held up in rear, in touch, pushed along after 3 out, never on terms
tracked leaders, ridden and lost ground after 3 out, well behind when pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, ridden and went 2nd before 2 out, kept on but no chance with winner thereafter
handy, led 3rd, shaken up home turn, went clear 2 out, comfortably
chased leaders, ridden and no response after 3 out, soon well beaten
led, not jump fluently, headed 3rd, dropped to rear after 6th, lost touch and pulled up after 8th
chased leaders, ridden before 2 out, plugged on one pace
Letter At Dawn is 0-20 but has had wind surgery since last seen in June. Flat winner Ben Lilly still seeks a first victory over timber but has been consistent enough in handicaps. PRESENT STORM (NAP) was only headed on the run-in when second to Ladykiller at Uttoxeter earlier this month and is Brian Hughes’ only booked ride. Pottlerath looks held on that run but will strip fitter today. Wild Wilbur has had a break so Paris Dixie may be the pick of the remainder.
Ben Lilly (IRE) 8-1 (11-13) Mid-division on inside, headway under pressure 2 out, not quicken approaching last, kept on same pace flat, 3rd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Mr Yeats (12-0) at Newton Abbot 3m 2f hcp (4) gs in Sep.
Present Storm (IRE) 3-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, went 2nd from 4th, led before 2 out, ridden and headed flat, held towards finish, 2nd of 6, 1l behind Ladykiller (12-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 7f hcp (5) gd in Sep.
Wild Wilbur (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, went 2nd after 3 out, stayed on same pace from next, no chance with winner, hit last, 2nd of 7, 4l behind Good News (11-11) at Plumpton 3m 1f hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Paris Dixie 13-8fav (11-2) Prominent, driven after 3 out, 3rd and before last, stayed on same pace flat, 3rd of 10, 5l behind Dame De Fortune (11-2) at Worcester 2m 4f mdn (4) gd in Aug.
Pottlerath (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Held up in 4th, not fluent 5th, closed after 3 out, every chance 2 out, held before last, weakened into 4th flat, 4th of 6, 12l behind Ladykiller (12-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 7f hcp (5) gd in Sep.
Letter At Dawn (IRE) 9-4fav (10-9) Tracked leader, led 4 out, ridden 2 out, headed approaching next, kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Matchmaking (10-13) at Huntingdon 3m 1f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Foillmore (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Led, ridden and headed 3 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, 22 3/4l behind Percy's Word (11-8) at Newton Abbot 2m 2f (4) gd in Sep.
