tracked leader, not fluent 5 out, led after 3 out, drew clear last, ran on strongly
led, 10 lengths clear after 5th, mistake 5 out, headed after 3 out, outpaced after next
held up in touch, driven 5 out, weakened after next, tailed off from 3 out, remote 4th
jumped badly in rear, broke down and pulled up quickly after 3rd
tracked leader, not fluent 6th, driven to challenge approaching 2 out, staying on same pace when hit last
A maiden winner here in May, RUTHLESS ARTICLE has continued on an upward curve and came up a decent novice at Stratford last time – he should be picking up the winning thread again in this. Chapati made much of the running when third on his first start for new connection here 11 days ago but is not really progressing. Winding Roe has placed in all three starts so far over hurdles and looks a better bet for forecast-backers.
Ruthless Article (IRE) 7-4 (11-3) Chased leaders, went 2nd after 2 out, every chance last bend, ridden and beaten last, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Some Day Soon (11-13) at Stratford 2m (3) gd in Jul.
Chapati (FR) 10-1 (11-2) Led, hit 6th, pushed along and headed 2 out, ridden and weakened approaching last, 3rd of 10, 6 1/4l behind Carry On (11-1) at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 1f mdn (5) gs in Aug.
Have This For Now (IRE) 40-1 (11-2) Held up and behind, progress on inside 6th, weakened approaching 2 out, 6th of 10, 14 1/4l behind Carry On (11-1) at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 1f mdn (5) gs in Aug.
Loving Your Work 14-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 15 1/4l behind Kingfast (9-10) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Winding Roe (IRE) 9-4 (11-0) Led, went clear before 6th until headed before 2 out, lost 2nd between last 2, no extra in 3rd, 3rd of 7, 10l behind Smart Getaway (10-7) at Southwell 2m 4f mdn (4) gd in Jul.
