held up towards rear, headway approaching 9th, weakened after 3 out, behind when fell heavily 2 out
took keen hold, held up in rear, mistake 6th, ridden after 3 out, no impression
mid-division, headway approaching 9th, led before 3 out, clear 2 out, stayed on well
in touch, jumped slowly 9th, chased winner 3 out until approaching 2 out, hung left between last 2, 4th and weakening when mistake last
jumped right, led to 2nd, remained prominent, weakened approaching 8th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
always prominent, not fluent 7th, ridden after 3 out, chased winner briefly approaching 2 out, weakened last
took keen hold, mid-division, headway 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
held up well in rear, jumped right 3rd, slightly hampered 5th, headway after 3 out, chased winner after 2 out, no impression
led 2nd, led approaching 9th, weakened before 3 out
rear of mid-division, not fluent 6th, headway 8th, weakened approaching 2 out
took keen hold, held up towards rear, mistake and unseated rider 5th
prominent, went 2nd after 4th, led approaching 9th, headed before 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
Nonrunner
A competitive start to proceedings and we will side with JAM PACKED ahead of Wild Tonto, Castlemainevillage and Le Beau Bai. Whilst the selection would not want the ground too soft, this Jonjo gelding ran well in defeat last time out over a shorter trip at the track and looked as if he wanted a return to further. Drying ground would aid and he should run well. Don't Be Bleu had been in good form earlier in the season over hurdles until suffering a reversal last time at Worcester; the drop in trip may well be in his favour. Le Beau Bai was well-fancied last time at Newton Abbot but could only mange third. He handles this ground and should not be far away despite looking high enough in the weights. Lyster comes here in winning form, whilst Castlemainevillage has been given a break since finishing a very good second to the progressive Apollo Creed at Southwell. Wild Tonto is another to consider in an open event however it is Jam Packed who can return to winning ways.
Katalak (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) Towards rear, some headway to 9th 4 out, ridden and weakened before next, tailed off, 14th of 17, well behind Burren Bob (10-1) at Down Royal 2m 6f hcp hdle gs.
Wild Tonto (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (11-3) Jumped right, held up towards rear, mistake 3rd, not fluent 8th, headway after next, weakened after 3 out, 5th of 12, 17l behind Bantry Bere (11-1) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs.
Jam Packed (IRE) 4-5fav (11-12) Not fluent, tracked leaders, chased winner 8th, mistake 3 out, outpaced after 2 out, edged left approaching last, stayed on flat, 3rd of 4, 2l behind Najca De Thaix (11-2) at Stratford 2m 1f hcp chs 0-120 (3) hvy in Aug.
Goldfinger (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Mid-division, headway after 3 out, stayed on, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Vintage Fabric (10-4) at N Abbot 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Aug.
Jug Of Punch (IRE) 28-1 (11-6) In rear, not fluent 5th, soon pushed along, no chance after 8th, 10th of 13, well behind Rightful Ruler (11-4) at Stratford 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Jul.
Le Beau Bai (FR) 5-2jt-fav (10-13) Close up, ridden to lead briefly approaching 2 out, kept on same pace, 3rd and held when not fluent last, 3rd of 6, 4l behind Axinit (11-9) at N Abbot 2m 3f amt hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Aug.
Don't Be Bleu (IRE) 13-2 (10-3) Raced keenly, held up in rear, ridden approaching 3 out, no response, 8th of 9, 19l behind Symbiosis (9-13) at Worcester 3m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in Aug.
Lyster (IRE) 7-1 (11-10) Held up towards rear, headway 8th, led approaching 2 out, driven clear approaching last, won at Southwell 3m 2f hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in Jul beating Silver Bow (11-5) by 14l, 15 ran.
Union Deux (FR) 20-1 (10-1) Led, headed 5th, ridden 7th, weakened 9th, last of 8, well behind Barneys Mate (9-12) at Worcester 3m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Jul.
Youluckyman (IRE) 14-1 (10-9) In touch, not fluent 5th, outpaced 4 out, soon weakened, 4th of 9, 35l behind Thats Confidential (10-9) at Cartmel 2m 6f mdn hdl (4) gd in Aug.
Call Me Sir (IRE) 5-1 (10-12) Held up, ridden after 6th, soon weakened, tired when blundered 2 out and last, 4th of 7, well behind Good Citizen (11-5) at N Abbot 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Aug.
Lurid Affair (IRE) 20-1 (10-9) Held up, not fluent 6th, weakened next, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by McQueen (10-9) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Aug, 13 ran.
Castlemainevillage (IRE) 7-2 (10-10) Chased leader and keen, lost place 8th, rallied 2 out, hung left and went 2nd last, stayed on towards finish, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Apollo Creed (11-6) at Southwell 2m 5f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in May.
Ruling Reef 4-1 (10-2) Led, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, soon beaten, 4th of 6, 17l behind Axinit (11-9) at N Abbot 2m 3f amt hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Aug.
