mid-division on outside, headway 11th, weakened 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before last
pulled hard, held up, headway 5th, challenging when blundered 10th, weakened 12th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
in touch, led 11th, headed 4 out, weakened approaching 2 out, saddle slipped
prominent, ridden approaching 3 out, beaten 2 out
led to 3rd, remained prominent, led 8th to 11th, outpaced approaching 2 out, stayed on flat
mid-division, headway 9th, weakened 4 out
chased leaders, lost place 11th, no danger after
mid-division, behind from 9th
with leaders, led 3rd to 8th, led 4 out, headed last, weakened flat
held up towards rear, headway approaching 10th, weakened before 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
not jumped well, took keen hold towards rear, behind from 7th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
held up well in rear, mistake, reminders 6th, behind when mistake 9th
prominent, lost place 8th, soon in rear, tailed off when pulled up before 10th
held up, not fluent 3rd, headway approaching 4 out, led, not fluent last, soon headed, stayed on
chased leaders, pushed along 7th, weakened approaching 4 out
chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, challenged last, soon led, driven out
Low class but ultra competitive is how this race is best described. Armoury House is given the vote to land it for the Tom George / Paddy Brennan combination who hold an impressive strike rate when teaming up together. Lightly raced over fences in comparison to many of his rivals, Armoury House has been disappointing since winning at Towcester in April. The two mile trip last time would have been on the sharp side for Armoury House and the step back up to today's 2m 5f trip will be more in his favour. Got The Gift was not disgraced on his return back from a six month absence last time. He can be expected to strip fitter for the outing but it remains to be seen how he will be suited by the drop back in trip as he has been racing over trips in excess of three miles. Granite Man promised much in the earlier part of his career but has failed to deliver on that promise. A smart handicap hurdler two seasons back, he has not appeared the most straight forward of horses on occasions but is undoubtedly well handicapped on his best form. Great Grimsby is a chasing debutant and who has shown a reluctance to race on more than one occasion. Open to improvement he would have claims if he takes to chasing but it is a big ask in a field of this size on debut against experienced, albeit moderate chasers. Many of these come here with lots to prove with Armoury House one of those but he is given the vote dropping back to a trip that is more likely to favour him.
Humbel Cone (IRE) 66-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, weakened approaching 5th, tailed off when pulled up at the last in race won by Nortonthorpe Lad (10-6) at N Abbot 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Jul, 10 ran.
Atura Gatti 28-1 (11-2) Led, headed approaching 10th, soon weakened, tailed off, 9th of 15, well behind Vital Spark (11-0) at Southwell 2m 5f cnd hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf in Jul.
Cailin Go Maith (IRE) 40-1 (11-3) In touch, ridden after 4 out, 3rd and one pace when saddle cloth fell off after 2 out, 4th of 15, 16l behind Vital Spark (11-0) at Southwell 2m 5f cnd hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf in Jul.
Keltic Lord 6-1 (10-10) Mid-division, driven 4 out, ridden to chase leaders next, kept on same pace, no impression, 4th of 10, 16l behind Wee William (11-1) at Market Rasen 3m 1f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd.
Reasonably Sure (IRE) 8-1 (10-9) Chased leader, one pace from 4 out, 3rd of 8, 27l behind William Butler (11-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 5f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gf in Jul.
Fremantle Doctor (FR) 16-1 (11-5) Mid-division, headway after 6th, ridden and weakened next, 9th of 10, 48l behind Charge It (11-3) at Worcester 2m nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf in Jul.
Great Grimsby (IRE) 15-8fav (10-12) Reluctant to start, in rear, headway 9th, ridden 10th, kept on under pressure from 2 out, 3rd of 9, 6l behind Pochard (11-12) at Fakenham 2m 7f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in May.
Got The Gift (IRE) 6-1fav (10-7) In touch, led before 3 out to next, soon ridden, one pace from last, 2nd of 20, 9l behind Lethem Present (10-2) at Hexham 3m 1f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf in Jun.
Armoury House 9-2 (11-1) Led until after 2nd, remained prominent until weakened flat, 5th of 10, 14l behind Charge It (11-3) at Worcester 2m nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf in Jul.
Return Home 6-1 (10-10) Towards rear, headway approaching 10th, weakened 5 out, 3rd of 10, 29l behind Left Hand Drive (11-2) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Jul.
Arctic Emperor (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Chased leader to 5th, weakened after next, tailed off, 7th of 10, well behind Darfen (10-12) at Stratford 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Jul.
Mistral De La Cour (FR) 10-1 (10-5) Tracked leader, ridden halfway, soon weakened and pulled up 3 out in race won by Vital Spark (11-0) at Southwell 2m 5f cnd hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf in Jul, 15 ran.
Magic Route (IRE) 80-1 (10-4) In touch, outpaced 10th, weakened and pulled up before 14th pulled up at the 14th in race won by Lethem Present (10-2) at Hexham 3m 1f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf in Jun, 20 ran.
Granite Man (IRE) 3-1jt-fav (10-4) Keen and prominent, jumped right 2nd and lost place to mid-division, headway 13th, close up next, ridden 4 out, weakening when mistake last, 3rd of 12, 16l behind Mey Clouds (11-3) at Worcester 2m 7f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf in Jul.
Tipp Top (IRE) 11-2 (10-0) Tracked leader, weakened 10th, 6th of 10, 42l behind Left Hand Drive (11-2) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Jul.
Royal China (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Tracked leader, ridden approaching 3 out, one pace from last, 4th of 11, 30l behind Winter Star (10-7) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gf in Jul.
