pulled hard and tracked leaders, nudged along over 4 out, soon beaten
held up in midfield, smooth progress to dispute lead 4 out, hard ridden to lead inside final furlong, just held on
tracked leaders, led 4 out, ridden over 3 out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
tracked leader, led at the 3rd, increased tempo after 5th, not fluent on occasions, headed over 4 out, gradually weakened
held up in rear, mistake 6th, headway 4 out, pushed along over 2 out, stayed on well, narrowly denied
held up towards rear, jumped left on occasions, driven along over 6 out, never dangerous
led, headed 3rd, pushed along over 4 out, gradually weakened
It’s almost two years since Court Royale last got his head in front and he throws in the odd stinker, as was the case here in June. The Garrison has gone backwards since winning at Stratford in August and Shortcross Storm has lost his way. OBEY THE RULES was no match for a progressive novice at Bangor 11 days ago but was clear of the remainder and remains on the same mark. Sideshift was very disappointing over hurdles but may do better over fences and Folly Gate has hinted at ability, though is now 0-16.
Sir Egbert 25-1 (11-0) Prominent, lost position by halfway, ridden after 4 out, soon no impression, 5th of 6, 26 1/2l behind Commis D'Office (11-1) at Southwell 2m hcp (4) gs in Mar.
Court Royale (IRE) 9-1 (12-0) Midfield, headway to chase leaders 6th, nudged along before 4 out, ridden before 2 out, plugged on one pace, 4th of 8, 32 3/4l behind Judge Earle (10-5) at Ffos Las 2m 3f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Obey The Rules (IRE) 16-5 (10-11) Chased winner, not fluent 8th, ridden after 2 out, not fluent last, no impression inside final 100 yards, 2nd of 6, 3 1/4l behind Midnight Jewel (11-9) at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Shortcross Storm (IRE) 10-1 (11-13) Led, pushed along and headed after 3 out, soon dropped away, 7th of 11, 16 1/4l behind Sufi (11-13) at Newton Abbot 2m 2f hcp (5) gd in Sep.
Folly Gate (FR) 5-1 (11-1) Towards rear of mid-division, closed on inside 4th, weakened before 2 out, 6th of 10, 22 1/2l behind Cogital (11-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Sideshift (FR) 25-1 (10-13) Chased leader until before 2 out, lost position when short of room and stumbled after 2 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 10th of 11, dist behind Colonel Lesley (10-2) at Stratford 2m hcp (5) gd in Aug.
The Garrison (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Prominent, lost ground and pushed along after the 7th, dropped to rear after 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp (5) gd in Sep.
