tended to jump left, led, headed after 9th, ridden and lost place approaching 4 out, weakened next, tailed off
held up behind, left 4th 9th, chased leading pair before 4 out, soon no impression, 12 lengths down in 3rd when blundered 2 out, weakened and lost 3rd last
chased leaders, went 2nd approaching 4 out, challenged next, ridden and stayed on to lead narrowly flat, headed post
chased leaders, 4th and still in touch when broke leg and trying to pull up when fell approaching 9th
tracked leader, led after 9th, blundered 4 out, ridden and hard pressed after next, headed narrowly flat, rallied towards finish to regain lead post
chased leaders, lost place 7th, ridden and behind from next
held up behind, driven and outpaced approaching 4 out, soon no impression, stated on to go moderate 3rd last, no chance with leading pair
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
This looks a nice opportunity for The Kealshore Kid to go in again ahead of Storm Surge and Silver Steel. The selection showed a real likable attitude when beating a nicely handicapped horse on his latest start. They pulled miles clear of the rest and the Gary Moore horse also has plenty of course and distance form so a big run is expected. Storm Surge disappointed on his latest start and can be forgiven for that run. His form had been competitive before that and is a solid jumper which will be needed around here so he has a chance. He may need softer conditions to be seen at his best though so rain would be welcomed. Silver Steel has an absence to overcome but Graham Lee is an eye catching jockey booking and must have a chance. Now a seven year-year-old a good break on its back is sure to done him the world of good but it's the Moore horse for us.
Jim Tango (FR) 5-1 (10-9) Tracked leader, left in lead 2nd, headed 11th, soon weakened, 5th of 8, well behind Otage De Brion (10-12) at Bangor 2m 4f nov chs (3) gd in Apr.
Silver Steel (FR) 11-8fav (11-12) Held up, hit 4th, headway into 3rd 4 out, ridden, one pace and no impression from 2 out, 3rd of 5, 13l behind Cortinas (11-10) at Southwell 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf in Nov.
The Kealshore Kid (IRE) 10-3 (10-13) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge 4 out, every chance 2 out, led after last, soon headed, rallied to lead again close home, all out, won at Southwell 2m nov hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Apr beating Kilkenny All Star (11-12) by hd, 7 ran.
Trafalgar Man (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Mid-division, weakening when hit 7th, 8th of 11, 23l behind Colliers Court (11-4) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp chs 0-100 (4) gd in Sep.
Storm Surge (IRE) 7-4fav (11-12) Held up in rear, chased leaders 5 out, hard ridden to challenge 2 out, soon weakened, 3rd of 5, 12l behind Troodos Jet (9-13) at Carlisle 2m hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs in Mar.
Glimmer of Light (IRE) 4-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, reminders 4th, soon tailed off, pulled up before 5 out, in a race won by Coach Lane (11-12) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp chs 0-105 (4) sft, 5 ran.
King's Majesty (IRE) 7-2fav (11-2) Held up towards rear, headway after 4 out, weakened from last, 7th of 10, 25l behind More Like It (11-2) at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Apr.
Skiddaw Jones 100-1 (10-0) Led, ridden and headed 3 out, soon weakened, 11th of 14, well behind Tranos (10-4) at Perth 2m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gf in Jul '08.
Schinken Otto (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Hel up in touch, not fluent 4th, went 3rd briefly approaching 3 out, soon one pace, 5th of 13, 17l behind Flower Haven (11-7) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in Apr.
