mostly chased leader, challenged 3 out, weakened soon after next
made most, until headed approaching 2 out, weakened quickly
held up in rear, pushed along after 3 out, never a factor
in touch, ridden to chase leaders approaching 2 out, weakened between last 2
in touch, ridden and weakened quickly after 3 out
took keen hold in touch, ridden approaching 2 out, weakened between last 2
jumped poorly in rear, ridden and struggling after 4th, soon tailed off
held up in rear, not fluent and reminders 2 out, headway soon after, chased winner run in, driven and closed, always held
took keen hold, chased leaders, led approaching 2 out, already narrowly headed when pecked last, stayed on same pace flat
held up, headway on inside approaching 2 out, soon chasing leader, led last, driven and kept on well flat
chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, chance on outside 2 out, stayed on same pace
This race centres on how the smart flat recruit SATICON takes to hurdling and should the market speak in his favour, he is likely to take some beating. Alan King's charge completed his flat career with two victories, making all in the process and hailing from a yard who have developed a reputation as arguably the leading stable where juvenile hurdlers are concerned, he should take all the beating. Maxwil raced very keenly on his jumping debut over 2m 3f and didn't seem to get home. Rated in the mid 80s on the flat, dropping back 2m should suit. Doctor Robert showed a decent level of form on the flat but has been disappointing in three outings so far over obstacles. Kashmina who performed in and around a mile on the level when rated in the 60s should be watched in the market as Sheena West has proved she is capable of getting the best from her juvenile hurdlers. Saticon is nominated to land the opener.
Aim 33-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway when hampered 4th, soon weakened, mistake 3 out, 8th of 12, 35l behind Dontpaytheferryman (10-12) at Huntingdon 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gs.
Clovis 100-1 (10-9) Held up, ridden 3 out, soon weakened, 9th of 11, well behind Cosmea (10-5) at Wincanton 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gs.
Doctor Robert 3-1fav (10-12) Held up, mistake 2nd, jumped left and mistake 4th, headway after 6th, went 2nd briefly after 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out, 3rd of 13, 14l behind Arthurian (10-12) at Stratford 2m 3yo nov sll hdl (5) hvy in Aug.
Fr Dominic (USA) 16-1 (9-6) Mid-division until 3f out, 13th of 16, 14l behind Higgy's Boy (9-6) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sept (Flat).
I Certainly May 66-1 (10-12) Chased leader from 2nd, jumped right 5th, weakened after 6th, 9th of 14, well behind Tyrrells Wood (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f 3yo mdn hdl (4) gf in Sept.
Karky Schultz (GER) 9-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, towards rear, never nearer, 9th of 14, 13l behind Zeffirelli (8-12) at Yarmouth 7f 3yo sll (6) gd in Sept (Flat).
Keepholdin (IRE) King's Best gelding out of Dafariyna.
Maxwil 4-6fav (10-12) Mid-division, headway after 6th, ridden and chased winner 3 out, no impression from 2 out, 2nd of 14, 20l behind Tyrrells Wood (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f 3yo mdn hdl (4) gf in Sept.
Ray Diamond 50-1 (10-7) Led 1st to after 2nd, chased leader, regained lead after 3 out, soon headed and weakened, 6th of 10, 9l behind Tuanku (10-12) at Plumpton 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gf in Sept.
Saticon (9-0) Made all, ridden out, won at Chantilly 1m 4f stk gd in Jul beating Tangaspeed (8-10) by a hd, 5 ran (Flat).
Kashmina 10-1 (9-1) Raced wide towards rear, headway under pressure and hung left over 1f out, never going pace to reach leaders, 5th of 12, 2l behind Miss Pelling (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) pol (Flat).
