led until hit 6th and headed, pressed winner, led again 9th until 4 out, chased winner, driven before 2 out, lost 2nd approaching last, kept on same pace run-in
always in rear, pushed along and struggling before 11th, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
pressed leader, led 6th until 9th, led again 4 out, kept on gamely run-in and in command final 100 yards
tracked leaders, weakened 4 out, tailed off
tracked leading pair, driven along and one pace before 2 out, 2nd approaching last, tried to challenge run-in, no extra final 100 yards
last pair, blundered 13th, struggling and no chance after, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
in touch on outside, chasing leaders 15th, 4th 3 out, plugged on run-in
Settledoutofcourt didn't get far at Hexham last month but should be better for the run. King Fontaine wound back the clock when winning at Plumpton but reverted to type at Exeter last month while Orange Nassau is still 8lb higher than for his last win, though was second off this mark over course and distance in May. COURTOWN OSCAR won over hurdles here in April and followed up when giving weight and a beating to a subsequent winner over fences at Uttoxeter the following month. There is more to come from Philip Kirby's charge, who is taken to complete the hat-trick. Presented has had a busy year and has looked ready for a rest in his last two starts.
Orange Nassau (FR) 7-1 (11-5) Led, headed 2nd, pressed winner until 2 out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 8, 8l behind Fill The Power (11-10) at Carlisle 3m 2f hcp (3) gd in May.
Bit Of A Jig (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, weakened 8th, 6th of 8, dist behind The Big Dipper (11-4) at Southwell 3m hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Settledoutofcourt (IRE) 7-1 (11-8) Led 1st to 3rd, in touch, 4th when blundered and unseated rider 11th, at Hexham 3m hcp (4) gd in Sep.
King Fontaine (IRE) 15-2 (11-5) Tracked leaders until mistake and lost place 7th, behind and jumped slowly next, rallied approaching 11th, outpaced 14th, plugged on run-in, 4th of 7, 20l behind Whats Left (11-10) at Exeter 3m hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Presented (IRE) 7-1 (10-9) Held up mid-division on outer, headway 3 out, ridden before 2 out, one pace, 4th of 9, 16 3/4l behind Maggie Blue (10-0) at Carlisle 3m 1f hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Courtown Oscar (IRE) 6-5fav (11-12) Tracked leaders in 3rd, went 2nd from 9th, led 4 out, pressed last, kept on and found extra run-in, won at Uttoxeter 2m 6f hcp (5) hvy in May beating Young Cheddar (11-4) by 3 1/2l, 7 ran.
Mo Rouge (IRE) 11-1 (11-5) Mid-division, behind from 4th (usual 8th), tailed off, 11th of 13, 33 1/4l behind Count Salazar (11-7) at Market Rasen 2m 7f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
