behind, headway 3 out, switched left and chased leaders approaching last, ridden and one pace flat, no impression
behind, blundered 2nd, struggling 4th, lost touch 4 out, soon pulled up
mid-division, headway when not fluent 2 out, chased leaders on inside between last 2, led last, ridden and stayed on well flat
tracked leaders, outpaced before 2 out, kept on same pace approaching last, weakened flat
with leaders, every chance 2 out, lost place when not much room approaching last, weakened flat
tracked leaders, not much room and switched left to inside approaching last, ridden and kept on flat
mid-division, outpaced 4 out, soon behind
disputed lead, driven and every chance when hit last, soon ridden, stayed on same pace flat
in touch on inside, lost place before 3 out, soon behind
mid-division, headway 3 out, chased leaders next, effort approaching last, ridden and stayed on same pace flat
always behind
mid-division, outpaced 3 out, no impression from next
held up behind, headway on inside between last 2, chased leaders last, kept on same pace flat, no impression
with leaders, led 2nd to next, lost place 4 out, soon behind
always behind on inside
with leaders, every chance 2 out, ridden and not much room when lost place and blundered last, weakened flat
tracked leaders, driven and headway 2 out, ridden and every chance last, soon chased winner, kept on under pressure flat, lost 2nd near finish
tracked leaders, effort on stands side rail approaching last, soon every chance, ridden and stayed on flat, went 2nd near finish
in touch, lost place 4 out, soon behind
close up on outside, lost place 3 out, soon weakened
led narrowly to 2nd, regained narrow lead next, ridden and headed last, weakened flat
always towards rear
behind, headway when not fluent 3 out, soon chased leaders, weakened before last
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Some very classy hurdlers have landed this in recent times and Philip Hobbs has been particularly successful, saddling Rooster Booster, Detroit City and last year's winner Menorah to victory since the turn of the century. Pateese may not be in the same bracket as those but it was hard not to be impressed by last week's comfortable success at Sandown and his 5lb penalty is only half the amount he's due to be raised in the future. Richard Johnson's mount has to go close but THIRD INTENTION very much caught the eye when sixth to Brampour on his reappearance at Ascot. He goes well here and could reverse that form with the winner, second Via Galilei and third A Media Luz en route to landing this nice prize. Willie Mullins saddles the consistent Inspector Clouseau, while the hat-trick seeking Moon Dice and Jack Cool are other Irish challengers with fair claims. Abergavenny has won all three starts over hurdles but this is by far his toughest assignment to date and just as interesting is the versatile The Betchworth Kid.
Sanctuaire (FR) 15-8 (11-4) Reluctant to line up and led in, cocked jaw went left and reluctant to jump off, pulled very hard and soon in touch in rear, pulled way up to 3rd after 2nd, hit 3 out, ridden and no response soon after, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by The Jigsaw Man (11-0) at Sandown 2m Listed hdl (1) gd in Apr, 4 ran.
Topolski (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear on inside, pushed along 4 out, blundered next, behind and no chance after, eased, tailed off, last of 13, well behind Brampour (10-8) at Ascot 2m Listed hcp hdl (1) gd in Oct.
Brampour (IRE) 13-2fav (10-8) In touch in 5th, not fluent 3rd, pushed along and headway approaching 2 out, led and edged right before last, narrowly headed flat, rallied gamely to lead again final 120 yards, won at Ascot 2m Listed hcp hdl (1) gd in Oct beating Via Galilei (10-8) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Nearby 20-1 (11-4) Towards rear, headway on outside after 3 out, blundered and weakened 2 out, 7th of 13, 22l behind Brampour (10-8) at Ascot 2m Listed hcp hdl (1) gd in Oct.
Jack Cool (IRE) 9-2 (11-8) Chased leader, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th entering straight, no extra before last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 5, 9l behind Steps To Freedom (10-11) at Punchestown 2m hdl Grd 3 (1) in Oct.
Moon Dice (IRE) 20-1 (10-4) Always prominent, mainly 2nd, clear of remainder approaching straight, challenged and led from last, stayed on well under pressure to draw clear run-in, won at Galway 2m hcp hdl gd in Jul beating Fosters Cross (10-9) by 4 1/2l, 20 ran.
