soon well behind, headway under pressure after 4 out, soon no extra
held up in touch, headway to chase leaders 13th, went remote 2nd 2 out, no impression
held up in rear, weakened 13th, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
close up, led 6th, made rest, clear after 5 out, easily
led to 6th, remained prominent until outpaced after 5 out
mid-division, headway and in touch 12th, pushed along and outpaced 4 out, one pace from 2 out
in touch, fell 1st
soon towards rear, tailed off when pulled up 10th
chased leaders until last place 9th, soon behind
in touch, reminders 9th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 13th
mid-division, weakened halfway, tailed off when pulled up 10th
towards rear, struggling halfway, tailed off when pulled up 10th
raced keen towards rear, headway 12th and in touch, went 2nd from 3 out to 2 out, soon weakened quickly
brought down 1st
Ben Britten makes his eagerly awaited reappearance and can come back with a bang over Tregastel, Behavingbadly, Recent Edition and Getinbybutonlyjust. Ben Britten has been ready to run for the past few weeks, and by all accounts is expected to make his mark over fences this term. He was denied a run the other week for one reason or another, and you can be sure that this dual winning hurdler will not lack a great deal in fitness as he tries the bigger obstacles for the first time. He goes well right-handed, stays forever, and as long as the going does not turn testing, can be supported with confidence. Tregastel was all out to win at Cartmel last time but at least has a fitness edge over most, while Behavingbadly looked like an out-and-out stayer when second at Cartmel in May and in addition will be fitter for the run. Recent Edition beat him narrowly here when they met in April and in truth there should not be too much between the pair again, and of the rest Getinbybutonly just should be kept in mind for a real marathon, the Scottish National next April perhaps. On this occasion we shall remain loyal to Ben Britten who looks to have a bright future.
Tregastel (FR) 9-2 (11-1) Towards rear, headway approaching 7th, led approaching 13th, headed next, ridden 2 out, led close home, all out, won at Cartmel 3m 2f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gs in Aug beating Super Road Train (11-8) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Ben Britten 4-1fav (11-11) Mid-division, headway 4 out, led 2 out, ridden and stayed on well from last, won at Perth 3m hcp hdl 0-100 (F) gf in Jul '05 beating Olympic Storm (11-6) by 3l, 16 ran.
Behavingbadly (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) In touch, took closer order 14th, chased winner approaching 4 out, kept on flat, 2nd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Sir Frosty (9-11) at Cartmel 3m 6f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gs in May.
Why The Big Paws 17-2 (10-13) Led to 5th, tracked leader, hit 10th, mistake 4 out, no impression from next, 4th of 7, 28l behind Twelve Paces (10-13) at Carlisle 3m hcp chs 0-115 (4) sft.
Recent Edition (IRE) 5-1 (10-13) Made all, hard ridden under pressure approaching last, held on well, won at Carlisle 3m 2f hcp chs 0-95 (5) sft in Apr beating Behavingbadly (10-4) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Ambition Royal (FR) 33-1 (11-6) Towards rear, struggling 7th, kept on from 2 out, never near leaders, 4th of 11, 25l behind Lysander (11-6) at Hexham 2m nov chs (4) gd.
Getinbybutonlyjust 11-2 (11-5) Rear, pushed along 13th, outpaced after next, stayed on to go remote 2nd flat, 2nd of 13, 23l behind Bang And Blame (10-4) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp chs 0-95 (F) sft in Dec.
Per Amore (IRE) 12-1 (10-5) refused to race in race won by Moss Bawn (10-7) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (4) gf in Jul, 12 ran.
