11-1) at Stratford 3m 2f hcp (4) gs in Sep.
Rainbow Haze 9-1 (10-4) Mid-division, headway 3 out, led narrowly next, ridden and hung right flat, kept on towards finish, won at Worcester 2m 7f hcp (5) gd in Aug beating Bob Lewis (10-7) by 1l, 15 ran.
Little Windmill (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Held up mid-division, lost place from 3 out, tailed off, 4th of 9, 25 3/4l behind Epic Warrior (11-0) at Southwell 3m mdn (4) gs in Sep.
