always behind, ridden after 7th, lost touch after 9th, tailed off when pulled up before 10th
led 3rd to 6th, not fluent 8th, led 9th to 10th, soon ridden, mistake 14th, soon weakened, behind when pulled up before 4 out
held up, not fluent 3rd, jumped right 6th and 7th, never nearer
held up, brief effort approaching 10th, behind from 12th, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
reminders after 5th, always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 12th
chased leaders, led 12th, well in command from 4 out, stayed on well
led to 3rd, led 6th to 9th, led 10th to 12th, weakened 13th, behind when pulled up before 14th
chased leaders, mistake 6th, ridden and weakened 10th, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
prominent, ridden after 10th, weakened 14th
tended to jump right, tailed off, headway to go prominent after 9th, chased winner 14th, no impression from 4 out
prominent to 3rd, tailed off from 9th
Nonrunner
Native Daisy gets the vote ahead of Dear Deal and Golden Rambler, while Alcatras is one to bear in mind for each way supporters. Alcatras is a previous course winner that should have very few problems in staying the trip. However, he is only of modest ability and needs a few of the rest to under perform if he is to add to his tally of just one win from 22 starts under rules. Golden Rambler has ability locked away somewhere and will appreciate this ease in grade. The fact that he has failed to complete in his last five starts hides the fact that he is capable on his day and he should not ruled out too quickly. Watch the betting where he is concerned. Dear Deal will be a popular choice after several fair efforts in defeat this term. However, he is now into the veteran stage and, although reliable, lacks the scope of others. Therefore, we go with Native Daisy, who has at least made the frame in all bar one of her last eight starts. The Be My Native mare seems impervious to the state of the ground and, with the capable James Davies back in the plate, has plenty going for her in a race like this.
Dear Deal 8-1 (11-3) Mid-division, ridden 14th, stayed on one pace from 4 out, 3rd of 8, 18l behind Gumley Gale (11-8) at N Abbot 3m 2f hcp chs 0-120 (D) gs in May.
Golden Rambler (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Led, hit 12th, soon headed and weakened, behind when pulled up 3 out in race won by Totheroadyouvgone (11-3) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp chs 0-115 (D) gf, 9 ran.
Windy Spirit (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Held up, badly hampered and unseated rider at the 10th in race won by Excellent Vibes (10-0) at Hereford 3m 1f hcp chs 0-110 (E) gf, 16 ran.
Six of One 6-1 (11-8) In touch, headway to chase winner after 10th, ridden approaching 3 out, hit last, kept on well flat, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Joint Authority (11-1) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp chs 0-105 (E) gf in May.
Count Oski 13-2 (10-7) Mid-division when fell at the 10th in race won by Excellent Vibes (10-0) at Hereford 3m 1f hcp chs 0-110 (E) gf, 16 ran.
Ross Comm 13-2 (10-8) Held up, headway 4th, led 7th to 11th, ridden 4 out, led again 2 out, driven clear flat, won at Worcester 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-100 (E) gf in Sept beating Italian Counsel (11-3) by 13l, 8 ran.
Wrens Island (IRE) 11-1 (11-9) Chased leader to 11th, weakened quickly, last of 8, well behind Gee Aker Malayo (11-3) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (F) gs in Apr.
Monty Be Quick 33-1 (10-7) In touch, hit 4th, ridden and weakened 3 out, 7th of 9, 14l behind Master T (11-0) at Huntingdon 2m 4f nov chs (E) gf.
Cyindien (FR) 8-1 (10-0) Mid-division, pushed along 4 out, soon outpaced, 5th of 9, 14l behind Inglewood (9-8) at Hexham 3m 1f nov hcp chs 0-105 (E) gf.
Alcatras (IRE) 9-2 (9-11) Held up towards rear, never dangerous, 5th of 15, 30l behind Maidstone Monument (10-3) at N Abbot 2m 5f hcp chs 0-105 (E) gf.
Francolino (FR) 100-1 (10-0) Held up in touch, gradually faded from 14th, tailed off, 5th of 9, well behind Lord 'n' Master (11-12) at N Abbot 3m 2f hcp chs 0-110 (E) gd.
Presence of Mind (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Mid-division, mistakes 6th and 10th, badly hampered and unseated rider at the 12th in race won by Excellent Vibes (10-0) at Hereford 3m 1f hcp chs 0-110 (E) gf, 16 ran.
Lodestar (IRE) 9-4fav (11-3) Tracked leaders, mistake 11th, reminders and lost place after, 5th of 7, well behind Stack The Pack (10-2) at Perth 3m hcp chs 0-115 (D) gf in May.
Native Daisy (IRE) 2-1fav (11-8) Tracked leader, led after 5th, mistake 10th, headed 11th, one pace from 2 out, 2nd of 9, 8l behind Calcot Flyer (11-0) at Worcester 2m 7f nov hcp chs 0-105 (E) gs in Apr.
Notwhatshewanted (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Held up in touch, reminders after 5th, lost place and behind after 6th, no chance when badly hampered 3 out, 6th of 13, 43l behind Alcatras (9-13) at Worcester 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-100 (E) gf.
