in touch, hit 7th, ridden after 4 out, soon weakened
tracked leader, led 6th, in command from 3 out, hit 2 out, eased run-in
held up, hit 1st, went left 2nd, headway after 8th, went 3rd after 4 out, weakened 3 out
chased leaders, went 2nd after 4 out, soon ridden, kept on but always held by winner
led, went left and mistake 2nd, headed 6th, chased winner until went badly left 4 out, weakened quickly and pulled up before next
held up, ridden along from 6th, weakened approaching 4 out, modest 5th when fell 3 out
took keen hold in touch, effort 4 out, soon weakened
never fluent, always behind, held off
chased leaders, hit 5th, weakened after 8th, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
Nonrunner
This could be another victory for Evan Williams on this card where he saddles DEEP PURPLE who should take the beating with Mon Michel and Mister Whatizname the likely challengers. The selection was rated at 140 over hurdles after claiming a number of classy events. He did disappoint in his chasing debut with a number of errors which put pay to his chances, despite schooling well. He should improve from the experience and I'm sure the trainer has worked on him sine his last effort. If he jumps only marginally better he should land this. Gary Moore's Mon Michel switches to fences for the first time here after beginning to find life over timer a struggle. Rated as high as 127 over the smaller obstacles he was a listed winner in that sphere but recent performances have been disappointing. Surface conditions seem to be in his favour as is the trip and on his best hurdles form he has chances. Mister Watizname cost connections ¿70,000 after a promising, but short, hurdles career that included a grade two novice victory. He showed well on his chasing debut last time finishing fourth of 11 in testing ground at Carlisle. He's bound to improve from that and has the potential to be useful at this level. Dominican Monk is another facing a steeplechase debut but the gelding returned with promise over hurdles after a season on the sidelines. There was plenty to like about that effort and with a decent rating over timber could at least place. However Deep Purple looks to be too strong, if taking to chasing, for this company.
Bon Temps Rouler (FR) 14-1 (11-7) Prominent, moderate 2nd 3 out, soon no impression under pressure, 5th of 15, 19l behind Berkerys Treasure (11-9) at Ballinrobe 2m beg chs gs in Sept.
Deep Purple 4-6fav (11-1) Chased leaders and not fluent, mistake 4 out, soon ridden and beaten, 4th of 10, 12l behind Merchant Red (11-1) at Wetherby 2m beg chs (4) gf.
Dominican Monk (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Prominent, chased leader, ridden to lead 2 out, headed approaching last, no extra, 3rd of 13, 8l behind Oldrik (10-6) at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gs in Oct.
Laredo Sound (IRE) 8-1 (10-3) Chased leaders, ridden after 3 out, one pace from next, 7th of 15, 10l behind Sentry Duty (11-0) at Ascot 2m hcp hdl (2) gd.
Like A Duke (FR) 40-1 (11-1) Held up, went 3rd after 4th, jumped left from 7th, ridden and weakened approaching 4 out, tailed off, last of 4, well behind Oumeyade (11-9) at Exeter 2m 1f nov chs (2) gs.
Mister Watzisname (IRE) 9-1 (11-2) Prominent, ridden to lead 3 out, headed 2 out, no extra from last, 4th of 11, 10l behind Role On (10-13) at Carlisle 2m beg chs (4) hvy.
Mon Michel (IRE) 5-1 (11-10) Took keen hold, held up, headway approaching 3 out, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 17l behind Ned Ludd (11-4) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gs.
Soprano (GER) 40-1 (11-2) Made most until headed after 5 out, weakened from 3 out, blundered next, last of 7, well behind Rightway Star (11-2) at Haydock 2m 4f beg chs (4) gd.
Tritonville Lodge (IRE) 5-1 (11-0) Behind when unseated rider at the 2nd in race won by Our Choice (11-0) at Huntingdon 2m 4f nov chs (4) gf in Aug, 8 ran.
Quillan Hill 5-1 (12-0) Led, not fluent 2nd, went badly right 5th, headed 3 out, weakened before next, 4th of 9, well behind Theatre Girl (11-0) at Fontwell 2m 2f nov hdl (4) gd in Apr.
