Verdict

Long Call was second here last month after winning at Bangor, when well ahead of Gavin, but gives the impression he doesn’t find a great deal off the bridle. Clearance arrives in great form but has been raised a further 3lb and may be a Newton Abbot specialist, though this track is similar in nature. BAHTIYAR is 0-14 but was having a first run for Harry Skelton when only beaten half-a-length here last month. Though the winner has been well beaten since, the five-year-old will strip fitter today. The three-year-old Max Of Stars finished ahead of a subsequent winner when second on his handicap debut at Bangor but has been raised 5lb.

Formwatch

Clearance 5-2 (10-10) Held up off the pace in last pair on inside, pushed along and outpaced before 3 out, plenty to do 2 out, switched out right between last two, strong run after the last, led close home, won at Newton Abbot 2m 1f hcp (3) gd in Aug beating Enthused (10-10) by nk, 6 ran.

Aliomaana 7-1 (10-12) Raced keenly and jumped left at times, led and set steady pace, headed approaching 2 out, remained well there on inside, weakened towards finish, 4th of 6, 3/4l behind Clearance (10-10) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f hcp (3) gd in Aug.

Hobie (FR) 11-2 (11-8) Held up last of trio, outpaced on several occasions throughout, closed on leaders when pushed along after 2 out, outpaced again on landing after final flight, stayed on one pace near finish, never dangerous, last of 3, 3 1/2l behind Komedy Kicks (10-10) at Stratford 2m (4) gf in Jun.

Gavin 9-1 (10-5) Never better than mid-division, 5th of 10, 9 3/4l behind Young Merlin (10-13) at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp (3) sft in Aug.

Gerard Mentor (FR) 28-1 (11-13) Held up in rear, not fluent 5th, mistake 2 out, no impression, last of 8, 16 1/4l behind Long Call (11-1) at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 1f hcp (5) gd in Aug.

Governor Green (IRE) 3-1fav (11-13) Prominent, hit 6th, led before 3 out, soon headed, held when not fluent last, no extra flat, 3rd of 10, 10 1/4l behind Getaway Tom (11-4) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp (5) gd in May.

Bahtiyar (FR) 6-5fav (11-13) Mid-division, took keen hold, not fluent 2nd, closed next, led before last, ridden and headed flat, held towards finish, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Tally's Son (10-3) at Stratford 2m hcp (5) gd in Aug.

Long Call 7-2 (11-11) Held up towards rear, headway 2 out, switched left after final bend, every chance last, ridden flat, no impression on winner towards finish, 2nd of 10, 3 3/4l behind Up For Appeal (12-0) at Stratford 2m hcp (5) gd in Aug.

Full Of Light (IRE) 9-1 (10-9) Held up in last, not fluent 3 out, closed when mistake 2 out, weakened off final bend, well held 3rd when jumped left and unseated rider last, at Stratford 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in Aug.

Reams Of Love 28-1 (11-11) Chased leaders, pushed along home turn, weakened 2 out (disqualified for weighing in light), 6th of 12, 18 1/4l behind Vin Rouge (10-7) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f hcp (5) gd in Jun.

Max Of Stars (FR) 2-1fav (10-2) Led, 2 lengths ahead 3 out, briefly pressed for lead before 2 out where 1 length ahead, soon ridden, slowed approaching last where not fluent, no extra and headed close home, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Choirmaster (10-5) at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in Aug.

Emanate 100-1 (10-7) Raced wide chasing leaders, went 2nd soon after 3 out, strong challenge out wide run-in, driven ahead last stride, won at Worcester 2m hcp (5) gd in Jul beating Rock On Harry (12-0) by shd, 9 ran.