in touch, effort 4 out, led narrowly next, ridden afer 2 out, kept on towards finish
towards rear, outpaced 3 out, never on terms
towards rear, headway 3 out, soon outpaced, ridden after next, never on terms
mid-division, lost place after 7th, headway 3 out, ridden to chase leaders after next, not fluent last, kept on, not reach leaders
tracked leaders, not fluent 3 out, soon ridden, effort when mistake next, kept on flat, held towards finish
prominent, driven and lost place 3 out, weakened from next
mid-division, headway 3 out, ridden to challenge after next, every chance last, kept on, held towards finish
led, joined after 7th, headed approaching 3 out, weakened after next
in touch, joined leader after 7th, every chance 3 out, soon ridden, lost place next, weakened last
held up, behind, headway into mid-division on inside after 4th, chased leaders 4 out, ridden and one pace between last 2, no impression when mistake last
mid-division, outpaced 4 out, weakening when blundered next
behind, outpaced 4 out, blundered and went left next, soon weakened
tracked leaders, challenged before 3 out, ridden after next, every chance last, kept on, no extra towards finish
tracked leader to after 7th, in touch, ridden and lost place after 4 out, weakened between last 2
Nonrunner
Tea In Transvaal won on this card 12 months ago and represents last year's winning stable – he'll strip fitter for his fourth at Perth. Who Dares Wins is fit from the Flat but the tough Lil Rockerfeller faces a stiff task on his reappearance under top weight. Ballyoptic is unbeaten over hurdles and was completing a hat-trick with victory in the Grade 1 Sefton Hurdle at Aintree in April. He looks a real stayer, however, and may find a couple of these too quick over this shorter trip on faster going. The mare DEBDEBDEB recovered from a tired fall at Ascot in February to finish a good second in a Listed handicap over 2m4f at Cheltenham in April. She looks the type to go well fresh and could take some pegging back here off her feather weight. Braavos came up against a smart performer at Newton Abbot in May and could be the pick off the remainder, though Harry Cobden's claim will help Mr Mix.
Ballyoptic (IRE) 9-1 (11-4) Held up in mid-division, headway after 7th, led 3 out, gradually edged right to stands rail after 2 out, headed last, driven and stayed on well flat, led again close home, won at Aintree 3m 1f (1) gs in Apr beating Bellshill (11-4) by nk, 15 ran.
Taquin Du Seuil (FR) 22-1 (11-7) Held up mid-division, weakened from 5 out, 5th of 9, 28l behind Cue Card (11-7) at Aintree 3m 1f (1) gs in Apr.
Caid Du Berlais (FR) 4-1 (11-7) Towards rear, outpaced 3 out, kept on from last, never near leaders, 9th of 11, 26l behind Anay Turge (10-4) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (1) gd in Apr.
Who Dares Wins (IRE) 11-4fav (9-4) Led, ridden and headed inside final 2f, chased leader until over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 5, 3 1/4l behind Southdown Lad (8-6) at Newbury 1m 4f hcp (2) sft in Sep.
Mr Mix (FR) 16-1 (11-6) Held up in rear, blundered 5th, some headway and in mid-division when fell normal 2 out, at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp (2) gd in Mar.
Thomas Crapper 11-1 (11-6) Not fluent 1st, behind from 4th, struggling 8th, plugged on into mid-division through beaten rivals from 3 out, never near leaders, 7th of 11, dist behind Sir Valentino (11-10) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp (2) gd in May.
Forever Field (IRE) 9-4 (11-10) Tracked leaders, challenged 2f out, led last, stayed on well, ridden out, won at Worcester 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in Aug beating Jigsaw Financial (10-0) by 1 3/4l, 6 ran.
Tea In Transvaal (IRE) 9-1 (11-11) Led, headed approaching and hit 2 out, weakening when mistake last, 4th of 8, 10 1/4l behind Carinena (10-3) at Perth 2m hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Braavos 3-1 (10-11) Mid-division on inside, headway after 5th, 4th when mistake 2 out, stayed on to take 2nd last, no impression on winner, 2nd of 12, 5l behind Starchitect (11-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f hcp (2) gf in May.
Debdebdeb 11-2jfav (11-4) Held up in rear, switched right and headway 2 out, not much room before going 2nd approaching last, switched left flat, no impression on winner final 100 yards, 2nd of 13, 3l behind Briery Belle (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hcp lst (1) gd in Apr.
Byron Flyer 8-1 (9-8) Towards rear, ridden and headway on outer over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Guns of Leros (9-5) at Epsom 1m 4f hcp (4) gd in Sep.
Sleepy Haven (IRE) 3-1fav (9-7) Held up in rear, pushed along over 4f out, headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace and no impression from over 1f out, 4th of 8, 5 1/4l behind Nolecce (9-2) at Nottingham 1m 6f hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Crimson Ark (IRE) 3-1fav (11-11) Tracked leaders, led 2 out, hard pressed when not fluent last, soon ridden, kept on well flat, won at Fontwell 2m 3f hcp (3) gd in Sep beating Workbench (11-11) by 3 1/2l, 7 ran.
Wilberdragon 7-2 (11-7) Chased leaders, lost place 3rd, soon towards rear, weakened 4 out, behind when pulled up after next, at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp (3) gd in Mar.
Lil Rockerfeller (USA) 20-1 (11-10) Chased leaders until before 2nd, pushed along and struggling to hold position before next, 8th and no impression 3 out, weakened before next, 7th of 12, 19 3/4l behind Annie Power (11-3) at Cheltenham 2m (1) gs in Mar.
