tracked leaders, tracked winner from halfway, ridden inside final furlong, kept on and held towards finish
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon faded
held up mid-division, pushed along and weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra
made all, ridden 1f out, held on well towards finish
close up and keen, weakened over 2f out, pulled up
in rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, kept on
held up mid-division, ridden 1f out, kept on same pace
held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
held up mid-division, weakened from 3f out
in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on to take 4th place inside final furlong
A pretty competitive bumper to end proceedings. Air Horse One made a winning start at Exeter in May. Fountains Windfall, likewise, at Fontwell in June while High Bridge is sure to be popular having only found one too good when well backed at Kempton in February. Close Escape was second in a point-to-point at Quakerstown in April and is now with Nicky Henderson and Chic Theatre won well at Plumpton in February. But we'll take a chance on AURILLAC, who was very green when fourth at Ffos Las in April but shaped with some promise. Jumps bred, he's the type to improve as he gains experience. Vivas wasn't beaten far at Fontwell three weeks ago but this looks tougher.
Air Horse One 7-1 (10-12) Always prominent, led 3f out, ridden and strongly pressed inside final furlong, kept on gamely, won at Exeter 2m 1f (6) gd in May beating Pulling Power (10-9) by hd, 12 ran.
Chic Theatre (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Took keen hold, pressed leader, led 5f out, came clear final 2f, easily, won at Plumpton 2m 2f (6) gs in Feb beating Dueling Banjos (11-11) by 10l, 10 ran.
Cougar Kid (IRE) 15-8fav (11-6) Held up, headway 5f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra, 6th of 8, 12 1/2l behind Lillian (10-6) at Fontwell 2m 2f (6) gd in Jun.
Fountains Windfall 3-1fav (11-2) Held up in rear, headway over 3f out, led 2f out, clear final furlong, easily, won at Fontwell 2m 2f (6) gd in Jun beating Our Three Sons (10-13) by 11l, 7 ran.
Aurillac (FR) 5-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, effort to challenge 3f out, one pace over 2f out, no impression with front trio from over 1f out, 4th of 9, 7 1/2l behind Premier Bond (11-4) at Ffos Las 2m (6) gs in Apr.
Close Escape (IRE) 4-1 (11-9) Rcd 4th, prog to 2nd briefly 2out, nt qckn with wnr aft 2out but kow & regained 2nd bef last, 2nd of 6, 9l behind Bacardys (11-9) at Quakerstown 3m mdn sft in Apr.
Hardtorock (IRE) 16-1 (12-0) Soon raced in 5th, pushed along 3f out, no impression from before straight, kept on without threatening final furlong, 3rd of 8, 8l behind Ciandarragh (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f gf in Jul.
High Bridge 7-4fav (10-8) Mid-division on outside, tracked leaders over 4f out, challenged over 2f out, kept on and every chance until ridden and no extra final 100 yards, 2nd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Ok Corral (11-4) at Kempton 2m mdn (5) sft in Feb.
Some Are Lucky (IRE) 7-2 (11-9) Mid div, prog to ldrs 3out, eff 2out, not get to wnr but kow, 2nd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Born Survivor (11-9) at Ballymena 3m mdn gs in Apr.
Vivas (FR) 16-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, went 2nd entering final 2f, ridden over 1f out, soon every chance, no extra and held final 100 yards, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Jennifer Eccles (10-7) at Fontwell 2m 2f (6) gd in Oct.
Windy Writer (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, headway 5f out, weakened 3f out, 8th of 11, 30l behind Score Card (11-4) at Doncaster 2m (6) gd in Feb.
Colin's Sister 16-1 (10-8) Held up towards rear, headway over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 12, 12 3/4l behind Mozo (10-8) at Uttoxeter 2m (6) hvy in May.
Where's Cherry (IRE) 7-2fav (10-7) Held up towards rear, headway over 4f out, weakened over 1f out, 3rd of 7, 24l behind Now Let Go (10-13) at Carlisle 2m 1f (6) sft in Apr.
