tracked leaders, reminders after 9th, weakened 4 out, soon pulled up
mid-division, headway 13th, close up on outside 3 out, went 2nd after next, kept on same pace, no impression with winner before last
chased leaders, dropped to mid-division 8th, reminders after 10th, behind from 12th, tailed off
held up behind, headway 12th, not fluent when led 3 out, drew clear on bit before last, comfortably
led to 2nd, tracked leaders, outpaced 13th, weakened 3 out, behind when pulled up before next
held up behind, mistake 2nd, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, went 3rd after next, kept on same pace, never troubled front pair
in touch, headway to lead 13th, mistake 4 out, headed next, weakened 2 out, tailed off before last
led 2nd, headed narrowly 11th, hit 13th, soon lost place, weakened 3 out, behind when pulled up before next
tracked leader, led narrowly 11th, went right and headed 13th, weakened 3 out, pulled up before next
mid-division, headway 4 out, tracked leaders when hampered 3 out, one pace after next, weakened before last
mid-division, in touch 8th, effort to challenge on outside when fell 3 out
Tom Scudamore is interesting jockey booking for Paul Flynn's raider Admiral Barton, who showed some ability at Killarney last month. Faustina Pius won over shorter here last month but her stamina will have to be taken on trust over this trip. He's A Bully disappointed at Newton Abbot after a fair run at Uttoxeter but Adios Alonso is entitled to respect off bottom weight and Vivacissimo and Amuse Me won their penultimate starts. WEST END isn't easy to catch right and showed little back over fences at Uttoxeter last time but has the form to figure in a race like this if in the mood so gets a tentative vote.
Vivacissimo (IRE) 7-1 (10-0) Chased leader, not fluent 2nd, went left next, soon lost place, outpaced before 2 out, weakened last, 6th of 9, 16 1/4l behind Tempo Mac (10-10) at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp (3) gd in Jul.
West End (IRE) 4-1fav (11-3) Held up in rear, headway when mistake 12th, no chance with winner from 14th, 6th of 11, dist behind High Ron (11-12) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp (4) sft in Jul.
Kyles Faith (IRE) 12-1 (10-3) Chased leaders in 4th, blundered badly 4 out, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened, 5th of 12, 9 1/2l behind Count Salazar (10-11) at Market Rasen 2m 7f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Faustina Pius (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Held up in rear, jumped right 1st, hampered after 10th, mistake 4 out, headway before 2 out, led approaching last, driven out, won at Stratford 2m 3f hcp (5) gd in Jul beating Faith Jicaro (11-12) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
Papradon 16-1 (11-9) Prominent, mistake 11th, lost place next, pulled up before 3 out, at Worcester 2m 7f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Amuse Me 3-1fav (11-3) Held up towards rear on outside, headway 5th, one pace 2 out, no extra before last, 4th of 10, 21l behind Powderonthebonnet (11-7) at Bangor 2m 7f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
He's A Bully (IRE) 7-4fav (11-5) Led, mistake 8th, headed before 10th, weakened before 2 out, 3rd of 5, dist behind Perfect Timing (11-7) at Newton Abbot 2m 5f hcp (4) gd in May.
Michigan Assassin (IRE) 22-1 (11-4) Led until last, weakened flat, 9th of 14, 14 1/4l behind Mission Complete (11-10) at Worcester 2m 7f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Admiral Barton (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Slight mistake 1st, hampered 6th, soon mid-division, 9th from 9th, chasing leaders when not fluent 3 out, 4th 2 out, no impression and mistake last, one pace,, 4th of 15, 9 3/4l behind Valours Minion (10-9) at Killarney 2m 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Badgers Retreat 6-1 (11-12) Tracked leader, reminders and soon lost place, pulled up before 6 out, at Newton Abbot 2m 5f hcp (5) gs in Jul.
Adios Alonso (IRE) 7-2fav (11-6) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 4th, ridden after 9th, no extra final 100 yards, 3rd of 12, 9 1/4l behind Amuse Me (11-12) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
