held up in 4th, 2nd going well 8th, led narrowly 2 out (normal 3 out) came readily clear run-in, stayed on well
chased leading pair, pushed along and outpaced after last (normal 2 out) ridden and no extra run-in
led, narrowly headed 2 out (normal 3 out) chased winner and kept challenging until ridden and no extra run-in
chased leader until 8th, brief rally next, soon beaten, tailed off, mistake last (normal 2 out)
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NO HASSLE HOFF (NAP) is rated 3lb higher than Canton Prince over timber and has the benefit of considerable experience over fences, whereas the Vaughan contender makes a chasing debut. The Skelton runner has yet to find the winner's circle over the larger obstacles but has performed with credit on his last two starts, finishing close up on both occasions, and is taken to get off the mark now. Sonic hasn't done too badly on either start over fences but more looks needed now and Tokaramore has yet to find her feet over fences on two starts to date. Sussex Road is rated a mere 44 over fences.
Canton Prince (IRE) 12-1 (12-2) Chased leaders, took keen hold, not fluent 5th, went 2nd 8th until well before 2 out, soon weakened, 6th of 9, 16l behind Floki (11-0) at Ffos Las 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in Jun.
No Hassle Hoff (IRE) 9-4fav (10-12) Tracked leaders, driven and outpaced by front pair after 2 out, rallied last, ridden and kept on same pace flat, no impression towards finish, 3rd of 6, 2 1/4l behind Fidux (11-4) at Stratford 2m 7f (3) gd in Jul.
Sonic (IRE) 3-1 (11-0) Led or disputed lead, ridden after last, headed turning in, soon outpaced, no impression with front pair flat, 3rd of 6, 15l behind Ennistown (11-0) at Cartmel 2m 5f (4) gd in Jun.
Sussex Road (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Led to 6th, outpaced before 8th, never dangerous, 4th of 5, dist behind Deyrann de Carjac (10-12) at Cartmel 2m 5f (4) sft in May.
Tokaramore 14-1 (10-7) Not always fluent, held up in last pair, ridden and outpaced in 4th after last, never able to challenge, tailed off flat, 4th of 6, 35l behind Ennistown (11-0) at Cartmel 2m 5f (4) gd in Jun.
