behind, hit 8th, never on terms
in touch, lost place when mistake 10th, pulled up before next
in touch, driven 4 out, ridden and effort next, kept on
prominent, led 6th to 9th, mistake next, soon weakened
led 2nd to 6th, tracked leader, led again 9th, headed between last 2, ridden and no extra flat
always behind, pulled up before 11th
led to 2nd, remained in touch, challenged 3 out, ridden and no impression when hit last, kept on flat
in touch, effort 3 out, ridden and kept on same pace from next
mid-division, headway 9th, weakened from 2 out
always behind, lost touch 5th, tailed off when pulled up before last
always prominent, challenged 3 out, ridden and every chance last, kept on until no extra towards finish
promient to halfway, soon lost place, no danger after
behind, ridden 3 out, never on terms
mid-division, headway 9th, ridden and effort after 4 out, weakened from next
raced wide and held up, headway 9th, shaken up to lead between last 2, pushed out, comfortably
held up, outpaced 11th, soon beaten
Twelve Paces, Moustique de L'Isle and Clemax are three against the field i n this wide open handicap chase and the narrow vote is given to Twelve Paces. The selection won well last time out when beating Strong Resolve and although rising in the weights he is an unexposed type and he could easily be ahaed of the handicaper. Moustique de L'Isle rates the main danger as he won well last time when beating Log On Intersky but this looks more competitive and he looks vulnerable under his penalty. Clemax was behind Moustique de L'Isle last time but is weighted to get closer to that rival here, however he is hard to win with. Elvis Reigns has won his last two races in good style but his best form is on a slightly faster surface and he is taken on with this in mind. Of the remainder Grattan Lodge is well in on his best form and has conditions to suit so could go well at a price but in a race where few can be ruled out for the winner we return to Twelve Paces.
Leading Man (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Always behind, pulled up before 6th pulled up at the 6th in race won by The Bajan Bandit (11-10) at Ayr 3m 1f hcp chs 0-145 (2) sft in Feb, 10 ran.
Red Georgie (IRE) 25-1 (11-8) Led until 3rd, led 4th until 6th, soon reminders, weakened quickly 10th, tailed off when pulled up at the 12th in race won by Halcon Genelardais (11-12) at Exeter 3m 1f nov chs (3) sft in Feb, 7 ran.
Hirvine (FR) 10-1 (11-7) Chased leader, led 6th until just after 3 out, one pace from 2 out, 4th of 9, 11l behind Grave Doubts (10-1) at Worcester 3m hcp hdl 0-140 (2) gd in Jun.
Truckers Tavern (IRE) 100-1 (10-2) fell in race won by Run For Paddy (10-2) at Ayr 4m 1f hcp chs Grd 3 (1) gd in Apr, 30 ran.
Kerry Lads (IRE) 40-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened after 3 out, 10th of 30, 33l behind Run For Paddy (10-2) at Ayr 4m 1f hcp chs Grd 3 (1) gd in Apr.
Keepatem (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Always behind, lost touch 6 out and pulled up 3 out in race won by New Field (10-9) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp chs gs in Mar, 11 ran.
Grattan Lodge (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Chased leaders until weakened 13th, 7th of 11, 39l behind Undeniable (11-4) at Carlisle 3m hcp chs 0-130 (3) sft in Apr.
King Killone (IRE) 40-1 (10-0) Mid-division, weakened 18th, 8th of 30, 32l behind Run For Paddy (10-2) at Ayr 4m 1f hcp chs Grd 3 (1) gd in Apr.
Elvis Returns 7-2fav (10-13) In touch, slightly hampered 12th, challenged from 17th, ridden to lead 3 out, drew clear approaching 2 out, won at Stratford 3m 4f hcp chs 0-125 (3) sft in May beating Mr Dow Jones (10-0) by 9l, 10 ran.
Glen Warrior 7-1 (11-12) Held up, soon pushed along, weakened from 11th, behind when pulled up at the 15th in race won by Sir Frosty (9-11) at Cartmel 3m 6f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gs in May, 11 ran.
Moustique de L'Isle (FR) 5-1 (10-3) Mid-division, ridden and headway approaching 13th, led 2 out, ran on well, won at Bangor 3m hcp chs 0-125 (3) gs beating Log On Intersky (10-2) by 14l, 10 ran.
Devil's Run (IRE) 4-1jt-fav (10-12) Soon with leader, led 4 out, ridden 2 out, stayed on well under pressure flat, won at Sedgefield 3m 4f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gd in May beating Dark Ben (10-4) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
High Cotton (IRE) 66-1 (10-0) Chased leaders until blundered 3rd, never going well after and soon in rear, tailed off when pulled up at the 17th in race won by Lacdoudal (11-5) at Sandown 3m 5f hcp chs Grd 3 (1) gf in Apr, 18 ran.
Clemax (IRE) 4-1jt-fav (11-0) Held up, headway 14th, ridden to lead after 3 out, headed 2 out, weakened last, 3rd of 10, 16l behind Moustique de L'Isle (10-3) at Bangor 3m hcp chs 0-125 (3) gs.
Twelve Paces 2-1fav (10-13) Held up, headway 13th, challenged 3 out, ridden and stayed on to lead flat, won at Carlisle 3m hcp chs 0-115 (4) sft beating Strong Resolve (11-9) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Snowy (IRE) 5-2fav (11-9) Chased leaders, close up 12th, pushed along 4 out, outpaced after next, hampered and left 4th last, no extra, 5th of 7, 20l behind Kids Inheritance (11-6) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd.
Silver Knight 8-1 (11-12) In touch until outpaced after 5 out, 8th of 12, 21l behind Hawk's Landing (10-13) at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gs.