Son Of Flicka 14-1 (11-4) Mid-division, under pressure approaching 3 out, some headway next, never on terms, 9th of 17, 37l behind Liberate (10-9) at Haydock 3m hcp hdl (2) gd in May.
Third Intention (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Mistake 1st, mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, chased leaders before next, weakened soon after 2 out, 6th of 13, 18l behind Brampour (10-8) at Ascot 2m Listed hcp hdl (1) gd in Oct.
Kumbeshwar 13-2fav (11-7) Led at strong pace, joined 2 out, headed soon after, chased leaders until weakened approaching last, 8th of 13, 24l behind Brampour (10-8) at Ascot 2m Listed hcp hdl (1) gd in Oct.
Via Galilei (IRE) 13-2fav (10-8) Held up towards rear, headway on inside approaching 2 out, chased leaders 2 out, ridden to chase winner before last, driven to narrow lead narrowly flat, headed and no extra final 120 yards, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Brampour (10-8) at Ascot 2m Listed hcp hdl (1) gd in Oct.
The Betchworth Kid 12-1 (11-2) Towards rear when blundered 3rd, no chance after, 11th of 24, 33l behind Alarazi (10-3) at Sandown 2m lst hcp hdl (0-150) (1) gd in Mar.
Inspector Clouseau (IRE) 11-2 (10-11) Waited with, 7th 4 out, went 3rd travelling well from after 2 out, led last, stayed on well run-in, headed near finish, 2nd of 11, nk behind Capellanus (10-6) at Galway 2m hcp hdl hvy in Oct.
Viva Colonia (IRE) 11-2fav (11-11) Always towards rear, 12th of 15, 30l behind Rumble Of Thunder (10-9) at Market Rasen 2m 1f Listed hcp hdl (1) gd in Sep.
Palawi (IRE) 9-2 (10-12) Took keen hold, led, clear after 1st until before 4th, hit next, headed approaching 3 out, weakened before last, 4th of 6, 23l behind Kalann (10-12) at Cheltenham 2m 4yo hdl (2) gf in Oct.
Oldrik (GER) 8-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, headway after 3 out, soon chasing leaders, hit next, kept on well, 5th of 11, 9l behind Tocca Ferro (10-2) at Ascot 2m Listed hcp hdl (1) gd in Oct '10.
Pateese (FR) 7-2fav (11-5) Tracked leader, led approaching 2 out, soon drew well clear, very easily, won at Sandown 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) sft beating Pantxoa (11-11) by 8l, 12 ran.
Abergavenny 1-3fav (10-5) Tracked leader, shaken up 4th, led next, ridden before 2 out, kept on well from last, won at Sedgefield 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gf in May beating Mejd (10-8) by 6l, 6 ran.
Olofi (FR) (10-5) 4th of 16, 8l behind Chuchoteuse (11-0) at Enghien(FR) 2m 2f hdl sft in Oct.
Andhaar 33-1 (11-1) Held up in rear, headway before 2 out, never on terms, 8th of 22, 21l behind Eradicate (11-5) at Haydock 2m hcp hdl Grade 3 (1) gd in May.
Eightybarackstreet (IRE) 9-2 (11-10) Chased leaders, pushed along in 4th after 4 out, no impression and kept on same pace from next, 4th of 6, 8l behind Rebel Fitz (11-10) at Cork 2m nh nov hdl in Oct.
Ultimate 5-2 (11-3) Pecked 1st, tracked leading pair, went 2nd 3 out, challenged when jumped left next, led between last 2, ridden clear flat, won at Huntingdon 2m nov chs (3) gf in Oct beating Australia Day (11-3) by 13l, 6 ran.
Harry Tricker 20-1 (10-1) Always behind, ridden and struggling after 5th, tailed off, 12th of 13, well behind Brampour (10-8) at Ascot 2m Listed hcp hdl (1) gd in Oct.
Alazan (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Took keen hold, jumped right, led, mistake 2 out, headed last, one pace, 3rd of 8, 6l behind Star Of Aragon (9-11) at Cheltenham 2m hcp (3) gf in Oct.
A Media Luz (FR) 17-2 (10-8) Held up towards rear, mistake 5th, smooth headway on outside approaching 2 out, led 2 out, headed before last 2, weakened flat, just held on for 3rd, 3rd of 13, 8l behind Brampour (10-8) at Ascot 2m Listed hcp hdl (1) gd in Oct.
