made all, ridden run-in, kept on
mid-division, pushed along before 4 out, soon ridden, weakened next
in touch, mistake 3 out, went 4th after last, ridden and kept on run-in
mid-division, ridden and weakened before last
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened run-in
tracked winner early, chased winner run-in, kept on and held towards finish
in rear, outpaced and hit last, kept on run-in, no impression
Gin Cobbler looked impressive at Hexham last time but is upped in grade for this and can sulk if he doesn't get his own way out in front. Carters Rest also likes to race prominently and won over course and distance last month, though may not have much more to give at the age of 12. Toledo Gold may just need this and Shrapnel is struggling for form but Hotgrove Boy is better than he showed at Wetherby last time and beat Gin Cobbler at Sedgefield in March. SERGEANT PINK is getting little respite from the handicapper but is back in the right grade and should be good enough to see these off if in the mood.
Toledo Gold (IRE) 17-2 (10-13) Led, clear 2nd, mistake and headed 2 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 8, 21l behind Rockawango (10-6) at Kelso 2m 1f hcp chs 0-140 (3) gs in Nov.
Shrapnel (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Chased leading pair, reminder after 3rd and 6th, behind next, went poor 3rd after last, closed on 2nd but no chance with easy winner, 3rd of 4, 13l behind Furrows (11-8) at Southwell 2m hcp chs 0-120 (4) gs.
Sergeant Pink (IRE) 7-2 (10-12) Tracked leaders, hit 4th, pushed along after 8th, not fluent and outpaced 3 out, no threat after, 5th of 7, 8l behind Fantasy King (11-0) at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp chs 0-130 (3) gs in May.
Hotgrove Boy 5-2fav (11-2) Tracked leaders, headway into 2nd 5th, hit 9th and lost 2nd, chased leaders, not fluent 4 out, blundered and weakened next, 4th of 5, 22l behind Claragh Native (11-0) at Wetherby 2m hcp chs 0-120 (4) gd in May.
Gin Cobbler 9-1 (11-2) In touch, led approaching 3out, stayed on well, won at Hexham 2m hcp chs 0-100 (5) gd beating Forestside (10-0) by 4l, 10 ran.
Carters Rest 12-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, led after 2nd, made rest, clear run-in, won at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp chs 0-100 (5) gd in May beating The Society Man (11-7) by 4 1/2l, 7 ran.
Roxyfet (FR) 10-1 (11-9) In touch, effort after 3out, weakened next, 7th of 10, well behind Cool Star (9-11) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp chs 0-100 (5) gd.