held up towards rear, headway 11th, weakened approaching 14th, tailed off
led to 2nd, chased leader, mistake 3rd, led 9th until not fluent 11th, led 14th, headed and bumped 2 out, no extra flat
chased leaders, weakened approaching 4 out
mid-division, headway 11th, pushed along next, went 2nd approaching 3 out, led and bumped 2 out, cajoled home (no time taken)
mid-division, struggling after 10th, mistake 4 out, tailed off
held up in rear, headway 13th, went 2nd after 14th until approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 4th when fell 2 out
led 2nd to 9th, led and not fluent 11th, headed 14th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, weakened 3 out, went 3rd before 2 out
behind, driven and getting detached 10th, refused next
chased leaders, lost place 10th, behind next, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
in rear, pushed along 2nd, soon behind, not fluent 4th, pulled up before 6th
towards rear, struggling 11th, pulled up before 14th
headway 3rd, not fluent 10th, weakened approaching 12th
Nonrunner
DARAMOON can prevail in this handicap chase at the main expense of Classic Clover and Ballinruane. The selection ran a blinder last time over 2m5f at this venue. She was having her first run for new connections that day and returning from a break. She is upped in trip here which should suit and she can finally get her head in front at 11th time of asking. Classic Clover won at Wincanton earlier in the month and it is worth pointing out that all his three wins have come at that venue. He should make the frame but he doesn't win very often and it should pay to take him on. The form of the stable is a bit of a worry for Ballinruane who is having his third run back after a lengthy absence. He would have claims on his best form and he should now be fit enough to do himself justice. Stockton Flyer is at his best with plenty of give underfoot and it is hard to see him troubling the judge. Silver Dagger has won over the course and distance and he can go well at a price, but in an open heat the vote goes to Daramoon.
R'Cam (IRE) 5-2fav (10-4) In touch, reminders and lost place after 4th, pulled up after 6th, in a race won by Team Chaser (10-12) at Towcester 2m 6f nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Apr, 7 ran.
Ballinruane (IRE) 9-2 (11-8) Prominent, not fluent and went 2nd 4th, led 12th to 13th, still every chance when mistake 4 out, weakened after 3 out, 4th of 13, 22l behind Kavi (11-7) at Worcester 2m 7f hcp chs 0-90 (5) gd in Sep.
Stockton Flyer 25-1 (11-4) Mid-division, pushed along 5th, outpaced next, chased leaders approaching 3 out, stayed on to take 2nd last 100 yards, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 14l behind Ross Leader (10-12) at Leicester 2m 4f Am hcp chs 0-95 (5) gs in Mar.
Classic Clover 5-4fav (10-3) With leader, led 13th, ridden approaching 3 out, driven out, won at Wincanton 3m 1f hcp 0-100 (4) gf beating Stoneriggs Merc (11-4) by 1 1/4l, 4 ran.
Killfinnan Castle (IRE) 5-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, hampered 1st, mistake 6th, headway approaching next, weakened after 3 out, 6th of 11, well behind Lescer's Lad (11-4) at Towcester 2m 3f hcp chs 0-90 (5) gd in Mar.
Daramoon (IRE) 18-1 (10-11) Held up in rear, headway 11th, chased winner approaching 2 out, closed approaching last, no impression flat, 2nd of 13, 4 1/2l behind Thenameescapesme (11-8) at Uttoxeter 2m 5f cnd hcp chs (0-95) (5) gf.
Luce Bay 40-1 (10-11) Always in rear, tailed off, 10th of 14, well behind Think Lucky (11-10) at Stratford 2m 5f nov hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf in Aug.
Carnt Spell 16-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, weakened before last, 5th of 17, 12l behind Lavenoak Lad (11-8) at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp chs 0-85 (5) gd in May.
Silver Dagger 28-1 (10-0) Towards rear, pushed along 5th, outpaced from 9th, took moderate 3rd flat, 3rd of 10, 12l behind Getinbybutonlyjust (11-5) at Cartmel 3m 2f hcp 0-100 (4) hvy in Aug.
Hever Road (IRE) 7-1 (9-11) Led to 1st, lost place 4th, rallied 11th, outpaced approacing 14th, no impression after, 4th of 16, 21l behind Arceye (10-5) at Towcester 3m hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd in May.
Grey Dasler (IRE) 80-1 (11-0) In rear, reminder after 2nd, hampered next, mistake 4th, tailed off next, 14th of 16, well behind Garafena (10-7) at Hereford 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gf in Jun.
Major Belle (FR) 11-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, losing place when hampered, carried out and pulled up before 7th, in a race won by Majic Moments (11-12) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf, 9 ran.
Il Potere (IRE) 7-1 (12-0) Prom til wknd qckly 13; pu 15, in a race won by Sub Artic (12-0) at Maisemore Park 3m ptp in May, 13 ran.
Zimbabwe (FR) 11-2fav (11-10) Soon pushed along in rear, stayed on from 2 out, never in contention, 7th of 17, 17l behind Lavenoak Lad (11-8) at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp chs 0-85 (5) gd in May.
