chased leaders, mistake 5th, went 2nd 4 out until approaching 2 out, weakened after 2 out, fell last
rear of mid-division, never dangerous
chased leaders, went 2nd approaching 11th until 4 out, hanging right and weakened after 2 out
mistake 13th, always behind
keen early, mid-division, headway 12th, chased winner approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last
always in rear
held up in rear, not fluent 11th, headway when mistake 3 out, went 2nd approaching last, no impression on winner
led to 6th, chased leader, reminder after 10th, weakened after 4 out
with leader, led 6th, in command from 2 out, clear last, pushed out
in touch, mid-division 4th, mistake 6th, headway and in touch when jumped slowly 4 out, mistake 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off
Nonrunner
Plenty come here with a wining chance and indeed in winning form but from a shortlist of Brinkmanship, Mr Parson, Shoudawoudacouda and ST MELLION FREEWAY, it is the latter who we will take a chance on. A talented point-to-pointer and a decent hurdler, it is no surprise to see the selection quickly put over fences as he looks sure to progress well in this sphere. AP McCoy takes the ride for the first time and whilst this is a move away from Worcester where he has run to date, a big show should be on the cards assuming the market signs are positive. Ladino has come back this year better than ever, Brinkmanship comes here chasing the hat-trick but needs to pull out more under top-weight, whilst Mr Parson is a course winner but beat little of note last time. Shoudawoudacouda may be more interesting as he was very impressive last time and evidently gets on well with jockey Donal Devereux. Some interesting Novices' here and the most interesting is St Mellion Freeway who gets our nomination.
Shoudawoudacouda (IRE) 13-8 (11-0) Held up in touch, went 2nd 3 out, led next, driven and drew clear final furlong, comfortably, won at Cartmel 2m 5f beg chs (4) gs in Aug beating Cengiz (11-4) by 9l, 5 ran.
Badger 15-2 (11-4) In touch, mistake and lost place 10th, no danger after, 4th of 5, 33l behind Shoudawoudacouda (11-0) at Cartmel 2m 5f beg chs (4) gs in Aug.
Brimham Boy 66-1 (11-8) Pressed leader, not fluent 6th, lost 2nd approaching 4 out, weakened 3 out, 7th of 11, 11l behind Levitski (11-8) at Worcester 2m 4f beg chs (4) gd in Aug.
For Laura 66-1 (10-11) Mid-division, ridden and lost touch approaching 10th, behind, 5th of 6, 42l behind Contact Dancer (11-6) at N Abbot 2m 5f nov chs (3) gd in Aug.
Mistanoora 20-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, slightly hampered 3 out, never near leaders, 8th of 21, 17l behind Albertas Run (10-4) at Aintree 3m lst hcp hdl (1) gd in Apr '07.
Ortega (FR) 12-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, lost place approaching 7th, tailed off when pulled up at the 10th in race won by Nelson's Spice (10-13) at Market Rasen 2m 4f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gd in Aug, 10 ran.
Rookery Rebel (IRE) (12-0) 5th of 13, 15l behind Moon Prince (12-0) at Ballynoe 3m ire ptp gd in Apr.
Shoulton (IRE) 5-2 (12-0) Chsd ldrs; chsd wnr & drvn app 2 out; sn outpcd, 2nd of 10, 12l behind Major Royal (12-0) at Brampton Bryan 3m ptp gd in Apr.
St Mellion Freeway (IRE) 5-2fav (11-4) Always prominent, challenged 3 out, still every chance when mistake last, stayed on flat, 4th of 9, 3l behind Symbiosis (9-13) at Worcester 3m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in Aug.
Toby Park (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) pulled up in race won by Fakima (11-4) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp chs sft in Aug, 11 ran.
Brinkmanship (USA) 10-11fav (11-5) Chased leading pair, went 2nd 14th, ridden to lead when pecked 3 out, 2 lengths ahead last, all out, won at Southwell 3m nov chs (4) gf in Aug beating Contact Dancer (11-5) by a nk, 5 ran.
Mr Parson (IRE) 22-1 (10-0) In rear, pushed along after 11th, effort after 3 out, went 2nd after 2 out, led just before last, stayed on to draw clear flat, won at Stratford 2m 5f nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) hvy in Aug beating Leading Article (11-12) by 7l, 6 ran.
Ladino (FR) 9-2 (11-12) Towards rear, headway 8th, hit 3 out, soon weakened, 5th of 8, 10l behind Barneys Mate (9-12) at Worcester 3m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Jul.
