chased leader to 4th, not fluent next, weakened 3 out
held up in rear, mistake 4th, some headway 8th, good progress last, went 2nd flat, no chance with winner
mid-division, headway 7th, went 2nd 3 out to 2 out, 3rd when blundered badly last, no chance after
chased leaders, blundered 6th, weakening when mistake 8th
in rear, reminders and behind from 7th
mid-division, raced keenly, jumped slowly 2nd, headway approaching 9th, stayed on same pace flat
led to last, weakened flat
prominent, went 2nd 4th, pushed along approaching 9th, weakened after 2 out
mid-division, headway approaching 7th, went 2nd going well 2 out, led last, soon drew clear, very easily
CORTINAS makes most appeal in this affair although Danny Zuko and Ta An Athas Orm on our shorlist. Charlie Mann's charge was a little disappointing on his latest start but he had rated 120+ over hurdles and if he could run up to his Fakenham effort, it might prove to be good enough. Danny Zuko has had a couple of experiences under his belt. He copes on the ground although might be better under faster conditions. Ta An Athas Orm won well here in 2007. The booking of the jockey appeals. Capo Di Capi is back in cheekpieces. He has a bit to do on the book though it would be a brave man to oppose anything from the Evan Williams yard. Jordan's Light would not mind any overnight rain. He ran away with a seller over hurdles on soft ground at Kelso and is probably some way better than that grade suggests. Agglestone Rock has been beaten by a couple of cricket pitches on the level this summer but did win on his last outing over hurdles. Bold Policy is back with Milton Harris having briefly left the yard. He looks up against it. Cortinas gets the nod.
Capo Di Capi (IRE) 9-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, led after 4 out, ridden next, headed approaching last, soon weakened, 4th of 13, 8l behind What's Up Doc (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m (5) gd in Jun.
Cortinas (GER) 5-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, jumped right 2nd, headway 3 out, soon driven and no impression, 4th of 9, 11l behind Danehill Willy (10-12) at Ffos Las 2m nov stks (3) gd in Jun.
Danny Zuko (IRE) 4-1 (10-12) Held up, blundered 7th, headway approaching 2 out, went modest 3rd last, no impression, 3rd of 9, 34l behind Silmi (10-12) at Cartmel 2m 1f nov stks (4) gs in May.
Ellandshe (IRE) 50-1 (10-7) Prominent, led 5th to 7th, pushed along 9th, weakened 10th, tailed off, pulled up before last, in a race won by Corkage (10-12) at Perth 2m 4f nov stks (3) gd, 6 ran.
Finnegans Rainbow 40-1 (9-9) Held up towards rear, blundered 7th, soon pushed along, never dangerous, 10th of 14, well behind Saafend Rocket (10-10) at Southwell 2m 5f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Jun.
Jordan's Light (USA) 10-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, outpaced from 4 out, 4th of 9, 36l behind Silmi (10-12) at Cartmel 2m 1f nov stks (4) gs in May.
Musical Weld 50-1 (10-11) Led, soon clear until headed approaching 4 out, soon weakened, 4th of 6, well behind Little Lu (10-7) at Market Rasen 2m 4f beg chase (4) gf.
Ta An Athas Orm (IRE) 20-1 (10-9) Mid-division, moderate 8th from 5 out, no impression and kept on same pace from next, 7th of 12, 44l behind Berties Dream (10-9) at Sligo 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-109 sft.
Madge 150-1 (10-5) Behind, outpaced 10th, never dangerous, 8th of 10, 49l behind Schelm (10-12) at Sedgefield 2m nov stks (4) gf in Jun.
Agglestone Rock 2-1fav (10-7) Held up, headway after 4 out, stayed on to lead approaching last, ridden out, won at Ayr 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) sft in Mar beating Quatro Pierji (11-7) by 2 1/4l, 9 ran.
Bold Policy (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Always in last pair, but close enough, hit 2nd, not fluent 6th, hit 9th, soon weakened, 5th of 6, 46l behind Archie Boy (11-8) at Newton Abbot 2m nov stks (3) gd in Jun.
