tracked leader, hit 9th and lost ground, ridden 4 out, closed next, every chance next, led approaching last, ran on
led, ridden and headed approaching last, every chance when landed awkwardly, not recover
tracked leaders, mistake 11th, soon struggling, tailed off
Nonrunner
Binge Drinker has won four times over timber and makes his chasing debut on his first start since April. He has a similar rating over hurdles to Might Bite, who also returns to action and was well beaten on his chasing bow at Cheltenham last year. WELSH SHADOW has a bit to find with the above pair on hurdling marks but the latter has a recent run under his belt when second over timber here and Dan Skelton’s charge can take advantage on his first start over fences. He should have the measure on these terms of both Never Equalled and Lettheriverrundry as the latter pair also go chasing for the first time.
Binge Drinker (IRE) 20-1 (11-10) Led, disputed before 6th, regained lead before 8th, headed after 4 out, ridden and weakened 3 out, completely tailed off, 9th of 10, dist behind Killultagh Vic (11-10) at Punchestown 3m (1) Good - Yielding in Apr.
Might Bite (IRE) 5-2fav (11-12) Mid-division, headway from home bend, ridden and stayed on same pace last, 7th of 16, 5 1/4l behind Matorico (10-12) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp (2) gs in Apr.
Never Equalled (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Pressed leader, led after 3rd, ridden and headed after home bend, soon beaten, weakened last, 5th of 8, 16 1/2l behind Mister Miyagi (11-8) at Cheltenham 2m 4f (2) gs in Apr.
Lettheriverrundry (IRE) 1-2fav (11-3) Chased leader, led going well before 2 out, clear approaching last, coasted home, won at Market Rasen 2m 3f (4) gd in May beating Bandit Country (11-3) by 10l, 5 ran.
Welsh Shadow (IRE) 15-8fav (11-2) Held up, in touch, headway when blundered 4 out, chased winner before next, soon driven and one pace, ridden after next, kept on, always held, 2nd of 6, 1 3/4l behind Garde La Victoire (11-10) at Ffos Las 2m hcp (2) gs in Oct.
