took keen hold, soon in touch, ridden after 10th, disputing close 2nd 2 out, beaten approaching last
held up, jumped slowly 3rd, effort after 10th, jumped slowly 4 out, soon beaten, blundered badly 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
took keen hold, with leaders, led after 2nd, headed 6th, weakened after 10th, tailed off
led until after 2nd, stayed with leaders, led 6th, headed 9th, led again approaching 4 out, ridden after 2 out, headed when slightly hampered last, soon outpaced by winner
with leaders, raced keenly, led 9th, headed approaching 4 out, ridden after 3 out, weakened after 2 out
held up, not fluent 8th, some headway approaching 4 out, never on terms
in touch, lost place after 7th, slightly hampered 9th, progress going well after 10th, ridden after 2 out, weakened approaching last
always going well, led and jumped left last, soon quick and clear
held up in rear, not always fluent, no chance 4 out, tailed off
held up mid-division, fell 9th
held up, mistake 6th, not fluent 9th, effort when mistake 3 out, never near leaders
Nonrunner
William Butler can deliver the goods again with Gaelic Flight and Nesnaas amongst the likely challengers. The selection has benefited from a change of scenery having won both starts for his new yard in convincing fashion. Once again, the caveat concerning quick races must be stated but he didn't have a hard time at Uttoxeter and avoids a further penalty for that success so has leading claims. Gaelic Flight got off the mark for his new yard when narrowly getting the better of Pan The Man over course and distance. There's little to choose between the pair but there may be a little more to come from Gaelic Flight who hasn't had much racing in recent seasons. Nesnaas may be a shade high in the weights but he ran well enough at Uttoxeter to enter calculations, He's The Gaffer and Flying Spirit are capable but look high enough in the weights whilst the two juveniles who make their chase debuts this afternoon are of interest but this would appear to be a stiff enough task on the face of it. A good turn out for this prize with William Butler fancied to land the spoils.
He's The Gaffer (IRE) 11-2 (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway 9th, one pace from 4 out, 2nd of 10, 15l behind Kaldouas (11-4) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gf in Jun.
Flying Spirit (IRE) 9-2 (10-12) Mid-division, headway approaching 6th, led approaching 2 out, ridden and soon headed, rallying when hit last, no extra, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Cornish Flame (10-12) at N Abbot 2m 3f sll hdl (5) gd in Jun.
Jarro (FR) 16-1 (11-3) Prominent until 5th, soon ridden, weakened approaching 4 out, 5th of 7, 44l behind Pavillon Bleu (10-11) at Exeter 2m 1f hcp chs 0-120 (3) gd in Feb.
Pan The Man (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Pressed leader, led 9th, headed 10th, led again before 4 out, not fluent 2 out, soon headed, rallied, regained lead last, headed close home, 2nd of 7, shd behind Gaelic Flight (11-0) at Stratford 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf in Jun.
Rajam 9-1 (11-0) Chased leader, led 2nd, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, weakening when hampered last, 6th of 12, 21l behind Ladino (11-4) at Worcester 3m hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gf in Jun.
Nesnaas (USA) 9-1 (11-7) Tracked leader, headway 7th, every chance 4 out, ridden 3 out, one pace, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Haunted House (11-4) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Jun.
Gaelic Flight (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Held up, went 2nd 3 out, led after 2 out, ridden approaching last where headed, stayed on under strong pressure to regain lead close home, won at Stratford 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf in Jun beating Pan The Man (11-4) by a ns, 7 ran.
William Butler (IRE) 8-11fav (11-2) Held up, mistake 6th, headway next, led approaching 3 out, drew clear from 2 out, won at Uttoxeter 2m cnd hcp chs 0-110 (4) gs beating Incorporation (11-9) by 14l, 7 ran.
Zorro De La Vega (FR) 25-1 (11-12) Held up, headway after 9th, travelling well and every chance when sprawled on landing 2 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 9l behind Annie Fleetwood (11-5) at Fontwell 2m 4f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Jun.
Sainte Kadette (FR) 14-1 (10-11) Led, hit 3 out, soon ridden, headed next, soon beaten, 4th of 7, 7l behind In Media Res (10-8) at N Abbot 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) sft in May.
Bantry Bere (IRE) 7-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, led 7th, soon headed, ridden after 3 out, weakened approaching last, 5th of 9, 24l behind Pocket Too (10-12) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd.
Moment of Madness (IRE) 14-1 (11-1) Led to 4th, weakened after 2 out, 4th of 12, 27l behind Sninfia (10-9) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in May.
Rash Moment (FR) 8-1 (11-0) Held up mid-division and raced wide, headway after 9th, weakened 4 out and refused 3 out in race won by Even Flo (10-6) at Southwell 2m 5f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in May, 14 ran.
