in touch, went lame and pulled up after 6th
in touch, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened, behind when mistake 2 out
mid-division, mistake 6th, ridden 8th, weakened next
led 3rd, ridden approaching 2 out, ran on
always behind, tailed off when pulled up and dismounted before 2 out
mid-division, headway 7th, ridden 3 out, went 2nd and mistake 2 out, kept on, no chance with winner
held up, headway approaching 8th, ridden after next, weakening when blundered badly and unseated rider 3 out
held up, headway approaching 9th, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching last
held up, headway 9th, ridden after 3 out, weakened approaching last
mid-division, ridden after 6th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up after 8th
chased leaders to 7th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
prominent, ridden 9th, weakened quickly, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
held up, behind when pulled up after 6th
led to 3rd, chased leaders to 8th, soon behind
prominent and keen, ridden after 9th, stayed on same pace
Nonrunner
A competitive handicap hurdle which could go the way of Global Challenge, with Ballycassidy and Beehawk the pair we fear the most. The selection was a good second behind Admiral Peary on heavy ground last time at Exeter. He is not one to lump on at short odds and he can found wanting in a battle. However, he is sure to come on for that latest effort, his first for 10 months, and with this faster ground also in his favour he is given the tentative vote. Ballycassidy won in facile fashion over the bigger obstacles last time when beating Double Honour. He has got obvious claims here but he is not quite as good over hurdles and we are happy to watch him until he returns to chasing. Beehawk was a decent second behind Tirikumba last time but he is another that might possibly be better over the bigger obstacles and we will oppose him today, although if the market were to speak in his favour then it may pay to take the hint as he lost no caste in defeat last time. Earlsfield Raider is in cracking form and is respected on his hat-trick bid, but he is unproven over this trip and we are happy to stick with Global Challenge as our idea of the winner.
Jollyolly 20-1 (11-5) Tracked leader, mistake 4 out, weakened next, 10th of 11, well behind River Alder (9-11) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 (B) gf in May.
Champagne Harry 25-1 (10-0) Chased leader to 7th, weakened next, 7th of 13, 25l behind Mr Cool (10-4) at Haydock 2m 7f hcp hdl (B) gs in May.
Global Challenge (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Chased leaders, every chance approaching 3 out, soon ridden, edged left and no extra flat, 2nd of 7, 3l behind Admiral Peary (11-2) at Exeter 3m hcp hdl 0-125 (D) hvy in May.
Ballycassidy (IRE) 3-1jt-fav (11-10) Made most, clear after 3 out, comfortably, won at Kelso 3m 1f hcp chs (B) gf in May beating Double Honour (11-12) by 22l, 8 ran.
Columbus (IRE) 50-1 (11-9) pulled up 2 out in race won by Gortinard (10-9) at Punchestown 3m hcp hdl sft in Apr, 25 ran.
Earlsfield Raider 13-2 (11-10) Mid-division, headway to track leaders after 7th, ridden approaching 2 out, ran on to lead after last, ridden out, won at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gf in May beating Adelphi Theatre (11-2) by 3l, 11 ran.
Mr Fluffy 6-1 (11-5) Held up, headway 6th, joined leader 3 out, led next, soon clear, comfortably, won at N Abbot 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-120 (D) gf beating Whispered Secret (12-5) by 4l, 7 ran.
Mondial Jack (FR) 7-1 (10-7) Towards rear, pushed along 4 out, soon outpaced, rallied after 2 out, kept on under pressure, 3rd of 11, 3 1/2l behind River Alder (9-11) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 (B) gf in May.
Alikat (IRE) 6-1 (11-8) In touch, ridden approaching 3 out, stayed on same pace, 5th of 16, 6l behind Achilles Wings (10-11) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (D) gf.
Openide 14-1 (11-0) Close up early, dropped to 6th 5 out, outpaced 3 out, kept on from last, 6th of 7, 17l behind United (10-9) at Punchestown 2m 4yo hdl Grd 1 sft in Apr.
It's Definite (IRE) 8-1 (10-5) Led, headed last, no extra run-in, 5th of 11, 4 1/2l behind River Alder (9-11) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 (B) gf in May.
Reasonable Reserve (IRE) 14-1 (11-6) In touch, hit 3rd, weakened approaching 3 out, 4th of 10, 24l behind Cherry Gold (10-13) at Southwell 3m 2f hcp hdl 0-115 (D) gd in May.
Beehawk 15-8 (11-1) Held up and keen, headway after 3rd, joined winner on bit after 2 out, ridden approaching last, led briefly flat, not quicken, 2nd of 5, nk behind Tirikumba (10-11) at Hereford 3m 2f cnd nov hdl (E) gf.
Witness Time (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) With leader until weakened 3 out, 6th of 15, 14l behind Hawthorn Prince (11-7) at Stratford 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (D) gf.
Altitude Dancer (IRE) 9-2fav (10-9) Held up in touch, ridden approaching 10th, one pace from 2 out, 4th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Hawthorn Prince (11-7) at Stratford 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (D) gf.
Tomenoso 10-1 (11-2) Prominent until 3 out, 10th of 16, 29l behind Achilles Wings (10-11) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (D) gf.
