held up well in rear, no chance from 10th, tailed off
mid-division, hit 7th, not fluent 9th (water), mistake next, struggling well before 3 out, blundered 2 out, behind when pulled up before last
in touch in main group, went 3rd 11th, went 2nd after 2 out, led approaching last, ridden flat, ran on well
blundered 1st, held up towards rear, headway after 4 out, never reached leaders, weakened 2 out, behind when pulled up before last
raced keenly, chased leaders, went 2nd 10th until just after 2 out, beaten before last, stayed on same pace flat
in touch in main group, not fluent 3rd, lost place 6th, pulled up before 7th
mid-division, headway approaching 8th, blundered 4 out, went 3rd just after last, stayed on but no impression on front pair
mid-division, hit 1st, headway approaching 3 out, never reached leaders, weakened before last
in rear, jumped left 5th, headway approaching 3 out, chasing leaders before 2 out, hanging left when mistake last, one pace
led, not fluent 4th, blundered 5th, soon headed, chased leader to 10th, weakened after next, tailed off when pulled up before last
chased leading pair until 7th, ridden after 10th, mistake 4 out, weakened before 3 out, mistake 2 out
handy in main group, chasing leaders before 2 out, soon beaten
pressed leader, mistake 5th, soon led, headed approaching last, no chance with winner flat, stayed on
held up in rear, stayed on approaching 2 out, never reached leaders
mid-division, behind from 11th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
in touch in main group, lost place after 8th, behind from 11th
held up in rear, some headway 3 out, never on terms, soon weakened
Withdrawn
PRIVATE BE can make amends for the misfortune that befell him in last year's renewal. A multitude of dangers include Fier Normand and Lord Ryeford. Patman Du Charmil and Yes Sir are both handicapped to play a part in the finish but there are sufficient reasons aplenty to oppose both charges whilst Ouzbeck and Alphabetical have both improved for the ubiquitous wind operations but will find this a sterner test. Sou'Wester hasn't looked back since joining the Tizzards but has plenty to prove in this company from his revised mark so we'll be looking elsewhere. One time Hennessy hopeful Bible Lord must be worthy of consideration as must Fier Normand who was showing progressive form over fences in the first half of last season. He arguably has the beating of Lord Ryeford on a tentative form line from last July but Tom George's charge has continued to progress through the summer months and isn't underestimated. Private Be may be overlooked given last year's form figures but he was travelling like a winner in this race until being brought down two from home and nothing went right for him after that. The handicapper could have been kinder as the selection has only been dropped by a pound for the two poor runs but he has the potential to win from this mark and it's worth taking the chance that Phillip Hobbs has got Private Be back to his best.
Celestial Gold (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Behind and struggling from 7th, 7th of 11, 25l behind Andreas (11-2) at Sandown 2m chs Grd 2 (1) gd in Apr.
Calatagan (IRE) 33-1 (11-8) Hit 6th, always towards rear, 11th of 14, 36l behind Stan (10-7) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp chs Grd 3 (1) gs in Apr.
Ouzbeck (FR) 15-8fav (11-9) In touch when stumbled and unseated rider at the 6th in race won by My Turn Now (11-6) at Market Rasen 2m 6f nov chs (2) gd in Sept, 8 ran.
Sou'wester 7-1 (11-11) Held up in touch, blundered 4th, chased leader approaching last, stayed on to lead towards finish, won at Aintree 2m hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd in May beating Lord Jay Jay (10-13) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
Private Be 8-1 (11-5) Mid-division until weakened approaching 4 out, behind and pulled up 3 out in race won by Maljimar (10-7) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp chs Grd 3 (1) gs in Jan, 11 ran.
Patman Du Charmil (FR) 20-1 (10-11) In touch, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, weakened approaching last, 7th of 22, 34l behind Mister McGoldrick (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp chs Grd 3 (1) gs in Mar.
Bible Lord (IRE) 8-1 (10-6) Mid-division, soon prominent, blundered 9th, blundered badly 12th, weakened after 3 out, 10th of 17, 35l behind Oedipe (10-4) at Aintree 3m 1f hcp chs (2) gd in Apr.
Fier Normand (FR) 9-2 (10-6) Held up in rear, steady headway from 11th, hit 2 out and hit last, rallied flat, always held, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Howle Hill (10-12) at Ascot 2m 3f hcp chs Grd 2 (1) gd in Nov.
Lord Ryeford (IRE) 2-1fav (11-6) In touch, closer order 7th, ridden 2 out, kept on to lead flat, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Sept beating Important Business (11-5) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Cossack Dancer (IRE) 40-1 (10-10) Led, headed 10th, ridden after 4 out, weakened, 8th of 22, 35l behind Mister McGoldrick (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp chs Grd 3 (1) gs in Mar.
Scalloway (IRE) 8-1 (11-6) With leader, weakened 3 out, 9th of 11, well behind Kilcannon Supreme (10-12) at Bangor 2m 4f cnd hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Jul.
Sir Bathwick (IRE) 10-1 (11-3) Led, ridden approaching 2 out, headed close home, kept on, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Nation State (10-8) at Cheltenham 2m 5f nov hcp chs (3) gd in Apr.
Yes Sir (IRE) 9-2 (11-11) Close up, blundered 6th, chased winner from 4 out until last, one pace, 3rd of 10, 6l behind Ellerslie George (10-10) at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp chs 0-135 (3) frm.
Alphabetical (IRE) 9-1 (11-9) Led, headed after 4th, stayed prominent, ridden 2 out, led approaching last, kept on gamely, won at Uttoxeter 2m 5f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gf in Sept beating Hold The Bid (11-1) by a hd, 12 ran.
Kilrogan (IRE) 9-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead briefly approaching 3 out, weakened after 2 out, 4th of 13, 35l behind Ogee (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gf in Sept.
Daldini 9-1 (10-13) In touch early, mid-division, driven after 8th, outpaced after 4 out, no impression after, 6th of 11, 19l behind Jazz Dance (11-4) at Southwell 2m hcp chs 0-135 (3) gf in Sept.
Down's Folly (IRE) 13-2 (11-0) Held up, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened approaching last, 4th of 8, 11l behind Oscar Bay (11-0) at Haydock 2m 4f beg chs (2) gd in May.
Coach Lane 7-1 (11-8) Held up in touch, led approaching 3 out, hard pressed flat, all out, won at Towcester 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in May beating Go Solo (11-12) by a hd, 11 ran.
