prominent, driven 7th, soon hung left and not keen, weakened approaching 9th, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
in touch, weakened approaching 3 out, tailed off
held up, raced keenly, prompt 1st, ridden after 7th, soon weakened, behind when pulled up before 9th
led to 3rd, led 4th to 6th, ridden after 7th, hit 9th, soon out paced, rallied to go 2nd 2 out, stayed on under pressure to lead towards finish
in rear, not fluent 2nd, mistake 6, behind after next, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
held up, soon in touch, went 2nd when hit 9th, weakened 2 out, hit last
prominent, jumped right and bumped 1st, soon dropped bit and in rear, behind 5th, pulled up before 7th
prominent, led 3rd to 4th, led 6th, went right and not fluent 9th, clear approaching 3 out, ridden before 2 out, edged right before last, headed towards finish
Nonrunner
MAGNIFICO has been threatening to win for a while now and can take this contest, being preferred to Malakiya and Brousse En Feux. Karen Waldron's gelding has won five times over hurdles, but not since February, but a return to his previous form could be enough to take this, especially as he's got plenty in hand at the weights with Malakiya. He may be found out with too much to carry as was the case here last week, when fourth behind Brousse En Feux, but first time headgear may help. Quedillac has been third on all three runs to date for Tim Vaughan since coming here from Ireland. Brousse En Feux isn't consistent enough, and is prone to the odd error, even when winning last time out. Winning form this season among the runners is in short supply, but Magnifico can get back on track and live up to his name.
Malakiya (IRE) 10-3 (11-5) In rear, hampered 1st, reminder after 3rd, more reminders before 7th, closed before next, gave up quickly after 9th, hit 2 out, 4th of 7, 31l behind Brousse En Feux (10-5) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f sll hdl (5) gs.
Brousse En Feux (FR) 4-1 (10-5) Keen early, tracked leaders, led and bumped 9th, not fluent 3 out, joined last, stayed on flat, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f sll hdl (5) gs beating Don't Be Bleu (10-0) by 2l, 7 ran.
Karinga Magic 100-1 (11-0) Mid-division, slightly hampered when stumbled and unseated rider 2nd, in a race won by Secret Dancer (10-11) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gd, 12 ran.
Magnifico (FR) 11-2 (11-2) Led to 6th, remained prominent, weakened 2 out, 4th of 14, 16l behind Openide (11-2) at Uttoxeter 3m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd.
Buds Dilemma 66-1 (10-5) In rear, effort 4 out, no impression from next, 5th of 13, 18l behind What's Up Doc (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m (5) gd in Jun.
Don't Be Bleu (IRE) 7-4fav (10-0) Held up, stayed 2nd, headway 6th, chased winner approaching 3 out, hit 2 out, hard ridden to challenge last, no extra final 75 yards, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Brousse En Feux (10-5) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f sll hdl (5) gs.
Photogenique (FR) 10-1 (10-2) Chased leader until after 1st, remained in touch, pushed along after 4th, not fluent 7th, weakened next, 4th of 10, 19l behind Humbel Ben (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gd.
Sparkling Montjeu (IRE) 18-1 (11-4) Mid-division, jumped right 1st, lost place 6th, soon beaten, 9th of 14, 32l behind Runaround Sue (10-6) at Hereford 2m 4f mrs hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gf in Jun.
King Rocky 16-1 (10-12) Held up, headway to go 2nd 6th, ridden approaching 3 out, weakening when not fluent 2 out, 4th of 7, 28l behind Cooksgrove Lady (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) gs.
Quedillac (FR) 7-1 (10-12) Led, hampered by loose horse approaching 6th, headed after last, stayed on on extended flat towards finish, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Crazy Eyes (10-9) at Cartmel 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) gd.
Alecia (IRE) 10-1 (10-5) Tracked leader, led 4th, driven and headed before 2 out, kept on same pace, no chance with winner, 2nd of 14, 7l behind Captain Crackers (10-12) at Southwell 2m 5f nov sell hdl (5) gd.
