raced keenly, led, headed before 2 out, switched right approaching last, hung left and no impression towards finish
held up towards rear, effort 3 out, no impression 2 out, went modest 4th flat
pulled hard, held up towards rear, closed after 3rd, not fluent 5th, 4th and no impression 2 out, weakening when mistake last
jumped right at times, held up in rear, effort 3 out, soon weakened
chased leader, switched right and led before 2 out, ridden when not fluent last, driven out flat
chased leader, outpaced after 3 out, no impression in 3rd when mistake 2 out
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EL BORRACHO was successful over hurdles and fences last year and made a winning return to action on the Flat two weeks ago. He can score again here with William Shanahan’s claim in his favour. Band Of Outlaws’ stable is in cracking form and he is tried in a visor here after being a beaten favourite at Hexham. Monte Igueldo and Copper Beach may be having a pipe-opener but course and distance winner Hidalgo De L’Isle is respected under the champion jockey.
El Borracho (IRE) 13-2 (9-9) Close up, led at steady tempo after first 4f, pushed along and briefly hung right 3f out, ridden when pressed inside final furlong, ran on well, always doing enough near finish, won at Thirsk 1m 6f hcp (5) sft in May beating Scottish Dancer (9-6) by 1l, 8 ran.
Monte Igueldo (FR) 15-8 (11-11) In rear, in touch, not jump fluently and pulled up after 5th, at Southwell 2m hcp (3) gd in Jan.
Addosh 12-1 (11-9) Held up in rear, in touch going strongly 3 out, ridden and weakened before 2 out, last of 6, 30 1/2l behind Puffin Bay (10-10) at Wincanton 1m 7f hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Just The Man (FR) 50-1 (10-2) Always behind, pushed along and struggling after 3 out, never a factor, tailed off, last of 9, dist behind Love Envoi (11-10) at Sandown 2m hcp (2) sft in Dec.
Hidalgo De L'isle (FR) 13-8fav (12-0) Midfield, took closer order before 3 out, soon ridden, weakened approaching last, 5th of 6, 15 1/4l behind Can't Stop Now (11-4) at Musselburgh 2m hcp (4) gs in Mar.
Copper Beach (IRE) 13-2 (11-5) Mid-division, ridden 3 out, soon weakened, 9th of 13, 33 1/4l behind Gilbertina (11-4) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp (4) gs in Dec.
Band of Outlaws (IRE) 5-2jfav (12-0) In touch in mid-division, closed 2 out, ridden before last, not run on, weakened flat, 7th of 10, 15 1/2l behind Fingal's Hill (11-12) at Hexham 2m hcp (3) gs in May.
