held up mid-division, ridden to chase leaders 9th, weakened 3 out, finished lame
mid-division, weakened 10th, jumped slowly 2 out
held up, reminders and headway 9th, ridden and every chance 2 out, one pace last
never a factor
prominent, lost place 3rd, weakened 9th
held up towards rear, headway 9th, led on bit after 2 out, ridden approaching last, headed and no extra flat
in touch, ridden and weakened 4 out
held up mid-division, headway 7th, led 3 out, ridden 2 out, headed soon after, weakened
tracked leaders, led 4 out, ridden when headed next and weakened 2 out
in rear, detached 5th, ridden 8th, stayed on from 2 out, moderately
held up towards rear, reminders 6th, headway 9th, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, led and rider lost irons last, kept on well
led and keen, headed soon after 1st, led again 4th, headed and weakened 4 out, pulled up before last
mid-division and keen, ridden and weakened 8th
held up in touch, headway 7th, ridden and weakened 4 out
tracked leaders, weakened 9th, pulled up before last
led after 1st, headed 4th, ridden 7th, weakened 4 out
Terramarique is given the nomination ahead of Deo Gratias and Sundawn Lady. Nicky Henderson's charge has shown plenty of ability over chase fences but he is no back number over hurdles and could be worth a chance around this esoteric circuit. Deo Gratias appreciates a test of stamina and has to be a player if the favourite does not deliver. The handicapper has been harsh in raising him for two second places but stamina is at least assured. Sundawn Lady was responsible for one of those defeats but there is a chance that this form could be reversed on a track that suits front-runners. Etendard Indien is interestingly upped in trip following an unsuccessful spell over shorter. The market is watched for any signs of confidence. Fort Ord has been disappointing since switching to this side of the Irish Sea and is another to be tried over an extreme trip for the first time. Wayward Melody is exposed as modest. Caper stays this trip but very much in his own time. Reg Hollinshead's charge has made a habit of making the frame at big prices so could be of some interest to each-way backers. Terramarique is in good heart at the moment and he is duly selected.
Business Traveller (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) In touch, ridden and lost place 5th, soon tailed off, 9th of 11, well behind Absolut Power (11-3) at Chepstow 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd.
Terramarique (IRE) 15-8fav (11-1) Tracked leaders, left in lead after 16th, blundered last, headed soon after, rallied again to lead post, won at Huntingdon 3m nov hcp chs 0-105 (4) gf in Sept beating Spanchil Hill (10-0) by a hd, 12 ran.
Delaware (FR) 15-2 (9-12) With leader, outpaced approaching 7th, went 4th after 3 out, 4th of 7, 9l behind Grave Doubts (11-12) at Exeter 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gf.
Wayward Melody 11-2 (10-4) Mid-division, ridden, lost place 8th, kept on from 2 out, never dangerous, 6th of 15, 17l behind Montevideo (10-12) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Sept.
Fort Ord (IRE) 22-1 (10-12) Soon pushed along in rear, short lived effort 3 out, 5th of 8, 22l behind Harry Potter (11-9) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Sept.
Fourpointone 13-2 (10-1) Tracked leaders, ridden to dispute lead briefly before 3 out, 3rd and no impression under pressure from before straight, kept on same pace, 4th of 17, 17l behind Master Massini (10-13) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-102 hvy in Sept.
Deo Gratias (POL) 11-2 (10-0) Prominent, led after 6th, clear 4 out, ridden and headed 2 out, one pace flat, 2nd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Lawyer Des Ormeaux (11-11) at Huntingdon 3m 2f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf.
Sundawn Lady 7-1 (10-6) In touch, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, disputed lead last, all out to lead run-in, won at Huntingdon 3m 2f hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in Sept beating Deo Gratias (11-4) by a hd, 20 ran.
