held up, headway halfway, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
in touch, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
prominent to halfway, fell well over 1f out
prominent, ridden over 6f out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway 5f out, ridden over 3f out, one pace final furlong
in touch, ridden and every chance over 2f out, one pace final furlong
prominent, led after 5f to after 6f, led again halfway, ridden and hung right over 2f out, clear over 1f out, ran on
mid-division, headway 9f out, ridden over 5f out, weakened over 3f out
held up, headway over 6f out, ridden to chase winner over 2f out to over 1f out, weakened final furlong
behind, some headway over 2f out, never dangerous
in touch, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
towards rear, kept on from over 2f out, never dangerous
mid-division, headway 5f out, ridden over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, no chance with winner
pulled hard in rear, headway to lead after 6f, headed halfway, weakened quickly
Watch the betting here as there are a number of interesting runners, with Sir Harry Hall getting the nod ahead of Cloudy Club, Bonchester Bridge, Constantius, Solway Willy and Chaga. Being by Saddlers' Hall out of a Zaffaran mare, Peter Bowen's Sir Harry Hall catches the eye on breeding - and the fact that Tony McCoy has been booked to ride. Particularly if the market speaks in his favour, he gets the call. Paul Webber does well with his bumper runners, so the quite well-bred Cloudy Club has to be considered, while Back With A Bang ran well to be second to Ericas Charm at Uttoxeter last time, an effort that gives him claims. Nicky Henderson's Bonchester Bridge, whose dam is a sister to a Listed winner, also catches our eye. There is plenty of Flat blood in Constantius's pedigree, and he gets a solid mention, while another interesting contender is the Nigel Twiston Davies-trained Jeremy Cuddle Duck, who is quite well related although he was cheaply acquired. Aaron's Run has interesting breeding and, from the Nicky Richards' stable, Solway Willy is another to have a look at in the betting. Two Good is related to winners, although others might be sharper, while Chaga also catches the eye, being a half-sister by Hector Protector to Santando. All in all, it is an interesting affair, with a tentative nod going to Sir Harry Hall, but watch the betting.
Aaron's Run Karinga Bay gelding out of winning hurdler Malaia.
Back With A Bang (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway over 6f out, ridden to go 2nd over 2f out, stayed on towards finish, 2nd of 13, nk behind Ericas Charm (10-9) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (H) gf in Jul.
Firion King (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Chased leaders until weakened 5f out, 11th of 17, 43l behind Fountain Crumble (10-8) at Worcester 2m nhf (H) gf.
Hard N Sharp 20-1 (11-4) Took keen hold, always in rear, 11th of 15, well behind Youlbesolucky (11-4) at Worcester 2m nhf (H) gf in Jul.
Constantius Halling gelding, half-brother to 1m3f winner Sir Brastias and 1m6f winner Flamenco Bride.
Cresswell Willow (IRE) Witness Box mare out of a once-raced mare.
Petrovka (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Held up, headway on outside 6f out, every chance over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 15, 35l behind Knockara Luck (10-8) at Cheltenham 2m 1f mrs nhf (H) gd in Apr.
Bonchester Bridge Shambo filly out of an unraced mare.
