mid-division, ridden and headway when blundered 4 out, no impression after
towards rear, ridden and no impression from 8th
held up, headway approaching 4 out to chase leaders, ridden next, kept on flat
towards rear, headway approaching 4 out, ridden and every chance next, driven and led after last, headed post
led and jumped left 7th and 8th, ridden 3 out, kept on until headed and weakened flat
mid-division, headway approaching 4 out to chase leaders, ridden next, kept on flat to lead post
tracked leader, blundered badly and fell 6th
in touch, left 2nd 6th, ridden and outpaced when hit 3 out, weakening when blundered and unseated rider last
mid-division, ridden approaching 8th, soon beaten
in touch until ridden and weakened approaching 4 out
tracked leader, hit 2nd, soon lost place, behind and pulled up after 6th
towards rear, lost touch 5th, pulled up before 3 out
held up, lost touch 7th, pulled up before 3 out
Glingerbank is selected here ahead of Majorca and My Condor. Glingerbank comes here as a lightly raced and progressive type. Having won two races, he then ran well to finish second in a valuable Cheltenham handicap and a three-pounds rise for that run seems fair as he faces the larger obstacles for the first time. Majorca beat two higher rated rivals and created a favourable impression when winning on his chasing debut and we'll find out a lot more about him today. Despite being well-handicapped on his 2005/06 hurdling form, Cantgeton has something to prove based on more recent efforts, but My Condor comes here at the top of his game and looks set to make a bold bid from the front as he bids to bring up a hat trick of wins. Finally, the Nigel Twiston-Davies-trained Peacock is one to watch out for in the betting but, for the selection, we return to Glingerbank.
Glingerbank (IRE) 4-1 (11-4) Held up in touch, headway going well 3 out, chased winner after 2 out, every chance approaching last, no extra run-in, 2nd of 15, 5l behind Dhehdaah (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m nov hcp hdl (2) gs in Oct.
Majorca 7-2 (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway 4 out, pushed along after 2 out, stayed on strongly to lead near finish, won at Sedgefield 2m nov chs (4) frm in Aug beating Traprain (10-12) by 1l, 6 ran.
Ormello (FR) 5-1 (10-12) Held up, smooth headway to lead 3 out, soon clear, ridden and headed 2 out, soon weakened, 3rd of 10, 16l behind Middleton Dene (11-7) at Perth 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gs in Aug.
Cantgeton (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Mid-division, ridden 11th, soon weakened, 8th of 10, well behind Love That Benny (11-9) at Perth 2m 4f hcp chs 0-120 (3) gf in Aug.
My Condor (IRE) 15-8fav (11-6) Made all, clear last, comfortably, won at Uttoxeter 2m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gf beating Star Galaxy (10-1) by 6l, 12 ran.
The Wicketkeeper (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Mid-division, headway 10th, ridden and every chance 2 out, one pace from last, 3rd of 11, 5l behind Dere Lyn (10-5) at Hereford 2m 3f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gf.
Peacock (FR) 11-2 (10-8) Chased leaders until weakened 2 out, 6th of 13, 24l behind Sharp Reply (11-7) at Perth 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft in Apr.
Fly Kicker 8-1 (10-13) Held up mid-division, one pace from 2 out, 5th of 9, 13l behind Vintage Gold (11-12) at Bangor 2m 1f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf in Aug.
Mr Tee Pee (IRE) 5-1 (11-9) Held up behind, headway 3 out, ridden and no impression approaching last, 4th of 15, 12l behind Physical Force (11-5) at Sedgefield 2m 4f nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf.
Smart Minister 13-2 (10-5) Led, ridden approaching 2 out, headed flat, no extra, 6th of 18, 4l behind Elaala (10-2) at Uttoxeter 2m sll hdl (5) gf.
Beaufoy (IRE) 7-1 (11-1) In touch, ridden approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 5th of 8, 23l behind Raffish (11-1) at Perth 2m mdn hdl (5) gs in Aug.
General Hardi 17-2 (11-4) Tracked winner, lost place 6th, weakened 4 out, 7th of 16, 34l behind Barracat (10-6) at Newcastle 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Mar.
Grand Daum (FR) 25-1 (11-1) With leader, led 4th, headed 3 out, weakened next, 6th of 12, 36l behind Tuatara Bay (11-1) at Sedgefield 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in May.
