mid-division, outpaced 4 out, soon no impression
held up mid-division, headway after 4 out, went 2nd 2 out, ridden to lead last, headed and no extra flat
in touch, effort 3 out, weakened next
mid-division, headway to chase winner after 4 out until 2 out, soon ridden, no extra approaching last
in touch, mistake 4 out, soon lost place, weakened next
in touch, joined winner after 2nd, lost place after 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before next
made most, ridden and headed last, rallied to regain lead flat, all out
chased leaders, ridden and effort approaching 3 out, kept on same pace from next, no impression
behind, outpaced 4 out, some headway under pressure approaching next, never on terms
raced keenly, held up towards rear, outpaced 4 out, never dangerous
mid-division, effort on outside after 4 out, weakened next
in rear, lost touch 7th, never dangerous
Stolen Moments can land the finale at the expense of BallaBriggs and Pimbury. The selection looked in need of the run when second to Saunders Road on his seasonal reappearance at Sandown. His only success to date is a bumper at Ayr but with the yard in such great form this relatively lightly raced individual can break his maiden tag over hurdles here. BallaBriggs has some fine form under his belt without getting his head in front. Second on two occasions last term his only disappointment was when down the field in a novice event at Haydock on his latest outing. He comes here fresh and although likely to come on for the outing he is worth noting. Pimbury caught the eye at Wincanton when second to Hills Of Aran last time out. He is only lightly raced and will have come on for the experience, the only down side being that this is a step up in grade and therefore further improvement is required. So for the winner we return to Stolen Moments.
Stolen Moments (FR) 2-1fav (11-8) Mid-division, headway on bit approaching 2 out, ridden and one pace flat, 2nd of 16, 2 1/2l behind Saunders Road (11-0) at Sandown 2m 4f cnd hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd.
Coq Hardi (FR) (10-10) Some late headway under pressure, 7th of 17, 13l behind Mister Pous (10-13) at Auteuil 2m 1f hcp hdl sft in May '06.
BallaBriggs (IRE) 12-1 (10-0) Mid-division, headway 4th and in touch, pushed along 4 out, gradually weakened after next, 8th of 16, 11l behind Or Jaune (10-8) at Haydock 2m 4f nov hcp hdl (2) gd in Apr.
Pimbury (IRE) 5-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway 3 out, ridden and every chance approaching 2 out, outpaced approaching last, rallied and kept on flat, 2nd of 10, 8l behind Hills Of Aran (10-12) at Wincanton 2m 6f nov hdl (4) gd in Oct.
Go For One (IRE) 3-1 (11-2) Led, jumped slowly 9th, narrowly headed 4 out, regained lead next, blundered and headed 2 out, stayed challenging and chance last unable to quicken flat, 3rd of 5, 2 1/2l behind New Entic (11-2) at Newbury 2m 6f nov hcp chs 0-125 (3) sft i.
Sea Senor 13-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, in 3rd when fell 5 out in race won by Aggie's Lad (10-11) at Aintree 3m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in May, 15 ran.
Original Fly (FR) 5-2 (10-10) In rear, went 3rd 7th until after 8th, stumbled 4 out, no impression, 3rd of 6, 12l behind Salinas (10-5) at Worcester 2m hcp chs 0-135 (3) gs in May.
Spare Me 25-1 (11-5) In touch, outpaced 3 out, kept on again approaching last, 4th of 10, 10l behind Remainder (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 1f cnd hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd.
Seize 16-1 (11-11) In touch, ridden and weakened 9th, 6th of 13, 33l behind In Extra Time (11-3) at Stratford 2m 1f hcp chs 0-95 (5) gd in Jul.
Action Strasse (IRE) 9-1 (10-12) Chased leader, led approaching 2nd, headed approaching last, one pace, 4th of 12, 8l behind Souffleur (11-2) at Aintree 3m nov hcp hdl (3) gd in Oct.
Clear The Way (IRE) 11-2 (10-7) Towards rear, never dangerous, 7th of 13, 23l behind Cash Man (10-5) at Hexham 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gf.
Leprechaun's Maite 80-1 (11-3) Held up, headway approaching 3 out, ridden and every chance last, no extra run-in, 5th of 15, 7l behind Scott's Mill (10-13) at Carlisle 3m 1f amt hcp hdl (5) gd.
Butler's Cabin (FR) 14-1 (10-4) Mid-division, 10th halfway, 7th 5 out, headway approaching 4 out, 2nd and challenged 3 out, led last, stayed on well under pressure, won at Fairyhouse 3m 5f hcp chs gd in Apr beating Nine De Sivola (10-0) by 1l, 29 ran.
