in touch, chased winner 3 out, one pace before before last, never on terms, lost place flat
held up towards rear when brought down 4th
held up behind, struggling 11th, never a threat
mid-division, ridden after 12th, weakened 3 out, tailed off
held up behind, headway after 12th, 5th 2 out, ridden to chase winner when edged right towards far side rail after last, kept on, always held
with leader, led briefly 8th, led again 11th, ridden after 2 out, wandered under pressure closing stages, kept on (4th last fence omitted)
mid-division, outpaced bypassing 4 out, soon weakened
mid-division, when fell heavily 4th
towards rear, outpaced bypassing omitted 4 out, soon ridden, plugged on from last, never near leaders
made most to 11th, chased winner to 3 out, kept on same pace, no impression from next
prominent, outpaced before 3 out, no impression from next
tracked leaders, lost place 12th, soon behind, plugged on from last, never on terms
Formerly trained in Ireland, PISTOL PARK (NAP) has the advantage of experience over fences and won at Hexham on his debut for Brian Ellison. He gets the vote. Most of the remainder make their chasing bows including Knockgraffon, who has won twice over timber including an easy victory at Newton Abbot when last seen in March and Ash Park, who has shown good progress over hurdles this year. Forthefunofit, Caledonia, Donna's Diamond and Sizing Brisbane are others to note now chasing.
Knockgraffon (IRE) 10-11fav (11-7) Chased leaders, 2nd before 6th, led after 3 out, clear before next, easily, won at Newton Abbot 2m 2f (4) gs in Mar beating Muffins For Tea (11-1) by 14l, 14 ran.
Pinnacle Panda (IRE) 66-1 (10-2) Held up rear division, ridden before 3 out, soon weakened, 15th of 19, dist behind Ubak (11-0) at Aintree 3m 1f hcp (1) sft in Apr.
Forthefunofit (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Held up in mid-division, 6th and closing 3 out, ridden next, 4th and beaten last, one pace, 4th of 12, 17 3/4l behind Missed Approach (10-7) at Newbury 3m hcp (3) sft in Nov.
Twentytwo's Taken (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, hung left after 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before next, at Uttoxeter 2m 7f hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Ash Park (IRE) 4-1 (11-5) In touch on outer, left 2nd 2 out, ridden and kept on under pressure from last, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 5l behind Altruism (11-12) at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Gurkha Brave (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Fell 1st, at Wetherby 2m 3f hcp (3) gd in Oct.
Hainan (FR) 14-1 (10-11) Held up in touch, pushed along 4 out, in 6th before 3 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 16, 11l behind Petethepear (10-8) at Haydock 2m 7f hcp (2) gd in Mar.
Caledonia 6-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders in 3rd, led before 3 out, headed before last, kept on and always held, 2nd of 9, 5l behind Gully's Edge (11-11) at Ayr 3m hcp (3) sft in Apr.
Calivigny (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, outpaced after 2 out, went 3rd at last, stayed on under pressure flat, just held for 2nd near finish, no chance with easy winner, 3rd of 6, 17 1/2l behind Gully's Edge (10-12) at Hexham 2m 7f (4) sft in Mar.
Pistol Park (FR) 4-6fav (10-12) Made all, mistake 4th, driven clear after 2 out, ridden out flat, comfortably, won at Hexham 2m (4) gs in Jun beating Quick Brew (10-12) by 5l, 7 ran.
Sizing Brisbane 4-1 (11-12) Soon close up and disputed lead, ridden straight, narrowly headed and kept on without matching winner closing stages, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Kashmiri Sunset (11-12) at Limerick 2m 4f mdn gd in Jul.
Forest Des Aigles (FR) (10-7) won at Nancy 2m 1f sft in Apr beating But En Blanc (10-12) by 10l, 8 ran.
Donna's Diamond (IRE) 13-2 (10-9) Tarcked leader, driven to lead after 3 out, headed next, soon ridden and one pace, no impression in 4th from last, 4th of 7, 7 1/2l behind Silsol (11-12) at Kelso 3m 2f hcp (2) gs in Apr.
