led, not fluent 4th, ridden and headed after 9th, weakened approaching 3 out
mid-division, not fluent 3rd, headway before next, weakened approaching 8th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
towards rear, mistake 1st, ridden after 5th, behind when pulled up before 7th
mid-division, behind from 6th, tailed off next
chased leaders, pushed along to 6th, weakened after 9th, went poor 3rd flat
held up towards rear, headway approaching 8th, weakened after 9th, tailed off
always behind, mistake 6th, tailed off next, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders to 6th, soon behind, tailed off
tracked leaders, led approaching 3 out, drew clear flat, eased towards finish
in rear, not fluent fifth, mistake 7th, soon no chance, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, headway 5th, chased winner 3 out, challenging 2 out, no chance with winner to stay beaten last
raced keenly, chased leader, jumped right 1st, led after 9th, soon headed, weakened approaching 2 out, mistake last
not fluent, mid-division, weakened 8th, tailed off
Tir Gra stepped up on point-to-point form when making a winning rules debut at Market Rasen last month but this looks tough for Alison Thorpe's gelding and preference is for another pointing recruit TARABLAZE, who gets the verdict ahead of Tisfreetdream. The last mentioned has had plenty of chances but the seven-year-old has shown improved form of late and has to be considered on his 22nd start. Winning pointer Cootehill made a pleasing start to his career under rules when fourth behind Nikos Extra at Market Rasen last month on his first start for Nigel Twiston-Davies and he makes more appeal than recent course winner Thumbprint, who may struggle under his penalty. Sue Smith's Little Big Horse has shown much improved form over fences since last being seen over hurdles and he could be of interest back over timber in this company. The vote though goes to Tarablaze, who has shown a decent level of form from limited opportunities in point-to-points and he is taken to make a winning start under rules for Philip Hobbs.
Thumbprint (IRE) 10-1 (10-9) Not fluent, made virtually all, ridden after 3 out, driven out, won at Uttoxeter 3m nov hdl (4) gf in Jun beating Lord Brunello (10-12) by 2 1/2l, 7 ran.
Tir Gra (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Held up, headway 6th, ridden and stayed on to lead flat, held on towards finish, won at Market Rasen 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gd in Sept beating Ice Warrior (11-5) by a nk, 8 ran.
Celtic Treasure (IRE) 100-1 (10-11) Towards rear, pushed along after 4th, tailed off when pulled up in race won by Canalturn (10-7) at Bangor 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gs in Apr, 12 ran.
King Rocky 50-1 (10-1) Held up in touch, ridden 10th, weakening when blundered badly and unseated rider 2 out in race won by Alfadora (10-10) at Southwell 3m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf in Sept, 15 ran.
Little Big Horse (IRE) 8-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, ridden after 4 out, weakened after 3 out, 4th of 12, 21l behind Spirit of New York (11-7) at Market Rasen 2m 6f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd in Jun.
Mount Cook (FR) 25-1 (11-1) Held up, losing touch when not fluent 6th, tailed off when pulled up 5 out in race won by Good Spirit (10-11) at Stratford 2m 1f beg chs (4) gs in Feb '07, 7 ran.
One More Dinar 66-1 (10-5) Mid-division, stumbled and unseated rider at the 4th in race won by Another Brother (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) sft, 12 ran.
Sydney Greenstreet (GER) 100-1 (10-12) Always in rear, 7th of 13, 46l behind Ogee (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gf in Sept.
Tarablaze (IRE) Kayf Tara gelding out of Princess Hotpot.
Theseainttoys (IRE) 80-1 (10-12) Close up until 4th, stopped quickly and pulled up in race won by Good Citizen (11-5) at N Abbot 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Aug, 7 ran.
Tisfreetdream (IRE) 5-1 (11-3) Mid-division, not fluent 5th, headway approaching 9th, weakened approaching 3 out, 6th of 9, 35l behind Ricardo's Chance (10-12) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in May.
Cootehill (IRE) 13-2 (10-8) Chased leaders, not fluent 6th, outpaced 3 out, soon no impression, 4th of 13, 22l behind Nikos Extra (10-11) at Market Rasen 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Sept.
Glenisland 125-1 (10-5) Held up and keen, hit 5th, soon weakened, 9th of 11, well behind Khachaturian (11-8) at Bangor 2m 4f nov hdl (3) gd.
