chased leaders, every chance 3 out, no chance with winner flat
raced keenly, led, hit 2nd, soon headed, led 5th to 7th, not much room after 3 out, blundered 2 out, one pace
chased leaders, led 3 out, headed approaching 2 out, weakened last
started slowly, held up towards rear, hampered 7th, behind when hampered 3 out
mid-division, headway 7th, outpaced approaching 3 out, stayed on one pace from 2 out
in rear, jumped slowly 6th, soon behind, mistake 3 out, tailed off
reluctant to race, held up towards rear, headway after 5th, led approaching 2 out, ridden clear flat
with leader, led after 2nd, headed 5th, led 7th to 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
refused to race, took no part
raced keenly, held up, not fluent 7th, fell 3 out
raced keenly, held up in touch, weakening when hit wing of 2 out, pulled up flat, dismounted
Nonrunner
Roznic, Bafana Boy and ANOTHER AMBITION are the three with the strongest claims on the book although Court Ruler and Ajay aren't out of it. Tim Vaughan has persuaded Roznic to take advantage of a hurdling mark that was lower than his chase rating and he remains nicely treated under his penalty. He won well at Southwell and is in good form but this is his third run in a month and his exertions may begin to catch up with him. Bafana Boy couldn't find a turn of foot on his reappearance and finished well held as a result. The rain softened ground may have been against him there and he's also entitled to come on for the outing so it would be no surprise to see the gelding go close. Court Ruler has switched yards again in the hope that it will help him to recapture his best form but he needs to show a little more before he can be recommended. Therefore we'll go with Another Ambition who has been well backed on each of his last two starts. He looked held when falling at Perth in June and was firmly put in his place at Wexford the following month but both runs were over two miles and this stoutly bred gelding is expected to show improved form for the longer trip. The yard hasn't been in great form of late but may receive a boost from Another Ambition.
Court Ruler 16-1 (10-11) In touch, lost place after 4th, 8th of 14, 19l behind Warsaw Pact (11-2) at Chepstow 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd.
Roznic (FR) 9-4fav (11-8) Held up in touch, went 2nd after 6th, led 3 out, drew clear from 2 out, eased towards finish, won at Southwell 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd beating Itzacliche (10-9) by 9l, 11 ran.
Bafana Boy 5-4fav (10-8) Held up in rear, steady headway approaching 3 out, kept on flat, no impression, 3rd of 7, 15l behind Ballyhale (10-0) at Wetherby 3m hcp hdl gd in Apr.
It's A Roofer (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Led until after 2 out, soon weakened, 7th of 12, well behind Catch The Perk (11-4) at Perth 3m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Jul '07.
Irish Whispers (IRE) 100-1 (10-3) Prominent, every chance 3 out, soon ridden, weakened approaching last, 10th of 16, 29l behind Leamington Lad (11-1) at Cheltenham 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd.
Ajay (IRE) 13-2 (10-12) Held up, pushed along 8th, weakened from 3 out, 6th of 10, well behind The Wooden Spoon (11-5) at Wetherby 2m 7f nov hdl (4) gs in Apr.
Colophony (USA) 40-1 (10-1) Always towards rear, 14th of 15, well behind Ursis (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in Sept.
All Roads Lead (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden in moderate 5th 3 out, soon no impression, 6th of 13, 30l behind Genuine Easy (9-7) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-123 hvy.
Festive Chimes (IRE) 9-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, ridden after 4 out, weakening when mistake 2 out, 10th of 13, 49l behind Honeybrook (10-8) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Jun.
Sumner (IRE) 13-2 (11-2) Prominent, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, weakened approaching next, 7th of 11, 37l behind Vintage Fabric (10-10) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Aug.
Another Ambition (IRE) 2-1fav (11-1) Held up towards rear, headway to 6th before 2 out, 4th before straight, left 2nd last, demoted to 3rd run-in, 3rd of 16, 8l behind Arondo (11-2) at Wexford 2m hcp hdl gf in Jul.
Mr Tee Pee (IRE) Evensfav (11-11) In touch and going well, led 9th, shaken up to draw clear flat, won at Folkestone 2m 5f mdn hts chs (6) gs in Feb beating The Tailor Carey (11-7) by 4 1/2l, 12 ran.
