always in rear, tailed off from 4 out
held up in touch, headway after 7th, ridden and ran on well to chase leader last, always held
held up rear, ridden and headway approaching 4 out, soon one pace
held up rear, late headway from 4 out, never nearer
in touch, ridden 6th, one pace from 3 out
soon in touch, headway 7th to chase leaders, chased winner from 4 out, ridden 2 out, weakened approaching last
mid-division, ridden and headway after 7th, soon weakened
in touch, ridden approaching 3 out, soon one pace
led, weakened and headed approaching 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
held up rear, headway 7th, never dangerous
chased leader 2nd, settled in touch, weakening when fell 2 out
behind from 5f, soon lost touch, pulled up before 2f out
in touch, headway to track leaders 4th, outpaced 3f out, soon ridden, one pace appoaching last
always in touch, headway to lead 4 out, clear last, ridden out
held up rear, headway when hampered 4 out
chased leader, weakening when mistake 7th, pulled up before next
held up rear, some headway when fell 4 out
A trappy race for punters but one in which Bobsleigh can upset likely favourites, Mouseski, Cantgeton and Artane Boys. Bobsleigh has had a few names called about him in the past but Stuart Howe's team are running well at the moment and at the likely odds, he should give us a run for our money. He ran a fair pipeopener on the level at Warwick against some progressive types and we will chance that he has come on for the run. Mouseski was rated 140+ over chase fences so has been put back over hurdles to take advantage of a favourable mark. Its no understatement to suggest that Nicholls did incredibly well with the ex-hunter chaser last year but he could be vulnerable to more speedily bred types. Cantgeton is a typical Martin Pipe horse. He is likely to be prominent throughout and will give another good account of himself here. Artane Boys has shown evidence that he gets the trip. He does not look the hardiest in a finish so may be best opposed on balance. Shalako appears the pick of the Hobbs pair on jockey bookings and is another to attempt to make hay off a lower hurdles mark. Nuit Sombre has been busy on the level and is likely to be run under enterprising tactics. Water King looks to have improved for the switch to Robert Stronge but has always been found wanting when upped in grade. Jockser has run well during the Summer and can make his presence felt while the ground is still relatively good. A difficult one for punters but Bobsleigh could be worth a speculative punt at big odds.
Jonanaud 7-1 (11-4) Held up mid-division, headway 5 out, went 2nd 4 out, no impression on winner, 2nd of 10, 15l behind Mr Dinglawi (10-11) at Chepstow 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (D) sft in Mar.
Shalako (USA) 4-1 (11-0) Led until 9th, soon ridden and lost touch, took 3rd close home, 3rd of 4, 22l behind Wrags To Riches (11-0) at Exeter 2m 3f nov chs (D) gs in Mar.
Kalambari (IRE) 100-1 (9-11) In touch, ridden and headway approaching 2 out, ran on well from last, nearest finish, 3rd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Goblet of Fire (11-0) at N Abbot 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 (B) gf in Aug.
Anatar (IRE) 33-1 (10-8) Held up last, ridden 7th, soon weakened, tailed off, 14th of 16, 43l behind Goblet of Fire (11-0) at N Abbot 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 (B) gf in Aug.
Tresor Preziniere (FR) 11-10fav (10-4) Tracked leaders, led approaching 10th, quickened clear 4 out, hard ridden and no extra when caught close home, 2nd of 6, nk behind Palouse (10-6) at N Abbot 2m 5f hcp chs 0-120 (D) gf in Aug '04.
Cantgeton (IRE) 11-4fav (11-6) Led, headed 2nd, led again 3rd, ridden and weakening when headed 3 out, 6th of 11, 17l behind Screenplay (10-12) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (D) gf in Sept.
Jockser (IRE) 4-1 (10-8) Held up mid-division, headway 3rd, ridden when mistake 2 out, soon one pace, 2nd of 15, 2l behind Cool Spice (11-6) at N Abbot 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-130 (C) gd in May.
Mel In Blue (FR) 4-1jt-fav (11-3) Mid-division, headway 3 out, chased leaders next, ridden and hit last, kept on, 4th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Hopbine (10-11) at Market Rasen 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (D) gd in Apr.
Nuit Sombre (IRE) 7-1 (11-2) Led until after 5th, one pace from 3 out, 5th of 11, 24l behind Tom Bell (10-2) at Hereford 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (D) gs in May.
Bobsleigh 5-2 (11-4) Prominent, led 2nd, headed approaching 5th, mistake 3 out, weakened, 5th of 13, 16l behind Lutea (10-12) at N Abbot 2m 1f sll hdl (G) gd in Jun.
Artane Boys 15-8fav (11-2) Held up, ridden after 4 out, kept on to take 2nd close home, one pace, 2nd of 7, 4l behind Leopold (10-6) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gf in Sept.
Water King (USA) 11-2 (11-1) Held up, headway after 7th, driven after 9th, ridden and weakened after 3 out, 4th of 11, 26l behind Hawthorn Prince (10-11) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp hdl 0-120 (D) gd in May.
Dat My Horse (IRE) 6-1 (10-8) Always towards rear, mistakes, tailed off when pulled up 4 out in race won by Wizard of The West (10-9) at Fontwell 2m 4f clm hdl (F) gf in Aug '04, 11 ran.
Cannon Fire (FR) 11-2 (10-9) In touch, pushed along after 6th, lost place 9th, kept on to take moderate 3rd after 3 out, 3rd of 8, 10l behind Xellance (11-5) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (D) gf in Sept.
Mouseski 40-1 (11-12) Prominent to 7th, weakened 8th, tailed off, 12th of 16, 43l behind Tamango (10-7) at N Abbot 2m 5f hcp chs 0-145 (B) gd in Aug.
Donie Dooley (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Always behind, 7th of 9, well behind Arm And A Leg (11-1) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gs in Aug.
Blue Hawk (IRE) 7-2 (9-11) Led until after 4th, weakened approaching 3 out, 5th of 9, 23l behind Black De Bessy (10-13) at Stratford 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (D) gd in Sept.
The Kirk (NZ) 10-3fav (11-9) Held up behind, ridden and outpaced after 3 out, stayed on flat, never troubled leaders, 6th of 11, 12l behind Spirit Of Tenby (10-0) at Fontwell 2m 6f cnd hcp hdl 0-100 (F) gf in May.
