led until 11th, led again next, headed 4 out, switched right before 2 out, rallied to lead again after 2 out, ridden before last, driven clear run-in
tracked leading pair, brushed 7th, 2nd 8th, led 11th until next, led again 4 out, ridden before next, narrowly headed after 2 out, weakened run-in
held up 4th, blundered 5th, blundered badly and unseated rider 8th
chased winner until 8th, chased leading pair, pushed along and well outpaced before 11th, rallied from 2 out, kept on well run-in
It was a surprise to see SCIMON TEMPLAR over hurdles last time as he'd looked so comfortable over fences when winning over today's track and trip previously. A return to chasing should see Pauline Robson's charge back in the winner's enclosure. Up And Go hasn't quite lived up to expectations so far over the larger obstacles and is conceding plenty of weight on his first start since May while Cobajayisland fell when favourite here earlier this month and needs to brush up his jumping. Top Cat Dj has plenty to prove from 12lb out of the handicap.
Up And Go (FR) 4-11fav (10-12) Led, not very fluent, headed 3rd, led before 5th, headed before last, soon beaten, tired and clambered over fence, 2nd of 6, 31l behind Sultana Belle (10-5) at Sedgefield 2m 4f nov chs (4) sft in May.
Cobajayisland (IRE) 3-1fav (11-9) Close up, looking held when fell 5 out, in a race won by Silverton (10-10) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp ch 0-110 (4) hvy, 7 ran.
Scimon Templar (FR) 11-4fav (11-2) Always towards rear and mistakes, 7th of 11, 20l behind Cadore (11-1) at Ayr 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy.
Top Cat Dj (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders on inside, driven and outpaced 3 out, soon weakened, 6th of 11, well behind Freedom Flying (9-11) at Catterick 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gs.
