made all, quickened up 2 out, driven out
tracked winner, ridden and weakened 2 out
tracked leaders, mistake 6th, kept on one pace
towards rear, headway 8th, ridden to chase winner 2 out, no impression
mid-division, headway 8th, ridden and weakened 3 out, went left last
held up, closer order 9th, weakened 3 out
tracked leaders, mistake 3rd, weakened 3 out, mistake 2 out
always in rear
mid-division, mistake 1st and 3rd, lost touch 8th, pulled up before 2 out
held up, effort 7th, weakened next, pulled up before 9th
mid-division, weakened 9th
in touch, ridden and weakened 10th
Hennessy, Bali Bay and Corker look the trio to concentrate upon in this race and we side wirth Hennessy. Carl Llewellyn's charge always shaped with a bit of class during the early stages of his career and provided that the ground doesn't become bottomless, he has to have a fair chance of following up his Uttoxeter success. Bali Bay is a winner in Irish points. He can be anticipated to have come on greatly for a recent run and the market is watched accordingly. Corker has been a long standing maiden but could go well if the going deteroriates. Cave Of The Giant has had a few names called in the past and he appears to have spurned easier opportunities than this. Himba has been tried over long distances on the flat and makes a hurdling debut for Nick Gifford. Glendara hasn't shown too much in three starts while Rakaman is closely related to staying hurdler, Minster Missile. Hennessy is entered up at various engagements but if showing up here, he looks the percentage call.
Hennessy (IRE) 9-4fav (10-13) Chased leaders, led 3 out, kept on well from last, won at Uttoxeter 3m nh nov hdl (4) gs in May beating Noble Action (10-10) by 6l, 15 ran.
Bali Bay (NZ) 3-1 (10-10) Tracked leader, smooth headway to lead 3 out, soon ridden, headed last and no extra flat, 2nd of 5, 3 1/2l behind Browneyes Blue (11-5) at Perth 3m nov hdl (4) gf in Sept.
Cave of The Giant (IRE) 2-1fav (11-0) Chased leaders, went 2nd approaching 7th until ridden after 8th, stayed on approaching last, hung left flat, went 2nd again near finish, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Phone In (10-7) at Stratford 2m 6f mdn hdl (4) gf in Sept.
Corker 11-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway 2 out, stayed on approaching last, kept on under pressure flat, 3rd of 14, 4l behind Lothian Falcon (11-2) at Cheltenham 3m nov hcp hdl (3) gd in Apr.
Glendara (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Mid-division until 6th, soon behind, 5th of 8, well behind Sabre Hongrois (11-1) at N Abbot 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Jun.
Rakaman Rakaposhi King gelding, half-brother to winning bumper Minster Missile.
Sarrococca (IRE) Evensjt-fav (12-0) Led til hdd & hit 14; no ex 2 out, last of 2, 8l behind Marmot D'estruval (12-0) at Barbury 3m ptp gf in Apr.
Willow Hall 100-1 (11-4) Prominent, ridden 5f out, soon lost place, 19th of 22, well behind Helens Vision (10-8) at Newbury 2m nhf (5) gs in Mar.
Daring Racer (GER) 16-1 (9-0) In touch to 3f out, soon weakened, 11th of 13, 42l behind Critical Stage (8-7) at Kempton 2m hcap (5) pol in Sept (Flat).
Himba 50-1 (8-12) Led, headed after 2f, ridden and weakened 2f out, 12th of 15, 30l behind Atlantic Coast (8-4) at Newbury 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug (Flat).
Commanche Dawn 50-1 (10-5) Close up until weakened 5th, tailed off, 7th of 11, well behind Alsadaa (11-2) at Plumpton 2m nov hdl (4) gf in Sept.
Baker's Girl (IRE) 3-1 (9-11) Held up in touch, not fluent, weakened 3 out, 6th of 9, 15l behind Magical Wonderland (10-12) at Stratford 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gd in Aug.
