mid-division, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
towards rear, headway after 8th, chased leaders 2 out, ridden to lead last, hard ridden and headed flat, no extra
mid-division, ridden 8th, soon weakened
mid-division, headway approaching 8th, ridden to chase leader 2 out, every chance approaching last, no extra flat
prominent, weakened quickly 8th, pulled up before 2 out
in touch, headway approaching 8th, led 8th, ridden and headed 2 out, weakening when hit last
always behind, lost touch after 8th
held up, pulled hard to lead approaching 2nd, headed 6th, weakened 8th, pulled up before 3 out
in touch, ridden and headway 3 out, every chance 2 out and last, not pace of winner flat
led to approaching 2nd, prominent until weakened after 8th
mid-division, ridden approaching 3 out, one pace
chased leader, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out
tracked leaders, led 6th, headed 8th, ridden approaching 3 out, led 2 out, headed last, rallied to lead flat, ran on gamely
always towards rear, no impression
Clearly In Motion is taken to account for Tarkesar and Brinkmanship. Charlie Mann cleverly waited to break his maiden with Clearly In Motion and as a consequence, he is eligible to race in Novices' races rather than take on elders at present. The ground should represent little in the way of worry and the trip should be fine on all past evidence. Tarkesar finished third at Bangor in a recent event over shorter. He has risen plenty up the handicap and the percentage call is that of reluctant opposition. Brinksmanship won a bad race at Market Rasen on soft going. That was his first sign of confirming bumper promise and it is interesting that Richard Johnson has been booked. The Iron Giant has threatened to win races on the level but rarely does. Leonardo's Friend has more experience than most and sets the benchmark. Mistified took a long time to discover the winning habit and is stepped up in trip in pursuit of a third success over the term. Lady Roania stays further than today's trip but has not progressed for stepping up to further. Court Emperor is still a maiden after many starts. Clearly In Motion looks the pick and we seek not to oppose.
Clearly In Motion (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (11-2) Held up, headway 10th, led approaching 2 out, just held on, won at Market Rasen 2m 6f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf in May beating Silver Dagger (9-11) by a shd, 8 ran.
Tarkesar (IRE) 4-1jt-fav (11-10) Held up, headway on bit after 3 out, shaken up to chase winner before last, one pace flat, 3rd of 12, 4 1/2l behind City Affair (11-12) at Bangor 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd.
Beaufort 20-1 (11-4) Always in rear and pulled up 2 out in race won by Orion Express (11-3) at Stratford 2m 6f cnd hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Jul, 13 ran.
Mistified (IRE) 7-1 (10-9) In touch, ridden 4 out, weakened after 3 out, 5th of 12, 14l behind Red Moor (11-3) at N Abbot 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd.
Lady Roania (IRE) 5-1 (11-6) Held up towards rear, headway to chase leaders 3 out, one pace from last, 3rd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Willywont He (11-7) at Bangor 3m cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf.
Brinkmanship (USA) 9-2 (11-3) Held up, headway on bit to lead before 2 out, drew clear, won at Market Rasen 2m 3f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd beating Gus (11-7) by 10l, 12 ran.
Freedom of Choice (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway after 7th, mistake 8th, ridden when not fluent 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 4th of 9, 32l behind Noble Action (11-2) at Bangor 3m mdn hdl (4) gd in May.
Court Emperor 9-2 (10-8) Took keen hold, held up, headway after 3 out, close up behind leaders approaching last, stayed on same pace flat, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Bauhaus (11-12) at Huntingdon 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf in May.
Leonardo's Friend 20-1 (10-5) Held up last, ridden 8th, kept on one pace from 3 out, 5th of 12, 33l behind Mylo (11-10) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in May.
The Iron Giant (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Prominent, went 2nd 3rd until 5th, soon ridden, weakened 3 out, 10th of 18, 35l behind Rebel Raider (11-5) at Huntingdon 2m nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Jan.
Lurid Affair (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Held up, headway after 6th, weakened 3 out, tailed off and pulled up 2 out in race won by No Complaint (11-10) at N Abbot 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gs in May, 11 ran.
Romany Dream 20-1 (11-0) Chased leader, ridden 3 out, kept on, 3rd of 9, 6l behind Vintage Gold (11-12) at Bangor 2m 1f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf.
Fondness 28-1 (10-7) Never going well, always in rear, lost touch 6th, tailed off when pulled up 4 out in race won by Or Sing About (11-12) at Hereford 3m 2f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Jun, 13 ran.
Delorain (IRE) 66-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, ridden 7th, soon struggling, tailed off when pulled up 4 out in race won by Or Sing About (11-12) at Hereford 3m 2f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Jun, 13 ran.
