made all, mistake 4 out, ridden after last, clear over 1f out, kept on well
chased winner, ridden after last, kept on and no impression
NonRunner
There may be only be three runners in this but it's by no means straightforward. FINGERONTHESWITCH arguably has more scope than his two rivals so gets a narrow vote, though he'll need to do better that at Newton Abbot where he stopped quickly before the second-last having travelled strongly to that point. Princeton Royale made a winning start over fences here in June but was then beaten under a penalty at Uttoxeter and has 6lb extra again today. Move To The Groove has won his last three over hurdles in minor company but will need to jump well to keep tabs on the others on his fencing bow.
Princeton Royale (IRE) 10-3 (11-8) Led, clear until 4th, driven 3 out, headed next, no extra flat, 3rd of 8, 8 1/2l behind Milan Bound (11-2) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f (3) gd in Jul.
Fingerontheswitch (IRE) 10-11fav (10-12) Held up in last pair, not fluent 14th, driven in 5th and no impression after 3 out, went modest 4th last, 4th of 8, 14 1/2l behind Tempestatefloresco (10-12) at Newton Abbot 3m 2f (3) gd in Aug.
Move To The Groove (IRE) 15-8 (11-12) Made all, ridden when hard pressed approaching 2 out, drew clear before last, stayed on well, won at Bangor 2m 4f (4) gs in Aug beating Morianour (10-12) by 6l, 3 ran.
