held up towards rear, mistake 1st, never dangerous
tracked leaders, one pace flat
in touch, mistake 3rd, went 2nd at 4th, one pace flat
held up, headway approaching last, weakened flat
led, headed approaching 2nd, pulled up before last
close up, lost place approaching flat to 2nd, tailed off
fell 1st
close up, fell 2nd
held up towards rear, tailed off 2 out
held up mid-division, headway approaching last, ridden 2f out, one pace
with leaders, led approaching long run to 2nd, headed 3rd, weakened after last
held up, headway 5th, weakened on flat
chased leaders, led 3rd, clear inside final furlong
towards rear, fell 1st
mid-division, blundered 5th, soon weakened
hampered 1st, always behind, mistake 4th, never dangerous
A competitive affair in which Seeyaaj could post a shock victory with Bleu Superbe, Bohemian Spirit and Fundamentalist all appearing to be players. Lucinda Russell's yard have never been the most fashionable but with Peter Scudamore now stationed there, her horses have been performing well of late. Seeyaaj won well at Bangor on his most recent start and the seven-year-old, who often races prominently, could be worth a look off his feather weight this afternoon. Bleu Superbe ran an entirely creditable race at Kempton last Saturday. The veteran is still entirely capable in spite of his advancing years. Bohemian Spirit was a tad disappointing at Perth on his last start and having not won a race as early as this in the past, he looks worth taking a view about. Fundamentalist has dropped massively down the weights. The handicapper has given him a chance if the mental furniture is sound this afternoon. Of the others, Marshall Hall looked most progressive last term and has solid course form to boot. Launde could be interesting if granted a soft lead whilst Vintage Gold, who saw an abrupt completion to his reappearance, is sure to be popular with AP McCoy in the saddle. Eye Candy was a convincing winner at Gowran Park although he has something to find on his form at Perth. Plenty of horses with chances and we stick with the lightly weighted Seeyaaj to take the first prize.
Gold Heart (FR) (10-3) Held up, headway and effort 2 out, no extra, 5th of 10, 8l behind Doumaja (10-3) at Auteuil 2m 4f chs Grd 3 (A) hvy in Nov.
Bohemian Spirit (IRE) 2-1 (11-7) Prominent, went 2nd 8th, effort 3 out, not pace of winner, 2nd of 5, 8l behind Locksmith (11-7) at Kelso 2m 1f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gf in May.
Fundamentalist (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Chased leader, weakened 5 out, behind when pulled up 3 out in race won by Reveillez (11-8) at Aintree 3m 1f hcp chs (2) gd in Apr, 18 ran.
Marshall Hall (IRE) 7-2fav (11-5) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, 5th approaching 4 out, soon ridden and weakened, 11th of 16, 19l behind Wills Wilde (10-11) at Punchestown 2m hcp chs 0-140 gd in Apr.
Launde (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Held up, blundered 6th, soon lost place, tailed off when pulled up 5 out in race won by Nice Try (10-11) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd in Mar, 9 ran.
Mister Flint 16-1 (10-4) Led, headed after 8th, weakened 4 out, behind when unseated rider 2 out in race won by Iron Man (11-9) at Market Rasen 2m 6f hcp chs 0-145 (2) gd in Sept, 16 ran.
Stan (NZ) 50-1 (9-11) In touch, weakened from 4th, 20th of 23, 45l behind Leslingtaylor (9-11) at Haydock 2m hcp hdl Grd 3 (1) gd in May.
Bleu Superbe (FR) 25-1 (10-0) Hit 2nd, tracked leaders, blundered 8th, ridden after 4 out, ridden and led narrowly as leader blundered badly last, headed post, 2nd of 7, hd behind Hoo La Baloo (10-9) at Kempton 2m hcp chs (2) gd.
Tribal Dispute 40-1 (10-6) In touch to 4 out, weakening when hampered 3 out, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Greenhope (10-11) at Cheltenham 2m hcp chs Grd 3 (1) gd in Mar '06, 23 ran.
Eye Candy (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, close 3rd 4 out, led 2 out, clear last, stayed on well, won at Gowran Park 2m 2f beg chs gd beating Optimus Prime (11-12) by 1 1/2l, 17 ran.
Colliers Court 13-2 (11-2) Prominent, jumped left 5th, every chance 4 out, soon ridden and weakened from 2 out, 8th of 11, 27l behind Donovan (10-1) at Perth 2m hcp chs 0-125 (3) gd in Sept.
Brave Villa (FR) 7-1 (11-8) Held up, mistake 4th, headway approaching 7th, led last, stayed on, won at Uttoxeter 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) sft beating Gentle John (11-3) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Kilmackilloge 8-1 (11-6) Mid-division, weakened approaching 4 out, pulled up before next pulled up 3 out in race won by Turgeonev (11-12) at Haydock 2m hcp chs 0-130 (3) gd in Apr, 12 ran.
Spinaround 11-2 (10-6) Held up, not fluent 2nd and 4th, chased leaders 4 out, led 3 out, ridden out, won at Southwell 2m 1f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gf in May beating Hilltime (11-5) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Seeyaaj 6-1 (11-9) Always prominent, ridden to lead approaching last, drew clear from last, won at Bangor 2m 1f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd beating My Condor (11-12) by 7l, 6 ran.
Show Me The River 6-1 (11-12) Held up, struggling 9th, behind when pulled up 3 out in race won by Honest Endeavour (10-8) at Market Rasen 2m 4f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gf in Apr, 7 ran.
Vintage Gold (USA) 4-1 (11-4) fell in race won by Scutch Mill (10-6) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gf in Sept, 11 ran.
