towards rear and not fluent, headway 10th, chased winner from 12th, one pace from 3 out
made all, clear 4 out, unchallenged
tracked winner until lost place 12th, ridden 4 out, soon beaten
always behind, lost touch from 13th
always behind, lost touch 5th
tracked winner, hit 8th, lost place 11th, behind when pulled up
towards rear, reminders 11th, tailed off when pulled up
mid-division, blundered 6th, weakened next, tailed off when pulled up
Nonrunner
The Bajan Bandit is sure to have his supporters here but we will nominate Natiain, who is taken to get the better of Lord Who. Natiain is a prolific winner between the flags and he won well last time over this course and distance. He again has his ground, and he looks capable of scoring again. The Bajan Bandit would be a danger to all on his best form but he disappointed last time and he will need to leave that running behind if he is to resume winning ways. Lord Who finished third here last time but his jumping was far from fluent that day and he will need to brush up on that if he is to trouble the judge. Anshan Spirit is a course and distance winner and looks to have a solid each-way chance. But this looks a good opportunity for Natiain who is taken to land the prize.
Lord Who (IRE) 7-4fav (12-0) Led til hdd aft 2 out; rallied flat; stayed on towards fin, 2nd of 9, 6l behind Ask Bobby (12-0) at Whittington 3m ptp gd in Mar.
Natiain 8-11fav (12-2) Made all, joined briefly 3 out, ridden approaching last, kept on well, won at Kelso 2m 6f hts chs (5) sft beating Minouchka (11-2) by 2 1/2l, 9 ran.
Anshan Spirit (IRE) 6-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, effort 2 out, no extra approaching last, 3rd of 11, 22l behind Natiain (12-0) at Kelso 2m 6f hts chs (5) gd in Mar.
Finest of Men (12-7) Walked over, walked over at Hexham Points 3m ptp gf in May.
Harry Hooly 8-1 (12-0) A.p; led 14; hdd aft nxt; led app 2 out; just held on, won at Friars Haugh 3m ptp gd in Mar beating Tynedale (12-0) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Hawick 6-1 (10-2) Always towards rear, lost touch from 9th, 9th of 13, well behind Mister Magnum (10-1) at Perth 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs in Jul.
High Expectations (IRE) 50-1 (11-9) Led until headed 10th, stayed in touch, ridden 2 out, weakened, went 3rd flat, 3rd of 12, 18l behind Robbers Glen (11-11) at Kelso 3m 1f mdn hts chs (5) sft.
Theatre Rights (IRE) 250-1 (11-9) Prominent until lost place 10th, soon beaten, 9th of 12, well behind Robbers Glen (11-11) at Kelso 3m 1f mdn hts chs (5) sft.
The Bajan Bandit (IRE) 2-1jt-fav (12-7) Held up, pushed along 11th, headway under pressure 4 out, kept on same pace, no impression, 4th of 7, 14l behind A Boy Named Sioux (12-0) at Carlisle 3m hts chs (6) gs in Mar.
Adolphus (IRE) 3-1 (12-0) Chsd wnr vain 15, 2nd of 15, 10l behind Farlington (12-0) at Friars Haugh 3m ptp gd in Mar.
Almost Broke 7-1 (11-0) A.p; one pce 3 out, 4th of 13, 19l behind Interdit (11-0) at Witton Castle 3m ptp gd in Feb.
