led to after 3rd, in touch, lost place 4 out, weakened 2 out
held up behind, steady headway on outside after 3 out, soon tracked leaders, ridden and effort approaching last, stayed on to chase winner flat, always held
mistake 1st, chased leaders to before 4 out, soon behind, tailed off
mid-division, chased leaders 3 out, outpaced next, no impression before last
mid-division, lost place halfway, soon behind, tailed off
held up behind, outpaced after 3 out, never near leaders
mid-division, tracked leaders 3 out, effort when not fluent last, stayed on to chase front pair flat
chased leadesr to before 4 out, soon behind, tailed off
tracked leaders, effort 3 out, challenged next, ridden and one pace before last, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden and outpaced 2 out, no impression before last
towards rear, headway into mid-division halfway, chased leaders 3 out, outpaced after next, no impression before last
towards rear, some headway on outside after 3 out, outpaced after next, never on terms
tracked leaders, driven 4 out, effort on inside 2 out, soon ridden, led approaching last, stayed on flat
in touch on outside, pressed leader from 6th, blundered 4 out, lost place 2 out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway and in touch 4 out, effort on outside 2 out, one pace before last, no impression flat
always behind, tailed off 2 out
tracked leader, led after 3rd, pressed 2 out, ridden and headed approaching last, no extra
Nonrunner
Knockara Beau enjoyed his finest hour when beating At Fishers Cross and Big Buck's in the Cleeve Hurdle here in January but he isn't getting any younger. The ground and longer trip will count against Uttoxeter winner Grandads Horse but Return Spring won twice here last season and goes well fresh. On The Record has been in fine form over the summer but it would be no surprise if Milan Bound proved the pick of Jonjo O'Neill's trio at the weights. Henryville, San Telm and Chill Factor are other recent winners but the former has gone up another 9lb since his Fontwell success and is unproven at the trip - the latter is 8lb wrong in the weights despite a penalty. CLARA MC CLOUD was no match for the progressive Little King Robin over 2m4f at Gowran at the start of the month but she'll be better suited by this stamina test. Providing a busy schedule isn't taking its toll, Gordon Elliott's mare should be thereabouts again here.
Knockara Beau (IRE) 25-1 (11-10) Led, tended to jump a little left, headed from 3 out, weakened towards rear and no extra approaching straight, 8th of 9, 18l behind Jetson (11-10) at Punchestown 3m hdl G1 (1) in May.
Henryville 7-4fav (11-12) Took keen hold and waited with in rear, smooth headway on heels of leaders approaching 2 out, switched right and effort between horses approaching last, quickened to lead final 1000 yards, cleverly, won at Fontwell 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-145 (2) gd beating Foxcub (11-3) by 1 1/4l, 6 ran.
Return Spring (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened before 2 out, 21st of 22, well behind Doctor Harper (11-3) at Aintree 3m hcp hdl Grade 3 (1) gd in Apr.
Grandads Horse 3-1fav (11-6) Tracked leaders, outpaced 4 out, soon towards rear and ridden, rallied on outside after next, led 2 out, stayed on well, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-140 (3) gd in Sep beating Wakanda (10-7) by 7l, 7 ran.
On The Bridge (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) In touch, lost place after 6th, last next until rallied approaching 2 out, switched right before last, jumped left and went 2nd at hurdle, stayed on, no impression on winner, 2nd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Henryville (10-9) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f hcp hdl (2) gd in Aug.
Junction Fourteen (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Towards rear, mistakes 5th and 6th, well beaten before 2 out, 13th of 24, 31l behind Don Poli (11-5) at Cheltenham 2m 4f cond hcap hdle (2) gd in Mar.
Clara Mc Cloud (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) Held up towards rear, moderate 5th before 3 out, ridden into 4th entering straight, 3rd and slight mistake 2 out, 2nd last, no chance with winner, kept on one pace, 2nd of 8, 15l behind Little King Robin (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hdl.
Samingarry (FR) 5-2fav (10-9) Chased leaders, went 2nd 9th until before 5 out, led 4 out, went right next, came clear between last 2, stayed on well, won at Chepstow 3m nov hcap ch (3) gs in Apr beating Ohio Gold (11-3) by 9l, 6 ran.
On The Record (IRE) Evensfav (10-13) In rear and in touch, headway 4 out, challenged on bit before last, led last 100 yards, hard held, cheekily, won at Ffos Las 3m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Aug beating Possol (11-2) by 2l, 4 ran.
San Telm (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) Prominent, led 3 out, kicked clear before 2 out, all out, won at Market Rasen 3m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in May beating Touch Back (11-7) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Milan Bound (IRE) 8-1 (11-11) Held up tracking leaders, lost place after 5th, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Minellahalfcentury (11-1) at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) hvy in Feb, 9 ran.
Master Malt 11-2 (10-12) Tracked leaders in 3rd, weakened before 2 out, 3rd of 10, 17l behind Shubaat (11-3) at Southwell 3m hcp hdl (2) gd in Jul.
Sybarite (FR) 3-1fav (11-4) Held up towards rear, pushed along before 4 out, ridden and still plenty to do after next, headway under pressure 2 out, led between last 2, stayed on, drew clear flat, won at Perth 3m 3f con hcp hdl 0-130 (3) sft in Apr beating Jaunty Journey (10-13) by 6l, 11 ran.
Destroyer Deployed 10-1 (11-12) Last pair, jumped slowly 9th, reminders and struggling 11th, tailed off 13th (water), pulled up next, in a race won by Guess Again (11-8) at Wincanton 3m 1f hcp chs 0-130 (3) gd in May, 10 ran.
Abolitionist (IRE) 12-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, mistake and almost unseated rider 6 out, lost place, moderate 9th and pushed along 3 out, ridden in 7th 2 out, went 3rd at last, 2nd inside final furlong, kept on same pace close home, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Thekingofconnemara (10-10) at Gowran Park 3m hcap hdle Grd C.
Sur La Mer (IRE) 10-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, went 2nd approaching 3 out, ridden after 2 out, one pace approaching last, 2nd of 14, 3l behind Tarvini (10-6) at Chepstow 3m hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gd in Sep.
Chill Factor (IRE) 2-1fav (10-6) Made all, clear after 2 out, easily, won at Uttoxeter 3m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd beating Fighter Jet (11-9) by 10l, 7 ran.
Barafundle (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Prominent, jumped slowly 2nd, ridden 7th, lost place when mistake next, soon behind, 15th of 20, well behind Battle Group (11-9) at Haydock 3m hcp hdl (2) gd in May '13.
