tracked leaders, went 2nd after 4 out, led after next, driven 2 out, headed approaching last, ridden and no chance with winner flat
in touch on outside, not fluent 2nd, outpaced in 4th 3 out, pulled up before next
held up in touch, tracked leading pair 3 out, challenged next, led approaching last, ridden clear flat, comfortably
led, not fluent 3 out, soon headed, kept on same pace, no chance with front pair before last
tracked leader, driven and lost place after 4 out, soon behind, left modest 4th after next, blundered 2 out, no chance with leaders
Nonrunner
CYCLONE's jumping still needs refinement but he showed he had an engine when outstaying Spin Cast at Bangor last time and should be capable of defying a 6lb higher mark here. Party Girls only won a seller at Newton Abbot last week and carries a penalty, as does recent course and distance scorer Ashcott Boy. Swift Arrow has only managed one place in five attempts over hurdles so far and will be back over fences shortly while Tiradia still looks to be in the handicapper's grip.
Tiradia (FR) 33-1 (11-7) Held up in rear, effort when jumped right 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace flat, unable to get on terms, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Kayfton Pete (11-0) at Worcester 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf.
Cyclone 5-2fav (11-4) Tracked leader, not fluent 5th, left in lead 3 out, clear flat, stayed on, won at Bangor 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Aug beating Spin Cast (11-12) by 4l, 7 ran.
Ashcott Boy 8-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, mistake 1st, headway before 3 out, mistake 2 out, led before last, clear flat, pushed out, won at Worcester 2m nov hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gd beating Saint Helena (11-7) by 10l, 9 ran.
Party Girls (FR) 11-4fav (9-4) Took keen hold, led 1st, clear from 4th, ridden approaching 2 out, stayed on well, won at Newton Abbot 2m 1f sel hcp hdl (0-100) (5) gd beating Call Me April (11-2) by 6l, 11 ran.
Midnight Pearl (USA) 100-1 (10-7) Prominent, not fluent 4th, mistake 4 out, soon weakened, 5th of 7, well behind Intent (11-0) at Worcester 2m mdn hdl (5) gf.
Swift Arrow (IRE) 3-1fav (10-12) Held up in rear, not fluent 2nd, pushed along next, ridden after 4th, weakened next, tailed off, 5th of 6, well behind Sergeant Thunder (10-12) at Worcester 2m nov hdl (4) gf in May.
