soon tracking leaders, joined leaders 7th, led approaching 2 out, headed after last, no extra
tracked leader, led 5th, driven and headed approaching 2 out, soon rallied and every chance, led after last, all out
held up towards rear, in touch, under pressure 3 out, soon weakened
led until 5th, remained prominent, hit 7th, under pressure next, weakened approaching 2 out
held up in touch, headway approaching 3 out, every chance from next, stayed on well, just held
Nonrunner
TRITONVILLE LODGE may prove capable of giving weight and a beating to some in-form rivals in Sabre Hongrois, Bolton Hall and Phoenix Eye. The selection hasn't been out since May but that's of no concern given that that victory was his first run since November whilst his trainer already has the string in good form. He has to compete from a 5lb higher mark which will necessitate a career best but he has the scope to pull out a little more. Bolton Hall represents a respected combination and is likely to try and stretch this field as he's not short of stamina and he may not be easy to pass whilst Phoenix Eye is usually held-up and should appreciate the gallop that Bolton Hall will set. Phoenix Eye's career wins have all come at intervals though so there has to be some doubt about him following up. Sabre Hongrois often races prominently so there's a possibility that he could become embroiled in a battle for the lead which may not suit him as he has seemed best when able to dominate. A variety of tactics have been employed for Tritonville Lodge who will hopefully be held-up just off the pace in this contest before being asked to go past his rivals in the home straight.
Tritonville Lodge (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Made all, clear after 8th, in command when jinked right flat, unchallenged, won at Fontwell 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in May beating Kristoffersen (11-2) by 2 3/4l, 11 ran.
Sabre Hongrois (FR) 11-4 (11-11) Led until hit 1st, remained close up, hit 2nd, led 5th, headed 11th, led 13th, headed 3 out, one pace when pecked last, soon weakened, 4th of 10, 8l behind Foxesbow (11-2) at Ffos Las 3m nov hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in Aug.
All Three Fables 9-1 (10-13) Held up, headway approaching 5th, went 2nd 2f out until well inside final furlong, not quicken, 3rd of 16, 1 3/4l behind Woody Valentine (11-6) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Sep.
Bolton Hall (IRE) 6-1 (10-8) Led, headed 6th, led after 7th, kicked on approaching 8th, headed flat, stayed on, 3rd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Willies Way (11-4) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Sep.
Phoenix Eye 11-1 (10-8) Held up in rear, headway 3 out, led approaching next, stayed on to go clear from last, won at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Sep beating Lindseyfield Lodge (10-4) by 10l, 10 ran.
Skip The Present (IRE) 15-2 (11-2) Pulled hard, held up, pushed along after 7th, weakened approaching next, tailed off and pulled up before 9th, in a race won by Island Arrow (11-7) at Huntingdon 3m 2f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf in Apr, 9 ran.
