mid-division, ridden 4f out, weakened over 2f out
behind, headway 4f out, ridden and effort 2f out, kept on same pace approaching final furlong, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden and effort on inside over 2f out, went 2nd and every chance inside final furlong, stayed on, just held
mid-division, headway and in touch after 6f, not much room on inside 6f out, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, rallied to chase leading pair inside final furlong, just failed
led, headed over 6f out, tracked leader, led again narrowly 3f out, soon ridden and hard pressed, stayed on gamely, just held on
held up behind, ridden and effort to chase leaders over 2f out, weakened 1f out
tracked leaders, lost place over 6f out, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, soon beaten
keen early, with winner, led over 6f out, headed narrowly 3f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, lost place inside final furlong, no extra
held up towards rear, outpaced 4f out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace final 2f, never near leaders
Nonrunner
SANGFROID looks the most interesting in the race and is given the vote to land it at the expense of Brave Bugsy and Act Three. The selection has been competing over the obstacles during the winter months and has had some fine placed efforts to his name. His last run on the level was over two years ago. He only proved moderate while in the hands of Sir Mark Prescott but as he had matured his jumps form has improved and if anywhere near his best he ought to go close. Brave Bugsy has not been seen since August last year. He managed to win an little handicap at Bath in July and he has to be respected on his return off only a three pound higher mark. Act Three caught the eye after finishing second at Folkestone on her seasonal reappearance and with further improvement to come she warrants respect. Sangfroid comes from a yard that have an art of getting there horses in the right frame of mind for the day and with that in mind he is worth staying on the right side of.
Zaffeu 7-1 (9-8) Held up towards rear, headway to chase leaders over 8f out, no impression from over 1f out, 4th of 11, 12l behind Mountain Forest (8-2) at Southwell 2m hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Mar.
Act Three 14-1 (9-2) Steadied start, raced wide in rear, headway to track leaders over 4f out, ridden and every chance 1f out, stayed on, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Karky Schultz (9-6) at Folkestone 1m 4f app hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Apr.
Sangfroid 15-2 (8-7) Soon chasing leaders on outside, ridden 5f out, weakened rapidly 3f out, soon eased when no chance, last of 13, well behind Ommadawn (9-0) at Kempton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Oct '07.
Salontyre (GER) 16-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, headway over 5f out, ridden in close 3rd over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Bold Adventure (9-8) at Wolverhampton 2m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr.
Any Given Moment (IRE) 10-3fav (8-6) Chased leaders early, led 4f out until 2f out, lost place but kept on well, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Broughtons Point (8-5) at Yarmouth 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Apr.
Prickles 50-1 (10-0) Held in rear, weakened 2f out, 7th of 9, 14l behind Lady Eclair (9-13) at Kempton 1m 4f mdn fll (5) pol in Apr.
Robbmaa (FR) 25-1 (7-13) Prominent early, lost place and behind final 5f, 5th of 7, 20l behind Sceilin (8-5) at Bath 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) fm in Jun.
Ocean Bright (USA) 10-1 (8-10) Mid-division on inner, 7th halfway, no threat from early straight, 9th of 14, 15l behind Jigalo (9-10) at Dundalk 2m Handicap (47-60) (4yo+) pol in Mar.
Telling Stories (IRE) 40-1 (8-7) Soon steadied back into mid-divisison, ridden over 5f out, weakened 4f out, 7th of 13, 27l behind Bold Adventure (9-8) at Wolverhampton 2m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr.
Brave Bugsy (IRE) 11-4fav (8-5) Dwelt, pushed along briefly leaving stalls, held up, headway over 6f out, ridden to over 2f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Bath 2m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul beating Star Of Pompey (8-10) by nk, 8 ran.
