tracked leader, outpaced approaching 2 out, stayed on before last, no extra closing stages
always in rear, slow 7th, tailed off 4 out
`mid-division, weakened before 4 out, soon tailed off
mid-division, headway 2 out, never on terms
led, headed approaching when fell 3 out
tracked leaders, slow 7th, led approaching 3 out, soon headed, rallied after last, no extra towards finish
always in rear, tailed off when pulled up 3 out
held up in touch, headway 5 out, chased leaders next, led soon after 3 out, hung right and idled after last, son hard ridden, stayed on strongly
keen, with leader, blundered 1st, lost place next, soon mid-division, rallied after 2 out, kept on under pressure, never a threat
mid-division, headway 5 out, weakened after 3 out
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This looks quite competitive and Bako De La Saulaie has already shown promise over fences having won twice over hurdles. Granard has been very lightly raced and has already been placed between the flags. Creadan Grae made all at Perth last month and should go well again, despite a 6lb rise. THE PADDY PIE had plenty in hand when beating Something Brewing over hurdles here in June. Only five, he should be even better over the larger obstacles and is probably on a fair mark.
Bako De La Saulaie (FR) 3-1fav (11-0) In rear and in touch, mistake 1st, mistake 5 out, pushed along before 4 out, weakened after last, 4th of 5, 10 1/2l behind Hogan's Height (11-8) at Haydock 2m 5f hcp (3) sft in Mar.
Granard (IRE) 4-7fav (11-6) In touch, headway after 4 out, every chance from next, weakened closing stages, 4th of 8, 12l behind Eternally Yours (10-7) at Newcastle 2m 5f (4) hvy in Apr.
Free Range (IRE) 28-1 (11-11) Tracked leader, lost place after 11th, behind when pulled up before 6 out, at Bangor 3m hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Creadan Grae (IRE) 10-3 (11-3) Made all, guessed at 9th, jumped right from next, clear 2 out, stayed on, won at Perth 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Sep beating Fiddlers Bow (10-10) by 3 3/4l, 9 ran.
Heart Of Kernow (IRE) 11-10fav (11-5) Raced keenly, soon led and clear, reduced lead when headed 2 out, chased winner, ridden and beaten between last 2, well held when left in clear lead last, won at Hexham 2m 7f (4) sft in Oct beating Portrait King (10-12) by 9l, 4 ran.
The Paddy Pie (IRE) 12-1 (11-10) Pressed leader, led 6th, made rest, clear 4 out, ridden and 2 lengths advantage before last, kept on under pressure flat, all out, won at Hexham 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jun beating Something Brewing (11-6) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Showem Silver (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Mid-division early, pushed along briefly after 7th, soon reminders, no impression after 8th, weakened and pulled up before 2 out, at Listowel 3m hcp sft in Sep.
Sophie Olivia (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Held up mid-division, pushed along and weakened before 2 out, 8th of 13, 29 1/4l behind Undefined Beauty (11-4) at Sedgefield 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Nov.
Le Frank (IRE) 17-2 (11-12) Held up, ridden and headway approaching 2 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 15 1/4l behind Mill Forge (11-5) at Perth 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Apr.
Dakota Grey 10-1 (11-1) Led, clear 6th until 13th, headed and mistake 2 out, stayed on flat, 3rd of 8, 1/2l behind Ange Des Malberaux (11-12) at Perth 3m hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Something Brewing (FR) 8-1 (9-9) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, weakened final furlong, 4th of 11, 12 1/2l behind So Near So Farhh (8-3) at Carlisle 1m 6f hcp (6) hvy in Sep.
