with leader, lost place 6th, soon mid-division, mistake 5 out, soon weakened
mid-division, weakened before 3 out
with leader, lost place 5th, rallied and soon prominent after 9th, weakened before 3 out
behind, headway 3 out, never on terms
held up towards rear, headway 10th, chased leaders 3 out, soon hard ridden, kept on, no chance with winner
always behind, pulled up before 12th
held up in touch, reminders 6th, driven to lead after 3 out, soon clear, ran on well
led to 3rd, remained prominent, under pressure before 10th, gradually weakened
held up mid-division, mistakes 11th and 4 out, soon ridden, never on terms
led until 3rd, held up in touch, effort 3 out, never able to challenge
prominent, disputed lead 7f out, weakened before 2 out
held up towards rear, mistake 3rd, behind when pulled up before 4 out
Nonrunner
DEAD OR ALIVE may be able to provide Richard Johnson and Tim Vaughan with another winner; Craiglands should go well whilst De Soto can't be ignored. The latter, a classy performer on his day, has been in action on the level of late and he retains enough ability to be a factor in this company with fitness no concern. Cannon Fire has been the very model of consistency but is without a win over fences so is passed over whilst Black Anshan has a bit to prove after a lacklustre run last time although headgear may assist. Craiglands could be a fun recruit for Jim Goldie's yard and he ran well enough at Perth last month and looks to have the scope to win races. Mizen Raven is a stablemate of the selection and his claims can't be ignored with the services of McCoy engaged but preference is for Dead Or Alive. He has had three runs over hurdles since winning over fences in June but clearly has no problem switching between his obstacles and looks capable of taking another rise in the ratings in his stride.
Tell Henry (IRE) 9-1 (11-9) Mid-division, headway after 5th, blundered and lost place next, hit 9th, behind 10th, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Nostringsattached (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 6f listed hcp chs (1) gd in Jul, 16 ran.
Dead Or Alive (IRE) 11-4 (10-12) Held up in touch, chased leaders after 3 out, ridden approaching next, led approaching last, stayed on well, won at Market Rasen 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) gs beating Right Option (11-2) by 4 1/2l, 13 ran.
Rakalackey 16-1 (11-4) Held up, headway 9th, chased leaders approaching 4 out, soon ridden, weakened 3 out, 4th of 17, 10l behind Fire And Rain (11-3) at Uttoxeter 3m 4f lstd hcp chs (1) gd in Jun.
Craiglands (IRE) 3-1fav (11-3) Held up in rear, chased leaders 4 out, ridden and mistake last, stayed on to go 2nd flat, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind He's A Hotshot (10-5) at Perth 3m hcp chs 0-135 (3) gs in Jul.
Mizen Raven (IRE) 7-2fav (11-10) Chased leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, in 4th and weakening when blundered and unseated rider last, in a race won by Marrel (9-13) at Market Rasen 2m 4f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd, 8 ran.
Black Anshan (IRE) 9-2 (11-8) Chased leader to 2nd, remained prominent, weakened after 4 out, tailed off, 6th of 9, dis behind Alfie's Sun (10-10) at Stratford 2m 7f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gd in Jul.
De Soto 5-1 (11-3) Held up in 4th, not fluent 3rd, 3 lengths down when blundered 4 out, ridden after 2 out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 7, 6l behind Free Gift (10-6) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gf in Jun.
Oniz Tiptoes (IRE) 14-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, raced keenly, ridden after 9th, weakened 3 out, 7th of 11, 15l behind Two Miles West (11-2) at Worcester 3m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs in Jul.
Chorizo (IRE) 13-2 (11-12) Chased leaders, lost place 6th, hit 9th, headway after 4 out, chased winner 3 out, stayed on same pace flat, 2nd of 7, 7l behind Arctic Shadow (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 6f nov hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in Jul.
Cannon Fire (FR) 7-2 (10-11) Made most to 7th, led 10th to 13th, went 2nd approaching last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 10l behind Tot Of The Knar (10-7) at Worcester 2m 7f beg chase (4) gs in Jul.
Leopold (SLO) 11-1 (11-4) Chased winner, took closer order 3rd, ridden and not fluent 3 out, soon outpaced, 4th of 8, 9l behind Trotsky (11-2) at Stratford 2m 4f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in Jul.
Super Judge (IRE) 14-1 (10-9) Always in rear, driven along and struggling 14th, blundered 16th, tailed off, 6th of 10, well behind Spare Change (10-3) at Newton Abbot 3m 2f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd in Jul.
Aleron (IRE) 25-1 (11-8) In touch, lost place when not fluent 5th, not fluent 9th, in touch again after next, beaten before 3 out, 7th of 16, 11l behind Nostringsattached (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 6f listed hcp chs (1) gd in Jul.
