held up, ridden and headway approaching 2 out to chase leaders, one pace approaching last
mid-division, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on from last
mid-division, ridden approaching 2 out, soon close up, one pace from last
always behind
mid-division, ridden approaching 2 out, no impression
mid-division, ridden and weakened from 3 out
mid-division, riddenapproaching 2 out, no impression
held up, ridden and headway approaching 2 out, kept on from last
mid-division, ridden from 3 out, soon beaten
led and soon clear, hit 4 out, ridden approaching 2 out, soon joined, headed and no extra flat
tracked leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, every chance last, kept on to lead flat
tracked clear leader, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened from next
Jacaranda can come out on top in an open affair, with Sun King, Ho Pang Yau and Kristiansand all expected to run well. This looks the most competitive race on the card, so only a small vote goes the way of Jacaranda who has been in decent form on the Flat as well as over jumps this summer. A good third at Stratford on his latest outing, Philip Hobbs's seven-year-old will at least go on the fast ground, and although a bit high in the weights now, should be involved in the finish. Sun King absolutely bolted up at Huntingdon last time, but the opposition has to be taken into account, and he will do well to gain another course-and-distance victory. Ho Pang Yau was also most impressive when scoring here last time, and although upped in grade, should give his supporters a run, while Kristiansand is still fairly treated, and just needs to brush up his jumping to be a danger to all. Gringo has it to do off topweight, and of the remainder, Torrid Kentavr and the younger English City are worth a second glance, but our pin comes down on Jacaranda.
Gringo 9-2 (11-8) Held up, outpaced 3 out, 8th of 12, 18l behind Lord Baskerville (11-3) at Aintree 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in May.
Sun King 7-1 (11-5) In touch, headway from 3 out, led on bit approaching last, ridden clear, won at Huntingdon 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Aug beating Phoenix Eye (10-3) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Torrid Kentavr (USA) 7-2 (11-11) Prominent when hit 1st, mid-division after, no impression from before straight, left 5th and kept on same pace from 2 out, 4th of 9, 12l behind John James (10-13) at Roscommon 2m hcp chs 0-130 gf.
Prince Among Men 12-1 (11-5) Held up in touch, effort after 3rd, soon ridden and weakened, 4th of 7, 26l behind Tiger King (10-6) at Perth 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Aug.
Jacaranda (IRE) 7-2 (10-11) Mid-division, headway after 3 out, soon tracking leaders, weakened approaching last, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Decisive (11-6) at Stratford 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd.
English City (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Moderate 3rd, not fluent jumping, 4th and ridden after 3 out, kept on under pressure from next, 2nd of 7, 6l behind Top The Charts (11-12) at Down Royal 2m hdl gd in Aug.
Trafalgar Man (IRE) 11-2 (11-2) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 4 out, ridden to lead after last, driven out, won at Cartmel 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gd in May beating Hopeful Purchase (10-12) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Roman Villa (USA) 12-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders in 4th, 3rd 3 out, 4th and ridden before next, soon no extra, 7th of 18, 9l behind Magnet For Money (11-3) at Listowel 2m hcp hdl 0-109 gf.
Ho Pang Yau 12-1 (11-12) Held up, smooth headway approaching 3 out, every chance 2 out, soon led, drew clear flat, won at Perth 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gs in Aug beating Intersky Music (10-13) by 6l, 9 ran.
Games (IRE) 9-1 (11-9) Led after 1st, ridden and challenged 2 out, headed last, no extra run-in, 3rd of 15, 8l behind Daniel Boone (10-7) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-95 gf in Aug.
Kristiansand 5-2 (10-0) Led and mistakes, ridden 2 out, soon headed, one pace, 2nd of 7, 4l behind Tiger King (10-6) at Perth 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Aug.
Skiddaw Jones 66-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, effort and chance 2 out, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 7, 3l behind Cape Greko (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hdl (4) frm in Aug.
Hawkwell (IRE) 3-10fav (10-12) Led and not fluent, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, gradually weakened, 4th of 6, 14l behind Cash Flow (10-1) at Perth 2m nov hdl (4) gf in Aug.
