made all, left clear 2 out, unchallenged
tracked winner, challenging and 1 length down when fell 2 out
keen held up in 3rd off the pace, closed 13th, ridden when left 2nd 2 out, no chance with winner
Nonrunner
All four of these are capable of landing this if on a going day, though More Equity hasn't won for a while and was a long way behind Lamboro Lad at Cartmel last month. That was the latter's first victory since May 2010 and he's 10lb higher now, though is still closely matched with Shadow Dancer on a line through recent course winner The Disengager. WELLFORTH came good when partnered by Barry Geraghty at Galway but he's also won this summer under today's rider Alain Cawley and may have more to offer - the top weight gets the nod.
Wellforth (IRE) 5-1 (10-12) Soon tracked leaders, improved to dispute lead from before 8th, in front 5 out, raced on outer going to 2 out, asserted from before straight, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong, won at Galway 2m 6f hcp chs sft beating Agus A Vic (10-4) by 4 1/2l, 14 ran.
Lamboro Lad (IRE) 3-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway 5 out, went 2nd after last, led before elbow on run-in, kept on well, won at Cartmel 2m 5f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gs in Jul beating Olympian Boy (10-11) by 14l, 8 ran.
Shadow Dancer (IRE) 5-1 (11-6) Held up towards rear, headway 12th, went 2nd before 2 out, one pace and no impression, 2nd of 7, 9l behind The Disengager (10-12) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp chs 0-130 (3) gd in Jul.
More Equity 10-1 (10-7) Led, headed before 5 out, not fluent 4 out when weakening, last of 8, well behind Lamboro Lad (10-12) at Cartmel 2m 5f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gs in Jul.
