always behind
held up towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, chased leader next, stayed on well under pressure, not reach winner
held up mid-division, headway 7th, soon chasing leader, every chance 2 out, led last, held on under pressure
mid-division, jumped left 5th, soon in touch, ridden to challenge 2 out, soon one pace
led until 7th, soon weakened
tracked leaders, led 7th, headed last, stayed on same pace
held up towards rear, not fluent 4 out, ridden and effort 2 out, soon no impression
held up in touch, lost place before 3 out
always behind, pulled up 3 out
with leader, weakened 7th, pulled up before next
behind, awkward 3rd, soon weakened, pulled up 4 out
Nonrunner
Impressive pointer PRESENTING FOREVER looks to have every chance in his first effort under rules with Bob Run and Little Al also in with a shout. The Wylies paid a tidy sum for this pointer who was successful in his last outing in that code and has certainly impressed one of the most powerful trainer owner combinations in National Hunt racing. The Grey is related to plenty of smart stayers and should take to rules with no problems. Bob Run tries his luck over obstacles for the first time here but shaped plenty good enough in two bumpers last season. The latest was at Fontwell where he met trouble in running but still won in a race run at a slow pace that shouldn't have suited. If he takes to jumping then he has a real chance of glory at what is generally a fast track. Little Al has some experience over hurdles when third of seven at Folkestone last time. That was after a pretty decent bumper career but he may need a more galloping course to score. Not to be dismissed though. Amwell Brave could be a good each way bet here after a couple of good runs in bumpers here earlier in the year before some average displays on the flat, topspeed analysis also points his way along with Quatro Pierji but the vote goes the way of Presenting Forever.
Amwell Brave 14-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway 4th, ridden after 3 out, kept on one pace from last, 3rd of 10, 6l behind Cortinas (11-6) at Huntingdon 2m nov hdl (4) gd in May.
Bob Run (IRE) 6-4fav (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway over 5f out, led over 1f out, hard driven inside final furlong, all out, won at Hereford 2m 1f mdn nhf (6) gf in Jun beating Hello Hector (11-3) by a hd, 12 ran.
Bonikos (FR) 14-1 (10-5) Held up in rear, pushed along over 6f out, headway over 2f out, kept on well towards finish, not reach winner, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Front Of House (11-2) at Huntingdon 2m nhf (5) gf in Mar.
Little Al 11-4 (10-12) Close up, led after 3rd, ridden and headed 2 out, weakened approaching last, 3rd of 7, 12l behind Postmaster (11-0) at Fakenham 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gf in Oct.
Pairc Na Gcapall (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) 5th of 10, 17l behind Officier De Reserve (10-12) at Warwick 3m 1f nov hdl (4) gs.
Presenting Forever (IRE) (11-7) Made most, stayed on well, won at Templemore 3m ire ptp gd in Apr beating Thelobstercatcher (11-7) by 5l, 15 ran.
Quatro Pierji (FR) 16-1 (10-9) Held up towards rear, not fluent 7th, mistake next, weakened approaching 2 out, 8th of 15, 22l behind Great Endeavour (11-5) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gs in Oct.
Sam McCoombe (IRE) 100-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, blundered badly 4 out, soon weakened, 12th of 14, well behind Dzesmin (10-12) at Wetherby 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gs.
Social Event (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Always behind and pulled up 4 out in race won by Fair Point (11-0) at Fontwell 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gs, 16 ran.
The Big Fella (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Pulled hard early, led until 5f out, weakened quickly, tailed off, 7th of 11, 36l behind Seven Is My Number (11-4) at Ascot 2m nhf (3) gd.
Ma Burls 25-1 (10-4) Always behind, tailed off and pulled up 2 out in race won by Strawberry (11-3) at Fontwell 2m 2f mrs nov hdl (4) gf in Apr '07, 10 ran.
Marlyn Ridge 40-1 (11-0) Held up, losing touch when mistake 7th, 7th of 8, 48l behind Moves Goodenough (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m hdl (3) gs.
Nabir (FR) 10-1 (10-13) Led, headed 4th, hit 5th, weakened next, 11th of 15, well behind Goldan Jess (11-11) at Sedgefield 2m 1f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in May.
