led, mistake 6th, headed after 3 out, weakened before 2 out
tracked leaders, weakened after 3 out
held up towards rear, ridden and headway 3 out, in 3rd before 2 out, kept on same pace
in rear and keen, effort before 2 out, never dangerous
tracked leaders in 3rd, went 2nd before 2 out, ridden before last, kept on and held run-in
tracked leader, pushed along after 3 out, soon lost place
held up mid-division, headway 4 out, soon pressed leader, led after 3 out, kept on well from last
Big Generator only won a claimer at Worcester last time and this is much tougher but Brave Spartacus landed a Listed contest over fences on his latest start and is better treated over timber. Champagne Present hasn't raced since March but is lightly raced and should have plenty more to offer this season while Songsmith won at Kempton in April and has been going well on the Flat. PAOLOZZI couldn't complete the hat-trick at Stratford but was trying to give weight to a very progressive novice and was still clear of the remainder. Given he's unexposed, he doesn't look badly treated on his handicap debut and can get back on track.
Brave Spartacus (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Made virtually all, jumped left 10th, clear when not fluent 2 out, ran on well, comfortably, won at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp lst (1) gd in Jul beating Baby Mix (11-3) by 7l, 14 ran.
Paolozzi (IRE) 2-1fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 5th, led after 2 out ridden and headed last, no impression towards finish, 2nd of 7, 2 3/4l behind In On The Act (11-5) at Stratford 2m (4) gd in Jul.
Rumble Of Thunder (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 4th when fell 2 out, at Stratford 2m hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Champagne Present (IRE) 1-4fav (11-7) Led, headed before last, kept on and held run-in, 2nd of 7, 2 3/4l behind Bells 'n' Banjos (11-1) at Southwell 2m 4f (4) gf in Mar.
Songsmith 9-2fav (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, faded inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 6 3/4l behind Jolie Blonde (9-5) at Lingfield 2m hcp (5) pol in Aug.
Yesyoucan (IRE) 11-2 (11-9) Chased leaders, went 2nd 6th until 3 out, weakened before next, 6th of 7, 29 3/4l behind Shear Rock (10-9) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Big Generator 16-1 (11-1) Tracked leader, led before 6th, made rest, ridden clear from last, kept on, won at Worcester 2m 4f (5) gd in Aug beating Man Of Leisure (11-7) by 3l, 7 ran.
