disputed early lead, pushed along 3 out, weakened 2 out, kept on same pace after last
held up towards rear, pushed along to sit mid-division 3 out, driven before 2 out and weakened
held up last of all, jumped right 6th, driven and effort 3 out, weakened before 2 out
mid-division, not fluent 8th, pushed along 3 out, weakened 2 out
held up, pushed along and switched right 2 out, travelled besides leaders at last when stumbling and unseating rider
held up, smooth progress 3 out, ridden to dispute lead 2 out, jumped last with winner, just held towards finish
mid-division, outpaced 4 out, ridden and effort 2 out, weakened before last
disputed lead, pushed along and effort 3 out, stayed on 2 out, hung right but jumped last well, just held on
tracked leaders, driven along and reminders just after 3 out, struggling 2 out, one pace
prominent, pushed along before 2 out, kept on at same pace towards last, no impression on front pair
NonRunner
Petite Ganache made a satisfactory reappearance over course and distance last month in a race that’s worked out well but the ground is possibly still a bit lively for Nicky Richards’ gelding. Chanceanotherfive is a versatile sort who wins his fair share and The Distant Lady has had wind surgery since showing decent form at Southwell in July. HEAVEY (NAP) was desperately unlucky at Fontwell 10 days ago as he was travelling best and challenging when falling two out. He races off the same mark here and compensation awaits with a clear round. Rivabodiva and Always Tipsy may need this but Ratfacemcdougall should find a race over this sort of trip this season.
Island Heights (IRE) 3-1 (11-12) Raced on inside, led until 4 out, lost 2nd next, weakened and flattened 2 out, 3rd of 5, 8 1/2l behind Bryden Boy (11-11) at Kelso 3m 2f hcp (4) hvy in Mar.
Order Of Thistle (IRE) 16-1 (11-11) Held up towards rear, mistake 2nd, not fluent after, well beaten from 3 out, 8th of 9, dist behind Bannixtown Glory (11-4) at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 7f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Toi Storey (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Held up in 6th, jumped right 4th, slow next, headway before 9th, jumped slowly and weakened 2 out, last of 7, dist behind Top Billing (10-2) at Cartmel 3m 1f hcp (4) sft in Aug.
Level Of Intensity (IRE) 100-1 (10-11) Towards rear, ridden and headway 2 out, not trouble leaders, 7th of 13, 9 1/2l behind Brandon Castle (12-0) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp (3) gd in Aug.
The Distant Lady (IRE) 2-5fav (12-2) Held up in mid-division, headway on inside 3 out, ridden last bend, went 2nd 2 out until mistake last, no extra flat, 3rd of 10, 7 3/4l behind Racing Spirit (10-1) at Southwell 3m hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Heavey 3-1 (11-3) Held up, good headway chasing leaders before 4 out, travelling strongly and every chance when slithered on landing and fell 2 out, at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Rivabodiva (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Chased leader until after 4th, outpaced after 2 out, rallied last, kept on, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Ryedale Racer (11-6) at Hexham 2m 7f hcp (3) sft in Oct.
Chanceanotherfive (IRE) 13-2 (11-6) Led until mistake and headed 5th, in front again next until 7th, chased leader until approaching 4 out, ridden and weakened soon after, went remote 3rd close home, 3rd of 5, dist behind Arthur's Sixpence (11-0) at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Ratfacemcdougall (IRE) 9-1 (11-5) Led, headed before 2 out, soon weakened, 4th of 9, 24 3/4l behind Blue Hussar (11-4) at Market Rasen 2m 7f hcp (4) sft in Jan.
Petite Ganache (IRE) 11-4jfav (10-8) Chased leaders on outside, went 2nd approaching 3 out until before the last, 3rd and one pace run-in, 3rd of 9, 7 3/4l behind Chocolat Noir (10-12) at Perth 3m hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Always Tipsy 15-2 (11-8) Tracked leaders, driven to challenge 2 out, every chance after last, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Putting Green (11-11) at Perth 3m hcp (4) gs in Jul.
